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“Golden”
I was born on 4th October 1997. My first week was spent in neonatal but all seemed well when I left for home. Six weeks later I started having seizures and have been in and out of hospital ever since. Spontaneous fractures, feeding difficulties, a scoliosis and more recently appendix and bowel problems all took their toll but didn't dent my sociable, happy nature.
I always have a smile on my face. You know it costs nothing but can give so much; it is a moment, the memory of which can last forever. I always get smiles in return. Whenever I am out & about a smile seems to draw people to come & have a chat.
A smile really is infectious!
I have great support and love from my family & friends. I live with my mummy, daddy and 2 very cheeky brothers: Matthew & Sam. Daddy loves calling me curly as I have very curly hair. Mummy makes me work hard with my physio but I do so enjoy the rough and tumble of it all. My brothers like to help feed me and I love all their kisses & cuddles the best medicine ever!
All of my teachers & carers are fantastic and are like an extension to our family.
I love being part of a group - being pampered and listening to gossip. I am so lucky to have so many genuine friends maybe something to do with that smile of mine?!
Pink is my favourite colour and my favourite activities include hydrotherapy/water play, stories, music, lights and sensory toys.
I like to be out and about especially the park and countryside. I love it when my Mummy & Daddy take me around the park although they do get a little tired. Whether that's me or them getting older or a combination of the two, I'm not quite sure!
Despite being in my wheelchair my family have taken me to many places that were sometimes difficult to negotiate - the summit of the Cairngorm Mountains was achieved by mountain railway.
One time we went to Scarborough Castle which is at the top of a very very steep hill. We managed to get the car quite close,
but then decided to take a stroll along the beach at the bottom of the hill. Getting down was no problem but climbing back up was another story - it took all the strength of my Daddy, Uncle Brian & Uncle Andrew to push me back up to the top but was great fun as they had to push very fast. I giggled all the way back up the hill!
It is time for me to go now as God is calling, but remember......
"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do...........Let us always meet each other with smile,
for the smile is the beginning of love......" - Mother Teresa​
"Ave Maria"
Godfather Kenny
"Somewhere over the rainbow/Wonderful world"
PLANTING TREES IN THE CALEDONIAN FOREST
Donations
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/04/2025
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/03/2025
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/02/2025
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/01/2025
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/12/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/11/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/10/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/09/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/08/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/07/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/06/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
24/05/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/04/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/03/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/02/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/01/2024
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/12/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/11/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/10/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/09/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/08/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/07/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/06/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/05/2023
4 trees
Thinking of you today and always.
Love you forever.
Nana and Grandpa
xxxxDonated by Sonia and Michael Vig
06/01/2025
4 trees
Thinking of you. Love you forever.
Love
Nana & Grandpa xxxxDonated by Sonia & Michael Vig
13/10/2024
4 trees
Love you forever.
Your ever loving Nana and Grandpa.
xxDonated by Sonia and Michael
31/12/2023
4 trees
Thinking of you and love you always
Your loving Nana and Grandpa
xxDonated by Sonia and Michael
18/10/2023
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/05/2022
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/04/2023
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/03/2023
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/02/2023
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/01/2023
4 trees
Love you forever.
Nana and Grandpa
xxxxxxxDonated by Sonia & Michael
01/01/2023
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/12/2022
5 trees
I only met you once, but you are always in my heart. Love Anne09/12/2022
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/11/2022
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/10/2022
2 trees
Poppy, you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you sweetheart
Nana & Grandpa xxxxxxxxDonated by Sonia & Michael
09/10/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/09/2022
1 tree
A tree planted in memory of Her Majesty the Queen. Scotland had a special place in her heart. xDonated by Tony,Stella,Matthew,Sam
19/09/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/08/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/07/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/06/2022
1 tree
This tree is being planted for our very special friend Rosaleen. She was a very big part of Francesca's and our lives. Rosaleen will be missed by all our family and friends who had the great privilege to know her.Donated by Tony, Stella, Matthew and Sam. For Rosaleen Athonisz
07/05/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/04/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/03/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/02/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/01/2022
4 trees
Francesca we love you dearly,you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Your ever loving
Nana & Grandpa
xxxxDonated by Nana & Grandpa
13/01/2022
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/12/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/11/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/10/2021
4 trees
Francesca you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you always
Nana & Grandpa
xxxxDonated by Nana & Grandpa
12/10/2021
4 trees
Donated by Iain Brown
04/10/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/09/2021
2 trees
Thank you Giulia Kemp - an inspiration and guide to Fancesca and her family. Enjoy Veneto17/09/2021
2 trees
Donated by Sooty' Hewson
16/09/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/08/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/07/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/06/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/05/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/04/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/03/2021
2 trees
Donated by Chris Fraser
10/03/2021
5 trees
Donated by Chocolate Hewson
27/02/2021
1 tree
Donated by Edwina Elsey
25/02/2021
4 trees
Poppy you are always in our hearts,thoughts and prayers we love you always.
Your ever loving Nana & GrandpaDonated by Sonia & Michael Vig
10/01/2021
4 trees
Francesca, you are always in our thoughts and in our prayers. Love you always, Your loving Nana and Grandpa xxxxDonated by Sonia & Michael Vig
11/10/2020
2 trees
Donated by Yasminah
08/10/2020
2 trees
Always in our thoughts and heartsDonated by Mum,Dad,Matthew,Sam
02/09/2020
4 trees
Your ever loving Nana & Grandpa
xxxxxxxxDonated by Sonia & Michael Vig
01/01/2020
4 trees
Always and forever in our hearts.
xxxxDonated by Mum,Dad,Matthew,Sam
03/10/2019
4 trees
Donated by Ali Yates
21/08/2019
2 trees
Donated by Matt Horner
06/06/2019
4 trees
Donated by Sophia Ward
01/03/2019
3 trees
Big hugs love Auntie AnneDonated by Anne Baldwin
28/12/2018
21 trees
The legacy you left us was of happiness and love,
And that shines on forever
From the glorious skies above.
You brought joy and beauty
From the moment of your birth,
Now in Heaven you're an angel
Just as you were on Earth.
Love
Mum, Dad, Matthew, Sam
xxxx
Donated by Mum,Dad,Matthew,Sam
03/10/2018
4 trees
Poppy,thinking of you everyday and pray for you.
You would have been twenty one this year, missing you so much.
You are always in our thoughts and prayers, love you always.
Your loving nana & grandpa xxxDonated by Sonia & Michael
03/10/2018
1 tree
We know how much your beautiful daughter means to you. Happy belated Birthday Tony.Donated by Y301
01/05/2018
25 trees
Beautiful words with a magical smile brought tears to my eyes...thinking of Francesa and family. Xxx💕Donated by Amina
23/12/2017
4 trees
Poppy, thinking of you on your 20th birthday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope you are supremely happy with our LORD in Heaven.
Love you always, Nana and Grandpa xxxxDonated by Sonia & Michael
06/10/2017
4 trees
Poppy, you are always in our thoughts and daily prayers. Always loving you Your Nana and Grandpa x xDonated by Sonia & Michael Vig
27/12/2016
2 trees
Thinking of you each and every day. Always in our heartsDonated by Dad, Mum, Matthew,Sam
20/12/2016
2 trees
Thinking of you. Love you forever.
Your loving NanaDonated by Sonia Vig
04/10/2016
2 trees
Thinking of you. Love you forever
Your loving GrandpaDonated by Sushil Michael Vig
04/10/2016
2 trees
17/03/2016
2 trees
Donated by Leah
11/03/2016
2 trees
Your dad keeps you alive in his memory and is always smiling when he tells me stories about how loved you are.Donated by Billiejeana Hannigan
07/10/2015
4 trees
It's your 18th birthday today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always pray Mary mother of God - Queen of Heaven to look after you in heaven.
Your ever loving Nana & GrandpaDonated by Sonia & Michael
04/10/2015
8 trees
You were an angel from heaven, you fell right into our hearts.
We remember the sparkle that danced in your eyes & the loving smile upon your face.
You are missed to this day.
Lots of love alwaysDonated by Edwina, Michael, Joshua, Rebecca & May
05/10/2015
20 trees
A Candle For Francesca You left us far too early,
we never saw you grow.
We hold a candle for you,
your always in our hearts.
Let it glow forever,
until were back together.
Donated by Uncle Brian
02/10/2015
1 tree
I did not know Francesca but having read a little about her and spoken about her with her Dad, she sounds like an inspiration. If only we all dealt with what life throws at us with such high spirits.Donated by Camille Goddard
01/04/2015
2 trees
TO FRANCESCA - Pamela Y Sills
The trust and joy within your eyes,
The memories which will never die.
When I think of you
I think of the trees
And from within the trees
I feel a breeze
A breeze which tells
Of courage and love
And a Power that guides
Us from Above.
A breeze which tells of a beautiful girl,
With courage beyond belief,
And of parents who wanted to help the world
At a time of terrible grief.
It tells how that girl
Who, though ill from birth,
Gave joy to others
While she dwelt on Earth.
Loved by relatives and friends,
On whose love she could depend,
Her every day, her every hour,
Treasured like a precious flower.
And she gave such pleasure all the while,
Through her ever-ready smile.
And the child grew to love the trees,
Her eyes lit up at the fallen leaves
And the rustling sound as they wheeled her chair
In the gentle, Autumn air.
Then, the breeze tells of that sad day,
When her gentle soul just slipped away,
Her parents stricken in their grief,
Resolved, some way, to find relief,
That their daughter's life be not in vain,
To bring ease to others in their pain.
And their deeds of love,
So brave and strong,
To list them here
Would be too long.
But one such deed,
The breeze explains,
Was to dedicate trees
In their daughter's name,
And they invited friends
To do the same.
And so with others,
Who'd been bereaved,
Likewise to plant
And nurture trees.
And the forest grew
From strength to strength,
Supplying Earth's oxygen when spent,
Giving hope, giving air,
Relieving grief and despair.
And we hear her laughing in the breeze,
Walking through the Autumn leaves,
And the branches reach up to the sky,
And loved-ones smile, when once they sighed.
Donated by The Sills Family
17/02/2015
6 trees
Her SmileThough her smile has gone forever
and her hand I cannot touch,
I still have so many memories
of the one I loved so much
Her memory is my keepsake
with which I will never part,
God has her in his keeping,
I have her in my heart.
Your loving
Mum, Dad, Matthew, Sam
Donated by Stella, Dad, Matthew, Sam
19/12/2014
2 trees
Love you forever. Grandpa
xxxxDonated by Sushil Michael Vig
19/12/2014
2 trees
Love you forever. Nana xxxxDonated by Sonia Vig
19/12/2014
8 trees
Butterflies hover, and Feathers appear, whenever lost loved Ones and Angels are Near 
Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same. 
Anne xxDonated by Anne Baldwin
19/12/2014
4 trees
Francesca - too briefly in our lives, but always in our hearts, our memories of you are the joy that soothes our sadness. With much love - the Patience Family.Donated by Pauline Patience
06/10/2014
2 trees
In loving memory of beautiful Francesca - may God keep you forever in his care. God Bless from Edna, Alan, Louise, Neil, Charlotte & Dominic, James & Amanda. xx
Donated by Edna Kennealy
23/12/2013
6 trees
In you, a star was born. Your inner light still sparkles with such brilliance. Sweet sixteen, always in our thoughts
Xxxx
Donated by Mum, Dad, Matthew and Sam
03/10/2013
10 trees
These trees know a thing or two, with their roots in the earth, but their arms outstretched toward heaven.Calm, strong, and silently proud, like a mother's love.
Born of the eternal seed of True Love, that weathers all storms.
Donated by Ken Runciman
02/07/2013
8 trees
Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered every day. Edwina, Michael, Joshua & Rebecca xxxx
If tears made a stairway and memories a lane,
we would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.
Edwina, Michael, Joshua & Rebecca xxxx
Donated by Edwina Elsey
29/05/2013
5 trees
Francesca 2012 has been a year of challenges and achievements.
Thank you very much for inspiring all of us to reach
In 2013 we are planning to launch a charitable educational foundation in your loving memory.
May Our Lady, Queen Of Heaven look after you in Heaven.
Your ever loving Grandpa
1st January 2013
Donated by Grandpa (Sushil Michael Vig)
03/01/2013
5 trees
Francesca My Angel, I shall love you forever-missing you always
Your ever loving Nana
1st January 2013
Donated by Nana (Sonia Vig)
03/01/2013
6 trees
Dear Francesca Today on this very special day, your birthday,
I send you all my love and hope Granddad & Grandma are looking after you & you're keeping an eye on them.
Time goes so fast & I still cannot believe it is nearly 2 years since you left our side.
Your radiant smile & loving presence is always around us and deep in our hearts.
We are planning to visit the Caledonian Forest in May of next year to see for ourselves the peace,
tranquillity & beauty of the Highlands.
Hopefully we will be able to find some of the trees that have been planted in your memory.
It will be our little "peace" of heaven, something that you experience every day.
"The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.
"Numbers 6: 24-26
God Bless you my beloved Curly
Your ever loving Dad xxxx
4th October 2012
Donated by Anthony Hewson
04/10/2012
10 trees
Donated by Mrs A C Yates
02/04/2012
4 trees
Donated by Marina Papini
28/02/2012
10 trees
All the words in the world couldn't describe your smile.Always in our thoughts.
Steve, Elaine & Will
Donated by Steve, Elaine & Will
10/01/2012
10 trees
For Francesca from Susie.Donated by Susie Runciman
23/11/2011
10 trees
Francesca Your mum & dad got us a Rose Bush called 'Francesca Rose'.
It looked like three brown sticks just a few inches tall.
Within weeks it started to grow into a beautiful rosebush.
It was awe inspiring how two branches grew on the left & the right looking like two wings,
and the first flush of flowers formed a perfect circle, looking like a fragrant halo.
It flowered in April, to celebrate your dad's birthday, then in June on your mum's birthday,
and now in October there is a glorious golden rose on your birthday.
Your loving memory is a constant inspiration that is leading us to beautiful destinations.
We will always love you very much.
Very very, very very,
Very very, very much
Your ever loving Grandpa, S Michael Vig
Donated by Grandpa (S. Michael Vig)
01/11/2011
10 trees
Francesca, my sweetheart I will love you foreverYou will be in my thoughts and prayers always.
Your ever loving Nana
Sonia Vig
Donated by Nana (Sonia Vig)
01/11/2011
10 trees
Donated by Susie Runciman
05/10/2011
2 trees
Dear Francesca Today is a very special day and I am sending you all my love on your Birthday.
Although your physical presence is not with us today, your spirit and beauty is all around.
I know you will have a lovely party in heaven with all your family and friends.
God Bless
Your loving Dad
4th October 2011
04/10/2011
2 trees
Wishing you a great birthday, full of love and happiness in heaven above. From your ever-loving brother, Matthew
Donated by Matthew Hewson
04/10/2011
2 trees
Dear Curly, Your birthday's here, the leaves are falling, it's turning autumnal.
I miss you so much but you're always in my heart.
Your ever-loving brother, Sam
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Donated by Sam Hewson
04/10/2011
1 tree
Thinking of you each and every day and especially today - the day that you were born.Memories flood back of the anxiety and joy of giving birth to a beautiful daughter.
A daughter who more than anyone else taught the true meaning of love and
brought so much clarity among chaos; who could steal a heart with a smile.
Your love is still the greatest gift of all.
My love for you grows with each passing day, more than anyone can ever know.
Your ever-loving mother
Donated by Stella Hewson
04/10/2011
2 trees
Donated by Yvonne Beadle
26/09/2011
4 trees
Dear Francesca We at Penderels never had the chance to know you, but we do know that you were as precious as childhood itself and that you are missed by many.
When we see a tree planted for you, growing, then climbing ever higher,
we would like to think that the tree is trying to touch your spirit - high in the heavens - to thank you for touching us with your spirit when you were here on this earth.
God bless you, Francesca
The Staff of Penderels Trust
Donated by The staff of Penderels Trust
19/07/2011
4 trees
As father's day approaches my thoughts they turn to you
a light that lift's up my heart
my love I give to you
your smile a shining beacon
that is with me through and through.
Your loving Dad
15th June 2011
15/06/2011
4 trees
Francesca:Quietly with loveyour memory we treasure.Loving you always,forgetting you never.Your loving godmotherEdwina.XXXXXDonated by Edwina, Michael, Joshua and Rebecca
18/05/2011
2 trees
I wish that you were here to see spring spring to life. Now its spring that springs,
The new hatched chicks have their wings,
Every single bunny rabbit is eating carrots that's their habit,
Now my poem's come to an end,
May your eternal life
ever loving brother Matthew xxxx
Dear Curly
We miss you lots,
hope you're getting used to your wings
love you lots
xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
Your ever loving brother Sam XXXX
Donated by Sam and Matthew
02/05/2011
10 trees
Francesca, an angel from Heaven,floated into our lives and then floated back to Heaven again.
One day we will meet again,
on a very special day.
It will be bright, ever so bright.
It will be beautiful, ever so beautiful.
It will be ever, ever so peaceful,
when we meet again,
on a very special day.
Francesca, we will always love you
Very much.
Very, very, very, very,
Very, very, very much.
Your ever loving Grandpa.
(Sushil Michael Vig)
20th March 2011
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Donated by Sushil Michael, Sonia
21/03/2011
10 trees
My darling Granddaughter Francesca - my Poppy - my Angel.I still dearly love you and always will.
I will never forget your smiles and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you always.
Your ever loving Nana
(Sonia Vig)
20th March 2011
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
21/03/2011
1 tree
Dear Francesca,Everything about you was so special, those big bright eyes, that cheeky grin, your wonderful smile, your curly hair ("My little Curly").
Where ever you were, whether it was at home or out and about, you radiated so much love.
You had a magnetism that drew so many people to want to come and talk to you.
A day does not go by when I feel a deep sadness in my heart.
Your presence is sorely missed, but your memory lives on.
God gave us a truly brave and remarkable young lady who always had the most wonderful of smiles.
You will always by my special little girl
Your loving Dad x
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Donated by Tony
09/03/2011
1 tree
Dearest Francesca, Thank you for showing me the true meaning of love.
The thought of your smile keeps a smile on my face.
You are forever in my heart and soul.
Your ever-loving mum x
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Donated by Stella
08/03/2011
8 trees
A grove of Caledonian Trees has been planted to honour the memory of Francesca Anne Hewson,4th October 1997 - 20th December 2010.
With all our love, Ken, Susie and Rosie Runciman
Donated by The Runciman family
24/01/2011
