This site is a tribute to Constance Brady. She is much loved and will always be remembered.
Constance Iris Brady better known as Connie, Mum or Nanny was born on 2nd December 1922 in East Ham, London. She went to Central Park Junior School and there made friends with Dame Vera Lynn. Her family later moved to Forest Gate.
After leaving school Connie went to work in London as a typist until she was called up to do her war service. She enlisted into the ATS and was stationed in Nottingham.
Connie loved dancing and met Oliver on 21st June 1945 at a dance in East Ham Town Hall. This was the beginning of their long and happy marriage, which lasted for 63 years. She was married to Oliver on 14th August 1948 at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Forest Gate. They had 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and lived in Essex Road, Barking until they moved to their flat in Witham in 2006. Connie and Oliver enjoyed their retirement at Newland Court and made many friends.
Connie and Oliver celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends on a longboat trip along the river Chelmer. This was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and was their last big family and friends celebration together.
For the last 40 years of her life Connie delighted in having her grandchildren around her and they can tell many amusing tales of times they spent with their grandparents.
Connie was profoundly deaf for most of her life, as anyone who knew her is aware. She never admitted to this disability to her dying day but she didn't let it stop her from doing everything she wanted.
Her lifelong ambition was to reach 100 years of age, which she managed on 2nd December 2022 when all her family gathered together to celebrate.
Connie will be missed by her family and friends, we all loved you very much, rest in peace.
We will always love you Nanny, forever missed. Rest in peace, Love, Emily, James, Gloria, Oliver, Alice, Dan, Sarah, Paul and Gemma xxx
Mrs Brady, A lovely lady thank you for so many lovely memories. Rest in peace with love John and Glo ❤️ xxx
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