Nell Graveson moved into the Village when she was 69 and was one of the very first residents in our brand new cottages.

Nell passed away on the 18th of January 2024, having celebrated her 107th birthday on the 14th of January 2024. After 38 years of having Nell as the centre of the Village, we are all feeling a little lost without her.

Nell and her family, children Michael, Madeline and Peter, plus grandchildren, and of course great-grandchildren, have been a big part of the Village’s history. The generosity of the Graveson Trust enabled us to get started, way back in the ‘80’s, and annual donations have helped us purchase new vehicles, new beds, a piano... the list goes on and on over the 38 years Nell was here. We are all tremendously grateful for the support we have received from the family which have enabled us to make our residents’ lives just that much better.

Of course, on top of all this was simply the fact Nell was Nell - an extremely kind and gracious woman, with a great sense of humour, she was a much-loved friend of so many. Nell spent her last two years in the Care Facility, after living independently until she was 105. Her failing sight and hearing convinced her a permanent move into the facility was the safest way to live.

Nell remained sharp as a tack despite her failing faculties and she never lost her smile or her positivity.

Nell’s final rest is very well earned.