Dinah Robinson (formerly Browne)
She had led a fairly active and independent life until a stroke in 2004 robbed her of the use of her right side and the ability to ever walk again, though her speech and mental faculties remained unimpaired. On being discharged from hospital she came to live with me, and would often reminisce about her work at the aircraft factory during WW2, which involved the fine, precise pin-drilling of bomber engines.
It was there that she met my father, Arthur Browne, who joined the RAF. In later years, she worked for a time as an auxiliary nurse at the former Preston Royal Infirmary. Throughout her life (until the stroke) she was a superb knitter, needlewoman and cook, though extremely modest about it all!
She always contributed to NWAA as she felt it was a very worthy cause. There is much to write when spanning 86 years, but it would take up too much space. Suffice it to say that Mum was much loved by young and old alike, and is greatly missed.
This is another lovely way for people to remember my mum - thank you, NWAA.
by Dorothy Mapley on 2nd Mar 09 at 5:05pm