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.
12 years without Dad, you are loved and missed every day. All our love, forever and always xx
I miss you so much and Christmas will not be the same without you this year. Hope you are enjoying some peace and know that we all love you x
With lots of love, remembering you at Christmas and always xxx
It is 27 years since Pauline passed away in the care of the Hospice. I still miss her and talk to her.
We are remembering Jack Smith the best Husband to Elaine, Dad to Nessa and Hayley and Grandad to Harrison Jenson Mitchell Amarna and Jordan xxx love and miss you so much xxxx
Remembering my wonderful husband , I will love and miss you forever , sleep well , still broken hearted and always will be ……. Your Jackie xxxxxx????????
Never forgotten a loving husband, dad, step dad and Grandad forever in our thoughts xx
Jane, miss you so very much. Christmas will not be the same without you. Love you lots xxxx
Tony, keep shining bright. We miss you.
We miss you so much and love you xx
Happy Christmas mum ! We miss you so much ! Love you xx
My mum was the best mum and friend I could have wished for. We laughed, we cried we were their for each other always. To loose such a wonderful person makes me realise how lucky I was to have you in my life. For that I will always be grateful. X
There is not a day goes by that, I Don't think about you Diane.
I miss our days out together, and all the laughter we shared.
Forever in my heart.
Your ever loving sister Jacqui.xxxxxxxxxxx
Adam was a wonderful son, brother and friend.
Sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Love mum and Ben. x
Forever in my thoughts. Love you sweetheart
Remembering you Mum and Dad at Christmastime.
We love and miss you so so much.
Love from Kim, Phil, Jem, Mark, Oliver, Em Tom and baby Max xxxx
I have such beautiful memories of putting up the Christmas decorations with you, going to the pantomine at The Westgate Club and the amazing Christmas dinners. Memories I treasure now your no longer with us. Happy Christmas to my angel in the heavens. Love and miss you so much xxx
I miss you both each and every day. Look after each other and look out for Jeff xx
Wishing you were here with us at Christmas, we all miss you so much especially as we only said goodbye just before Christmas last year.
There will always be a place a the table and a toast in your honour.
Shine bright up there. Love you xx
WE MISS & LOVE YOU BOTH ENDLESSLY. HAPPY CHRISTMAS , ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS LOVE SARAH, OLLIE, LUCA , CASEY ,BEAU & FINLEY XXXXXX
This is the first Christmas without you dad, we all miss you and love you so much!
Hope you have the best Christmas up there in heaven!
Lots of Love
Mum, Abi, Lois, Sam and Mia xxxxxx
Another Christmas without you mum, it doesn't get any easier.
I will be raising a glass of wine & lighting your candle
Miss you So much mum. Love you lots merry xmas ????
Another year has gone by without you, we think of you everyday especially on Christmas Day, signing, laughing and creating memories. It's just not the same without you. x
Miss you Mum,lots of love Alfonso
Barry was a lovely, kind and supportive friend. My husband and I miss him very much. We have many happy memories of our time together.