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This page contains a testimonial to Audrey Helen Bourne 1921 - 2008 and some writings by her under the nom de plume, Helena West.
Audrey Helen Bourne (nee West)<br>August 1941
Below is the order of service at her funeral held on
Thursday 18th December 2008.
At St. Keverne Methodist Chapel
Service of Thanksgiving
Hymn: Be Still for the presence of the Lord. (Chosen by Audrey)
Reading: Psalm 23
Reading: 1 Corinthians 13
Testimonials (See separate page.)
Hymn: Amazing Grace. (Chosen by Audrey)
She rests now in St. Keverne Churchyard overlooking Falmouth Bay
"In every desert of trial,
God has an oasis of comfort".
I have collected together the testimonials and other items which were read at the funeral service of Audrey, they give some details of her life and interests.
Read- Testimonials
Audrey wrote a number of articles (as Helena West), at least one of which was published in Homes and Gardens. I have reproduced here those that I can find, they cover all sorts of subjects and styles. If I find more I will add them when time allows.
A Perfect Moment In the ordinariness of everyday there comes an ephemeral moment.
Read- A Perfect Moment
Waiting at the Gate Experiences at a Level Crossing.
Read- Waiting at the gate
Our Christmas Pudding All the family work on the Christmas puddings.
Read- Our Christmas Pudding
Family Omens Folk sayings and omens. (published)
Read- Family Omens
Peggy and the Red Bus A short story for children about a Jersy cow and a red bus.
Read- Peggy and the red bus
The Awakening Spirit Musings about school from a secretary's point of view.
Read- The awakening Spirit
Please do not copy or print these articles as they may be copyright.
Helena West