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.
Beloved elder sister, both in kin and spirit
Always in my thoughts mum
Well Tom another year has gone but not a day goes by wear we don’t say your name so merry Christmas Uncle Tom love from claire Joshua and also your lovely sister sue and husband Dave and we can not for get the little one you always talked about Mckenzie’s xxxxxxxxx
Remembering my wonderful parents whose love,support and kindness is a lasting legacy to us. Pat and Dave xxxxxxxx
Missing you so much sleep tight x
Dear Grandad,
It will be the first Christmas without you this year, but I know you’ll be by outside always. Love you always. Katie and Emilie xx
It is 5 months since you left us Mum.
We miss you so much but hope you are now at peace.
Christmas will never be the same and we will think of you at this special time.
Lots of love from us all xxxxx
A beautiful and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, forever loved, forever missed.
Ray, Cathy, Nick, Rob and Lucy xxx
Merry Christmas Gaga,
We miss you and think of you everyday.
Love you
Charlie (Lee and Josie) xx
I miss you and think of you every day.x
We miss you Stuart, the best co worker and an even better human being. The kindness and positivity you showed us all continues to warm our hearts.
Love your friends at Anglian Water Business
Remembering Shirley and James Cudbertson, our precious Mum, Dad, Nanna, Grandad and big Nanna at Christmas.
We miss you so much.
Lots of love Kim, Phil, Jemma, Mark and Oliver , Emily, Tom and Max. Xxxxxxx
With almost a year passing since you left us. Loved and thought of every single day. Miss you so much mum. Life just isn’t the same without you. Your forever heartbroken daughter Michelle, son in law Al and adoring grandchildren Rory and Lottie xxxxx
Forever in my thoughts and heart ♥️
Loved & remembered always xx
To my wonderful parents – Irene and Hugh Webster. The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memories of you, shall never pass away. xx
Keep shining brightly my little man, you are missed very much x
You were my best friend and I will miss you forever and love you always-until we meet again
Merry Christmas, Dad. I miss you so much, and love you more than you’ll know. Please keep sending us signs you’re still with us ❤️
A wonderful son & brother serving in Royal Navy sadly taken from us too soon aged 41yrs. Remembered with love & pride at Christmas & every day
To Brian never will be forgotten. Always in my thoughts memory. and my heart. Love you forever. Your sister Joanxxxx
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She was a lovely, kind person and a good friend over the years. Thank you for the kindness you always showed me