Devoted by James Starkey
Posted by Fabio 25 September 2013
My auntie Jean has devoted her life to helping those who surround her; her mother, animals, the Women’s Institute, the church and her brothers. When Jean was young she had a busy social life attending hunt balls and various other events on the social calendar.
She has always loved sports cars, including her Austin Healy Sprite, Triumph Spitfire and MGBGT, which she still talks about to this day. Jean was very unfortunate to be involved in a serious car accident, by no fault of her own, that resulted in damage to one eye socket and affected her self confidence regarding her appearance.
Despite this accident Jean worked as a secretary in various parts of the world including America, London and Sweden. After her mother died, for whom she was sole carer, she became busier than ever, looking after her horse called Harvey and her two dogs Bruce and Charlie. Jean frequently performs in the Church choir, as well as being an enthusiastic member of another ladies choir; she also helps with various fundraising events for both the Church and WI.
Although her life has not been easy, she has now reached contentment._James Starkey
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