Iris McGowan

Mum You were such a funny lady, with your great sense of humour. I’ll always remember our holidays, collecting shells on the beach and eating fish and chips, those memories mean everything to me. I hope you always knew how much I loved you and how much it meant to me to be there for you. I’ll always treasure the times we spent together, especially listening to UB40, those moments will stay with me forever. My heart is broken without you, and I miss you more than words can say. But I find comfort knowing you’re at peace now with your loved ones.  Thank you for everything, Mum I will carry you with me always. Love you forever Jane   ️

I will treasure all of the warm and beautiful memories you have given me forever Nanny. From the hundreds of crossword puzzles we’d do together, to you doing “what everrr” in the window every time we left. I wouldn’t change it for the world. I will miss your unique laugh and sense of humour, you were so witty and clever, so caring and would do anything for anybody. I remember all the trips up to the big Sainsbury’s where you would buy me everything I wanted – scratch cards, magazines, cream cakes, lamb chops, cornettos… the list goes on. When I was struggling with panic attacks at school I knew I could always come to you and you’d never turn me away, you’d put The Chase or Tipping Point on and make me ham, egg and chips and I felt safe and the panic was over. I remember running and getting an apple when the horse racing was on and holding it up to the tv so that your horse would win – and it did! Thank you for always loving me, you went out of your way for everyone and I hope you are at peace

I wont ever forget the times we had together I will treasure them forever I remember the times we was all together around your table having your beautiful roast dinner. The songs we sang the times you picked me up from school falling asleep in front of your fire place I remember when you first met skyler and sofia and flint you was so proud you was always there through the good and bad days our holidays to camber was the best holidays ever its never been the same going there without you. Im so sorry you never got to meet Nico but I want you to know hes named after your dad and brother Nico Thomas I hope you dont mind nanny. I will make sure your always remember they will all grow up to know how amazing loving kind and caring you was my heart breaks everyday knowing your not here anymore it wish I could turn back time even it meant to see you one last time you will always be my hero thankyou for everything you done for my parents for me and the girls ill make sure to never give up or let you down sweet dreams my beautiful nanny untill we meet again xxxxxxxxx♥️

Mum you was the best and I’m heartbroken but my memories of you will keep me as strong as can be. From walking up nanny’s hill to visit and hiding under your cardigan cause we see an owl and you said it would come for my hair (I think you thought it was a bat) For going out of your way to make sure I never went without anything, for the trays of toffee setting on the balcony. I will always remember the Camber holidays and you and charlie dancing to the last waltz at the club. The christmas days you had at mine and our extra surprises that came out of the crackers, can hear you laughing about it. Every Sunday we would go to the cemetery with bunches and bunches of flowers and vases, week after week come rain or shine until the day we realised we could be taking plants! Those salmon sandwiches we would eat on the bus. It was a pleasure to keep you safe through covid and to do what I could after. Xmas 2025 I will never forget, sorry about the gravy! Could never have matched yours. That laughter with Skyler learning to play roblox sounds loud around me and always will. I miss you beyond words. Rest in perfect peace Mum xxx

You are such a funny lady. I remember coming round to visit you with Jane. You never moaned about anything. It was just oh, I’m okay don’t worry iam alright. I told her she d done a good job of bringing you up Jane. She turned round, she said, my Jane’s a good girl. One of a good on. To Jane and the girls, I know how you feel. We may not see each other every day like we used to, but I’m only a phone call away.\n You done your utmost best for her Jane. And she knew there, and she loved you, he was the only one But really stood by\nHer make a bless you and your girls love you always jane

Sending my deepest condolences to all that loved Iris ❤️ I have read the beautiful messages and memories and can feel the love every one has for her and the broken hearts that are left behind. I have very happy memories of Jane’s mum when I was much younger….. Eggs and bacon cooked for me and Jane, Camber sands holiday and I still remember when me and Jane stayed out and Diane grassed us up and Iris told my dad… I had to stay in for weeks….. That’s what a good honest person she was, even if I couldn’t see it at the time Fly high special lady Xxxx

Dear Iris. Sunrise 10.07.1938 Sunset 21.02.2026 To a wonderful Mother, I watched growing up as a child, the devoted wife to Charley Mother of five, Who worked hard and tirelessly to keep our family together, who made sacrifices. I remember the times you smiled. The times you greeted me as Jane’s friend. I am sad to know that you’re no longer with us, but in my heart I know that you are with our Heavenly Father, rest now, your work is done. To the McGowan family my heart felt condolences. And to Iris – 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.✝️