I met Beryl over 40 years ago when we worked together at the building firm. We had moved from Australia to live in London for two years.

I returned to England more than 10 times after our return to Sydney and visited Beryl each time. She came to stay with us twice in Sydney too.

She had a warm, sincere smile and manner, and seemed as though nothing would daunt her. She faced her tragedies stoically and without complaints. Her devotion to Nigel was boundless.

I will miss her sunny smile and presence.