'Take Me Home'
Sophie Ellis Bextor
Roucan Loch 2009
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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. | ||
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Flowers laid on Christmas Day |
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Family Flowers
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Sunday
11 January 2009
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| Family Flowers
on
Sunday
25 January 2009
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| Family Flowers
Sunday
1st February 2009
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Family Flowers
Sunday
15th February 2009
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| Flowers from
a good friend. |
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Family Flowers
Sunday 8th March 2009
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Ross
Miss U
Louise XX
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Flowers
From
Good Friends
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| Family Flowers
Sunday 12 April 2009
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Family Flowers
Sunday 19 April 2009
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Family Flowers
2nd May 2009
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Family Flowers
10th May 2009
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| 12 ducklings
and 5 cygnets on the water today. |
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Family Flowers
30 May 2009
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| Family Flowers
Sunday
7 June 2009
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Family Flowers
Sunday
14th June 2009
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| Family Flowers
Sunday
28th June 2009
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Family Flowers
Sunday
5th July 2009
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| Family Flowers
Sunday
19 July 2009
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Didn't realise when we initially
took this photograph but it looks like a Moorhen has decided to
build its nest just below the fish. |
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Three new ducks
on our visit today and we will have to keep an eye on the fish
to see how many appear in the next week or so. |
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Family Flowers
Sunday
2nd August 2009
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The Moorhen is still sitting
on the nest so it shouldn't be long before there are some new
additions to the family! |
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Thank You
For the Flowers |
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Family Flowers
Sunday
13th September 2009
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| Thank you for
the roses. |
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Family Flowers
Sunday
25th October 2009
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| Family Flowers
Sunday
8th November 2009
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Thank you for
the flowers. |
| Family Flowers
Sunday
13th December 2009
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Flowers and message left by
Nikola, Jack and Aaron
Very much appreciated. |
| Festive wreath laid by
Ross's Family on
25 December 2009
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Festive Wreath,
flowers and messages
left on
25th December 2009
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