Hand on heart, I have the best in-laws anyone could ask for, and that’s all because of Pam’s kindness, love, and keenness to integrate me into the Stewart family unit from the first day we met. 

Trips to Chester, trips to Center Parcs, trips to Cornwall and everything in between. She made sure I was included on all of the family’s traditions and made space for me to make new ones with them. 

Every visit to Wrexham, we’d be welcomed through the door with a warm embrace and a glass of Prosecco. I’d ask, “what’s the occasion?” And she’d respond, “you’re home!”

She was so caring and always interested in how you were, on the good days and the bad days. She was always checking in. When I started my CIPD HR qualification, she sent me a starter pack of notebooks, sticky notes and coloured highlighters in the post in preparation. She’d always ask what module I was working on and always offered to help if I ever had any questions. Every new job, she was your biggest cheerleader and with every promotion, she’d be the first to send a card and bunch of flowers congratulating you. 

You could see how much she loved Andy and the boys and you could tell how proud she was of them all. She was always at her happiest when we were all together. Although, she wasn’t afraid to tell the boys to stop picking on Em whenever they were making fun of me for something silly I’d said or done. She’d always have my back (even if what I had said or done was definitely really silly).

When out for a walk, we’d often be the two at the back, trailing behind whilst the tall Stewart men would march on ahead. We’d chat about everything and anything, putting the world to right.. and possibly planning our next trip to Dunelm. I remember shortly after Nathan and I got engaged, we were walking through Newbury and she said to me, “I’m so happy and excited for you both, but in reality, nothings going to change as you’ve always been the daughter I never had.” 

It breaks my heart that Pam isn’t here anymore and we were robbed of more time together. But I’m so grateful for the times we did share. Daffodils and tulips will have a different meaning from now on. 

The world would be a much better and brighter place if there were more people like Pam in it. 

As instructed, I’ll watch over all of your boys for you. Rest easy and at peace. I look forward to our next (Pam-strength) G&T together xxxx