Pete
Typically, Clare's biggest concern was that when she passed away we would all be really upset!! She was determined that everyone realised that she had lived a full life - loved her family and friends - enjoyed her work and was very proud of her children.
She wasn't interested in becoming dependent on other people and retained her wonderful sense of humour and dignity throughout her illness.
I remember her as a proper human being - aware of her own fallibility - but full of empathy and understanding.
I was lucky to have had the chance to love her - and proud to know she loved me back.