SCOTT, Isabella

SCOTT, Isabella (died October 13, 2010). Today is mum's (Bella) birthday and if she were here we would be having a party and a glass or 2 of wine to celebrate. As many of you who knew mum would have known, she loved a party. What I would not be allowed to tell you is what age mum would have been today, as that was a state secret. Mum was often found trying to cover her identity bracelet when she was in hospital, terrified that someone would see what age she was. Mum, we will always protect your secret! We remember mum everyday and our lives will never be the same without her. We have fantastic memories of family times, holidays and of someone who lived life to the full and inspired so many people. Mum was an amazing mother, wife, sister, grandma, and friend. Mum often put other people before herself and never complained even when things were very hard for her. We thank God that mum didn't suffer for too long as she would have hated to be confined to the house and feel like she was missing out on watching others doing the things she loved to do. We were very lucky that we were able to look after mum at home where she looked out at her beautiful garden full of roses in bloom and had her grandchildren jumping on the bed and in her arms every day. We all shared some laughs, many tears and walks down memory lane as we stayed with mum in her final weeks. Many old photographs were looked at by 'the sisters' talking about the old times. Martin, Dad and I (Rachel) would again like to thank all those who helped look after mum and all those who came to mum's repose in 'Quadna', or attended her funeral Mass. We would also like to thank all those who helped with all the funeral arrangements, and Father Adrian who was with mum all the way through her final journey. We still haven't managed to read or acknowledge all of the lovely cards and letters sent to us by family and friends but we thank all of you who wrote to us, for your sympathy and support.