'Take Me Home'
Sophie Ellis Bextor
Roucan Loch 2008
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 |
Family Flowers
on
Sunday
6th January 2008 |
Flowers
on
Sunday
20th January 2008 |
Flowers laid on Saturday 9th February 2008 and a single snow drop appeared as it did last year! |
Flowers laid
on
Sunday
17th February 2008 |
Flowers laid
on
Sunday 2nd March 2008 |
Flowers laid
on
15 March 2008 |
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Flowers laid
on
Sunday
6th April 2008 |
Flowers laid
on
Sunday
20 April 2008 |
Flowers
Sunday
18th May 2008 |
Flowers laid on
Sunday 1st June 2008 |
New life on the Loch again
with yet another FIVE
CYGNETS |
Laid flowers on Sunday 15th
June 2008 |
Swans and cygnets on Saturday 21 June 2008 |
Flowers laid
on
Saturday
21 June 2008 |
Flowers laid
on
Sunday
29th June 2008 |
Family Flowers laid on Sunday 13th July 2008 |
Red Roses 13th July 2008 Thank you very much whoever you are |
Roses and family flowers together Sunday 13 July 08 |
Family Flowers
Sunday
3 August 2008 |
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Whilst at Roucan Loch on Sunday 3 August we spotted three new ducklings one of which had a hairstyle with a difference! |
Family flowers laid on
Sunday
14th September 2008 |
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The Fish
was cleaned, oiled and varnished on Sunday 14th September 2008 |
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Punk Duck has grown a bit
since the last photo but still retains the feathered cap on its
head! |
Family Flowers
Sunday
28 September 2008
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Family Flowers
Sunday
5 October 2008
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Our thanks to whoever left flowers at Roucan Loch over the last two weeks |
Family Flowers
Saturday
18 October 2008
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Family Flowers
Sunday
2nd November 2008
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Family Flowers
Sunday
9 November 2008
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Thank you
to whoever left the roses.
It is very much appreciated
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Family Flowers
Sunday
23 November 2008
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Our thanks to
Tracy and Shannon
for the roses
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Family Flowers laid on
Sunday
14 December 2008
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