Julie was my best friend from the Sixth form at Bury Grammar - we hadn’t known each other before then, but did the same subjects and just connected from there. I remember the long conversations about which universities, courses we wanted to do and we visited Leeds together to check it out - I remember that day vividly. I also remember spending a lot of time finding her contact lenses, which she was always losing! We shared our hopes, dreams and I remember how happy she was when she met Alan ..the plans for the wedding, making a home, having children…Sadly we didn’t get to see each other too often when I moved away, but we always stayed in touch and whenever we met or talked we just picked up where we left off. I always think of Julie, and always will, as my beautiful, vibrant, kind and loving friend. I can’t believe she has gone so soon. There was never a cross word between us, we just accepted each other and even when I last saw her a month ago, despite her illness, she was essentially the Julie I have always known and will remember with deep love and affection.
Janet Bell
4th July 2024