Old Rowenna died this morning. She was 92. islwyn’s aunt and matriarch to many still in Trelawnyd, she was a lady of purpose and opinion. When she was well Rowenna marched rather than ambled, she marched that older ladies March with the handbag tightly looped over their left arm.
Rowenna, ( far right) with some of the village People.
Arriving at my last garden open
Later I met my sister in law for lunch at the Red Lion in Dyserth, and had proper thick Welsh rabbit and tea. What a bloody treat!
When I got home it was getting cooler ,
Tomatoes had been left in a bag upon the kitchen wall by Animal Helper Pat
No where else to go today.
No where else I’d rather be
Nap soon on the couch
Dogs fed, kittens fed, fire lit
George Grundy crying on The Archers
Friday night
No messages on my phone
Rowenna looks like a formidable lady there.
ReplyDeleteShe was kind and very Welsh
DeleteThere's no place like home!
ReplyDeleteCondolences to all who knew and loved Rowenna. xx
That’s kind thank u
DeleteI'm glad Rowenna had such a long life. It sounds like she made a difference to the people around her.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend, John.
Like Auntie Glad , Sylvia Evan’s etc I could go on
DeleteThey don't look like The Village People to me! Wasn't one of them an indian chief and another a patrol cop?
ReplyDeleteFarewell to Rowenna.
A black cop, we are very forward here
DeleteSympathy to Islwyn, other family, and friends of Rowenna.
ReplyDeleteHA! The Village People.
Your meal sounds scrumptious and you still have time for a nap. Perfect Friday!
Hugs!
I’ve rested today, I needed the lie in
DeleteNap on the couch, hopefully covered with dogs and kittens to keep warm. 😀
ReplyDeleteJean.
They are grouping now, the fire is lit
DeleteShe looks like she'd fitted right in with the women from Jam and Jerusalem in Clatterford. Im sorry to read about your villages loss.
ReplyDeleteAs you can see she supported my small village endeavours
DeleteEnd of another era , kind of you to ring Islwyn
ReplyDeleteLee
He looked after his aunt well
DeleteYour first three sentences sound like a country blues song. "Old Rowena died today, she was 92...la la la"🎶🎵🎶🎙️🎸🎶
ReplyDeleteShe didn’t have a hound or a porch
DeleteSad to lose another village senior. Glad you are having more of a rest day today.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to go in groups , but at least she died at home with her family around her
DeleteThe ebb and flow of a small community. Beautifully shared in just a few sentences.
ReplyDeleteKeith
Xx
I thought that Keith
DeleteA death in one part of Trelawnyd and a gift of fruit in another
Lee
And an epilogue
DeleteOne I kind of understand
Lee
Yin and Yang.i was told by Rowenna’s nephew who works in sainsburys
DeleteRowena looks like a lady of purpose in the photo. “Get on with it,” she says.
ReplyDeleteStrange as it may seem but Rowenna and Islwyn are related to me by a marriage
Delete"A lady of purpose and opinion" -- we should all aspire to be such. Condolences to Rowena's family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra…I class you in this catagoryxx
DeleteCondolences to all Rowena,s family and friends.
ReplyDeleteJust watched Weatherman Walking on BBC 1 Wales.
They climbed Gop Hill - what an amazing view !
It’s beautiful xx
DeleteRowena reminds me of my (ex) mother in law...a lovely formidable lady too, and kind.
ReplyDeleteThe passing of village elders is always very poignant.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to Islwyn and the village on their loss.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to family and friends of Rowena.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of Rowena's passing. I've followed your blog for years (but not often commented 😔) and almost feel like a villager myself. Apart from the sad news, your day sounds perfect to me. Am saving George Grundy for Sunday !
ReplyDeleteIn time you will be one of the village elders, with so many mentors to guide you along the way, to a peaceful life.
ReplyDeleteSad news for the village to lose yet another matriarch. Oh, and don't the Village People look different outside of their cowboy/builders, Red Indian and cop outfits!! ;-)
ReplyDelete"When she was well Rowenna marched rather than ambled, she marched that older ladies March with the handbag tightly looped over their left arm." You nailed that description. I remember that in my Grandmom, and many of her friends.
ReplyDeletePlease it is Welsh Rarebit
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