Wife, mother, friend, cat lover, badminton player and master solver of impossible cryptic crossword puzzles.
Known for her keen wit and unreturnable drop shot at the net.
Survived by her husband Richard Tatton and daughter Shira Lee Kredentser of Courtenay, and son William Kredentser of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Private arrangements. Donations in her name to the SPCA or KittyCat PALS gratefully received.