The Cove, Little Fistral 07.08.22

From Laura Kent

From Zara Weyeneth

Looking at Ava, she is very real.

She can run and dance and laugh and feel.

I can see her footprints in the sand. 

Her love and warmth rising up from the land. 

I can feel her energy, her zest for life and fun. 

Her kindness and love sinking into everyone. 

She doesn't look back as she bounces towards the sea.

The blue holding her safe, a place to be free.

From Zara

This is your card Ava. We love you and miss you on your birthday and every day xxx Jack, Asher, Uncle James and Aunty Skye

From Nichola Peters

Much love today and always xx

From Bear

🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏❤🌳🍀🌿🌴⭐

From Laura Kent

Ava was one of the most beautiful girls I had ever seen. Beautiful on the outside but also on the inside. When I think of Ava I see her in a summer dress and your hat Jo with Ella, Sunny and Maggie cycling around the aire at seignosse (which is where I am writing this) just having the best time. I can definitely feel a peaceful happiness here. 

The girls were in and out of each other’s motor homes just laughing and chatting constantly then back on the bikes to do another loop of the site. They recycled all that surf board wax which we still have in the van and spent hours curling their hair with a pencil and the straighteners . We all had some fantastic days at the beach in France watching the kids surf and Ava was loving it just surfing in a bikini or simply swimming in the waves with the girls. I remember her saying that the more sand in her bed the better which made me laugh! I also remember Otis being so pleased for his sister when she surfed well and he was such a lovely encouraging big brother to her. 

Ava has changed our lives and will always have a special place in our hearts. I hope you are skating and surfing away up there beautiful girl and your memory will travel with us wherever we go , all our love Jamie Laura Frazer and Ella xxx

From Warren Llywellyn

I have many fond memories of Ava. Her kindness and encouragement for Bella when we went surfing, she was always happy to teach the younger kids skate tricks at Concrete Waves.

Ava was always asking inquisitive questions which I think is quite rare these days. 
Our time that we spent together in New Zealand when Ava and Bella would play together for hours in the front of the bus, dressing their rabbits and teddies in tea towels.

There was a bit of an age gap between them, and I was always amazed at how much patience Ava had with Bella. They had a genuine friendship which I will forever be grateful for. 

We think about you all the time Ava, you are missed so much. Love Warren. 

From Rio, Zenna and Manny

Sweet, sweet Ava

Whenever I turned up anywhere where you were, be it the beach, camping or the skate park, I was always greeted with a huge cuddle. You would run straight over and rub baby mannys head or rub my belly when I was pregnant and always ask me loads of questions about how I was, and you were fascinated by my pregnant belly. I remember always thinking how sweet that you would take the time to always come over when many other kids are too busy having fun with their friends.

I remember you and daisy on this particular camping trip, you became my little babysitters helping me with manny always walking around with him and making me sit down and insisting that you two were going to take care of him for me. On this same camping trip I remember Zenna running past with you all and I shouted love you to her and she shouted it back and so did you and I thought at that moment you were just so friendly to everyone and actually we all love each other friends or family and we should tell people more because life is short.

I just miss that little tap on my shoulder and turning round to your beautiful face.

You used to remind me so much of my younger self, down the beach in with all the boys surfing and rock climbing and fishing, you just oozed coolness and you were just up for anything fun with no fear whatsoever. The ultimate tomboy mixed with future supermodel with the longest legs and the most amazing eyes.

We miss those eyes
We miss you

From Nick Williams

When we visited the beach it was always lovely to find Ava there and have a little chat. I was often still in my work clothes and I can remember more than once Ava giving me a quizzical sideways glance. She always shone and became a beautiful looking child. 

 One afternoon Ava helped Claudelle, Rose and I make a seaweed picture in the sand. Ava enthusiastically collected huge lumps of seaweed almost bigger than her. Its a shame I couldn’t get the camera higher enough for a decent photograph but it’s a memory of a happy time that we will always cherish.

From Aunty Jess

Beautiful, smart, funny, kind, loving, curious Ava, I didn’t see half as much of you as I’d have liked but every time I did see you always greeted me with a huge hug and so much love, like I saw you every day. 

I have the fondest memories of coming home for a visit, you’d run up to me and give me the biggest cuddle, always making me feel so special, a very unique part of your character was that you always made everyone feel so special. We’d all sit and just chat, you’d play with my hair and ask me a million questions (always so inquisitive!) about where I was living, what Canada was like and what animals I saw, blown away that there were actual bears walking around! 

 You had so much love to give, and were so loved by all that knew you, you will never be forgotten, and I’ll always remember your beaming, full face smile ❤️❤️

From Amy & Summer

The biggest most amazing hugs goes to Ava. Every time I would meet the girls she would be the first to give a super hug , we have so many beautiful, funny, amazing memories with Ava and she most definitely is still part of our lives. One week apart in age with Summer she most definitely acted like the older sister , protective and thoughtful, the giggles and fun these girls had is incredible. ❤️❤️

From Penny Baird

Ava.

You grew up with my boys in the best gang of kids. You and Koby were great friends when you were younger. The pair of you were always up to some kind of mischief or just chatting away putting the world to rights. We had many a fun day spent on Little Fistral, rain or shine, goby fishing, swimming, surfing, gymnastics or playing some  made up game or other . We had many camping trips, adventures shared, and birthday spent together.

We had a lot of fun with you Ava, you were always full of energy and always up for any challenge. You had the most beautiful voice and infectious laugh, always a hug for everyone.  We really miss you, beautiful girl, and think of you often.

Lots and lots of love from the Baird’s Xxxx

Eskimo Proverb

“Perhaps they are not stars,

but rather openings in heaven

where the love of our lost ones

pours through and shines down upon us

to let us know they’re happy”

From Jaydene Davies

We as a family have so many beautiful memories of Ava, hanging out and playing. Whenever we came to Newquay my girls wanted to know what Ava was up to come rain or shine. Beach days, sleepovers, BBQs and Halloween were always in the mix. 
Ava touched everyone of our souls, and our memories will stay with us, in our hearts, forever ❤️💚💙💜💛🧡

From MJ

My fondest memory of Ava was down the skate park , she was skating the big bowl so well and I remember thinking what a lovely style she had. I wondered if I should tell her,  what would it matter coming from an old man like me, but as she came out of the roll-in next to me I had to say it “you have such a good style”
She looked up with those big blue eyes , with a big beaming smile and excitedly said “Thanks”. I will never forget it.

It breaks my heart to say I never really got to know Ava but I do know one thing for sure. We should not underestimate the influence that Ava had on the young girls that either skate or surf in Newquay today. Girls will have started to skate and surf because of Ava, she was such an huge inspiration. What a truly special girl to leave a legacy at such a young age. 

From Flo

I remember the hugs she gave every time I saw her whether down the skatepark or the beach, the help she gave me skating and the kindness she gave me every time I fell down. She was the real skater girl. 

From Laura, Joe, Megan and Ethan

Ava 💖
We have many little memories of you.
SKATING - you could cruise around the skatepark looking as cool as a cucumber!
SURFING - watching you shred on your pink board, smiling and enjoying the waves and so eager to progress. When you went in your first surf comp you looked ready for action and PRIZES!!
BEACH DAYS - we have spent some beautiful, memorable days with you and your amazing family having a bbq and lots of fun.
LITTLE FISTRAL - the older kids decided to go cliff jumping. As us mums were discussing if it was ok for you younger kids to go with them..you had already shot off to be with them which made me chuckle..you were too quick for us and if there was an adventure to be had you were not going to miss out!!

This is what we loved about you..your free spirit, girl power and no stopping you attitude to life 💗
You will always be a beautiful little soul and will be forever in our hearts 💖

From Nigel, Joy and family

Beautiful Ava, the family is missing a golden girl, we are not the same without you here. You are in our hearts.

From Pamela Waters

Ava

There was never a quiet moment with you around. Your energy, passion and love of life was infectious. You filled a room, started a party and got everyone involved. You were a great friend to Frankie, taking her under your wing and showing her how to be confident, how to believe in herself and not to worry what others thought. You were strong willed, fiercely independent and had a confidence well-beyond your years. We miss you every day and think of you often; your many talents, sense of humour and beauty we will never forget…

Pamela, James, Frankie and Harvey xxx

From Nicki Peters

Dearest Ava,
You were incredible and filled everyone you met with sunshine always sensitive to emotions and always greeted me with a hug, and asked how I was it was like you were also my little friend.. 

 I remember Paige coming home from her first day in reception and telling me a girl had invited her to play with her and her friends and she was happy now that was YOU I thank you for that but  hat’s what you did you involved people. 

 You were an incredibly beautiful talented soul and there’s so many stories I hear about you from Paige but I’ll let her tell those when she’s ready she’s been so sad without you, and I wish that pain had never happened but I want to thank you for being her friend and for inviting her to play that day. 

You will be missed forever Ava. Love Nicki xx

From Fran Widdicombe

Good times and treasured memories…

We were as remote as you can get on the Wairarapa Peninsula in New Zealand. It was over an hour’s drive for water. Warren and Tris were in their element, the kids were as feral as you can get. Jo and I were craving cafe culture. The kids ran barefoot, mouths black from eating so much paua I shell. Our tent was smashed to bits in high winds, Jo rustled up homemade mayonnaise out of nowhere! Tris told Jo and I there was a cafe round the next headland, we believed him and nearly set off walking…The Wairarapa tipped Jo and I both over the edge, I think that’s where Jo first became known as J-Low. But the kids loved it…they were wild and free. 

Ava is a beautiful soul on the inside and out, determined, fearless and completely herself. Any girl that rocks a knife in her bikini like that gets my vote.  ….and yes she did eat the fishes eyeballs, in case anyone needed proof of any of the above!!!

Ava will forever be in our hearts, love always… 🌺❤️🌺

From Isla

I miss everything about Ava. She was the best friend I ever had because she was kind ,strong and very beautiful. I miss her so much and I wish she was still here with us to make us smile even more. I had so many amazing memories that I wish I could make more of with her. Every time I go in the sea I think of her and wonder how much better it would be if she was still here. I wish I could say one more goodbye.

Remember to be one with the concrete and keep shredding the gnarrr 🥑

From Fran Coombes

Avacado, there is too much to condense into words, your energy, laughter, beauty, raw spirit, determination and dare I say it absolute stubbornness.

You were just a joy to have in our lives and the hole you have left is proving incredibly hard to fill. I miss your hugs and beautiful comments, I miss taking you surfing (always had to be the biggest and sketchiest spot “not the bay”), I miss spending hours and hours sat in my car or tag teaming with your mum whilst you guys hurled yourselves around the skatepark, I miss going for coffees and endless beach days, but mostly I miss the friendship you and my daughter shared, the energy, the way you bounced off each other and made each other stronger, (tall and small) the excitable chat, the morning facetimes for outfit decisions so you matched, the laughter, the plans and adventures you created for the future and it breaks my heart that your journey together is over. James said that what he loved most about Ava is how much she loved Isla and this is so very true. We love you, miss you and will hold you close in our hearts forever x 🥑

Ps If anyone was the epitome of ‘hold my beer’ it was you…. Nothing was too scary, too impossible !!! let’s hope a little bit of you, a little bit of that rubbed off on us xx

From Ellie

Ava was my youngest cousin and the cousin I was closest to. From the moment I met her at nearly a year old and she smiled at me for the first time I knew she was going to be special to me.  

Every time I visited her and the family, she would show me all of her newest toys, her bedroom, her hamster, whatever was making her happy at that time. 

I remember staying over one night and she was so excited about me staying in her bedroom. 

On her 5th birthday we sat down and watched the little mermaid together as it was her first time watching it. This was after a morning of jumping on her trampoline together she been given for her birthday.

I remember trying to teach her to dance to James Brown at our aunt Selinas wedding. 

I remember at our grandad’s funeral she came running over to me and jumped on me, hugging me like a spider monkey and telling me how much she missed our grandad. 

Then fast forward to last June when I saw her for the first time in a long time and she had grown up into a beautiful young woman. As my Mum and I were leaving she gave me the biggest hug and told me she loved me. 

I love you Ava and I will never forget you.

From Aunty Skye

Sunshine girl. The four of us holding hands, wandering along in the evening sun discussing our favourite colours: yellow, turquoise, orange, bright pink.

I remember doing French plaits in your hair at Interplages when you were still the youngest in the family. Taking you to the Watering Hole’s bathroom to wash sand out of your eyes. Babysitting and a sleepover with you and Otis and reading you stories. Your beautiful drawings. Your sweetness and care for your cousins when they were babies. I’m so sad not to see you grow up. 

We miss you so much Ava. Thank you for sharing your loving, open-hearted, joyful soul with us all. We’re so lucky to have had you in our lives and you will always be in our hearts. Thanks for every cuddle, every smile, all the chats, the brilliant playing, for holding our hands.

We will always remember your natural joy for life, and will do our best to let that inspire our lives. Love you always.

From Jack and Asher

We loved playing cars with you Ava. We love you and miss you so much

From Joe Gillespie

Bo would always ask if Ava was going to be at the beach!

From Julia and Ash Flynn

This is the hardest thing I have ever written but it is so important for us all that we share our love for Ava with you. We loved her so much for so many reasons. I’m sure everyone will relate to this when I say , She would always greet me with a hug and a compliment and end with “I love you” At which point you looked into those beautiful big blue eyes and you felt like the most special person in the world. Ava had that unique ability to light up a room with her energy . I loved having her in my house .

There was always creativity laughter and mayhem when she came round and I miss that so much. She is the most ‘Rad’ Kid I have ever met and probably ever will. When we are not sure about what to do or even wear in our house we always say “What would Ava do? What would Ava wear? I know its a saying that has been used before but everyone should ‘Live like Ava’.

We love you so much we will miss you forever.

From Rose

I loved Ava so much. I want to share some memories with you. They may sound silly or random but they make me smile. For example Whenever I hear a certain song I sing. ‘Stop butter toast’ -I remember these are the words that Ava and I replaced just because it made sense. We did other things, like doing the e’ygiptian’ dance move to like every song that we heard. Ava was my best friend and like a sister to me. She is the funniest and coolest person ever and I will never forget her. We went surfing all the time at Fistral, Little Fistral, Great Western and sometimes high-tide Porth. One time we were surfing at Fistral and we got caught in a rip and my dad was saying ‘come in’. Ava and I were like ‘ok’ so we started paddling away but in the background we could just hear Daisy saying ‘guys… wait for me’ it was so funny because she was struggling and Ava and I just couldn't help laughing because we sort of left her but didn't really care because it funny. Everytime I go surfing and skateboarding I think of her and remember all the good memories that we had. I miss you so much and will always think of you wherever I am.

From Daisy

Ava you are the best friend I will ever have. I miss you every day. I love you so much. Every time I go in the sea you will always be with me. (Daisy would love too share stories and memories but she is just too sad. These will come and she will always here for you guys if you need her.)