No pain beyond, no tears, no fear. No thoughts of death for I'm still near. No hugs I know, nor sweet caress, But I'm still close to love and bless. No quiet word, nor gentle touch, But don't despair ~ I love you much. No gesture kind, to show I care; The veil's drawn, but I'm still there. Grieve not too long ~ but look around, In earthly things I shall be found. A falling leaf, a growing tree, In every breeze you will feel me. I walk in life ~ death holds no pain. Be Reassured, we'll meet again.

From Andy & Shirley Miller: My wife Shirley and daughters Jo and Claire have been close friends to the Fitzpatrick family since Louise was seven years old. This is our tribute to her. LOUISE For 40 of her 47 years she was and is, considered as another daughter to us, and a sister to Jo and Claire. Her joy in, and love for, music festivals being shared by Jo. Known to us more often than not as “Lou Lou Belle”, her radiant smile and sparkling eyes always had a sense of fun. She had lovely facial expressions and a hearty laugh at times. She had such compassion and consideration for others. She was always non-judgemental. Each of us are proud and privileged to have been part of Lou’s wider family. We are inspired by her courage, strength and determination to be there for her family, for Ian, Ella and Ivy. To spend whatever time she could with them and her wider family and friends. She will always be with us, providing a legacy for those around her. A legacy of fun, laughter and a joy of life. She lives on in all of us. A Parting Poem for Lou The sparkling eyes, the sense of fun, The radiant smile that brought the sun, We’ll miss you Lou, but you know well, Our hearts still hold our Lou Lou Belle. When life seems tough and nothing’s right, We’ll see your beacon shining bright, We’ll look for you to change our view, A glimpse, a smile, the face of Lou.

LOUISE I have put down thoughts and reflections at such sad times as these but never for someone so young who still had so much to live for and give. It was absolutely devastating news 6 ½ years ago – very difficult to take in. Louise was incredible how she fought on with so much suffering, her determination unwavering. I first met Louise when she was a few months old. As the years went by she and Judi took on a motherly role looking after Steven and Becca when they were little when we all got together. There was so much fun and giggling. Such fabulous memories of the week Judi and Louise spent camping with us on the Isle of Purbeck after their plush week at the Rock House Hotel (not sure they enjoyed it as much as we did!). Louise (she was about ten years old) made us giggle as she walked up the field trying to shock us by pretending to drink out of an English Cream sherry bottle .... it was empty! I have many other memories and lots of photos of the times our families spent together. Ian and Louise’s wedding was fabulous – a glorious setting – a truly wonderful celebration. Louise and Ian looked so very happy and Louise looked stunning. Louise was a more reserved girl than Judi. But I can still hear her laughing now. She was always so very thoughtful and caring. She made sure I could get to see Ella and Ivy when they were born and as they grew up. I remember my Mum coming to stay and Louise knew she liked to see the girls so she brought them up one afternoon especially to see her. Finding some way I could help Louise and Ian out I once made them a salmon flan. Louise was very appreciative and when I asked how they enjoyed it she said “it was very tasty but the pastry was quite sweet”!! I had obviously used a dessert pastry base rather than savoury! Soon after Louise was diagnosed it was her Dad’s birthday when we would always have a lovely meal all together at Culverhayes Road. Although she would be tired with looking after 2 small children she decided to stay up and join in the fun as she said she wouldn’t always be able to. I remember taking her to Manchester once for a particularly invasive treatment. I couldn’t bear to leave her straight away – so she let me stay though I am sure she would have liked some quiet moments and time to text her close friends. Louise would make so much effort to participate in everything such as the music festivals they all loved even though she knew the impact it would have on her. She did her utmost to give Ian and the girls as normal a life as possible with such huge support from Ian. I will always treasure Louise’s supreme effort to see me briefly through the patio door in Covid times and then to send a text thanking me for popping round just a few days before she passed away. Ian and Shirley have always been there to lend a hand whenever possible and the girls adore their Nana and Pops, Auntie Judi, Uncle Adrian and Tom and George. They, and their very close family friends will always be there to love and support them. I could go on endlessly but here you have a few thoughts on a most incredible lady. Louise, you have filled our lives with so much love and courage and you will guide Ian, Ella and Ivy and we will all be there by their side always.

40 years ago I made a friend whilst I was on holiday in Devon with my family. I didn't quite realise then, that this awesome girl was going to become my best friend in all the world. It didn’t take me long to work it out though. We were aged 6 and 7 and clicked immediately, as did our families. As we grew up we continued to be joined at the hip and to have all sorts of adventures, especially on our summer holidays together. Over the years, several questions seemed to follow me and Lou everywhere. Questions like…. “What on earth are they up to now?” “Which of you two thought that was a good idea?” “Are you sure you want to wear identical clothes yet again?” “You’ve spent HOW much money on the pool table?” As the years went by, we continued to be inseparable and, despite growing up and doing adult things like moving house, getting married and having kids, that never changed. In fact, our friendship just got stronger and was packed full of fun including things like holidays, kid & husband free nights away, festivals & gigs. The list goes on. To be honest, our mischief didn’t really subside as we got older. We would still get up to no good, even in recent years. I thought I may as well come clean today about one such thing. Every time we go away together with our families, everyone brings a home-made cake or dessert that they have baked themselves. Well…...that's what was supposed to happen, but I’m now letting you know that for all those years, Lou and I never made our cakes. We both bought them from shops, scuffed them up a bit and put them in tupperware boxes. We both found it highly amusing as we sat back and lapped up the praise. Lou was kind and gentle, warm and funny. She was honest and encouraging and gave the best advice to me and, I’m sure to many of you. Another thing that never ceased to amaze me about my friend was how selfless she was. In fact, the most selfless person I know. Despite all the challenges she faced, she was always thinking of others. Always asking how people were and taking such genuine interest in their lives. A few years ago we were sat together talking about her cancer and, in exasperation, I said to Lou “Why you?”….and she looked up at me and simply said “But why NOT me?” She really was the most wonderful wife, daughter, sister, friend….and of course Mummy. And what an amazing Mummy she was!!! Ella and Ivy meant everything to Lou. Along with Ian, they were literally her world. She loved nothing more than spending time with her girls, whether that was chilling out at home or, dancing and painting each other’s faces at a festival. Its a phrase you often hear, but its true…...Lou lives on through these two beautiful girls, and I for one will always cherish this thought and I’ll always cherish them. I am devastated beyond belief to lose Lou. It feels like I have lost a limb. However (and I can hear her now saying “Jo, lighten this up for goodness sake!!!”)...what an honour and a privilege it has been, not only for me, but for us all, to know, love and to be loved by our beautiful friend. I think we all know that Lou would want us to live our lives to the full to honour her memory. So let’s try and do that for her. Thank you Lou for being the best friend I could ever have wished for. I’ll always love you.

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.