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Patricia Baillie Strong's avatar

I'm sad to hear about your mother's death, Jackie. I knew your parents when I lived with my parents at Regent Terrace, Edinburgh. Your mother had a lovely, warm personality.

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you very much. She did indeed and we all miss her.

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Rob Bradley's avatar

Gorgeous and heartfelt writing to a stellar example of motherhood: I am reminded as I read of my own grandmother who passed in 2009 & now thinking of my own mother's incredible life too. The pathos of only really describing all that these matriarchs' accomplishments afterwards is not lost on me. Be well yourself.

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you very much. Happy New Year.

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Donald Cowey's avatar

What a beautiful obituary/tribute. Met your dad a handful of times but never your mum. She must have been a wonderful woman.

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you. Yes she was indeed.

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Jeanette Ferguson's avatar

Oh Jackie sitting here bubbling what a beautifull memory of your mum❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you

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Martin Black's avatar

I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, she sounds like a fine woman.

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you, yes she was. Much missed.

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catherine di placido's avatar

What a wonderful tribute to your lovely mum - she was indeed a very special lady. We had our own relationship with her - she was our very favourite customer in the High Street Deli.

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you, yes your shop really enriched the area and our lives

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