Stamford lecturer and performer Liz Paige is remembered by hundreds of people at a celebration of her life
Hundreds of people gathered to say their goodbyes to a much-loved star of the stage.
Liz Paige was best known for appearing in countless amateur productions but also for her “loud heckling laugh” in the audience of others.
She died on December 3 following a battle with kidney cancer.
More than 750 people attended a celebration of Liz’s life at All Saints’ Church in Stamford on Thursday last week.
Her husband Kevin said: “Liz always had time for people. She was a mum to everyone and had the biggest heart of anyone I know.
“Her passion, smile and infectious laughter were a joy to be with and she brought nothing but happiness to all around her.”
Liz was born in Stamford where she lived with her parents Brian and Pat Hornsey and brothers Trevor and Ian.
As a teenager she discovered a love of performing arts and joined the Stamford Pantomime Players where she later met Kevin.
They married in 1988 and had two children, Michael, 26, and Philip, 24.
Philip said: “She wasn’t just a mum but a best friend.
“She was a ray of sunshine and a reason to be happy. She never took anything too seriously and lived life to the full.”
Liz, 53, had many jobs over the years, most recently working at New College Stamford with students with learning disabilities, and running her own Stamford Stage Academy.
In her spare time she enjoyed family holidays and a glass of brandy, although Kevin says “she never could work out the difference between a single and a triple shot”.
The thanksgiving service featured songs from the shows Liz had starred in and hymns from her wedding day.
Kevin, 55, said: “It was a real celebration of her life.
“Liz was extremely brave and fought right to the end. We’re grateful to everyone who helped to make it such a lovely send off.”
