Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Iris Sutton has left Taddyforde


With characteristic independence, Iris was seen today on her way to St. David's having left Taddyforde House without fanfare.  I remember her saying to me some time ago that she would like to live somewhere where "bits don't keep dropping off".

Any of you who have lived here for while will know that Iris, and her husband Bruce, brought up their family here and that Iris has spent an awesome amount of time, skill and persistence in researching the history of Taddyforde (in which she is now an expert) as well as researching the lives of many other people of Exeter when their relatives have tried to seek out their forebears through St. David's Church.

She warned the Residents' Association (as a committee member) that she might not be around much longer, but it's still a shock to find that she has gone.


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dear all,
I am temporarily staying with my daughter in Kent ( not living in a tent as the CAB consultant misheard when I phoned to explain my continued absence). I am expecting to move into a flat on New North Road but at the moment this is proceeding very slowly. I shall look forward to seeing you for coffee when this move has been succesfully completed. The Taddyforde folk have always been a supportive community and I have appreciated that very much. I realise I should have arranged for a fanfare!

In the meantime I am sure you will welcome the new inhabitants of THS, Todd and Keith who were most helpful to me with the move. They really are very nice guys.
Best Wishes Iris.