Mabel was a tireless visitor to Ray Astley when he was in Clínica Rotger having chemotherapy for his cancer and to David Close when he was in Son Dureta being treated for a stroke in September 2007. Mabel was present for a memorial service for Ray Astley in June 2008 when despite her own health problems she got out of the Miramar to attend but unfortunately she died two weeks later. Mabel was, as Ray Astley often said: ´a living embodiment of the Christian faith (if she had been sliced she would have been, like a piece of rock lettered through with the words of Christ)´. Her memory is joyous for those of us left and for her appreciation of a glass of whiskey. David Close and Jean McKay

Mabel was an extremely kind, unassuming and dignified lady. She spent most of her day visiting elderly/ sick people or feeding and arranging medical treatment for unwanted and abandoned animals. I hope that people in Mallorca will honour Mabel's memory by continuing with her altruistic work. Mabel you are missed in Mallorca much more than you could ever have imagined. Anthony, Sta Ponsa, Mallorca.

Mabel, I remember when I first met you, and seeing this small, slight bird like lady, I never imagined that you would turn out to be the feisty and passionate person that you were. Well known and respected by all who knew you, you worked tirelessly for the British Legion and the homeless cats around the island of Mallorca. Without you they would surely have perished. You worked voluntarily and ceaslessly for the Anglican church, minuting every meeting, helping out at festivals, fetes and cake stalls, raising money at every opportunity. Every day for over 20 years you were the samaritan for any human or creature in need. I don't think any of us ever realised just how much you did for the community until the days after you left us. You hid your light under a large bushel. You were the still small voice that revolted against convention and contributed to the well being of others without ever asking for recognition in return. Ours was a tentative friendship in the beginning, but I never stopped admiring you for the drive and hard work you put into the community. In latter years we came to understand and become more comfortable around each other, united in our love for your son, Peter. Now you are gone and I am so sorry that I never knew you better. You were an extraordinary person, with the most fascinating of lives. Although your funeral was held with only two day's notice, the church was packed with the friends and colleague's whose lives you touched in countless ways. There'll be a memorial for you this September, when you will finally be laid to rest with your late husband Geoffrey Douglas Gill. We hope to gather with us those family and friends who couldn't attend in July. Goodbye Mabel. You are missed in more ways than you could possibly know.