Clare really was a special person. As a work colleague, she was always compassionate, supportive and fun to be with and as a friend she was kind, generous and fun even throughout her battle with cancer. I shall so miss coffee catch ups even when they had to be virtual ones. Her last message to me shortly before she passed away was to enquire how my Mum, Bob and Katie were. That was typical of Clare, despite her suffering she was unselfish and caring. My home is full of the lovely, joyful things she made out of colourful fabric and materials, sometimes even when she was unwell. I particularly love a duck she made for me as a doorstop which make me laugh and reminds me of her somehow. She was our Cornish ‘bird’ but not ours for long enough, however her impact on us and the beautiful things she created are here to remind us of her always and I will always cherish both the beautiful items and the memories of precious times with her as a friend.