Dear Robert Many thanks for letting me know the sad news about your mother’s death. I emailed as many people that I had contacts for from Shrewsbury Embroiderer’s Guild which no longer exists and Shrewsbury Textiles and Creative Stitch (STACS) to let them know about Joan. Several have replied to me expressing their memories of her. Here are some quotes which I thought the family may like to hear. “A really lovely lady with stories of her life and a great sense of humour.” “She did amazing needlework and gave me great encouragement.” “A loyal member of Shrewsbury Embroiderers’ Guild and then Shrewsbury Textile and Creative Stitch” “A lovely gentle lady.” “Such a lovely person interested in everyone and everything to do with stitching.” “Quite a character.Very interesting to hear about her earlier life which she used to talk about in the car on our way to STACS.” “She will be missed.” Best Wishes Marion Jones