Kelly 'Noodz' Carron
22/07/1976 - 14/09/2018
Welcome and Introduction (Amber - cousin)
"Thank you all for coming today, to help us celebrate Kelly's life. We know how much each and every one of you loved Kelly, and it means so much to see how much she impacted your lives. Kelly, this song is for you."
Gemma Kenyon (Friend)
Gemma spoke about her wonderful memories of their times together, and how much she loved Kelly. This song holds beautiful memories for them.
Lesley Knight (Aunt)
"Kelly - We all know that Kelly was the most amazing person in life - she fought her challenges like a true warrior, overcoming so much more than most of us know or can even imagine.
My sadness today is for a life not yet lived, the one she so badly wanted and deserved so much to have, the places to see, the experiences denied but so looked forward to, the freedom from physical challenge, and so much more.
She was never tainted by the harshness of others, while not comprehending the why's of a life that can be so cruel. She had an amazingly deep understanding of the needs of others, which she gave her time and love so freely to.
I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know her better in the last couple of years.
Kelly will live on in all of us, we will miss her in life but her essence will continue untethered, I know the essence of who we are can never die.
A Mexican view of death:
There are three stages of death -
The first is when we realise our own mortality
The second is when we die
The third is when the last person we know speaks our name.
Someone so loved will never be forgotten, for we will speak her name."
Sarah Howard (Friend)
"Friends by heart, my sister by soul
The shape of your spirit, commanded me whole.
Your wisdom and courage helped me to see
Without your love, I wouldn't be me.
You carved me a place in a world that was theirs
Together we stood. And different we were.
Selfless and brave you gave and you taught
Eternal your strength through the battles you fought.
With grace you stood still as the demons passed by
Fearless you smirked with that look in your eye
That twinkle that said 'you can try if you like
But I will succeed for I'm just and I'm right.'
But deeply you felt and deeper the pain
You didn't belong in the unending rain
Though your light never faded, through many dark storms
Your heart stayed true, unchanging and warm
Your beauty and calm like no other I'll know
Etched onto my heart, your comforting glow.
To have you so close was a blessing I'll hold
Your lessons bound round me, be strong and be bold
You were too good for here, but I wish you could stay
There's a million words that I wish I could say.
I just pray you're at peace, flying free, like the crow
But watching and guiding me always I know
I'll always be looking for signs that you're there
In the rays of the sun, in the winds, in the air
For your magic remains, like you it won't weaken
I'll feel for your light that was always my beacon.
For all that you did, and all that you are
Thank you my Noodles, the sparkliest star
My soul mate, my angel, my best friend forever
I'll think of you always, until we're together."
Irene Maggs (Aunt)
"Our family are spread geographical and I hadn't seen Kelly for 12 years.but we communicated fairly often by text and on Facebook. She was immensely proud of her daughter India, very,proud of her Mother Vivien and hugely caring about her wider family. The abiding memory I have of Kelly is her voice and her laugh which will stay with me. The music I chose is I dreamed there was no war by The Eagles because so much of Kelly's life was spent fighting a war against illness."
(YouTube would not allow the original to be embedded, this is a cover version)
Stuart Iresen (Cousin)
Kelly’s eyes are green, not blue, but that aside, the song I chose for Kelly struck me as perfect, after several days sitting on a bench in Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon - yet another of those places Kelly and I hung out and scoffed sweets as kids. I shed quite a few tears on that bench listening to every piece of music I could think of, but no song seemed quite right until I thought of ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ by Guns and Roses. This was the right song - not just because Kelly’s a bit of a Rocker or Metal Head, or whatever the right term is... more for the fact that mine and Kelly's strong connection stemmed from childhood, when we were very close. I expect some of you might have seen the video I posted on Facebook about that. That aside, the lyrics read... ‘She’s got a smile that it seems to me, reminds me of childhood memories where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky. Now and then when I see her face, of takes me away to that special place and if I stare too long, I’ll probably break down and cry....’ Which is now gonna be true
more than ever and couldn't been more spot on even this time last year, if you catch my drift... I don’t think I actually ever hid in Kelly’s hair, but the song also talks about her hair as a place to hide and feel Safe... well Kelly’s hair was nearly always long and beautiful, and my time with her when we were kids felt safe and magical. That connection stayed with us throughout our lives... she has always felt more like a sister, even though our respective chronic health problems meant we didn't see each other as often as we’d have liked in recent years. I love you Kelly. Always will, and look forward to the day we’ll all be together again xxxx
India King (Daughter)
Vivien Davies (Mother)
"I always knew Kelly was a beautiful soul, a given for every parent, and although I knew there was something exceptional about her, It wasn't until now that I understood how really special she was to so many others.
Kelly was chased so often by the grim reaper but she always turned, stuck a pitchfork up his arse and told him to do one. She fought so hard to live. Now he's won, he has her. So many songs, poems and laments have been written about loss of a loved one but none can ever express the pain, deep sorrow and agony of losing a child.
My darling girl, enjoy your freedom from pain, those days of fighting just to be, are over. Give mum and Kym a fond embrace from us all. Be with your fur babies on your great adventure. Know that I love you so much.
We often talked about how we were of another place, our Oneg blood and green eyes set us apart. You often said you felt you came from the stars. Well my darling girl, you are free. Go play amongst the stars, you are home now xxxx"
Poem by Helen Ward (Grandmother), read by Amber Sebold
"Your little daughter quite divine
Has come to bless your life, and mine,
She's cuddly, pretty and so so sweet
She'll make your joy on earth complete.
A precious gem beyond compare;
A treasure we will always share,
Joys and sorrows life may bring
God bless her, Kelly Victoria King.
Newly arrived from heaven above,
Sent by God for us to love,
To watch her grow and day by day
To guide her as she makes her way.
Until, fully grown, you'll see with pride,
Sweet Kelly as a glowing bride,
And then the time may come to you,
When you'll be feeling as you know I do.
Written 28th July 1976
By Helen Ward: her loving grandmother."
Travel to Penmount Crematorium
Entry for family
(Wheeled bier left in a central position for family to gather around)
(family gather round coffin, placing on flowers)
Family to be seated
Invite friends in
(friends place flowers on coffin)
Committal - Katrina (The Cornish Funeral Co)
Will you now please stand for the committal.
Kelly,
Into the freedom of wind and sunshine, we let you go
Into the dance of the stars and the planets, we let you go
Into the wind’s breath and the hands of the star maker, we let you go
We love you, we miss you, we want you to be happy
Go safely, go dancing, go running home.
