a brief history .............
Created by Nigel 7 years agoSue was born on the 7th July 1954 – the eldest of three children born to parents Audrey and Ted
Farman. Together with brother Andrew and sister Janet, Sue’s childhood was
never spent long in one place as their father served in the RAF. However, she
always referred to herself as a Yorkshire Bell – that or an RAF Brat!
After leaving school, Sue had a variety of jobs before finding her niche in the Pharmaceutical’s industry: an au pair for a services family stationed in Belgium; working for a company specializing in the transportation of race horses, secretarial work and then as a publican.
Her first love was for Sid, a ranger at Windsor Safari Park. They got engaged but tragically, Sid was killed by one of the tigers in his care. This impacted Sue deeply.
She left her job as a secretary at ECS and became a barmaid at a pub in Windsor which is when she met her first husband Dave. They married in 1978 and were blessed with a daughter, Helena. The relationship was not to last however, and they parted company two years later.
But Sue was to know love and companionship with Nigel, who came into her pub one day asking if it was ok if he brought in his dog – and in came K9 from Doctor Who!
Married on the 26th January 1983 they made a home together in Chalfont St. Peter, where they were joined by second daughter, Vicky.
Family holidays when the children were little were enjoyed on the Channel Islands but later on there were regular trips with Nigel to Germany and there adopted second home in Oceanside, to Japan, and more recently to Venice with Helena and to Abu Dhabi to visit Vicky who was based there with Etihad.
In terms of her hobbies and interests, Sue was very artistic, enjoyed cooking and gardening was very much concerned with environmental issues and green politics and was an avid reader – Tolkein being one of her favourite authors. She also edited two of her brother’s recently published works.
It was 3 years ago that Sue was diagnosed with cancer and underwent an operation followed by 6 months of chemo therapy.
Given the all clear earlier this year she was however back in hospital suffering with pneumonia in May when it was discovered that she had a new cancer which was too advanced to be treated. Told she had just months to live, the end came much sooner than everyone anticipated despite the brave fight Sue put up.
A courageous and selfless person who was devoted to her family, with her wicked sense of humour and contagious smile, Sue brought light and life into other people’s lives. She will be missed so very much by all whose lives were privileged to have been touched by hers.
After leaving school, Sue had a variety of jobs before finding her niche in the Pharmaceutical’s industry: an au pair for a services family stationed in Belgium; working for a company specializing in the transportation of race horses, secretarial work and then as a publican.
Her first love was for Sid, a ranger at Windsor Safari Park. They got engaged but tragically, Sid was killed by one of the tigers in his care. This impacted Sue deeply.
She left her job as a secretary at ECS and became a barmaid at a pub in Windsor which is when she met her first husband Dave. They married in 1978 and were blessed with a daughter, Helena. The relationship was not to last however, and they parted company two years later.
But Sue was to know love and companionship with Nigel, who came into her pub one day asking if it was ok if he brought in his dog – and in came K9 from Doctor Who!
Married on the 26th January 1983 they made a home together in Chalfont St. Peter, where they were joined by second daughter, Vicky.
Family holidays when the children were little were enjoyed on the Channel Islands but later on there were regular trips with Nigel to Germany and there adopted second home in Oceanside, to Japan, and more recently to Venice with Helena and to Abu Dhabi to visit Vicky who was based there with Etihad.
In terms of her hobbies and interests, Sue was very artistic, enjoyed cooking and gardening was very much concerned with environmental issues and green politics and was an avid reader – Tolkein being one of her favourite authors. She also edited two of her brother’s recently published works.
It was 3 years ago that Sue was diagnosed with cancer and underwent an operation followed by 6 months of chemo therapy.
Given the all clear earlier this year she was however back in hospital suffering with pneumonia in May when it was discovered that she had a new cancer which was too advanced to be treated. Told she had just months to live, the end came much sooner than everyone anticipated despite the brave fight Sue put up.
A courageous and selfless person who was devoted to her family, with her wicked sense of humour and contagious smile, Sue brought light and life into other people’s lives. She will be missed so very much by all whose lives were privileged to have been touched by hers.
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