![]() ![]() Everyone soon learned to stand well back when it was her turn to throw the bowls! Her great annual treat was watching Wimbledon, both live and on TV, and had it been played this year she might even have hung on for another fortnight. She was well known in the community, joining in with as many village activities as were offered: table-tennis, carpet bowls and craft afternoons. One of her articles, on cures for warts, even found its way into ‘The Lancet’! Moira was also a member of Halesworth Bridge Club and the Chediston & Linstead W.I. Moira was an avid reader and a published author of fiction, letters, plays, short stories, poems and articles. She was a committed Christian and member of the church, and faith was her guiding light. Lona was buried in a willow coffin under a Rowan Tree with an insect hotel close by all of which was in keeping with her love of the natural world.īorn in 1931, Moira moved to Chediston with her daughter Ann and son-in-law Graeme. Her funeral, with a woodland burial, took place on 27th July. She also had a love of music and played Irish Folk music, with family and other musicians at fairs in East Anglia and in Ireland. She liked knowing she was helping people. She worked in a pathology lab where she specialised in bacteriology and haematology and loved the cross matching and blood grouping. Guiding was part of her life and she became a Queen's guide. Lona loved the outdoors and gardening, planting and nurturing the garden throughout her life. Richard and Valona (Lona) moved to Chediston 54 years ago, and brought up their children, Andrew and Helen, at Thornton House Farm. She loved cats, and some of you may have seen her on her daily walk round the Community Field with Moki, a feral stray who with Nesta’s love and patience became her companion. Nesta leaves behind her daughter (Robbie), son (Andrew) and two grandsons. She was also active as a volunteer at Halesworth Volunteer Centre. She taught at Halesworth Middle School for some years, and in more recent times she worked as a caregiver in the community. Nesta lived in Chediston for many years, and loved the village. ![]() Nesta Wilson, of The Almshouses, died peacefully on 2nd September after a short illness. ![]() If you have a friend or family member who you would like mentioned here, please email your thoughts to Wilson They were all part of the Chediston and Linstead rich tapestry and will be sadly missed. A few notes and memories from friends and family are shared below. During recent months, a number of Chediston and Linstead residents have sadly passed away. ![]()
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