Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

Pat C.M. Heath-Caldwell and Joe Palmer at Cattistock for Violet Heath-Caldwell (ne Palmer) funeral

Joe Palmer Diary

Wednesday 25 August 1971 

Cattistock

Fine warm day. 

After a week in England today was warm with a clear blue sky. It was Vi's funeral today. If there is such a thing, it was a wonderful funeral - just as Vi would have wished I'm sure - everyone was quite cheerful - no one wore sombre clothes and the service was short and sweet with really bright hymns.

Pat and Cuthbert were determined to carry out Vi's request that there should be a minimum of fuss and unhappiness. Vi must have been a wonderful person. I haven't yet seen an actual tear shed.

Pat's sisters and their children have been here so it has been interesting for me to see this far side of the family. I must say that I feel really relaxed and at home here for the first time in months - it makes me realise the value of familyt life and the need to have some firm (nans) homewise. 

Pat HC with some of her nephews and neices at the funeral of her mother Violet HC at Cattistock. 

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