Lorna, Chrissie, Anna, and I raised a glass to you today down at my pub The Anchor! It snowed last night, everywhere looks like a glittery picture. My white cat Daisy is looking after me x

Thinking of all the lovely times we had together Jilly xxxxxx

Another birthday another year. Where has the time gone? Wish you were with me as the spring flowers appear. Miss you loads xxxx

Alan I missed my flowers on our anniversary, but I have to say "Here we are then", but half of me has gone with you. Really miss our friendship and togetherness Love you xxx

Alan I have filled the pond today. You were right it has a leak! The fish are lovely and enjoying the sunshine. The pond has such memories, you dug it and looked after it. I will try and keep it looking good xxxxxxxxxx

The garden is looking lovely. All the spring flowers an shrubs xx

Alan I had a good birthday yesterday but missed you so much Hope you were with me some of the time! xxx

I have such lovely memories of our time together I now know what it means to have a real friend. Love always Jilly xxxx

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Alan Butcher. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.