Page Updated on:- Sat. 24/07/2010
  
This page will will contain writings by Audrey Helen Bourne 1921 - 2008
(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".

Audrey wrote a number of articles (as Helena West), at least one of which was published in Homes and Gardens. I have reproduced those I can find here, they cover all sorts of subjects and styles. If I find more I will add them when time allows. Use the menu on the left to go to the articles.
 

A Perfect Moment In the ordinariness of everyday there comes an ephemeral moment.

Waiting at the Gate Experiences at a Level Crossing.

Our Christmas Pudding All the family work on the Christmas puddings.

Family Omens Folk sayings and omens. (published)

Peggy and the Red Bus A short story for children about a Jersy cow and a red bus.

The Awakening Spirit Musings about school from a secretary's point of view.

Please do not copy or print these articles as they may be copyright.
 
 
 
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