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.
Ann Bosworth 1930 – 2021
In memory of special lady missed by many.
X xxx X
Thinking of you this Christmas as we celebrate another year without you xXx
Remembering you June at Christmastime.
Remembering my wonderful husband , I will love and miss you forever , sleep well , still broken hearted and always will be ……. Your Jackie xxxxxx????????
Have a Merry Christmas to you all, keep safe and be kind to each.
This is John's 7th heavenly Christmas and he is loved, remembered and missed very much by all of our family. Always in our thoughts and hearts xxx
The light of my life suddenly taken away far too soon, always in my heart.
Always in my thoughts, never forgotten x
This will be our first Christmas without Dave, he was an amazing husband, step-dad, son-in-law and friend. We all miss him every day of our lives and it was so cruel that he was taken from us far too soon. His memory will live on and he will forever by in our hearts. With all our love, forever. XXX
To mum & Dad
You are in our thoughts everyday but especially at this time of year. Our Christmas will not be the same without you both we all miss you both so much.
Love always karen, Cheryl, chris and all your grandchildren and great grandchildren xxxx
you truly were the most caring????kind????funny????loveable????selfless Mum & Dad Grandma & Grandad us girls could ever wish for ….the angels came far to soon????we miss you every single day ????I truly hope your dancing with the angels ????if love could of saved you…you would both be here forever ???????????? forever young ????keep us close always …until we meet again love all of us????x
In loving memory of my darling daughter Tanya. A beautiful girl with a beautiful soul who was loved dearly by all her family.
I miss you so much my darling daughter my heart is broken.
Please wait for mummy to come to you.
I love you Tanya with all my heart ❤️ xxxxx
In memory of my sister Chrissy and loving husband Chris x x x x
Forever enjoying the view
Another Christmas without you Dad.
We all miss you tremendously.
You are always in our thoughts and hearts ♥️
Julie, Alan, Luke, Gemma, Leon, Mollie, Markus,
Graeme and Lois x x x
Life's too short
Rembering my family coming on Boxing Day every year and my Grandad falling asleep after lunch!
Mum, miss you more than words can say. Loved and remembered every day xxxx
Another Christmas without Granny’s magic. Miss and love you more than you can imagine xxx
Gill, the most caring mother, wife, nanna and friend. Your love and encouragement shown to all of us are our strength and encouragement to do the very best for you, "Do it for nanna", as you say. We all miss you so much. We love you for ever.
Kevin, Claire, Stuart, Jess, Rosie, Jayden Jacob, Heidi and Brett
Always in my thoughts at this time of year xx
Tracey and Daniel you are forever in my heart and mind, and I miss you both like crazy. At least I have so many happy memories to comfort me and I thank you both for that Love and hugs for you both xxx
Johnny I will never find another friend like you as you supported me through my tough times but at least I have sooooooo many fun memories to bring me a smile when I am down and I am very thankful for that. Miss you like mad you big daft fella xxx
So many fond memories of Christmas with you both. Granddad telling me the combination lock for the bike that was hidden was new fashion item is one of my favourites. Along with eating Christmas Dinner off the door covered with a tablecloth as a makeshift table.
Nan you left us at Christmastime and it will always be bitter sweet but these memories make it brighter.
Love and miss you at Christmastime and always.
Sarah & Kaitlyn
I have the fondest memories of Christmas as a child with my dad and mum and sister was amazing!
Recently memories of spending time with my mum in law who came and stayed for Christmas lunch.
Missing you all, never forget you.
X
Mike and Julie miss you all very much.
Love you all xxx