Up at 0600 and a hearty breakfast, before climbing on to my motorcycle and heading out of London in the rush-hour traffic. I was heading to Corscombe in Dorset, a three hour ride, fortunately all in sunshine except for one shower that caught me out near my destination. I was attending the funeral of a remarkable and lovely lady called Jean Rawson. Aged 94, Jean was one of those characters who appear totally indestructible. But, sadly, she, like all of us, could not defeat death, but she left a legacy that I heard a little about during the excellent addresses given by family and carers at Higher Ground Meadow, with its stunning view of the north Dorset hills. Jean's daughter, Eva, had told me of her Mum's passing, as she knew we corresponded regularly. And we did. Jean was not shy in coming forward, and her forthright views on many subjects struck a chord with me. Her life was full, as you'd imagine, and the children all brought up in a way that left no doubt in their minds what was wrong and what was right. I laughed and laughed when another daughter told us how Jean had met their father. Clearly keen on this handsome fella, she walked up with a pair of scissors and cut of his tie at the knot. Very keen on camping holidays, Jean packed her family into a old Consul and, with two metal trunks on the roof, set off for Lapland! I hope you getting a picture of this amazing lady. The Service was well attended and we all enjoyed listening to songs and music, with her granddaughter and a friend singing 'Flower Duet', composed by Leo Delibes, quite beautifully. Jean had spent her latter years in Weymouth and I recognised several faces. During the war, Jean served in the WRNS like so many of her generation. I was very moved during the Service and the more I heard about Jean, the more I regretted not talking to her more. Finally, I must add, she passed her Advanced driving test aged 87. Beat that! Then it was back on the bike and to the office for plenty more constituency work. At 1630 I once more hopped on the bike and joined our council candidate Richard Nickinson for some canvassing for the by-election on 3 May. Again, the feedback was most encouraging and as always we found constituents' view interesting and informative.