We are remembering my Grandad. An amazing trombone player in his day as well as a terrifically talented joiner. My Grandad was like a built in best friend. So funny, his smile and laugh just lit up the entire room. And I would always feel safe and secure whenever he was near, he just had a calming presence. He always reassured you that you would be fine and give you a big squeeze and you would instantly feel better. My grandad was so determined, this showed when he had a stroke when I was younger and he had to learn how to read, write and speak again and he did. He passed away two years ago now from falling on a rainy day and after all he had achieved recovering from those traumas, it left such a hole in our lives for him to be suddenly taken when he was so healthy. Our lives are definitely different without him as he was such a light and a joy. Everyone who met him says the same, he was just a force of nature. The best husband, father and grandad in the world.
We are also remembering my Granny (Grandad’s wife) unfortunately she passed when I was a baby so I didn’t get much time with her, which really upsets me but when I hear all the wonderful and also funny stories about her I truly feel like I know her so well. She was so kind, so creative, also a force of nature. She was very determined, she ran a restaurant whilst taking care of her family and just had so many feathers to her cap! She had an eye for detail. I wish I could have spent years on end with her, going around antique shops which she so dearly loved. She was a treasured wife, mother and Granny.
We are also remembering my Auntie Bridget. When my granny passed away Auntie Bridget sort of took on the role of Granny duties. And to this day , I can say she truly shaped who I am. She was so kind, so delicate, always fair. Auntie Bridget loved church and keeping her rosary beads close to her (which is something I like to do now because of her), everything in her home was perfect and beautiful. Some of the best memories of my childhood are school holidays at my Auntie Bridget’s. And walking through her front door and getting a whiff of her homemade chicken soup that she was cooking. Everyone who knew her, held a special place in their hearts for Auntie Bridget and that’s a fact. We miss her everyday.
And finally we are remembering my Granny Flynn (Auntie Bridget’s sister and my Mums Granny) she too passed when I was baby so I don’t have any memories with her and I so wish I did because of the stories I hear she was such a kind and wonderful person to know. I have one picture of her holding me when I was just born, I’m asleep in her lap and she is looking down at me just like an angel and she is so very gently holding my tiny hand with the tips of her fingers, the picture is so beautiful and special because although I never knew her that picture shows how much she loved me and how many memories we would have made together , the memories would have been wonderful. My mum describes her as so elegant and very much “a lady” and she was a huge part of my mum’s growing up, almost everyday they would see her, she was like a “second mum”. It just shows how treasured she was.
The joy my husband always displayed as he watched others opening Christmas presents especially his beloved granddaughters
Treasured memories of a loving husband, dad and grandad. We think of you, speak of you and miss you everyday xxx
Merry Christmas Dad. The first one without you. I love you and miss you so so much!
Forever your little girl, Sophie xxxx
Happy Christmas dad – Christmas wasn’t really your thing but you tolerated it for us :-). Miss you. Xxx
Loved always.
Missing you both dearly. Shine bright in the sky xx
Our wonderful Grandad who gave us the most amazing memories. We love and miss you, more than words. Wishing you a heavenly Merry Christmas. Sending all our love and a special kiss from Lilia ❤️
Peter, a wonderful husband and father. A loving grandfather and great grandfather.We will also love you xxx
Remembering Paul, our dearly loved husband and father. Not just at Christmas but always.
Missed by his wife, children & grandchildren so many christmas memories
"If I listen to my heart, I hear your laughter once more."
Forever loved and missed everyday Love Fiona xx
My dearest love. You are missed and thought of every single day.
Remembering my wonderful husband , I will love and miss you forever , sleep well , still broken hearted and always will be ……. Your Jackie xxxxxx????????
On the 18th May 2022 as the dawn was breaking, you knew Jim it was time for you to leave me. I know you did not want to go on you heavenly journey that day,
I will love and miss you always, Kit x
Kav you are deeply missed by all your family, you loved Christmas time, you bought such love and fun into our lives, Christmas will never be the same, loving you always, mum and dad xx
We love and miss you so much, Christmas will not be the same without you.
We have so many happy memories of past Christmases that we will treasure forever.
Jan, Kev, Mel, Anita, Julie, Debs, Nige, Louise, Joe, Jasmine, Layla, Casper, Laura, Becca, Katie, Rob & Alfie x
This will be the 1st Christmas without Paul, can't imagine it without it. Miss you Paul.
Missing dad this Christmas
Grandad, everywhere I go you are with me…Lots of love always Megan xx
Another Christmas nearly upon us without you. We Love, miss and think about you every day. Sending you lots of love, Sarah, Jeremy and family ❤️xxxxx❤️
Miss you each and every day
10th March 1958 – 11th December 2017
Taken too soon, aged 59 years.
Loved and remembered everyday.
Jennifer, Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxxx
My mum passed away from cancer in spring this year aged 70 years old. I miss her dearly and am still rather shocked she is not going to be here this Christmas. She was a fantastic dancer and used to be a go go dancer back in the 70s. As she got into her 60s she started doing ballroom dances and going to dances every weekend. She loved dressing up in fancy outfits (usually a charity shop bargain). My children will miss their little nanny this Christmas. And I will miss my mum. My son (age 3) thinks she's gone to the moon. ???? From there she can watch over us.
Will always love and miss you. Love your little girl xxx
We miss you & love you so much daddy xxx
Beloved parents and Grandparents, we especially miss you at this time of year, forever in our hearts. Xxx