May they both rest in perfect peace and rise in glory .

Mr Ronald Pritchard had a very fruitful & contented life it seems. A very quiet man that was respected in his community. He worked for his children & wife and the betterment of hard times. It goes to show you that your destiny is paved out for you way before o e gets to realize and if your father did not do the jobs back in the 60’s for the West Indian community he may never have been invited to that party where he met your mum. I’m sure he will be sorely missed as a father, brother, friend, neighbor grandfather etc. He has now found his wings to fly with his wife your mum. May he REIP. Anne-Marie Johnson

My heart goes out to the Pritchard family for the sad loss of their beloved dad & my dear Uncle Ronnie. He will be forever in our hearts, you are all in our prayers.

Dear uncle Ronnie you have gone to be with your queen..... you will be sadly missed .  May you and aunty Mavis RIEP

Forever missed.

through family circumstances and later a long ongoing health problem i hadn't seen my aunt for many years but my heart was with her often and always hope everyday i would get the chance even one more time to see her again sadly for me that hope never came even through my childhood my mother always,always talked about her with a great love and affection and said they had been instant friends when first introduced as my uncles new girlfriend i have never forgotten and never will forget her beautiful kindness and words to me as a child and especially at my mothers funeral and for what she did for use and even though i hadn't seen her for many years she was always my special auntie which is why i never forgot her and i never will and where ever you are now auntie Mavis i want you to know i always thought of you.......and always will......xxxxx

Our first Christmas without you.
I awake each morning to start a new day,
But the pain of losing you never goes away.
I go about the things I have to do,
And as the hours pass, I think again of you.
I want to call you and just hear your voice.
Then I remember that I have no choice,
For you are not there and now my heart cries
Just to see you again, to tell you goodbye.
To say, "Mum I love you and I always will,"
And hope that much of you in me you've instilled.
The day that you left I just didn't know
That you were going where I couldn't go.
And now all my memories of you are so dear,
But gosh, how I miss you and wish you were here.
Who now can hear me when I need to cry?
It's so hard to tell you, "Mum goodbye."
Someday I know all will be well
And I'll see you again with stories to tell
Of how you were missed and how yor grandchildren have grown
And how good it is to finally be home.
Until then my memories of you I'll keep near,
And I'll pass them on to those who are dear.
I miss you, Mum!

Aunt Gloria sends her love and condolences on behalf of our family. My mom told me before leaving for England, Aunt Mavis lived with her and Aunt Clara my grandmother. Through the years Aunt Mavis kept in touch with us and never forgot us.  I will always remember her has being beautiful and regal. To the family, to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. Which is so true. However, be comforted by this hope found in Corinthians 15:51-52}51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

God you cherry picked the very best to take to your kingdom. But we have to accept that . And find comfort that she is with you.

I attended the funeral of the late Mavis Pritchard, it was a bittersweet experience. So sad to say goodbye but heartwarming to watch a service so beautifully done by her family, the words people chose to describe this wonderful lady were full of love, touching and heartwarming, the send off after dinner was nothing but a celebration of her life. Everyone there was so nice and friendly a reflection of the wonderful human being that Mavis was. Her children who she loved so very much did her proud there was nothing but love put into her celebration of life. Rest in eternal perfect peace Mrs Pritchard, you were a joy and a privilege to meet, you touched the heart of everyone who met you, no one could say they met you and you did not leave some kind of good impression on them. You are unforgettable and will always remain in my memories and in my heart.

Dear mum.
Every day we will celebrate your life in our hearts. We will remember our time together with happiness.Gone but not forgotten, R.I.P.

I'm writing this tribute on behalf of my parents Osbourne and Myrtle Holness . Mavis was my cousin who was full of laughter and jokes and loved her homeland Jamaica.  When me and my wife decided to move to Jamaica Mavis and Ronnie would often visit and we spent many nights talking about the past and enjoying fry fish and bammie which so loved. My cousin you will be greatly missed by all . Till we meet again love you always.

My beloved aunty Mavis..... so sorry I'm not able to attend your send off the beautiful land God has prepared for us , as I'm in the land you so loved Jamaica.
I will never ever forget what you use to tell me ....."Live life now and enjoy whatever you have as I can afford the best steak but mi teeth to old now and cant chew it "
You are gone but will never ever be forgotten.

I would like to pass on condolences from Mrs Leonie Eccleston and family on the sad passing of her dear long standing friend Mavis who will be truly missed by us all.

From Mrs Eccleston and Family.

Dear Mavis, much loved friend and cousin, so many happy memories we will miss you, forever in our hearts.
Condolences to all the family, thinking of you at this sad time.
Cherry, Herman and family xx

Andy and family no more pain , no suffering just rest .It is a sad time hen you lose your mother that is so precious to you all and there are no words to take away that pain but the memories and love never go but it is time to celebrate mavis life for who she was and that is fun and laughter so don’t.be afraid to laugh ,cry and celebrate her life what she would have wanted.and is your father who is going to need a lot of love now from the family  From Anne Marie’s mum Evelyn

Dear Andy & Pritchard family, no one can know what you've lost and only you will understand the cost of loosing your mum, your wife, but I feel your pain. Just know that you will forever have sweet sweet memories, photos & the laughter, her affection left in your hearts that you mum/ wife brought to you. She will be there in times of trouble or when you need questions answered or thinking what would she do in this situation. She is gone but never forgotten. Rest in forever piece Mavis.
From the Johnson Family at 45 Barrett's Grove. Maria. Xx.

My deepest condolences to uncle Ronald,Beverly,Debrah, Andrew and family i am sadden to hear that auntie had passed i will always remember her kindness and how welcome she made me feel wen I would see her i will love you always and may you rest in eternal peace.

To Uncle Ronald, Beverly, Deborah, Andrew, and the rest of the family. My heart goes out to you at this time of deep sorrow.

I remember going to see Aunt Mavis when i was a child. My mum, Elsie, would take Mark and I, and we would play with Deb and Andrew while our mums chatted. I used to love going downstairs to see all the beautiful clothes she had stored in the closet. I will always remember Aunt Mavis as a very warm and caring person who could enjoy a good laugh with my mum.

I pray The Lord will wrap her family in his comforting and loving arms and bless you with His grace and peace.

With all my love,

Jacqui

My Grandmother was a kind and loving woman who would do anything to protect her family. She loved to cook and feed others, my special memories are of her famous rice and peas. Not only have I lost my grandmother but also my inspiration my protector and my guidance. I vow to one day make her proud to be my grandmother and pray she guides me and watches me grow into a man who brings honour to her memory,
R.I.P Grandma
Hayden Pritchard

My mother Mavis Pritchard was a true inspiration. She lived her life with the belief that no difficulty could discourage, no obstacle dismay and no trouble dishearten. Difficulties were but dares of fate, obstacles but hurdles to try her skill, and troubles but bitter tonics that gave her strength. Mum was renowned for her wisdom sayings and quotes, such as 'A new broom sweeps clean but an old broom knows the corners'.
But my personal favourite was 'It's better you die and leave something than everything dies and leaves you?'
Well mum you may have gone but your legacy lives on.
Andrew Pritchard

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Although I don’t know exactly what to say, I want you to know that I am with you in thought and wish you comfort and peace as you remember dear Aunt Mavis.

She was a caring woman who had an abundance of love for her family. The memories she created with us will live on in our hearts.

Grace
My depraved soul's unearthed
By the Holy Ghost's breath
And given new birth
Out of spiritual death

This wretch is turned 'round
Fit with eyes to believe
A lost sheep is found
And her Shepherd received

My blots are each edited
Out in Christ's fount
His righteousness credited
To my bankrupt account

A prisoner's been pardoned
No debt left to pay
A heart which was hardened
Becomes pliable clay

My life's set apart
Now from worldly regression
Picked out from the start
Made for Christ's own possession

I'm purchased with blood
Shed on Golgotha's tree
A slave bought by God
And fully set free

My sins were all laid
On the head of a Scapegoat
Who carried their weight
To a desert remote

Once an object of wrath
And deserving hell's fire
But Jesus took my bath's
Conflagration of God's ire

So an enemy no more
I'm brought into God's fold
Carried through His door
And out of night's cold

He calls me His child
His heir and His bride
Though once an orphan wild
Now seated at Christ's side

And soon He'll return
When salvation's complete
When no longer I'll yearn
For His own face I'll meet!

Mrs Pritchard aka Mar Baker, or Mavis as I eventually got to call her was an extraordinary, strong and passionate woman.
Her infectious laughter could be heard almost everytime I walked through the door of the off licence that she owened in Hackney.
When my eldest son 'Ben' was a toddler he couldn't wait to see her ,knowing fullwell she'd more than likely give him a free bag of sweets from off the counter and a tin of soft drink on the way out. This was just another display of her kindness and generosity which she showed towards others as part of her nature. I remember turning up at Mavis's house in Chingford one Sunday afternoon after being out all night raviing at one of Andy 's warehouse parties back in 1988, at the time I was just eighteen years old and Mavis gave me my first ever mango.
Being a born and bread East-End girl I'd only been accustomed to apples and pears. She looked at me in a matriacrch manor and said in her deep Jamacian accent 'Maggie lives to short you need to try something new'. Rest in peace Mavis, always loved and will never be forgotten.

"Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die."

Mary Elizabeth Frye

Mavis was one of God’s beautiful people who had a wonderful personality and a big kind soul. I was very fortunate that she was part of my childhood, spending time with them at weekends with my cousin Deborah and Andrew on sleepovers. She always had a wonderful smile and infectious laugh. She always tried to get me to eat "curry goat" which was always on the stove but my taste buds just didn't like it. Very humble, so hard working and ambitious. She supported and loved her family so much. Always kind and gentle. She will be missed very much. Rest in peace beautiful lady. Lots of love, Jan, Steve, Charlie & James xxxx

With my deepest sympathy,

On behalf of my dear cousin, Marion Pritchard better known as Mavis by us. She was a loving person to everyone. She was a woman of charity, giving to everyone. I could remember every holiday all aunts were getting their post cards with money. She made everyone feel loved and cared for. Cousin Mavis passing away means a lot to me, she and I used to pray together whenever she had a problem. She was very kind to me and she loved my family and I very much. Cousin Mavis was loved by everyone . The Lord saw it best to take her home at this time. So, to her dear husband, children, family and friends, we know the Lord will give you the strength to go on. Remember Job when he said the Lord giveth and taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Be of good comfort .

With Love,
Sis Olive Fraser
God bless

Mere words cannot describe the special person my Aunt Mavis was. From a very early age I felt her love and knew in my heart I had a special place in hers. She was a wonderful example of how families supported and took care of each other. Her hospitality was boundless as evidenced by the constant stream of overseas family and friends who came to stay with her. Just as she opened her home, she opened her generous heart to those in need and less fortunate. She adored her family and showered them with her love and affection. I will miss hearing her distinctive laugh that rocked the house and seeing the twinkle in her eye when she talked about my Dad, her brother Charlie. Rest in Peace.

Mavis was one of God’s beautiful people who had a wonderful personality and a beautiful soul. I was lucky enough to have Mavis in my life for a number of years. I can’t say what Mavis used to call me but it was always with a wonderful smile and infectious laugh.Mavis had an impact on everyone she met and I know she will be sadly missed by many many people.Mavis is now flying high with the angels.Godbless you Mavis and may you Rest In Peace.all my love and best wishes Christopher aka Bergyxxxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️‍♀️