The church was completely full for Liz Castle’s funeral and thanksgiving service on 20th February, with some people having to stand at the back. This was a fitting tribute to a wonderful person who did so much for the community of East Woodhay and the wider world.
As her son, Richard, said in his personal tribute Liz had a natural gift for friendship as so many of us who have moved to East Woodhay experienced. The list of her work in our community is almost endless and includes editor and distributor of Spectrum, leading roles in the NSPCC, Mothers’ Union and St Martin’s Guild Fete.
She was also an accomplished artist in the widest sense - painting, flower arranging and running the kneeler group whose tapestry is so evident in the church pews. It seemed so appropriate that when we met to remember her the churchyard was adorned with a beautiful array of snowdrops.
She is greatly missed by us all but will never be forgotten.