Tessa Picking's funeral
27 January 2010
On 27 January 2010 the congregation of St Andrew's in the Paddock farewelled much-loved parishioner Tessa Picking, who died after a short illness on 21 January. Tessa was a very special person with a gentle, prayerful and almost mystical quality,
On 27 January 2010 the congregation of St Andrew's in the Paddock farewelled much-loved parishioner Tessa Picking, who died after a short illness on 21 January. Tessa was a very special person with a gentle, prayerful and almost mystical quality,
Tessa Picking, 1936-2010
Tessa Picking, 1936-2010
Claudia Field hands round flowers to place on Tessa's casket
Claudia Field hands round flowers to place on Tessa's casket
Flowers for Tessa's casket
Flowers for Tessa's casket
Yvonne Esau leads the liturgy
Yvonne Esau leads the liturgy
Liz Greville preparing the thurible, with Yvonne Esau and Claudia Field assisting.
Liz Greville preparing the thurible, with Yvonne Esau and Claudia Field assisting.
Tessa's casket in the church, awaiting the start of the funeral service.
Tessa's casket in the church, awaiting the start of the funeral service.
Liz Greville speaks about Tessa.
Liz Greville speaks about Tessa.
The beautiful floral arrangement in the church, by Elizabeth Fisher.
After the service Elizabeth drove round Masterton distributing the floral arrangement as bouquets of flowers to those who had taken part.
The beautiful floral arrangement in the church, by Elizabeth Fisher.
After the service Elizabeth drove round Masterton distributing the floral arrangement as bouquets of flowers to those who had taken part.
Tessa's bench dedicated
Tessa's bench dedicated
On Sunday, 28 February 2010 , St Andrew's congregation joined with Tessa's husband, Jim and members of their family as a bench seat in the church grounds was dedicated to Tessa. The Picking family not only gave the bench, but they also installed it as well.
Liz Greville with Jim Picking sitting on the newly-dedicated bench.
Liz Greville with Jim Picking sitting on the newly-dedicated bench.
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