Mariane was a dear and special friend, we go back a long way from our days at Brandwood Street Primary Street School to our time at Hayward Grammar School (along with friends Janice, Joy, Lesley and Pauline)
I have so many happy memories of the good times we shared as a group of friends, going out in Bolton mainly to the Beachcomber (which became the Cromwellian) the Palais, and not forgetting the Boars Head and the Swan Hotel! Mariane was always very stylish and a real ‘Mod’!
Over the years as a group we kept in touch even though some of us moved away we would still get together whenever possible, this often coincided with a visit from Joy all the way from Australia! Yvonne, a close and special friend of Mariane would be the one to contact her and a night out would be arranged!
Recently we all enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Spain reminiscing and catching up and the following year a lovely weekend in London with a visit to the theatre to see ‘Thriller’ a special lunch at Claridges and not forgetting a fun shopping trip with Nuala!
Last year despite her illness Mariane came to Bolton twice, once for a 'reunion' of our group at Jackie’s home which included Joy who now lives in America and Janice from Canada and the second time sadly for our dear friend Yvonne's funeral.
Mariane fought her illness bravely and with a dignity that was both humbling and an inspiration. She always looked so beautiful and elegant, she had a wonderful sense of humour and fun and I never heard her complain once.
Mariane I will miss you every time we get together but I will never forget you and remember you as I know all of us will as a beautiful, kind, lovely lady who I am so proud to have called my friend.
God bless and Rest in Peace Mariane, Donna xxx