On 19 January this year, Mrs. Barker, known to her friends as Stella, died. She died as she had wished, in her own home in Scatterdells Park with her much-loved brother-in-law beside her. Joe had come down from Sunderland, their home town, to be with her for the last three weeks of her life.
Stella, a widow for many years, had numerous friends. Her cheerfulness, the warmth of her welcome and the depth of her gratitude for any kindness, however small, won the admiration and affection of many caring people. It was her strength and their service that made it possible for her to live to the ripe old age of 92 with only Max, her dog, for company. May she rest in peace. She will be missed.