Cherylyn Dawn Boyle
Late of Croudace Bay
Aged 49 Years
PETER, ASH, AMANDA AND SERANNAH warmly invite family and friends to the celebration of life for their dearly loved, wife,Mother, mother in law,Daughter, sister and Nan.
CHERYLYN’S service will be Held at Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Palmers Road, Ryhope this FRIDAY 11th April 2008 Commencing at 10.00am.
Finally at Peace
My Auntie Cherylyn …
Cherylyn took me into her family like a loved-one. She was always more like a funky older sister to me than an aunt. She was the cool chick with the amazing sense of humour and love of life – my first memories of her was of a ready laugh and a big hug inside her happy, busy, loving home.
Cheryl was never your standard auntie. She had the amazing capacity to make everyone feel special and loved when they were with her. It was a gift she had - to walk into a room and suddenly there was laughter, hugs, joking and the coffee jug put on. I always felt at home with her – I could tell her anything without fear of judgement; laugh with her, share her fears, paint with her, go camping, borrow her clothes – anything you’d do with a cool older sister.
All I’d like to say, really, is for everyone should spend a moment and remember that laugh – that huge smile – that wonderful sense that you were wrapped-up in Cherylyn’s love.
How bloody marvellous, gorgeous, sunny, cheeky, sassy, caring and wonderful she was. What a brilliant woman, and what an impact she made upon each and every one of us in some way.
Alison.
Thanks for the laughs......
will miss you always xo
Josh
OUR CHERYLYN
On the 20th April, 1958 was born
My sister, our special Cherylyn Dawn
Her blue eyes and blonde hair made her as cute as could be
Her parents said she was a real chatterbox, when she was only three
They said she could talk the leg off a table and tell you a tale
That would leave you wondering, how did she remember all that detail
We grew up in the bush, her brothers and me
On a dairy farm outside of Wingham, in a little place called Marlee
Times were tough and we didn’t have a lot
Like the pushbike without a brake, your foot on the wheel the only way to stop
But we made the most of what we had and never forgot
The fun times we had together, often made up on the spot
Her brothers she said, were always a tease
Across the flat she would chase them, but they always managed to escaped with ease
If she had caught them, she would have taught them a thing or too
And remind them why not to pick on your sister or start to argue
Our one teacher primary school was called Millingarie
We had a total of 15 kids in all, with some classes a total of only three
We’d walk to school each day the 2 kilometres there and back
Often taking a short cut on a self made side- track
And how could we ever forget that flavoured milk the Government thought we should daily drink
Left out in the sun till recess, fit only to throw down the sink
At school she loved her art and her sport too
And took out the under 13 athletics champion, and of ribbons she had quite a few
Her school friends affectionately gave her nick- names like called Tiny, Mountain or Mum
To them she was a very special and loyal school chum
When she finished high school it was to nursing she was drawn
At Newcastle TAFE a new patient care recruit was born
Further study gave her a nursing degree
Followed by a certificate in Astoma-theraphy
She carried out her work with much dedication and pride
Admired by her fellow workers, who often on her relied
Peter and Cherylyn were married on the 1st December 1979
Along came Ashley James, and 7 years later Serannah a little ray of sunshine
Through her love and guidance they both did achieve
Of a prouder mum you could not possibly conceive
A couple of weeks ago the birth of her first grandson, little Tanner
Made her one proud happy and delighted Nanna
She loved her craft and her garden too
She would spend hours creating a special piece just for you
In her garden she was always planning or planting something new
You never knew what next she was going to do
On the computer she was quite a whiz
Creating DVD’s and albums of the family, including all the kids
Camping or caravanning was their favourite family holiday
Exploring the outback, the Cape or Scotts Head on the coast, they would often stay
She was my only sister, but she was more than that to me
A friend and a confidant, she would often be
Whenever I felt like a whinge or just a chat about the family
We would catch up, and she would listen, over a cup of coffee
She bravely fought with courage this insidious disease
That’s taken her life and left us all here to grieve
But she would not want us to dwell on that fact
So let us remember her with a smile when we look back
We celebrated her 50th early and on that special day
She helped us plant a Little Gem Magnolia to remember her,
so together we all say
What a pleasure it has been to know
Our Cherylyn, a gem of a girl we all love so
Love always Ruth
Our Mum
Where to start….
But to say thankyou, thankyou for the unconditional love that you gave us.
The time that you spent with us, although it was cut short we will always remember the good times we spent together and the memories we formed.
Whether it be away on holidays on the way to the cape, the centre of Australia, the great ocean road, in the middle of the bush, laying on the beach or the late nights you spent with us up into the early hours of the morning helping us finish an assignment that we had for a couple of weeks, but had only started that day.
You will always be remembered by all who knew you as strong, caring loving and giving but to us you were so much more.
You were always the first to jump in and help out in whatever needed to be done, from taking us to our Nippers carnivals and other sporting competitions as well as helping out or should we say almost running certain events.
You inspired us to pursue our dreams whatever they entitled As you always followed yours and always succeeded in whatever you put your mind to.
Including the beautiful Artworks and crafts that you made never giving up until perfection had been met. And your job at the hospital that took four people to fill after you left.
We just hope that we can succeed in half the amount of what you did and make you proud
You lit up a room with your presents and smile and left us with memories never to be forgotten.
We will miss you heaps but we know you will be with us in our thoughts and heart, and we will see you again one day.
Love you mum.
Ashley and Serannah
We miss you every day.
Thank you for the hello from heaven, it h elps to know you are watching over us. But the world is still not as sunny as it used to be.
Love you forever
Ash, Amanda & Tanner
xoxox
Dear Aunty Cheryl,
It’s been nearly a year, and it’s still hurting. Just not having you there when I need to have a hug, a chat, a laugh. I miss you each day, but remember and cherish the time we had together – helping you on the computer, pottering around the garden, sharing in your pride for your fantastic children.
You will always be the World’s Best Aunty. There’s a gaping hole left in our lives that your smile used to fill – a bottle of wine that we never got to have together that one last time.
Miss you heaps – love you lots. Love and kisses from Alison.
20/04/2009
Dear Cherylyn,
It is just over a year since we lost you and still miss and think of you often, but especially today your birthday we remember you when you would have been 51. Thinking of you and hope you had a lovely day.
Love always
Ruth
Its is just 2 years since you left us. We still think of you and miss you often. Always in our hearts and memories.
love Ruth, Dani and Ryan, Geoff and Danika
2010
G`day Cheryl,
I have been having a big clean up at our place and whilst doing so a card from your Life Celebration dropped at my feet.
The card bore your beautiful open face with the big smile that was nearly always present.
So many memories flashed through my head of great times spent with yourself and your family.
Wonderful memories of what a loyal, loving and caring friend you were to everyone that mattered in your life.
You were very happy with the simple things in life and I feel so pleased that at least Pete and yourself did those lovely family camping getaways when you both were quite young and able to enjoy doing so.
Wow! How Pete loved you. The way he looked at you with those eyes of admiration. You were his light in so many ways. You both raised lovely self sufficient children. How sad you can`t be with them as you were. However what a sense of comfort they must feel that you are both reunited. You both (Cheryl and Pete) know that in your absence their Aunty Ruth will always be there for them as though they were her own.
Anyhow bringing only the best of feelings to you until we all meet again.
Fond regards,
Philip Carkeet=
12/2/2014
