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« on: Wednesday 28 December 11 21:35 GMT (UK) »
Hi Dawn, thank you for the message. it was very kind of you.
Hi Simeon, thank you for contacting me, it's great to hear from you. How did you come across my post....have you been speaking to Jackie?
I came across this website by chance shortly after my grandfather passed away in May, and was amazed to have seen Jackie's post. We subsequently made contact with one another and she kindly forwarded me a family tree she has put together. It's amazing how large our family is! It's a shame I hadn't found this website earlier, as I am sure my grandparents would have been interested to learn about Jackie compiling a family tree. Nan spoke fondly of her childhood in Ceylon and both she and Grandad often spoke about the extended family, so both would certainly have been a useful source for information for Jackie when putting the family tree together.
I met your grandfather on several occasions, the last time being at my grandparent’s diamond wedding anniversary some 7 years ago, he was a lovely man. It doesn't seem that long ago either, so it was sad to hear of his passing a couple of years ago.
I don't know if you have met my father Robert, I spoke to him today and he couldn't recall meeting you before but he asked me to say hello for him. I also spoke to Patricia (my aunt) about you contacting me, and she said that she met you at Derrington's funeral. She too said to say hello.
Are you likely to be using his website again? I haven't used it much, but do find it very interesting and the people on here are friendly, helpful (as shown by Dawn) and informative.
Thanks again for making contact with me. I t will be nice to hear from you again.
Rob