Benjamin Stainer

Diana and Brian you were a huge feature of mine and Simon's lives as children. Living next to the Creaseys was one of the luckiest things that happened to us as children. The continual evolvement of Warwick House and the gardens, endless days in the sauna and pool, bonfire nights sponsored by Brian and Diana, ice-hockey on the pond, video games on the atari etc, it felt like we spent half our holiday life at your house, and a childhood next to Brian and Diana was an endless run of fun and growth that can't possibly be captured in a short tribute. For me, the older members of the Creasey family were just outside my field of vision, Anne-Louise was a svelte skeleton at a Halloween party, Stephen rode a Mark 1 escort and was the inspiration behind some questionable "fireworks" we made and detonated away from the house, and Simon was off on journeys in life before I knew much, except that he had a moustache. Philip's mentoring in the outdoors, in comedy, music, PCs, frightening films, sports and making stuff out of anything like wood or lead, was the stuff of legend for Simon and myself. How does one refer back so far in life as to be able to really express thanks for the gifts that actually mattered when you are old enough to realise how much they are worth? Diana was a permanent welcome, the only rule I remember being a kindly reminder to take of my shoes in the house. We were always invited in, told to come back tomorrow, invited to use the pool if Phillip was away, and if he was there somewhere we were ushered into the room and left to play. Diana always left us in a way that did not interfere with our childish understandings, but in which I am sure there was a large amount of generous care and oversight we did not even notice. Diana made us endlessly welcome, and the Creaseys had this generosity in abundance. I did not know it at the time, but what a complete blessing it was to live next to them. Brian was vivacious, funny, and larger than life, but Diana made the home the welcoming place it was. Thinking back now I am afraid I think myself and Simon would quite often just walk right in if no-one appeared - I think Diana's voice might just ring out "Hello boys, Phillip's in his room, go on up". I am fortunate enought to have experienced more privilege than I deserved in life, but living next to the Creasey family was one of the biggest privileges of all.

£25.00

John Davey

Diana became well known for quiet but effective support of good causes. She will always be remembered as a sympathetic support to many.

£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)

Caroline & Doug

Diana was always so kind. A Lovely lady who we will miss xx