Sarah lived with warmth, humour, and a deep care for others—someone who made people feel at ease simply by being there.
Sarah Jones
1948 - 2012
Journey through time
1960 - Born in Tooting Bec, London, to Susan (nee) Taylor, and Peter Oldman
1965 - Went to Franciscan Primary School and on to Rosa Bassett School (for girls) in 1971.
1975 - Trained as a nurse at St Thomas' Hospital, London and continued to work there after she qualified
1980 - Married Kevin Doyle, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Maiden Lane, Covent Garden)
1988 - Sarah and Kevin developed their love for music and formed a band ( Slow Walkers)
1995 - Sadly, died from a infection at work
About Sarah
Born in Bishopthorpe Road in 1980, (Bishy Road): The street functioned as a traditional, post-war high street. It was bustling with independent "make do and mend" shops, such as Woolgrove’s Bakery, Pexton’s hardware, and tailoring stores. Teddy Boy Culture: In the 1980s, the gentleman’s outfitter Leeming & Salisbury (now Trinacria Cafe/Deli ) was a well-known hangout for the city's Teddy Boys.
The Coppergate Dig: Just across the river, the York Archaeological Trust was uncovering roughly 40,000 Viking-Age artefacts, an event that eventually led to the opening of the Jorvik Viking Centre in 1984. York Minster Bell: 1980 saw the spectacular sight of a giant crane lifting a new bell 150 feet up the west front of the world-famous York Minster cathedral. Living in a tight-knit community like the South Bank/Bishopthorpe Road area, where people knew their neighbours and local shopkeepers, fostered in Mei an appreciation for the social impact of local service and a vocation of a family or community doctor.
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“Kindness is having the ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion.”
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"Aunt Sarah loved laughter, family gatherings, and the simple pleasures of everyday life. She carried wisdom lightly, offering guidance without judgment and support without expectation."
- Tommy Selby
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