Barbara Cowling

Memories & stories

• Work Wife Barbara

  My dearest Barbara, what can I say, the most kindest, welcoming, person I have ever met in a workplace, you have always gone out of your way to be helpful and I so miss you. When I was ill you were there, I hope I returned the favour. Bless you as you go to your final resting place, as I am gutted I can't be there, but will light a candle for you love from Diana 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  

  8th Mar 2023 - Diana

• Beautiful Smile

  I first met Barbara at Flockton House and the first thing I noticed about her was her lovely, warm, genuine, kind smile that extended to her beautiful sparkly smiley eyes. She was always happy to help, nothing was too much for her. She had a lovely sense of humour and laugh with it. I am thankful and blessed to have known her.

  7th Mar 2023 - Marva

• Nothing was too much

  If you needed cheering up and someone to help, Barbara would be there. Every work place should have a Barbara - she was the light and she would always say hello and talk to you as a friend. Sending all my love to the family she talked about and who I never met. Barbara I will always remember you with so many fond memories of compassion and kindness.

  24th Feb 2023 - Deborah

• Memories are the loveliest things, They last from day to day, They can't get lost, They don't wear out, And cannot be given away". Remembering happy times at our family gatherings and your's and David's last holiday with us. Dear sister-in-law and Aunty, loved by all the family. Christine, Chris, Darryl, Vladka and Viktoria xx

  15th Feb 2023 - Christine

• The best grandma ever

  My grandma loved me and my brother like no one else, she was our biggest supporter and never failed to make us laugh. I have so many wonderful memories if my grandma that I will forever cherish from when she was the first one outside the school gate picking me and my brother up from school, all the trips she used to take us on, all the birthdays ,the holidays, the Christmas’ I will always keep in my heart forever She gave the best hugs and would always do anything for us We love you grandma

  12th Feb 2023 - Abigail

• Grandma Barbara

  We knew Phil was the one from the first time we met him and likewise you welcomed Suzanne with open arms. You and Dave are absolutely wonderful grandparents and have brought love and happiness to Benjamin and Fern. A lovely lovely lady. You are truly one of lifes angels and you will be dearly missed by all. Lots of love and hugs. Xxxx

  12th Feb 2023 - Linda

• Barbara--My oldest friend

  We became friends when we were 11 years old. we went to youth clubs, went dancing to the "Mecca" every week. Slept at each others houses. We went to see Slade in concert and danced to The Osmonds "crazy horses" we had our own moves to that one ! You met Dave at our engagement party but we had to go out in a foursome for your first few dates ! You were my chief bridesmaid and I was yours. You have been such a large part of my life, and so many more memories come to mind. Rest in peace my friend.

  11th Feb 2023 - SYLVIA

• The most beautiful mother, mother in law and Grandma

  We couldn’t have wished or asked for a more amazing mother, mother in law and Grandma than you Barbara. You forever put us and your family first and brought so much joy and love into our lives.

  Benjamin & Fern ‘we love you so much, you couldn’t have had a bigger heart than yours, you gave the best cuddles in the world and your lemon drizzle cake was amazing!’

  You are one in a million and we will love you forever All our love until we meet again Philip, Suzanne, Benjamin and Fern xx

  11th Feb 2023 - Suzanne

• Special Sister

  My friend our special sister, I will love and miss you forever, she was always there for me bless you love you lots from Betty x

  

  10th Feb 2023 - Betty

• Our Best Friend

  We met 28 years ago at Romanby Shaw and have remained friends since then. We have celebrate our birthdays every year for as long as we can remember and we are devastated to lose our best friend, we were the 4 musketeers. We loved her dearly and will miss her always. Love to David, Andy. Phil and family. Dot, Betty, Geoff, Graham and family

  

  10th Feb 2023 - Alex, Julie, Pauline

• My Hero

  My mum was my hero, we all thought she was invincible and would live forever. She was always there when we needed her, always knew the right thing to say and always was there to support us for every part of our lives. She will be forever missed but we had some fantastic times with mum that i will remember and cherish forever. Great memories, Mum, my Hero, gone but not forgotten. Love you x Andy

  

  10th Feb 2023 - Andy

• Royale Family

  I will always remember Barbara as Barbeara after we giggled at the Tom Courtenay scene in Royale Family; from then on she was known as Barbeara to me. A truly lovely lady who will be fondly remembered always. Thanks for the memories Barbeara, you will be missed by so many xx

  10th Feb 2023 - Karen

• Our wonderful sister

  We love you so much Barbara, this special little baby born 3month after our dad passed away taking away all the sadness what joy you brought,and so it continued throughout our lives this special loving caring thoughtful sister always there for us.for ever in our hearts until we are all together again xx

  10th Feb 2023 - Dot

• Breasties

  Love our special friends lunches under the above name

  

  10th Feb 2023 - Linda

• Flockton and Sir Henry Mitchell House

  Barbara was one of the kindest people I know. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. She was so supportive. I don’t think I will ever work with anyone again who is so encouraging

  10th Feb 2023 - Clare

• Jagerbomb Queen

  Barbara, what a beautiful soul. Just happy and jolly all the time. I had the pleasure of working with her at Romanby Shaw, then at Flockton House and then at SHMH. She would never say no to anyone, would always go out of her way to help. We had so many laughs together and the best girls nights out. She was our Jagerbomb queen. My sincere condolences to Barbara's family.

  

  10th Feb 2023 - Kully

• Beautiful Barbara

  A beautiful lady inside and out. Barbara never had a bad word to say about anybody, always saw the good in everyone. Our supervisions were spent talking about Barbara's grandchildren who she adored and was very proud,wonderful days out with them, school pick ups, the excitement when they all started school and when we knew Abi and my William would both be going to the same high school. All those wonderful memories you made for your family Barbara ♥️♥️

  10th Feb 2023 - Liz

• My sister

  Barbara was my youngest sister and with no exaggeration was one of the nicest people one could know. She loved her family dearly and always had time for us her brothers and sisters. She will be missed greatly.

  10th Feb 2023 - Geoff

• Admin goddess

  Barbs was the most amazing, kindest and hardworking woman I have come across. I first met her when I started working at Romanby Shaw with her in 2008- I’ve never met someone who will literally do anything for you, no job was too much for her and she always did it with the most infectious smile. Although part of a team, she was the one I would (annoyingly) email a million times over asking for equipment or small jobs. She really was the most lovely woman and she will now be the brightest star ⭐️

  10th Feb 2023 - Lynne