In a heartfelt celebration on Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson, his children Holly and Sam, and a large group of people who had lost their loved ones, said goodbye to his late wife Joan.
Sir Richard Branson celebrated the life of his late wife Joan in the British Virgin Islands under the “brightest moon of the year” on New Year’s Eve, six weeks after her death.
The Virgin business mogul lost his wife of 36 years and partner of almost 50 in November, while they were both in hospital. Joan, who died aged 80, was recovering from a back injury – although her cause of death is still unknown – but Branson said that “suddenly, she was gone, quickly and painlessly”.
His wife, Branson, his children, and many of their loved ones walked sole-handed across Necker Island’s sand dunes in white to honor their “otherworldly presence.” Richard purchased a private island in the British Virgin Islands for $ 180, 000 in 1979, which is renowned for its luxurious properties and white sandy beaches.
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The party erupted champagne on the island the couple wed on in 1989 as Branson, whose arm was in a sling, spoke about his beloved wife. Branson, 75, wrote in a caption captioning “My family and I have always believed in celebrating people’s lives both while they are with us and after they are gone.” We did that for Joan exactly.
On Necker Island, we celebrated with a beautiful feast. In honor of the most incredible partner, mother, grandmother, and friend, there were stories, songs, laughter, and tears.
In 1979, Branson met Joan while working in an antique sign shop in Notting Hill, and they wrote a lengthy tribute. Joan was my everything, the shining star that our family’s universe has always orbited, he said. That light has just taken on a new appearance, not gone. It will help us advance. And always, we’ll have her with us.
How do you express your 44 years of unconditional love in words, their 44-year-old daughter Holly said? That is my amazing mother, in my opinion. Everyone in her orbit felt loved, and she embodied that love.
“Especially me and Freddie, Sam and Bellie, Dad, and her precious grandchildren. We were her world and we knew it. I feel so thankful for that.
Your brain never fully prepares you for the unavoidable consequences that your parents will face in the future. In just two weeks, I can see that time is a healer.
“My initial shock and pain have subsided into a profound gratitude for having such a brilliant, compassionate, and loving mother.” You are one in a million, and I strive to emulate you every day.
“I went shopping with [Joan’s granddaughter] Etta the other day, and I managed to get a few more bits than I normally would have. You’re channeling your inner Amma, Etta said to me as she turned to me.
“Exactly what I want to do is that. Every day strive to be the best wife, mother, and, maybe, grandpa.
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