Our dear Funmi :
Your sudden departure came to me as a shock! You were vibrant, energetic loving and full of life! Your relationship with our mother, Ellen Olusola Caulcrick (deceased) was unique. The loving relationship between the two of you was palpable by those who knew both of you. This automatically endeared you to me. Only God sees human heart and to him we owe our lives. Your memory remains evergreen in our hearts. Love you dear sister. May you rest in eternal bliss until we meet on that Happy Easter Morning! Adieu.
Love
E. Busola George

To, Mrs Olufunmilayo Caulcrick,

There are not enough words to express how shock I was to hear you had passed away, You are such a wonderful, kind, motherly figure to me who would share knowledge to me time to time when we saw each other, always cared and told me wise words wisdom. I am so grateful and will never forget all the prayers you said me over the phone and those bible verses you told me to read when I was ill, You never knew my mother but would always ask me for her and asked how is she doing because you generally cared for other people.

Mrs Olufunmilayo Caulcrick introduced my mother and I to our daily bread and always made sure we would receive it which we still receive up to now, i will continue receiving them and reading them as one of the memories I will have of you. We would sit down at times and watch EastEnders together when I came to visited Gbenga, Gbenga would laugh it was so funny, I also have have memories of her tasty omelettes in the mornings she gave Gbenga and I when I used to sleep over as a young child, and please.. oh my, don't mention her signature jellof rice and chicken.

You are such an amazing person who touched so many people lives even people you don't know and I feel blessed to have known a wonderful person like you. Heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the entire family my prayers and thoughts are with you all throughout this difficult time. Heaven has gained another angel, Until we meet again rest in perfect peace.

Anthony Brown.

Tribute to our wife.
Funmi was a very energetic, active person. She loved children generally. She would go any length to care for and entertain them. Her birthday happens to be children's day!!!
She will be sorely missed in the family. She used to come to Nigeria on important occasions.Very difficult to embrace the fact that she is gone forever.

I have left this up on till now, but sincerely aunty, I don't want to come to terms that this is true. My Dear Aunty. Tears drop down my eyes writing this. Aunty you loved us your family so much. You made room for family. You made us know we were special to you. The kind of love you also have for my husband is so much. You dare not hear anything is wrong with Joshua. You do check on us and my children. You remember their birthday and specifically text me not to forget to come over to meet you in the children's church( a place you call your duty post) ; to get their gifts. Of course your darling Joshua and myself broke down when we heard the news.

What of my mum, the love you showered on her. You do call me to be sure I had all in place for my mum's care. Aha!!! Aunty !! You were my helper of destiny. You helped me countless times.

A strict person you were, but down that strictness was a heart who was loving and so concerned. Anytime you wanted to discuss an issue with me, you had your way of inviting me for a meeting to eat, and then you give it to me raw and then top it up with your loving words. 

I still remember when we paid you a visit at your house and you made salad, with ingredients freshly prepared. I remember you showed me how important it was to have everything well prepared neatly.

When I scrolled through my phone at a time of need recently, aside my husband and mum , you were the person I rang and you responded and you kept in touch till things were resolved. When I needed your professional expertise, you were on phone patiently to guide me.


I am glad , I made you feel honoured when I appreciated you in my first published book. I could see the smile on your face when I handed the book over to you and you saw your name. I wanted you to know that I appreciated you and I am so happy you knew that before you left, because that is what really matters, letting those we love, know how much we appreciate them. 

As usual, we will send Happy New Year Greetings but on this occasion this year, I sent you a text, you did reply but sincerely the response felt odd to me because my aunty Funmi's reply will be longer, with prayers, but I assumed another reason could be cause for the response...until my husband and I received that call. I have tried to put all behind me, hoping one day I wake up from the dream, but as the day of the funeral comes close and people talk about it, I get more sad, knowing it is true.

Just recently my husband said he saw someone who looked like you and he was hoping it was you and was walking closer to the person, until he had to call himself back........that shows how much we wish that this is all a dream.

My Aunty Funmi...I love you and will miss you.- Temitope Oyewole

"What a great shock to hear the news that our heavenly Father called Layo to glory so soon. We give thanks for her blessings the Lord showered over her and her family. She was generous, kind, caring of the elderly, church members and her surrounding community.

Layo will be dearly missed by the Oke family. Surely God had a plan for her life. Therefore let us be comforted and thankful. We love you, but God loves you more.

Rest In Peace dear Layo. "IT IS WELL!!!" — Mrs Oke (Ma Femi)

Your life was a blessing and your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Sometimes we still cannot believe you are gone.

We will meet again in glory. Rest in peace.

-Lanre Ope - Agbe on behalf of the Efunsile family

Dear Aunty Funmi
In my earliest childhood memories, you always stood out among the ladies of the Community 2.1-Obanikoro Crowd. You were tall, evidently self confident with a big voice that would not be cowed by any of the men in the extended family. You weren't hesitant to use that voice sternly when one of us youngsters stepped out of line yet you had such a big, warm smile. You were so easy to love.
Some 15 years passed between you and the boys moving to the UK and my moving to Battersea and seeing you again. You hadn't changed much though you seemed kinder, a little softer than before. A smile constantly on your face and your generous laughter never far behind. 
You spread joy to all who came into your presence - a shining example of the right way to treat your fellow humans. At the noblest calling of all: Motherhood, you were in the 99th percentile - a true rockstar. Thank the Lord that you got to receive the earthly reward of grandmotherhood before passing on to receive your heavenly blessings.
Aunty Funmi, I thank God for your life. Selfishly, I thank him even more for letting me come into your orbit - though I only wish he would have allowed for a few more years to luxuriate in your bonhomie.
We are comforted by the knowledge that you ran a true race. You served your time well and now it is time for you to rest and toil no more.
With all my heart, I bid you adieu. Until we meet again
Sun re

You were gone before I knew it, and only God knew why.it broke my heart to lose you, ln my heart you hold a place that no one could ever fill. But I am rest assured that we would meet to part no more at the resurrection morning. You will be forever missed mummy. Rest on in The Bosom of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ..Love you always . è sùn rè o .Jumoke

We called her Mummy Caulcrick. A woman with such radiant glow and warmth who accommodates all and despises none. Her love for others, particularly children, is unparalleled. She was generosity personified and touched many lives with her charity. Mummy Caulcrick, you took us in the Ayeni family into your own family and words would fail me to recount your contributions to the advancement of our children through counselling, encouragement and gifts. 
Just like the Word of the Lord is ever true and living, I believe that the prayer of Apostle Paul for the brethren in Thessalonica in 1 Thessalonians 5:23 is yours. You are gone too soon. We love you but God loves you more. 
Sleep in the bosom of your Lord until we meet to part to more.

Our beloved sister.
Little did we know that day that God was to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we still do.
It is a fact that God has called you home, yet you left us beautiful memories and your love is still our guide. Though we can not see you, we believe you are always on our side. Though your life on earth is past, in Heaven, it starts anew.
We are trusting God that you will live for all eternity just as God has promised you.
Without doubt we consider ourselves truly lucky to have a sister not born of the same mother like you
We will surely miss our talks and your comforting voice and those moments where we'd mutually rejoice.
Rest in peace our beloved sister. Continue to sleep well in the bossom of our Lord, Jesus Christ
MA SUN OLUFE KO SI MA SINMI, GBORI LE AYA OLUGBALA RE, A FE O,SUGBON JESU FE O JU . SUN RE, SUN RE, SUN RE.
Rotimi & Folake Ogunojemite( AMAZING GRACE. )

TRIBUTE
The memory of the righteous is blessed- Proverbs 10:7
We met “Aunty” as we would call her at the RCCG Battersea parish under the leadership of Pastor Kunle Daniel and we very quickly became family. An upright, uncompromising Christian who always stood for what is true, yet faithful and committed in service to God. She was loving of others and the work of ministry.
Our relationship continued as our parish, RCCG Victory Center Luton was planted in the year 2000 and she was until her passing, a pillar of support, encouragement and progress of the parish. A Kingdom sower, she saw to our own welfare and the progress of the church of God in our care. She also gave her professional self to our ministry as the auditor from inception at no cost, yet with the same uncompromising commitment. If you know her you know she never held grudges yet she was principled, disciplined and a person of integrity and character and she offered this service with the same honesty and oversight required at the highest standard.
In the RCCG ministry, nationally, she was part of the follow-up team and there also she went the extra mile in her service. Her commitment and obedience was such that she sent a cheque of her tithe just days before her departure despite her hospitalisation.
Aunty’s passing is personal to our family as she was a huge part of it, we will miss her greatly. It however serves as reminder to us all that we are pilgrims in this world and reckoning is sooner than later.
Like Paul in 2 Timothy 4:6-8 says, Aunty has been poured out as a drink offering and her time of departure has come, she has finished her course, she kept her faith and now she can enter into the rest and reward of her Lord.

Sister Funmi
Really saddened to hear of your passing. You were always warm, jovial and full of life. You were a valued member of our noble district - ICAN UK District society. We mourn your passing but we are comforted by the fact that you left a good legacy. Sleep well in the bosom of our Lord till we meet to part no more. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as we pray that the Good Lord grant you eternal rest.

Darling Sister Funmi,
Words cannot express how I still feel about your demise. It was a rude shock to me when I heard the news. Who am I to query God, I know that you are in a better place with your creator.
Sister Funmi , you served till the end, loyal; courageous; steadfast; disciplined; loving and always smiling, saying to me "Aburo mi". You will be missed no doubt about that. We are profoundly grateful to God for all He made you to achieve with wonderful children and close family across the world. You supported and loved those around you and giving Godly advise. You were always speaking the truth and say it as it were and was also there to help navigate people through life's challenges. I am grateful that you served and had a strong intimacy with God.
I take solace that you are in heaven now and I know you are looking down at us with your big smile on your face saying "Forge ahead - make the best of life. Your legacy will continue to live on.
Sun re o Abedo ajisiro, omo abe ti soju yankoyanko. (Family Oriki)

Rest in peace darling sister
Till we meet to part no more.

Your darling "Aburo"
Odette Sola' Makanjuola

Wow Mummy,

Your passing away to glory came as a big shock to me as I remembered vividly the day you approached and encouraged me to join the children department as a Sunday School teacher and you constantly send messages reminding me of the rota and the date I will be teaching at the children department. You are such an encourager and a mentor.

Mummy - you will be greatly missed. I know you have gone to a better place with no sickness nor pain.

Continue to rest in peace mummy.

It was a very sad moment when we received the news of the passing of our dear Layo. We met a warm lady, with a lot of empathy, great sense of humor and we were very happy to have her with us in our home even just for a few days on the occasion of our mother's 90th birthday, a couple of years ago.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her sons, sister and brothers. She will be truly missed by this side of the family in Sannicolau. Rest in peace Layo.

Sister Funmi's death came as a great shock to me, Well, I can't question God, for he is all knowing.

I got married to the JMC Caulcrick family to meet my Dear Sister from another mother popularly called "Sister".

We are not from the same state not to talk of the same family but she related with my family as a big Sister.

Yoruba people will say "Iyaale" meaning Senior wife, we related as Sisters. My first visit and subsequent ones to the UK was at her instance. She practically sponsored our stay anytime we went there. A generous giver though an accountant but with a difference."Like she will say, Bose just buy your tickets and come over, feeding, accomodation, excursions outside London, she paid for all. To cap it all, she will load us with gifts of all kinds (including household equipment) when leaving having spent nothing less than Six(6) weeks on each visit. With Sister, you are welcome anytime in her house, just give her a notice of your arrival.

We will miss her undaunting love and care. Sleep on 'Sister' in the bosom of Our Lord Jesus.

Bose Caulcrick

It happened I met aunty through her loving sister Aunty Iyabode Owoyemi. The first time I met her was like she have known me for a long time. She was so humble and friendly. Love ones never goes away. Your sister, children and grandchildren will miss you. I know we will see again in an even better place than here. Sleep on aunty.

Funmi, you are called to eternal glory, you are gone but will never be forgotten.

May the Lord grant your gentle soul eternal rest IJMN. Amen.

May the Heavenly Father empower, strengthen and heal the broken hearts of all the members of the family you have left behind. Amen.

- Aunty Simi OJELADE for the Ojelades, London.

Dear Auntie Funmilayo,your exit from the planet earth was a sudden and painful one.
We had planned coming down to the UK for a family reunion with some sense of urgency to making that happen.
Sorry, we couldn’t make it sooner to say hello and spend some time with you before your departure.
Now, it’s hard to say goodbye,but thank You for your authentic soul presence that came through always in your sincere encouragement through our phone conversations.
Above all, Auntie, thank You for sharing your wonderful existence and experiences of life for 69 years with the world including family,friends and well-wishers.
I am certain you are now with your Creator.Definitely, you will be missed and your memories will be in the hearts and minds of your loved one.
Good night, Auntie Funmilayo and may your soul continue to rest in eternal peace in the bosom of your Heavenly Father.Amen.

Sister Layo, it is difficult for me to accept that you are no more. You were the pillar of the family. No family gathering will be the same without you. You were so supportive, kind, and accommodating. You were a good confidant. You were so different . You were one in a million. You were a good Christian. My good sister in-law may your soul rest in peace.

Funmi (our dear Mama Seun), the News of your passing is still a shock!

'Though you spent your teenage and adult life in Britain and was an accomplished Professional, yet you valued the Yoruba Culture and Values. Consequently, with love and humility, you cheerfully performed (as occasions demanded), your traditional "Iyawo" roles within the large Caulcrick family circle.

You loved easily and was always ever hospitable. I thank God for all that gave you Joy and Fulfilment.

You have left an enviable legacy for your loving "Boys" (now Men) and your grandchildren.

Sleep on Funmi till the Reappearing of Jesus. -

Victoria 'Bisi Caulcrick

A Tribute To My Sister Olufunmilayo Caulcrick (née Oni).
At times like this, when the heart is heavy with the pain of the loss of a loved one and void is created, words often take wings to mark themselves absence. Since I got to know Sister Funmilayo through my elder Sister, Mrs Adeyemo in the early seventies, she had impressed me as a thoughtful and caring person of exemplary Christian values.  The sincerity and commitment to her religious believe was always largely evident in the content of her messages we exchanged from time to time.  Now, those messages has stopped at her sudden departure in perfect obedience to the maker’s call home, and we are distraught! Yet, we are comforted in the knowledge that she ran a good race of her Christian faith, assuring herself a crown of Glory in the Haven of rest in the bossom of the Lord.  
Dear Sister Funmilayo, Rest In Perfect Peace.
‘Muyiwa Ogunkeye

Dear Sis,as I usually called you,the news of your home call came to Bose and I and the entire family as a great shock.We have however in faith accepted what is beyond us and trusting with thanksgiving that you slept in the Lord. The warm, loving and caring relationship shared with the family will remain ever blessed in our memories. We will no doubt continue to miss you dearly for a very long time to come, if Jesus tarries; we however have faith that we shall re-unite with you in Christ our Lord and Saviour in eternity at the appointed time.
Rest in perfect Peace, Dear Sis.

Evang. Femi Caulcrick
Brother Inlaw

So ,this is it Funmi...
No goodbye and no prayer shared?
It’s surreal.

You gave so much love and showed so much kindness.
You worked very hard 
Then you suddenly , so suddenly departed
When it was time to put your feet up 
To rest , reap and be pampered
By the many ,many lives you so graciously touched.

It’s a deep cut
But ,the Lord you loved and served
Knows best.
Rest on beloved
You ran a great race.

My Dear Aunty Funmi,

You loved the Lord with all your heart and served him until the end. You used your resources to promote the gospel at every opportunity. Your doors of love and hospitality were always opened. Thanks for the countless christian materials (audio, books,video tapes e.t.c.) you bought for us while growing up, they were foundational in shaping and strengthening our faith in the Lord Jesus. Will definitely miss your signature jollof Rice and chicken .

Rest on ma in the bossom of Our Lord Jesus till we meet again!

Just today, I thought to myself, not spoken to my cousin. It's been a while, just as it could be sometimes when it's gone a week and we hadn't spoken. Hmm, the reality is, even if I pick up my phone to call, she is no longer there to pick my call.
I am left with the memory of the times and moments we had together, the conversations and celebrations. Memories I will cherish forever.
Thank you for always being there for me. Ensuring I am ok.
I am really missing you, rest in peace my dearest cousin.

My Darling Sis Layo, I cannot express the depth of pain I feel in my heart, words are just not enough, the tears just keep flowing, my dearest 'surrogate' mother. How could you leave me so soon. Who will share my secrets, who will be my best friend, my adviser, my counsellor, my prayer warrior, my supporter. There is no one like my sister, the one and only that God gave me. We shared so much together over the
years the tears, sorrows, secrets, joys, laughter and through it all we overcame battles and became conquerors. I always admired your unshakable strength, work ethic, honesty to the core, tenacity, compassion, wisdom, loving spirit, optimism and most importantly sustaining faith in God. 

I will miss you so much. I cannot think of anyone who will be able to fill this empty void. I am still finding it difficult to accept you are gone. I take comfort in knowing that you were a strong Christian and is now in heaven at rest from pain or sorrow.

I look forward to when we shall meet at the feet of Jesus Christ.

Rest in peace my darling sister
Your one and only 'Blister' (Sister)
Iyabo