'Take Me Home'
Sophie Ellis Bextor
Roucan Loch 2006
Roucan Loch Crematorium is set in 10 acres of undulating countryside and almost hidden from view, offers a peaceful resting place.
The natural beauty of Roucan Loch is its most important feature and a number of options for remembering loved ones are available |
Ross loved animals and kept tropical fish, so the opportunity to dedicate the ‘fish’ in loving memory of him was an easy decision to make.
Two weeks after Ross’s funeral we returned to Roucan Loch on what would have been his twenty-fifth birthday.
We had probably walked approximately a third of the way around the Loch when Jim asked if there were any fish in the loch?
We continued to walk around the loch and back again and in all that time we did not see any more fish, and did not ask the question again.
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There are two swans on the Loch, and some ducks had also been introduced recently, although some have disappeared.
The woods in the vicinity are home to a number of deer. There are also badgers, foxes and mink close by.
There are rabbits on the slopes close to the loch and an abundance of other wildlife with a variety of bird species, butterflies, dragonflies, crickets, and others. |
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The wreath laid at the plaque at the side of the loch which dedicates the fish in loving memory of Ross. |
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And at the 'memorial lodge' where the books of rememberance are located. | ||
Flowers laid on Christmas Day |
Flowers laid on 6 January 2006 by Sam and Terri |
Flowers laid on 6 January 2006 by Fiona |
Visited Roucan Loch on Monday 13th February 2006 six months since Ross died. Flowers laid by Jan, Jim and Richard. Flowers also laid by Fiona from West Sound.
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We went out to Roucan Loch on Wednesday 1st March and found that one of the many snowdrops planted towards the end of last year was in bloom, and others planted are also beginning to show through. |
We would have come out to Roucan Loch on Sunday but we had a fall of snow which put paid to most peoples movements as you can see from the photographs above of the back garden and a field just outside the village. |
Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 19th March 2006.
Laid some flowers at Ross's fish. |
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One swan looked as though it was guarding the Crematorium.
Fed the other swan and the ducks some bread and the other swan then appeared but was a bit too close for comfort!! |
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Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 26 March 2006 (Mothers Day)
Laid some roses and planted some miniature daffodils.
Took some bread and fed the swans and ducks. |
1st April 2006 and the daffodils have started to flower. |
9th April 2006 Planted some flowers and replaced the roses. |
Laid more flowers on Thursday 13th April 2006. Eight months to the day that Ross passed away. |
Laid some red tulips on Sunday 23rd April 2006. |
Sunday 7th May 2006 Carnations and Roses |
Saturday 13th May 2006 Nine months since Ross passed away Laid a dozen white roses. |
Back at Roucan Loch on Sunday 21st May 2006 laid a dozen red roses |
Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 11th June 2006 and laid some flowers. |
Whilst at Roucan Loch on Sunday 11th June, we saw the new arrivals for the first time. We knew that the swans had laid a number of eggs, but you never know how many will hatch and clearly there are seven healthy cygnets who will hopefully survive everything that nature throws at them. |
Tuesday 13th June 2006 Ten months, but never forgotten. |
Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 25 June 2006 Laid a dozen pink roses in memory of Ross and gave the young cygnets some bread. |
Alison and Merlinda at Roucan Loch on Sunday 2nd July 2006
Laid flowers for Ross |
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Fed the swans, after which, the seven young cygnets decided to have a sleep whilst mother watched over them! |
Visited Roucan Loch on Thursday 13th July 2006 Flowers in his memory laid by Ross's Gran, his Mum, Dad and brother Richard. |
The cygnets are getting bigger and all seven are alive and well. |
Laid some flowers on
Sunday 6th August 2006 |
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Last month when we came to Roucan Loch, the white duck had disappeared and we feared the worst and thought that perhaps a fox may have taken it.
We need not have worried, as she was clearly busy looking after some eggs which have now produced seven youngsters and they all appear to be doing very well. |
A new wood carving now in place at Roucan Loch |
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We laid a dozen roses at the plaque on Sunday 10th September 2006 |
Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 22nd October 2006
Laid a dozen red roses |
Visited Roucan Loch on Sunday 3rd December 06 and laid a dozen red roses at Ross's plaque. We would also like to thank whoever took the time to lay the other flowers in memory of Ross. |
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It was good to see the swans back on the Loch on Sunday 3rd December. |
Visited Rouchan Loch on Sunday 17th December 06 Laid some roses at Ross's plaque. |
Went to Roucan Loch on Christmas Day and laid some flowers |