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.
To mum
You always loved this time of year
We will always remember you and your smile till the end .love you always
From Donna, Steve, Angie and Vicki and all your grandchildren xxx Love and Miss you so much xxxx
We often think of you Yan especially this time of year. I know you are at peace now with mum and dad
Miss you always xxx
Mum, Christmas won't be the same without you, but I promise there will be laughter amongst the tears. You gave us all so many magical, joyful Christmas memories (and delicious food!). That magic will never fade.
You spent your life helping others, and now I know first hand just how invaluable St. Barnabas nurses like you are.
To all of you at St. Barnabas, you are angels on earth.
Keep shining brightly my little man, you are missed very much x
truly the most loved Mum & Dad💞I miss everything about you both💞the laughs💞the cuddles💞the time you spent with us and your beautiful girlies 💞the milky coffee catch ups💞the holidays we shared together💞…I didn’t know we were making memories 💞I thought you were here for forever 💞until we meet again 💞keep us close💞forever young💞we miss you both so much 💞x
Thinking of you at this Christmas time sending lots of love upto heaven for you all xxxx
Especially my darling son Justin who we lost on the 10th of May this is our first Christmas without you and it's breaking our hearts , have a latte and a drink of Bailey's with Grandad and Maureen big hugs lots of love
Mum, George, Jay, Michelle,James, Lucy , JJ and Jared xxxxxx
You are a light in my life still. I will always be grateful for the little time we had here. Love always, Joanna xxx
Jane was very well cared for at the hospice in her final few weeks. It's almost 8 years but she's still very much loved and missed. It's the anniversary of us losing our lovely Dad tomorrow to Covid. Brother Dave & I will be together and raising several glasses to him.
In memory of Alison Breese, who lit up everyone’s lives with her personality and caring for others , sorely missed xx
Merry Christmas Dad.
I love you and miss you so much.
Love always,
Jen
xoxoxo
In loving memory of my younger brother Logan, who will be in our hearts forever from Manon, Vija and Mevin.
As another Christmas without you passes, we remember the good times and hope we make you proud everyday xxxx
We will never forget you mummy xx
Love Mitchell, Peggy and Gavin .
10th March 1958 – 11th December 2017
Taken too soon, aged 59 years.
Loved and remembered every day, and especially at Christmas.
Jennifer x
Lindsay, Christopher and Andrew xxx
Always called Christmas 'Humbug' but so enjoyed the season, families getting together and seeing the joy of watching others opening presents.
Strength not measured just in years, but seen in kindness measured forever.
Thinking of you at this special time of year. Our second year without you.
I miss you very much.
Happy heavenly Christmas
Love from
Toke
Forever in our hearts, missing you all so much. It doesn’t get any easier as time goes by.
In memory of wonderful grandparents forever in our thoughts x
Miss you every day – there is not a day goes by and I don’t think about you both. Love you xxx
A light in memory of my mother who is dearly missed by all her family. Never forgotten xxx
Missing you everyday, Nan. Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. Love you always xxxx
Miss you every day
Your forever in my heart.
Remembering and missing my dear daddy. I think of you every day XX