March 5
March 5
Happy Heavenly Birthday mam. Please give Amber a hug from me and Josh. Miss you still xx
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Barbara Turnbull, 64, born on March 5, 1953 and passed away on July 31, 2017, almost exactly a year after the passing of husband Brian.
The funeral service was held at Chanterlands Crematorium (Small Chapel), in Hull, with a wonderful service conducted by Rev. Alan Craven, who is close to our family and friends. A wake gathering was held following the service at The National, where family and friends met up and shared memories of Barbara in celebration of her life.
On behalf of the whole family, thank you to everyone who attended the service and/or wake, and thank you to all those who supported us and helped create a fitting service and send off.
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July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
Yet another year has gone by without you and yet I still remember everything from the day you went to sleep like it was yesterday. Love you loads xx
March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023
Happy 70th mam, still think about you all the time and Brian too x Miss you loads xx
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022
5 years mam, I think about you all the time but the time just flys by. Give nanna, grandad, Phil and Brian a hug from me. Love you xx
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022
Mam
Five years since we lost you. I think about you all the time, and the missed times we'd have shared.
You'd have been proud of how the girls have grown and the people they've become - I wish you were here with us to see them.
I miss you mam, I hope you're in a good place up there. Love you xxx
Five years since we lost you. I think about you all the time, and the missed times we'd have shared.
You'd have been proud of how the girls have grown and the people they've become - I wish you were here with us to see them.
I miss you mam, I hope you're in a good place up there. Love you xxx
March 5, 2022
March 5, 2022
Happy Birthday Mam xx
July 31, 2021
July 31, 2021
Four years since we lost you mam. I miss you xxx
July 31, 2021
July 31, 2021
Another year Mam, I think about you often. I should have gone with you that night so you weren’t on your own. Miss you clove you xx
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
Another year Mam and it feels like only yesterday that I was sat holding your hand saying goodbye xx
So many times I have wanted to talk then realised you had gone.
Love you always xx
So many times I have wanted to talk then realised you had gone.
Love you always xx
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
Three years today we said goodbye. Never forgotten - always missed. Love you mam xxx
March 5, 2020
March 5, 2020
Happy Birthday mam - missing you xxx
March 5, 2020
March 5, 2020
Happy Birthday Mam xx
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019
Another year gone, miss you loads. Will light your candle tonight xxxx
March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019
Happy Birthday Mum. Miss you always xxx
March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019
Happy birthday Mam, miss you loads. Give my love to everyone xxx
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
A year now since you were taken away, and I miss you every day. Rest in peace mum, I love you xxx
March 5, 2018
March 5, 2018
Happy Birthday mam, there are no words I can say to bring you back but I think about you everyday, you always did your best with us even when we had no money, you always kept us fed and warm. I am so sorry that we couldn't do more for you at the end. Love you xx
March 5, 2018
March 5, 2018
Happy Birthday 65th Birthday mum. I still can't believe you are gone xxx
August 24, 2017
August 24, 2017
A tribute from Alistair & Anselm Ekere, Nigeria:
Hello Foster Mom.
Thank you for being there in the first and most crucial years of our lives. We could not have a better amicable foster mom.
It aches to know you are not here anymore. We were looking forward to reunite with you sometime soon.
Life is unfair to have snatched you away from us. We still need you. We console ourselves knowing you are going to a better place, smiling down on us with your warmth.
Go and rest Foster Mom. We Love you forever. Xxxx Your Twins Alistair & Anselm
Hello Foster Mom.
Thank you for being there in the first and most crucial years of our lives. We could not have a better amicable foster mom.
It aches to know you are not here anymore. We were looking forward to reunite with you sometime soon.
Life is unfair to have snatched you away from us. We still need you. We console ourselves knowing you are going to a better place, smiling down on us with your warmth.
Go and rest Foster Mom. We Love you forever. Xxxx Your Twins Alistair & Anselm
August 24, 2017
August 24, 2017
A tribute sent from Scholastica Ekere, Nigeria:
Barbara was blessed with a good heart.
From the moment we met, she greeted me with kindness.
I can never forget how she helped take care of my twins while I was doing my Masters in Hull over 20 years ago. More so, She became a Foster mom to the twins and all my boys loved her, All seven of them.
To everyone she came in touch with she made a good impression.
My lasting memories of my dear and beloved friend comes from last year. I came to Hull for an Alumni reunion of the University, only to be informed that the venue was at House of Lords, London. Sad and Frustrated that I was going to miss the Reunion, there came Barbara with a smile on her face that changed the complexion of my trip. We spent some time sharing stories amidst laughter.
At 63 she looked beautiful as ever, bringing a smile to her everyday despite all that was happening around her.
I am forever grateful I could spend those few precious moments with Barbara. I will cherish them forever.
My prayer is that God comforts your kids & grandkids and us all.
Goodbye my dear friend. You will be missed.
Barbara was blessed with a good heart.
From the moment we met, she greeted me with kindness.
I can never forget how she helped take care of my twins while I was doing my Masters in Hull over 20 years ago. More so, She became a Foster mom to the twins and all my boys loved her, All seven of them.
To everyone she came in touch with she made a good impression.
My lasting memories of my dear and beloved friend comes from last year. I came to Hull for an Alumni reunion of the University, only to be informed that the venue was at House of Lords, London. Sad and Frustrated that I was going to miss the Reunion, there came Barbara with a smile on her face that changed the complexion of my trip. We spent some time sharing stories amidst laughter.
At 63 she looked beautiful as ever, bringing a smile to her everyday despite all that was happening around her.
I am forever grateful I could spend those few precious moments with Barbara. I will cherish them forever.
My prayer is that God comforts your kids & grandkids and us all.
Goodbye my dear friend. You will be missed.
August 6, 2017
August 6, 2017
Mam,
I don't know what to say. I am so sorry I wasn't with you and got there too late. I stayed with you for a while, I held your hand and stroked your hair, I just wish you would have known I was there.
I wish you could have got your life back on track like you said, but I am so happy you got to come back down to the Cotswolds like you really wanted even if it was for the last time.
I am still in shock that this has happened, we all are - infact everyone is.
I love you mam and will miss you every day.
Please give Nanna, Grandad, Phil, Brian, Paul and Auntie Molly a massive hug.
Lots of Love
Julie
xxxxx
I don't know what to say. I am so sorry I wasn't with you and got there too late. I stayed with you for a while, I held your hand and stroked your hair, I just wish you would have known I was there.
I wish you could have got your life back on track like you said, but I am so happy you got to come back down to the Cotswolds like you really wanted even if it was for the last time.
I am still in shock that this has happened, we all are - infact everyone is.
I love you mam and will miss you every day.
Please give Nanna, Grandad, Phil, Brian, Paul and Auntie Molly a massive hug.
Lots of Love
Julie
xxxxx
August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017
Rest in peace Barbara, I will Remember you with laughter in my heart, all the fun days we spent together, God Bless
August 1, 2017
August 1, 2017
Love you Nanna, we will all miss you. Rest in peace in a better place, love from Pippa xxx
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017
Rest In Peace mum - you're in a better place now, reunited with Brian, Nanna, Grandad, our Phil, Aggie and others. Love you always, from Chris, Caz, Jess & Izzy xxx
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017
Fond memories of Barbara (Babs) RIP. Love to you all form Jools, Nick, Sheriese & Alfie xxxx
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March 5
March 5
Happy Heavenly Birthday mam. Please give Amber a hug from me and Josh. Miss you still xx
July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
Yet another year has gone by without you and yet I still remember everything from the day you went to sleep like it was yesterday. Love you loads xx
March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023
Happy 70th mam, still think about you all the time and Brian too x Miss you loads xx
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