Carol Stephens in Focus, the magazine for the parish of Bishopstrow and Boreham, May 1994, writes:
Daphne Ellaby
Nobody could have lived in St. John’s parish during the last few weeks without being aware of the concern and love felt for Daphne Ellaby. She died very peacefully at home on Easter Day with her family around her.
Daphne was an active, loving and caring person and most will have come across her at some point in the parish where she was a diligent worker for many years. She began her involvement with the young people’s groups in the time of Mr. Lovatt, and was able to watch those young ones grow up in the church. The Women’s Fellowship was also very important to her and she was on the committee for many years. She took her place on the cleaning rota at St. John’s and helped the flower arrangers at Festival times although she claimed to have no talent in this direction!
Latterly, almost until her death, she held the responsible post of treasurer to the PCC and was able to bring the church into a relatively sound financial position.
All of us will have our own personal memories of Daphne. Mine are of a neighbour always there to lend a hand and chop down the odd tree – a friend who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out at this time to Henry and all her family.