Dené Marley Dorling Barrett

Someone who never left you behind, who never forgot the little man, someone who had room in her heart for all walks of life. She had acceptance and love in her soul, even for those who had wronged her.

Né helped me shape who I am today and without her I wouldn't be half the mother I am. From drunken nights sitting on benches, to changing a brand new baby boys nappies. This brand new life I suddenly felt equally responsible for, his big eyes looking up at you as you fed him... Provided despite your own struggles. You were like a Swan on a lake... A natural mother. You mothered me enough. All the first times we spent together, your sons first laugh, his first tooth, his first crawl, steps, sneezes, Né I will remember it all. Singing through the baby monitor together to soothe him so we could have a hot cup of tea for once. The three of us napping together because you were simply exhausted from how much that boy ate! As he grew, we did with him and he completely changed us both and us as friends. The more he would talk and understand things the more we would have to learn too... And we had to keep up with a fast pace. And he's still growing... Into the most beautiful young boy, and I promise I still will upkeep my responsibility toward him. I love him just as much as I love you and that's forever.

Us as friends, I wouldn't even know where to begin. I know we went through some of the hardest things, but at each others side we were strong and could face them hand in hand together. You never failed me Dené, not once. To the last pregnancy nightmare to just wanting to sit in silence together and do nothing. Not even think. We would watch TV, talk shit for days, cuddle and that didn't happen with anyone else in my life except Evie. You once said to me "I'm going away so you miss me and I always get cuddles" and that couldn't be more accurate now. What I'd do to cuddle you! I'm sorry we both couldn't figure out out darkness to find each other again, I can't help but feel a bit closer to the demons now you're not here. But one thing you have taught me, is to be kinder tof myself and others. You have taught me to have strength I had no idea was there. You are constantly teaching me even now and you make me sof proud to say I spent many years with you as my friend.

Evie feels your absence and she will know who her Auntie Né is. Apart of our whole family has gone. Even our house isn't the same, it's less vibrant. Our world is less vibrant. Like the spirit has gone. But I know you're here with us Dené, I'm sure you know Evie is walking now and I truly believe that's because of you, her angel Godmother holding her up with her wings, she will know you I promise I won't let her forget. Damn near brought her up with me for half her life.


I will forever miss you and your hugs. Your selflessness, your feeling of unity, your open heart, your accepting and loving nature. Dené Marley you have no idea of the hole you have left. Forever love and eternal peace you absolute light of love in this life. Thank you for blessing me with you. Rest in perfect peace ❤❤