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In Memoriam
GRAVENER (Price) - Karren
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  18.3.2008.
  We miss your smile,
 We miss your laugh,
 But most of all,
 We miss you, sweet heart.
 - Lots of love Mum, Dad, Wayne, Trace, Relle and families.

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