Lesley Halley Book of Condolence
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the very early passing of Lesley Halley on Friday morning 29th January. Lesley and Barry joined the club just over 12 months ago and immediately Lesley made an impression, getting involved with all the events and making the effort to attend and generally be in the thick of things. Her fiery character and soft unmistakable laughter were a joy to behold. She was certainly a rising star within our midst, one light that was extinguished far sooner than had a right to be.
Our best wishes go out to her husband Barry and all Lesley’s family.
I know Lesley had an effect on many members and I invite you to leave your messages of condolence in the comments section.
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Graham & Jacci | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
A rose once grew
where all could see,
sheltered beside
a garden wall,
And as the days passed
swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall…
One day, a beam of light
shone through
a crevice that had
opened wide ~
The rose bent gently
toward its warmth
then passed beyond
to the other side
Now, you who deeply
feel its loss,
be comforted ~ the rose blooms there ~
its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by
God’s own loving care.
Bob Summers | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
Its not often your taken aback by sudden events and left totally bewildered and shattered by circumstances. Well it was the case on Friday. The overwhelming feeling of sadness and loss were impossible to come to terms with. It was just so unfair. Lesley was a real spark of enthusiasm and passion in the club, and I know she would have made a fine officer on the committee and been a real asset to the members. I will miss you Lesley.
Oh by the way, you where right about the dinner dance, It was a bloody good do, but I guess you saw most of it anyway.
Bob & Jackie Summers
Joanna Mackintosh | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
We didn’t know Lesley very well but she made a big impression on us the couple of times we met. I know she was well loved in GNWest and will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts are with Barry and all her family.
Nigel & Joanna Mackintosh, GNWales
mike | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
Hi i am Mike Bell, Lesleys son.
Thankyou for all your kind support during this sad time. I am so happy you all had a great time at the ball on saturday, its what my mum would of wanted!
A wonderfull person has left this world in person, but will always be here in spirit xx
The Gold Wing Angel by Mike Bell:
To all that knew her,
it was such a shock,
she was my guide,
my soul, and my rock.
Loosing my mother
Its no easy trait,
they say it gets better,
I’ll just have to wait.
Mother please
Just guide me the way,
My GOLD WING ANGEL,
I’ll see you someday.
xxxx love you xxxx
Dave & Toni & Eddy | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
In the 12 months we knew Lesley – it was filled with fun and laughter and giving Toni back her confidence to express herself.
I am no good at poems,great words of wisdom or sentimental stuff – but Lesley you were a great mate and personal friend – wherever you are raise your vodkatini high girl and fly on the clouds riding your Goldwing. x x x
Ian D | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
Although we were only privileged to know Lesley for all too short a time, she will certainly be sorely missed by us all. Not only have we lost a friend, but I’m sad that the club has lost a ‘doer’. Lesley was one of those people who didn’t say ‘can’t do it’, but rather ‘when do you want it?’. I can only agree with Bob, because the only thing I could think on hearing the news was ‘That’s just wrong’. And that’s what I still think.
Thank you, Barry, and the Family for sharing her with us – we certainly won’t forget.
Ian & Lynette
roger fogg | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
It was a real pleasure to meet such a wonderful couple, Who would go out of their way to help the club and its members. I feel we have all lost a dear friend in Lesley. My thoughts go out to Barry and family at this sad time. roger.
Frank and Judy Goodman | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
We’ve know Lesley for a relatively short time but she made a big impact on GoldWings North West by coming in with lots of new and lively ideas, AND following them up. We had a terrific 1st anniversary party on saturday night at a very nice hotel, and it was all down to Lesley. She found the venue and negotiated the deal. We all missed her on the night, but know that she would have wanted us to enjoy it just as she would have done, and it spurred us on to do just that. It was great. You were one of the best and we’ll miss you so much.
Words from ‘At the Cross’ from Hillsongs.
And when the earth fades
Falls from my eyes
You stand before me
I know you love me.
God Bless you Lesley and May You Rest in Peace. xxxx
Crezz | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
We had only known Lesley for a very short time, in fact since Oct. My first meeting was in the car park at the Swallow, where I was waiting to attend my first meeting. It was there I met both Lesley and Barry and felt welcome straight away.
The do on Sat was excellent, you made a wise choice when you suggested to the members, we all know that you were there with us.
You will be missed. God Bless.
barry | Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
Many thanks to all at gnw. old and the new members. I will speak to lesly in my mind during this night she was and still is soulmate and when i ride the wing for the first time without her i will ride in the knowledge that she is with me and all the great great people of gnw.
I have looked at life from a different place this week at first i didnt like it then i went to the ball and saw you all there it made the effort so worth while. Though i have lost my love my freind my wife. I dont need to worry when there are people like the members of goldwings north west
THANK YOU ALL
WHAT AN HONOUR TO BE A MEMBER
P.S i also lost my spell checker
Stuart Ormerod | Feb 2, 2010 | Reply
What a cracking couple, as I said in an Article on my Blog about our Club a while ago, and what a shock to lose Lesley so suddenly and at such a young age.
We will all be riding with Lesley in our minds Barry, for quite some time to come; she was a very nice lady and a wonderful “doer” for the Club.
Stuart
Graham & Jean | Feb 2, 2010 | Reply
Words cannot express how deeply shocked we are by the sad loss of Lesley.
We had only known Lesley for a short period but in that time we had come to realize that she had a great kindness and a great devotion to the club.
Our thoughts go out to Barry and family at this sad time.
Graham & Jean Coleman
Jeff & Renee | Feb 3, 2010 | Reply
So shocked and saddened by the loss of such a lovely lady.
Our thoughts go out to you Barry, and your family at this sad time.
Jeff & Renee
BoB Shotton | Feb 3, 2010 | Reply
My heartfelt condolecies to you Barry and your family.
BoB Shotton
SUSAN | Feb 3, 2010 | Reply
Had never thought the youngest of the Jackson girls would be the first to leave us,whilst we never kept close touch you were always in my thoughts. Will be there to say my own goodbye. will always remember your parting, my birthday, if this is karma, then you have even more to do
in your next life, watch over us and say hello to the parents. Will make sure Lynne and I keep in touch.
Your cousin, Susan.
Nigel Mackintosh | Feb 4, 2010 | Reply
For those who haven’t seen this, it is a very nice article about Lesley and her love of Winging:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/lancashire/low/people_and_places/newsid_8223000/8223999.stm
Lynne (the sister) | Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
This is another tribute to Lesley:
http://trallwmfarm.blogspot.com/2010/01/lesley-halley.html
Lynne x
John & Maureen (Myrtle!) | Feb 6, 2010 | Reply
Although we only joined GWNW in March we were taken by Lesley’s outgoing nature and zest for life. With lots of ideas driving her forward into 2010 it was a great shock to us both when we read Ian D’s Email on Saturday afternoon prior to the Dinner which, of course, was Lesley’s own project. We shall miss her greatly but hold her memory dear. JC & M
Joyce Subbs | Feb 6, 2010 | Reply
Lesly was a lovely person I have had many a chat with her I am lost for words, my best wishes go to Barry on this sad occasion I will miss her,
Joyce @ Gary
toni | Feb 7, 2010 | Reply
Thank you Lynne for the above link. It gives us all an insight into Lesley that we never had time to find out about. The test for all of us will come over the next year. When we go on rides/ statics and turn round looking for Lesley only to remeber she’s not there. I am proud to have been one of her friends and hope I can grow into a better person for knowing her.
Web Apprentice | Feb 8, 2010 | Reply
It was a tough day today for many of us, and so lovely to see so many of Lesley’s Goldwing friends attending and paying their respects to such a well loved member. The sight of all the Goldwings escorting her up the drive was awesome and brought a tear to many an eye. God bless you Lesley.
toni | Feb 8, 2010 | Reply
It was a cold day but being near the front on trike leading a long line of goldwings was totally awesome and a testiment to how many people thought of lesley. shame the chapel was a bit on the small side or were the mourners a bit on the large side!! We will all miss you.
Lynne (the sister) | Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
Thank you so much for all you did yesterday – you are wonderful people.
Lynne xx
Frank and Judy Goodman | Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
We all thought alot of Lesley and it’s a shame we did’nt know her for longer than we did, she was a wonderful kind lady who would have been a excellent committee member, as said before, ‘she was a do’er’ with many good ideas for GoldWings North West. The amount of people at the crematorium bears whitness to how much she was loved.
Lesley, you will be in our thoughts as we ride our Wings for a long time to come. You will be our Guardian Angel riding with us.R.I.P. xxxx
barry | Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
- Barry and the family of the late Lesley would like to thank most sincerely all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, cards and donations received during their recent sad loss. Thanks to Goldwing North West and Goldwing North Wales for their escort and finally thanks to Neil and Kath Harvey and staff for their professional, excellent and dignified funeral arrangements.
The above was posted in the lancashire evning post on thursday evening.And can be seen online
I cant say thank you to many times for the turn out and the escort of wings by you good people.It just goes to show what sort of a club GNW has become in a short time long may it continue.
Kindest regards to ALL of you…
barry.
barry | Mar 3, 2010 | Reply
They say memories are golden.Well maybe that is true. I never wanted memories i only wanted you. A million times i needed you a million times i cried.If love alone could have saved you you never would have died. In life i loved you dearley. In death i love you still. in my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane id walk the path and bring you back again xxx