Christina Williams
"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. Memories are treasures no one can steal."
Date passed: 4th of January 2020
Funeral date: 20th of January 2020
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. Memories are treasures no one can steal.”
Christina, also known as Chris or Chrissie, sadly passed away on Saturday 4th January in the care of Leighton Hospital aged 96 years. She was surrounded by family in her final days, being reminded of happy memories and how much she was loved.
Chris was a loving mother to Eddie, Walter, Lynn, Roy, Keith and Dawn. She was also a devoted Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma, sharing her love and wisdom with the four generations that followed her.
Born on 15th November 1923 in Coatbridge Lanarkshire, Chris was always part of a large family. Raised by her grandparents and aunts, she had a happy childhood before moving to Crewe at the start of World War Two. Aged only 17, she worked at Rolls Royce during the war effort making fork rods for planes. It was during this time she met Walter at a dance at Crewe Town Hall. Chris and Walter were married and had five children during their 17 years together. Sadly, Walter passed away at 39 years in 1961.
Her life now drastically changed, Chris worked hard to support her family and often had two jobs to make ends meet. She was steadfast and determined, which continued to be evident for the rest of her life.
Finding love again some years later, Chris met Don Bonsall and had daughter Dawn. They had many happy times together, however sadness struck once more when Don passed away having suffered a heart attack.
Chris treasured her role as a mother, and her children were her pride and joy. She (and indeed the whole family) suffered a deep loss when, tragically in 2008 she lost her beloved daughter Lynn, aged only 52.
Although always carrying this sadness, Chris was still able to find joy and laughter through family and close friendships in her later years. She was an inspiration to those she met, who would often comment on her cheeky sense of humour, her strength and how generally amazing she was.
Chris was the life and soul of the party. There was nothing she liked better than having a laugh and a sing song with the people she loved, often over a glass of port! She was passionate, hard working and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Chris’ funeral will take place on Monday 20th January at Crematorium Chapel, Crewe at 10am.
So sad to hear about your mum but you have so many memories She was a great lady and I’ll always remember coming to Crewe for a holiday and always remember when aunt Chris came to me in Essex with Lynn and Paula, great times, goodnight and god bless aunt Chris ????????????
- Approved by oconnellI remember meeting your Mum many years ago. Reading this reminds me of you Bungy…. her spirt and love for laughter lives on in you my dear friend. God bless you all during this sad time xxx
- Approved by oconnellMy lovely aunty Chris, my heart breaks, she was such a fun loving lady I will always cherish my happy memories of her and all the fun times I had with her in my younger days, sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with my cousins and their children at this sad time gbnf fly high Aunty Chris xx
- Approved by oconnellMy auntie Chris, what can I say I have some very, very happy memories when we worked at THE MEAR GOLF CLUB, and from Broughton road where we lived at the time xxx many, many happy memories from when we were all children. And auntie Chris and my mother Peggy got up to no good, a pair they were x god bless you my darling , my god be prepared for one hell of a party xxx
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A lovely lady and a great baker – loved her cakes and treats whenever I visited with Lynn. We had great laughs together sharing photos of my many holidays with Lynn. Such a sad loss but she’ll be reunited with Lynn and other loved ones in Heaven.
- Approved by oconnellSo sorry to hear this sad news of her passing have lots of memories of her when we lived down Liverpool terrace RIP Mrs Williams condolences to all her family x
- Approved by oconnellSo sorry such a lovely lady . Chris looked after me when I worked at Gorsty Hall we had some great laughs . Thinking of you all xx
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