Mrs Joy Laidlaw
1954 to 2020
The family want to confirm that they wish Joy to be driven on a route around Jedburgh before heading towards the Borders Crematorium, which will allow folk to pay their respects from their own front door. This route will begin at 10am on Thursday 4th June from Howden Road, past the Abbey, down the High Street, then onwards to Melrose.
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Julie wrote
4th Jun 2020
Thinking of all the family at this sad time, joy was a lovely lady and always made me smile 😃 was a pleasure in knowing her xxx Julie Dole
Maxine wrote
4th Jun 2020
So sorry for your loss . Joy was a lovely lady inside and out . Always had a smile for everyone. Thinking of all the family at this sad time .She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her . Xx
Maureen wrote
3rd Jun 2020
So sorry Roy to hear that Joy had passed away.Her suffering has ended but it is so hard for those left behind.Our condolences to you, Clark, Scott and Chris and their families, she was so well thought of.Jim and I will be thinking of you on Thursday as she makes her journey through Jedburgh and there will be many on the streets to say goodbye.Our sympathy and love to you all.Maureen
Nicola wrote
3rd Jun 2020
So sorry to hear about joy, my thoughts are with Roy and the rest of the family x
Muriel wrote
2nd Jun 2020
So so sorry to hear the sad news,thoughts with you Roy and the boys. Xx
Annie wrote
31st May 2020
Such sad news. Joy was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Sleep tight Joy xxx
Rory wrote
31st May 2020
Such sad news about Joy she was such a kind hearted person who would do anything for anybody. Thinking of Roy , Clark, Scott, Chris and rest of family ❤❤ Rory
Cynthia wrote
31st May 2020
To my beautiful wee sister joy 26.5.2020 can't believe it you joy you were taking to soon you were always there for me little sis you were named joy because you brought so much joy to everyone you met in your life i love you and miss you you forever little sis till we meet again love you always thinking of RoyClarke scott Chrisrip love cynthia xxx
Scott wrote
31st May 2020
My little sister Joy taken so soon we are heartbroken here in Aust. I have many great memories while staying with you on holidays .That I will treasure forever.You touched many many lives to whom you came into contact with.I am so proud you were my little sister. You are gone but will always be in our hearts always.Our heartfelt condolences go out to Roy Clark,Scott ,Chris and family’s. Forever in our Hearts .Scott and Sharon xxxx
Hilda wrote
30th May 2020
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Truly sorry for your loss. Hilda Lindborg
Stuart wrote
30th May 2020
Hi wee Sis, Joy,We came to see you yesterday and you were sound asleep with a smile on your face. Irene and l thought you were having a wee peek at us to see what we were up too. Sorry for the noise that was us "greetin" we couldn't holdback the tears. You know we are going to miss you so much as will Roy, the boys and all the family. It wasn't supposed to be like this, you're the youngest, you should have been here for all of us and forever. You know how much we and everyone else loved and loves you. Thanks for being a great sister, thanks for the laughs and thanks for the Love. Stay safe until we meet again. Your big brother Stuart and Sister-In-Law Irene R.I.P xxxx
June wrote
28th May 2020
So very sorry for the loss of Joy - she was a beautiful lady, inside and out, and will be sadly missed . Condolences to all her family and friend
Arthur wrote
28th May 2020
Roy so sorry to hear about Joy. Our thoughts are with you and family. I have
June and Chris wrote
28th May 2020
Roy and family so very sorry to hear the news about Joy,we are thinking of you all and will remember Joy with great affection.Chris andJune
Janine wrote
28th May 2020
Auntie Joy heartbroken 💔that you have been taking so soon.You were such a kind hearted generous caring loving auntie and to everyone who knew you. You were always there for me and would do anything for anybody. Will miss you loads and you will always be in my thoughts love you Janine ❤❤
Amy wrote
28th May 2020
Totally heartbroken, there will never be another like you Joy. A beautiful soul loved by so many. Thoughts and love are with Roy, the boys and all the family, rest easy Joy 💕 xx
Dawn wrote
27th May 2020
So very sorry to hear this sad news. You are in my thoughts Roy and boys. Take care of each other xx
Tom wrote
27th May 2020
Very sorry to read this sad news. Happy memories of the early years in Allerley Crescent. Condolences to the family at this sad time. Hopefully when lockdown allows we can pay our respects
Derek wrote
27th May 2020
Very sorry to hear this very sad news about Joy, our thoughts are with you Roy, the boys and their families.
Lorraine wrote
27th May 2020
Auntie Joy was the most generous , caring,thoughtful person you could ever be lucky enough to be around, as well as the most fun.We can’t believe she has been taken so soon.Will be hugely missed always... xxx
Catherine wrote
27th May 2020
So sorry to hear this, I remember the fun in Allerley Crescent. Thinking of all the family so sad we can’t pay our respects. Love to all xxx
Joy-Ann wrote
27th May 2020
I’m absolutely heartbroken to lose my beautiful, amazing, caring, thoughtful Auntie. Rest in Peace Auntie Joy. I love you xx💕
Andy wrote
27th May 2020
Such sad news. Lovely lass whom I've known since we were kids in Allerley Crescent. Joy also helped look after my Mum and Sandra's Mum.Our deepest condolences to Roy and the boys from Andy and Sandra Whitecross
Phyllis wrote
27th May 2020
So sad to here this news, Joy was a character whohad a kind heart. She will be at peace now . Condolences to her lovely family ,take care.xx
Janice wrote
27th May 2020
So sorry to read this news condolences to Roy and family with love xx
Nelson wrote
27th May 2020
So sad to hear about Joy's passing.Roy our thoughts are with you and yourfamily.x
Paula wrote
27th May 2020
So sorry to hear this sad news, such a bubbly, happy, friendly lady, wouldn’t pass you without a blether, RIP Joy ❤️ X
Sheila wrote
27th May 2020
So sad to hear about Joy. She was a lovely kind Lady. Condolences to the family. Sheila
Ruth wrote
27th May 2020
Such sad news will be such a miss thoughts with all the Family right now muchlove 💕 💕
Heather wrote
27th May 2020
Absolutely heartbroken to hear such news, Joy was such an amazing person who was always so lovely to everyone she met. I will always be grateful that I knew her for the time I did. My thoughts go out to her family, I am so sorry you have lost such a beautiful soul. Please know that she was loved by all that knew her. Rest in peace Joy, you will be forever missed💔
Frances wrote
27th May 2020
To Roy and family so very sorry for your loss!! Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sleep tight Joy💔xx
Janet wrote
27th May 2020
We are deeply saddened by the loss of dear Joy. Our sincerest condolences to the extended family who all welcomed us to Jedburgh in 1997 and continued to to visit us through the years as the family grew. Joy, always a joy to see. Xxx
Nikki wrote
27th May 2020
Such sad news. Joy had a smile and hello for everyone. Beautiful soul. Rest in peace. Love to Roy and all the family ❤️
Kim wrote
27th May 2020
I'm really really sorry for your loss she. Was a lovely lady and a delight to know she will be missed by. So many thoughts with you all xx
Lynn wrote
27th May 2020
So so sad to hear about Joy , she was always so friendly and such fun . A ray of sunshine.Thinking of her family . 😓x
Shona wrote
27th May 2020
So sorry to read this sad news, my thoughts are with all the family at this sad time xx
Lyn wrote
27th May 2020
I am truly heartbroken to hear of this sad news. I will always cherish the memories of working with Joy, what a wonderful lady rest in peace dearest joy and my condolences to Roy and family. Xx
Elaine wrote
27th May 2020
It was my pleasure to know Joy. She was the nicest, kindest person I knew.My thoughts are with Roy and all the family at this sad time.She will be sorely missed.
Sheelagh wrote
27th May 2020
Sending much love to Roy, Clark, Scott, Chris and all your lovely families. I will miss our blethers and laughs with Joy, known her all my life and am proud to call her my friend. She put a smile on my face whenever we met. Coffee’s won’t be the same without you....RIP beautiful lady xx💔
Christine wrote
27th May 2020
My deepest sympathies to you all at such a sad time, A lovely lovely lady x
Taykisha wrote
27th May 2020
Rest in peace Joy, a lovely lady who could always put a smile on my face and make my day. My thoughts are with your whole family at this time💗
Margaret wrote
27th May 2020
Condolences to Roy and the family such a lovely person and she never passed without saying hello and always had a smile from Robert and I 💐
Ian wrote
27th May 2020
Roy, very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time especially under these trying times when friends and family cannot come together to pay their respects, give support and mutually support each other.
Michelle wrote
27th May 2020
R.i p joy will miss you so much there are no words 💔thinking of roy and boys so sad xxxx
Eleanor wrote
27th May 2020
To Roy, Clark, Scott, Chris and families, I send you my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Joy who will be so much missed by so many.Such fond memories of her growing up across the road in Allerley Crescent.Sending you all love, Eleanor
Bill wrote
27th May 2020
So sorry to hear the sad news.Condolences to Roy and all the family.
Margaret wrote
27th May 2020
Oh, I am so very sorry to learn of this and send my sincerest condolences to the family. I have known Joy since our families were neighbours at Allerley Crescent . I will miss her lovely smile and happy demeanour so much she was well-loved by many of us who knew her.
Elizabeth wrote
27th May 2020
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts with Roy and all the family xx
Mhairi wrote
27th May 2020
Rest in peace Joy, a lovely lady who could always put a smile on your face. Thoughts are with all family and friends at this time
Alison wrote
27th May 2020
Heartbroken to hear this news, sending love and condolences to the whole family, and the many who loved Joy. She was one of a kind and will undoubtedly be missed by so many. sleep tight Joy xxx
Lizzy wrote
27th May 2020
Heartbroken at this news such a lovely lovely person and had so much time for everyone.. joy u will be a great miss my thoughts go out to the family
Chloe wrote
27th May 2020
My Auntie Joy, absolutely heartbroken 💔A woman no one will ever forget, she will always have a place in my heart. Sending massive hugs to Uncle Roy
Isobel wrote
27th May 2020
RIP, dear joy, many happy memories of working with youMy heartfelt condolences to the family, a very dear lady, taken far too soon.
Claire wrote
27th May 2020
Absolutely heartbroken 💔Always been our auntie and the kids called u Mrs DoubtfireAlways in our heartsTaken too soonThinking of uncle Roy and the boys at this timeSleep Tight xxxx😢
Leanne wrote
27th May 2020
Heartbroken 😢.... always been my Auntie Joy... thinking of uncle Roy and the Boys at this time... sleep tight Auntie Joy xx
Sheila wrote
27th May 2020
Absolutely heartbroken, a dear best friend... there really are no words 😢... sleep tight Joy my lovely friend xx
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