Known to all as Enid, nanna or Nina which indicates her nationality. Nina being Welsh for grandmother.
Born 12 December 1926. Grew up in Wrexham, North Wales. Endured the austerity and hardships of the second world war as we have been seeing in the media commemorations last year and this month.
Like many of her generation she didn’t speak much of her early years. One thing she often reminded her sons of was her athletic ability, especially running. Her sporting interest were probably sponsored by her dad who was a member of Bersham United FC.
Shortly after the 2nd World War she met and married Ken (Kenneth) an Electrician, and between them raised three sons, Keith, Kelvyn and Brian. Three boys you think would be quite a handful, yet Enid repeatedly said she was glad not to have had a girl. Although not a regular church goer herself, she actively encouraged the boys to attend the local Methodist church in Wrexham. Sadly Brian died of an accident at home in 2003. He is represented here today by his sons Sean and Carl. The next year Ken passed away on 24th June, ending  Enid and Ken’s  long and endearing marriage.
Enid filled her time by socialising with her growing wider family of grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were guaranteed to bring the biggest smile to light up her face. She greatly assisted with child minding and birthday celebrations. She baked many a personalised cake which was readily devoured. She voluntarily looked after 6 grandchildren to enable her sons and daughters-in-law to celebrate New Year’s Eves together. These shared moments were the most treasured times of her long life.
Enid continued to extend her arts and crafts talents. She became proficient at embroidery, tapestry, picture designing, and water-colour painting. She would be delighted to know her relatives will be displaying examples of her legacy in their own homes. These activities were supported by her membership of U3A , the University Of The Third Age. If you’re wondering what is meant by the third age - it is a time after you have finished working full-time or raising your family and have time to pursue your interests or just try something new.  Enid immersed herself in many activities including book reading clubs and judging local garden designs. During this phase of her life, she also took up ten-pin bowling, and could outperform her sons.
Understandingly, as the years passed, these began to lapse.
In her later years Enid displayed remarkable strength. She successfully fought through a heart attack and just last year a hip injury, both of which hospitalised her. But somewhat against the odds at her vintage age she recovered from both. Sadly though, she was unable to escape Alzheimer’s Disease and finally succumbed on  25th April at the grand age of 93 years.
Sadly missed by all who knew her.