A Tribute to 
Dot Honneysett 
at Barrington Place

My dear sister Dot died peacefully in her bed at about 6.00 pm Central African Time (CAT) on 21st Aug 2020

She was 67 years old and is survived by Andrew her only son; and her many family and friends.
She will be sorely missed by us all, we love you Dot, Rest in Peace with God and his angels.

May your journey now, be in accord with your wishes and your faith.

The memorial service will be at Christ the King Catholic Church in Pretoria
I will say a few more words after the event, but for now it has to be a limited affair due to the Covid-19 lockdown rules, some of which are:

• No more than 50 people may attend
• Each mourner must pre-submit their IDs
• Each mourner must adhere to safety protocol, including social distancing and the wearing of masks
• no singing is allowed

everybody's darling
Dot was the youngest of five children born to my mother. From the very beginning she was everybody's darling. She was sweet and good natured. She was impatient to to get out of her pram to be able to romp around with her brothers and I. The moment she walked she joined in all our rough and tumbles never showing any fear of anything. Climbing to the top of the barn rafters and jumping into the hay stacks below was one of her first expeditions, as I remember.

protective of her family
Dot was totally protective of her family in every way. She would fight to the death for any member of the family, to ensure they kept their dignity and life. Of course she was super protective of her son Andrew, and my Conrad.

Dot's last months
In the last two months of her life I was able to share her feelings about the future and where we had been in the past. Her gifts of faith hope and love will always shine out as a beacon for me. She was filled with admiration, devotion and love for her whole family. Of my mother she said the greatest gift she ever gave us was sharing the gift of prayer. She loved the time of night when we would all say the rosary together.

How Dot remembered her family
My father she remembered as always smiling at adversity with great calm and courage. Special favourite times for her had been when we went on long journeys and Dad would sing and play the harmonica. Of my brothers Kevin and Stephen she admired their courage and ingenuity. They would build bridges across farm drains for us to cross safely, and tree houses too. They were our natural guardians when mother or dad were out of site and her heart swelled with pride even now as she herself faced death. I know that I was privileged to not only be her sister but her best friend too.

great home maker
She was a great home maker and never stopped working, even when she was resting to watch a bit of TV she would be at her knitting or crochet. Gifts she had learned at her Grandmother's knee. She never did anything half heartedly. It was always her best.

Dot's colleagues and bosses
Dot was equally devoted to her work colleagues and bosses. As with our family members there was always praise for the good things they had done. She was the soul of discretion and tact. We could tell when there were good days and bad days, but the bad days were not a topic for discussion. No matter how big or small a squabble or argument was that may have arisen the details were forgotten before sunset and the hatchet buried. The next day she would be singing while she cleaned her teeth and gargled.

Dot's open house
Throughout most of Dot's married life and living with me, her house was always open to people who had fallen off the band wagon, lost their work, were sick, or plain simply downcast. She never criticized anybody but was merciful to everyone. Her house was also filled with animals which needed a home.

Dot's final goal
Throughout her life being in heaven with Jesus was her first and last goal. I have the hope that God will fulfill the words of his Son, "Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy".

we shared everything except boyfriends.
I had so many adventures with Dot we shared everything except boyfriends. Though we went out together in foursomes often. Dot used to love socializing when she was younger and partying like you wouldn't believe. She and I were always the last two gals on the dance floor. She had amazing energy.

After Robert died
After Robert died she withdrew from socializing as it began to cause her great distress and if she was surrounded by more than a few people she would start feeling faint.

Dot hated shopping
She hated shopping and when I moved in with her I had to become the trolley driver. She couldn't stand it if people bumped the trolley, and would tell them in no uncertain terms to "Go get.... dah dah dah". One time she picked on a right royal wrestler twice her size and the woman turned around to smack her. At that point the woman's husband ran to get his wife off Dot, and I had to pull Dot away from her. The manager of the supermarket also came along to make sure the argument fizzled out... This was really rare, because it was the first and only time Dot had got a real response from her comments to other shopper's bumping into her. I had to laugh it was so funny...

As Kids
As a kid I remember us all swimming Kevin, Stephen, Richard, me and Dot and Gripsy the dog in the cow trough. It was green with slime and we came out just as green. No wonder our high and mightier cousins didn't want to swim with us..

Courage and patience
I'll always miss your unique sense of humour, your ever smiling face, your patience in adversity.
You suffered from cancer for many years, but managed to keep your family going and continue working right up until the last. Your's was a standard of courage and patience many aspire to, but only manage to achieve for short periods.

Minnie Mouse: You forgave me when, as kids, I bit Minnie Mouse's nose off. So again I'm sorry and I promise you I won't do it again.

My Mom was my best friend.
I will love and miss her forever, the big things and the little things like for example I always could get a good laugh out of the stories Mom told about her childhood; like when she was chasing the ducks and tried to kick one on the bum, the duck squirted 'shit' all over her foot.
Mum and Aunty Paul used to freak out when I used to to do V signs at the back window of the car to the drivers behind us. And when I squirted people with my water pistol and mum would laugh and put the car on full throttle so we could make a clean break away.
Mom was always loving and kind and made all our lives happy.

God never gives you more than you can handle
Dot for me was always happy had a wonderful sense of humour. When I Think about her I hear the words that "God never give you more the you can handle". From the start she had trials. Up to the end she fought to be there for Andrew but it just became to much for her. Rest in peace Dot you are pain free at last..

Another Angel
One more Angel welcomed into heaven after an illness bravely fought. Thank you Pauline and Andrew for your devotion to Dot. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. My deepest sympathy.

Another Angel
My dear sister Dot died peacefully in her bed at about 6.00 pm CAT today 21st Aug 2020. She had been fighting cancer these past several years, despite that she was still working up until early Aug this year. A great sister, a great fighter, gentle and compassionate will be sorely missed by us, her immediate family Andrew, Pauline and myself. Thank you Andrew and Pauline for being with Dot till her last, and making her transition to the Hereafter bearable and even pleasant. I am very sad, RIP dear sister, may all your hopes and expectations for the next life be realized.

Joan prays
I am so sorry for your loss Steve, Andrew Honneysett and Pauline Barrington. Dot was indeed the most gentle, humble and sincerest person I knew. She loved her family fiercely, especially Andrew. I pray that the sadness of her passing will be tempered with the wonderful memories she leaves behind. Love to the family. Xxx

And Joan Has wonderful memories
Pauline Barrington we have wonderful memories of Dot and Robbie from many moons ago. Andrew and I communicate on WhatsApp, so please add me to your contacts and we will talk a bit that way. I will send my number via messenger. Love you all so much. Xxx

Chris has Condolences
Yes a majestic life by Dot WendyHonneysett... A heroine in many ways, A heart of gold.. Congratulations Aunt Dot... you faught a good fight. You stood fast, you stood strong.. You took life and made it your own. Yes, folks are gonna miss you, miss your quirky ways, miss your smile, miss you being there... but in all our hearts, you will always be there... Graduation day came, and you passed with honours, with distinction indeed..
In Father's arms you can lay your head. We celebrate your life as you go on ahead.... ? We love you.