A PERMANENT memorial wall of loved ones from the Yesiltepe district of Didim who have since passed on has been dedicated by the community.

On the evening of July 1, residents gathered together at the local venue in Yesiltepe to celebrate the lives of those that passed on  and to show support for those that are left alone after losing loved ones.

Two residents, Eamonn Byrne and Kevin Elloway, painted and then created a memorial wall where pictures of some of those who have passed on are now on display.

A local resident has also donated a beautiful granite plaque as a centrepiece. After the names of those that have passed were read out, music followed for all to enjoy.

Long-time resident Karen Thorne, who attended, said: “This truly is a caring community full of love, kindness and positivity.

“Many attended the venue to show their full support for our bereaved residents. The evening was not about the departed, but they were remembered and a list of names was read out.

“The evening was lovely and songs chosen by the bereaved families were played by Martin Edwards.”

A list of those mentioned include:

2009: Sue Rushby wife of Alan. Alan moved to Bulgaria.

2012: Liz and Lol. They both passed away within months of each other

2012: Maureen and Doug, they also passed within a short time of each other.

2012: Trevor Middleton’s wife Yvonne

2013: Mehmet Ali.

2014: Drew Edwards wife of Martin Edwards.

2015: Peter Carroll partner of Lisa Green; David Pearson, husband of Margaret Pearson,

2018: Trevor Middleton known as ‘Old Trevor’

2019: Dave Farnell, husband of Margaret Farnell, and finally Tony Sapsford, husband of Sue Sapsford who moved from Yesiltepe to Didim a few years ago