Doreen Mary Bickerstaffe

Doreen was a wife, mother, nanna, great nanna and sister. She was pre deceased by her loving parents John and Mavis.

Doreen was the loving wife of Terry, mum of Karen (Rob) and John (Gail), nanna of Ryan (Chelsie), Sheldon (Angelina), Lisa, Eric (Raihanna), Logan (Sarah) and Adam (Tayler), great nanna of Avril and Easton.

Doreen also leaves behind her brother Michael and many other relatives and friends in England.

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.