Tag Archives: grief

My Friend Murphy

Plot

A dog named Murphy loved his owner, Jenny, very much and grieved when she died. Six months later he came to stay with Kay and was finally able to get over the loss of Jenny.

Notes

  • Photo Story

Appeared

  • My Friend Murphy – Debbie:  #456 (7 November 1981) – #457 (14 November 1981)

Baby Doll

Plot

Ever since Dolly Jarvis’ father went missing after a plane crash, Dolly’s mother had blocked out the event in her mind by reverting to the days when Dad was just on a business trip and Dolly was just 7 years old. Dolly was determined to keep it a secret for fear of ruining her mother’s happiness, but this caused a lot of trouble for her.

Notes

  • Art: Robert MacGillivray

Appeared

  • Baby Doll Tracy: #180 (12 March 1983) – #189 (14 May 1983)

In Sheena’s Shadow

Plot

Jenny Burton’s sister Sheena, a champion swimmer, had died while competing abroad. As a result Jenny’s mother became a changed person hating swimming and blaming it for Sheena’s death. Jenny resolved to win the Castleworth cup, a local swimming competition in the hopes it would restore the family to normal.

Notes

  • Art: Andy Tew

Appeared

  •   In Sheena’s Shadow – Suzy: #182 (1 March 1986) – #192 (10 May 1986)