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.
Stu, memories last forever but you are still missed each and every day x
Both loved an missed.
Always talked about always loved so so missed
God bless our Pete hope you're pain free now. All my love Joyce xx
Miss you so much, forever in our hearts 💕
Another Christmas alone. Judy you were my life and only love of our 61 years of marriage. What is life to me without thee? What is life if Thou art Dead?
Colin
Just lost you but forever in my heart. My little Pixie is dancing in heaven. X x
Always a light in my life, forever loved and missed
Lots of happy memories sadly missed
Shine bright, we love you all so so much and I am sure one day we will meet again!
You were all taken far too early and I miss you all every day. Always in my thoughts.
A light in memory of my mother who is dearly missed by all her family. Never forgotten xxx
Miss you mum, loved you always xx
William (Bill) was a kind and loving husband and loved all things about Christmas and is greatly missed.
In memory of our Dad, Jake. Christmas isn’t the same without you falling asleep with a glass of red in your hand after your dinner. Loved and missed every day from Darren, Tracy and family xx
Missed & loved always
For ever in my heart
Love and miss you always
Love Ann. (Floss)
Xxxx
It will be lonely this Christmas without you.
Love you forever Steve and I miss you every day 😘😘😘xxxx
Thanks for always being there Dad, Lots of love xxx
Our angel in heaven. Shine brightly on the tree of life. Love and miss you always. Sue Eloise Jack and Mylo. Xx
Dear Mum and Dad,
It's hard to believe it's that time again already! Thinking of you and missing you every day.
Love,
John
XXXX
Much loved & missed
Remembering you all at Christmas and wishing that you were still here with us. Loved Always and sadly missed
In loving memory of my beautiful cousin Alison Breese forever loved and sadly missed