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REMEMBERING FOREVER
Paying tribute and respect to those that have been in my life and have sadly
gone.
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DAD
12
November 1924 - 12 April 2008
My Daddy - father to Michθle,
Nik and I, grandfather to Zoe, Kelly, Stacey, Charlie, Billy and
Anthony, Great Grandfather to Alfie, Ethan and Jake, brother to Gwen,
cousin to David, Uncle to Brenda, Bob, Bruce and Brian.
The biggest loss in my life that is, and always be... my dear father.
He continues to live on inside of me: with his laughter in my mind and
his love in my heart. Broken and lost, I spend the never-ending task of
picking up the pieces... and re-living some of my most cherished
memories that have Dad in them. |
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GRAN
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August 1900 - 20 April 1990
My mentor, hero and my
Grandmother. My biggest regret in my life, to this day, is how much I
wished I had seen more of my Grandmother while she was alive. If it is
possible to meet again, on the other side; you're my most wanted person
Gran... to feel you and rest my head in your lap once more! I love you! |
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BILLY
17
September 1993 - 17 March 1995
My sister, Nikki's son,
Lawrence's son, Zoe, Stacey and Charlie's brother, my Father's grandson,
my sister Michele and my nephew, Billy. I want the world and my sister
to know that while time and life goes on, my memory of the sadness of my
little nephew's battle with Meningitis is as raw, vivid and painful
today as it was then... 17 March 1995. |
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JEFF
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February 1957 - 19 February 2008
The horror of Jeff's death is
with me now, as it was when I first heard the news. For some
strange reason, Jezz and I are comforted by just constantly reading and
searching for updates. I realise now that it's because I'm looking
for some kind of closure and I'm thinking that it'll only happen after
the funeral. My mentor and a dear friend. And for his partner he
leaves behind, Michael... I am here for you Mike, for the rest of my
life. |
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JEAN
10 July
1948 - 30 May 2002 Vicki, Lizz and Kate's Mum,
Julian's wife, Magg's and Irene's sister... my Mum and friend! One of
the hardest losses I've experienced since my own Grandmother in 1989,
Jean lost her battle with cancer finally in 2002... never never
forgotten and I feel spiritually connected today and always. With a tear
in my eye now, loving you still, so much Jeanie. |
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BETTY
12
November 19?? - 24 December 2001
To Betty - One of my fondest
memories was of my coming out to you... that I was gay. No one else
there to spoil the kind words of reassurance that I needed so
desperately. Your passing on Christmas Eve, 2001, left us all with a
huge chunk of life and soul missing from our lives. To this day, whilst
comforting Dad daily, my heart battles with the unsettling blend of
restful happy memories that aid my grief against Dad's pain with each
amusing short story he tells. |
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GRANDPA
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February 1896 - 13 February 1976
At the age of 9 when my
Grandfather passed away, I may not have been so affected as my elder
sister's, nonetheless, my cherished memory of Grandpa was his putting a
tot of whisky in my tea when I'd sneak downstairs to be with him at 5am
each morning! Love him! |
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TED
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19 March 2005
Ted, I didn't know you well
but I knew you were very close with Jezz. If I've taken your place in
his life, then I'm honoured. Bless you Ted, you're always remembered
here! |
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MILES
?? - 17
July 1999 I knew you for a short time,
but what we had and shared together is with me today Miles, like it was
then... I don't know still why you are not here but I miss you like
nothing I can explain. You beautiful young man... |
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FRANK
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22 December 2004
Gill's husband, Emma, Michael
and Frankie's Dad... died Christmas 2005. For me, Frank will always be
fondly remembered as a happy-go-lucky man. I will never understand how
those he leaves, find the courage and strength to carry on. |
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MARC
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30 November 2004
Marc, I don't deserve to call
myself your friend really... we only knew each from my visiting the
pub... but then again, have I earned the right? I think of you at least
weekly and remember the remaining days at The Goose and Carrot without
you...was... well sparkle-less! |
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