ISOBEL MARY SIDDANS (1925-2023)

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Hi

This week we had a memorial service for Nancy's mother, Isobel. She passed away recently, a couple of months short of her 99th birthday. 


The video below reflects on her life of faith and service to her family and others.  


 









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