Jeff Bunney (Zadal)

Jeff’s family have sent the following message.

As Jeff’s family we would like to thank you all for your kind messages, posts, cards and flowers. We have been over whelmed by your support and sympathy and Jeff would have been amazed that so many cared.

Jeff was a lover of all dogs, hounds in particular, and since our marriage in 1966 our lives have been enriched by the company of our own Afghans and B.G.V.s and The Afghan Hound Association was to became our second family. Lasting friendships and memories have been forged across many breeds through our shared passion of the dog world. You will understand that there are too many of you who are true friends to name here today but do we give special thanks to Ross who has been there for us during the past few weeks.

Jeff’s passing on 7^th April caused by Acute Myeloid Leukaemia was sudden and peaceful. He fell asleep in the loving care of the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. We are so grateful to the wonderful Doctors and Nurses who looked after him in his last hours.

As many of you will know Jeff was not a fan of fuss and attention and was adamant that he did not want a funeral service. His wishes were that his ashes be scattered in some of his favourite places. If you want to remember him just brighten up your favourite walk with some wild flower seeds or plant a sunflower – his favourite flower – and smile as you watch it grow. Any donations you may care to make can be made to The Afghan Hound Association which was so close to Jeff’s heart and who will be celebrating their 75^th Championship Show next year.

Please don’t grieve. In his name continue to research, promote and safe guard our unique breed, cherish your own hound(s) and be kind to each other.

Our love to you all.

Heather, Jane, John, Jak, Suki, Quinn and Baz the cat.