"Dearest Amanda, you were the best Godmother I could have ever asked for. You inspired me in so many ways and were always so incredibly kind, fun and generous. I have so many fond memories with you Mark and Basil that I will cherish forever. I will think of you every time I see the sea and travel the world :) You will be sorely missed. Rest in peace. Lots of love, Sophie xxx"

"Amanda, you were kind, caring, hardworking but pragmatic, with a great sense of humour - which we often needed - and always thinking of others. A true friend who will be much missed. Many good memories to treasure. "

"Dear Amanda After plenty of phone calls over many years, we finally managed to meet in Falmouth in 2016 when Mark and I had to attend a business meeting. By coincidence, it was also Mark's birthday and we celebrated it through a very pleasant evening that I distinctly remember. You were enthusiastic, fun and truly kind, just like Mark. What a wonderful pair! I offer my deepest condolences to Mark and Amanda's family. Nicolas"

"What fond memories spent with you at the very start of my “introduction to yachting”..... and what an introduction that was with Ian involved! What fun times and I have great memories in particular of my visit to the barge in France and all the other vino fuelled visits around the world..... I hope you now find a good vintage wherever you may be and someone like John to keep you company - such a small world to discover you were such good friends. Mark my deepest sympathies to you, i know you will miss her terribly as you were such a great team with a lot of love between you. With love Fiona xx"

"Dearest Manda, you were a truly amazing Godmother to me I can never thank you enough for the huge impact you made on my life. No words can say how much you will be missed. Xx"

"Dear Amanda Always smiling, cheery and caring. I have very fond memories of meeting you, even if it was only a few times. Working with Mark it was always obvious to me just how important you were (and are) to him. How lucky he was to have shared such a fulfilling life with you. He’ll have plenty of love and support from us all. "

"Dearest Amanda We met at school almost 50 years ago and have been friends ever since! You were a wonderful friend to me and a lovely, kind and always interested Godmother to Sophie. During the time you were ill, you were an inspiration to us all - you were always positive and never gave up. I will always laugh at the memory of the Doctor suggesting you had a trip away to which you replied you had always wanted to go to Sri Lanka!! A weekend in Devon was more what he had in mind....... My thoughts are with Mark, your Mother, Cathryn, Lucy, Simon and their family. You have been taken far too early and I shall miss you so much going forward, especially our lunches at the Bush in Ovington. Lots of love Lizzie"

"So many happy memories since meeting Amanda, when we both worked for a small agency in Chelsea in 1982. So much has happened over the years but Amanda has been constant and true friend. Love and sympathies to Mark, the Huxtables and the Tanners - we have all been blessed knowing Amanda."

"You were the most wonderful Godmother, with the biggest heart. I wish you could have got to meet Quinn but she knows all about you and how special you were to her Mummy. Xxx "

"Darling Manda. You were a dear friend. An example to us all on how to live life to the full. You have been taken from our lives far too soon but we have been left with over forty years of wonderful precious memories. We had looked forward to so many more. You are at least resting peacefully now with your lovely companion Basil. I find the following saying comforting: 'Heaven is a place where all the dogs you have ever loved come to greet you'. All my family send you Mark and her family our condolences. We were very lucky to have known her and will miss her enormously. She is a star in the night sky now."

"Dear, wonderful 'Manda. You have always been a loyal and supportive friend, are in so many of my happiest memories and an amazing Godmother to Imi. To have you as a friend either near or far for over 40 years as been such a privilege and you will always be in my heart and thoughts. Miss you, love. All my love and thoughts are with you, Mark, Mary, Cathryn and Lucy on a day that shouldn't be. Hettie xxx"

"Amanda, was an absolutely amazing, beautiful lady and such an inspiration when we shared a four bed bay in Southampton Hospital last year. She kept my spirit up and made me smile and laugh every single day of those long weeks. I became so fond of Amanda and I wish I had known her a lot longer, but i have now lost an amazing friend and heaven has gained the perfect angel. It was a privilege to have known you and you will forever hold a special place in my heart. Fly high beautiful angel. Xx"

"My darling ‘Manda, you were truly a wonderful person and a brilliant friend.... I’ll always remember our adventures!! You hold a special place in my heart and I’ll miss you hugely ... all my love, Cath xx"

"Dearest Amanda - I remember the very first day we met. It was around 1994 when you came to our Pall Mall Offices with Mark and Ian McG to talk about yachts. A 25 year friendship with you and Mark ensued with so many fond and lovely memories. "Mark and Amanda" is a bit like saying "Salt and Pepper" - you just went together and belonged together. We met up in so many different places apart from England - and we enjoyed many great mealstogether with lots and lots of wine! One of the last times we met was when we were both sailing in Greece and we rendezvoused our boats off the island of Skorpios. You will be missed by so many - but we are all blessed to have known you, to have loved you and to have had such fun with you. Memories of you will live on forever. With love, Joff Beckett & Family x"

"Amanda was a 'gem'. She was warm hearted, kind & considerate, full of life & fun, mischievous and had a wicked sense of humour. Mark - I know you will have lots of fun & fond memories of Amanda. We will all miss Amanda. XX"

"Lovely Amanda, you will be missed in so may ways, by so many people. We have enjoyed your friendship and loved your company over the years and we are so happy to have had the chance to know you. You were always so kind, generous, thoughtful, calm, courageous and dignified. You are gone way too soon, but you will live on in our memories. Lots of love from Paul, Claire and Mac xxx"

"We would like to say thank you for your friendship and love as a neighbour over the past eight years. We will always remember your friendly smile, chatting about Basil and his funny ways and generally giving us a happy feeling whenever we met. We were very sad that your illness took you away from us all far too early including everybody who you helped in the village and loved. We will miss you. Xxxx "

" Dear Amanda. We miss you so much. It was tragic and so sad you had to leave my brother and your husband Mark, the Tanners and their friends so soon. May our thoughts, love and many many thanks go with you for being here with us, giving so much support and love freely to so many. A special part of us has gone with you and will stay with you forever."

"Thanks for the great times my friend, the laughter, the tears, the ups, the downs, the tales, the advice, the support. Well done for living your Dash with gusto, especially a certain ‘mud’ incident! I guess heaven needed a little organizing and you are the gal for the job, much love to you and Baz. Xxxxxx"

"It's difficult to comprehend that we will never be able to laugh and have great times with this wonderfully vibrant friend again. Amanda you were such a trooper. You made Milford on Sea the place to be! We love and miss you so much. Your drive and courageness was boundless. A true friend to us all. Farewell beautiful girl. Thanks for all those precious memories. To Mark and family our love and condolences are with you all. Gina and Gary xx"

"We’ll always remember how brave and positive she was during her battle. She was always more concerned about Colin and telling us what an inspiration he was to her. A gentle, kind and funny lady that lived life to the full. Heaven will be welcoming her with a huge party, that’s for sure. "

"Amanda, our dear friend will be sadly missed. We do however have lots of happy and lovely memories; walks with Baz, drinks and dinner parties and her dedication to the village and community are just a few. Thinking of you Mark and all the family Love from Mark and Annie"

"To work alongside Amanda and to get to know her as a friend was a huge privilege. She gave me a huge amount of support over the last two years for which I will always be grateful. Her enthusiasm and tenacity was inspirational. Thank you Amanda Kate x "

"Amanda was a client of ours at Tu Sei Bella and it was a pleasure to treat her to her facials and pedicures. She truly enjoyed her moments of pampering and she was an absolute delight to talk to throughout. She was incredibly helpful to me, Kerry, as a member of the PFA at Milford School, she was full of help and advice. We will miss her dearly. Lots of love xxx"

"Amanda was an amazing enthusiastic person and I remember being given her contact number as someone who could help with the catering for the opening of The Community Centre almost 10 years ago! Her vitality and happy disposition will be missed."

"A fond farewell to a lovely lady who will be sadly missed. She was so kind to me on manyl occasions and such a caring person. I will miss her gentle, smiling face around school. My thoughts and wishes are with her family. There will never be another lady like Amanda. Elizabeth Evemy x"

"One of Amanda's last messages to me a few days before she passed, was that she wanted to sneak me into Oakhaven for a vodka party, I was to bring the vodka and she to make sandwiches. We giggled about how naughty we would be. ! Such a beautiful lady inside and out. Until we meet again my lovely friend. X much love to Mark and all Amanda's family. Xxx"

"A lovely friend & a fantastic woman. Amanda we will miss you so much! Your positivity & determination are a lasting inspiration for us & many others. You were always there ready to help & serve. A bright new star has been added to the galaxy of memories. Thank you xxx. Mark , your loss is unspeakable , but know that we are here for you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful wife with so many of us- it has been an honour & privilege to know you both & we will cherish those special times we spent together . "