Jeannette Goodwin
From Miss Eden Laughton
Jeannettes poem,
When you were with us you weren’t one for soft spoken words.
Any attempts at emotional conversation you’d effortlessly swerve.
If you were here now and you sensed this heart-pour.
You’d tell me to shush, sit down, to ‘close the door’.
We’d all sit in the lounge, all cosy and all warm.
Put a film on the TV, then talk through it all.
With a cat on your lap and the dog at your knees.
You’d pet and you’d fuss until I agreed ‘Aren’t they so pretty’.
We’d sit there for hours and put the world to rights.
Reminiscing and laughing about all the good old times.
Giggling at memories till the day turned to the dark.
Like the new haircut ‘chode’ or your day trip to the park….
Even at the end you were always true to you.
A fabulous diva, and you, through and through.
Walk past your reflection and your hair you would tease.
With your effortless style and you in your dungarees.
One thing is for certain, there’s no one quite like you.
Even treatment shakes were taken by champagne flute.
Now you are gone, and it’s time to say.
That you could bring sunshine to the darkest of day.
And although I never said it, you know what you meant to me.
My life lived with you is full of endless happy memories.
From little girls to little women, with you I have grown.
You have been there from the beginning, your home is now my home.
So I want to say Thank you, for everything you have done.
In my heart you are my family, you are an adopted Mum.
You have always been there so Goodbye is hard to say.
But I know I’ll see you again, on the other-side one day.
You’ll be holding hands with Dereck and Barbs, Molly and JellyBean too.
And I will get to tell you…. J-dog, I love you.
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From Mr Peter Bryan
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From Mrs. Ang Dawson
Dad loved Christmas! He was always so generous with his time and with his gifts. He liked to make a real fuss of people.
We remember him every day but especially at this time of year, and raise a glass or two. We all miss him very much xx
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From Mrs sue Minett
My Dad Tony was supported by the wonderful team at St Barnabas during his last years of life. Just like the Tree of Life, Dad lit up the room wherever he was and was funny, inspiring and always positive about everything. We miss him dearly xx
Tracy Gooding
From Miss Liberty Gooding
Merry Christmas Mum, I can’t believe its nearly been 3 years already, I miss you everyday, you’ll always be the brightest star in the sky, Love you forever❤️❤️
Jack Nottingham
From Mrs Bridgette Nottingham
The third Christmas without our darling son Jack, each one as painful as the first. He will, forever be 19 and missed so, so much by everyone who knew him but especially his family… us mum and dad, his brothers, their partners and children
John Kinch
From Mrs Marion Kinch
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From Mrs Ann Goodenough
You are missed especially at Christmas we love you xx
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From Mrs. Susan Brown
Both lost to cancer and missed every day, but especially at Christmas
Julie Barrie & Hayley Nicholson
From Mr Colin and Maureen Nicholson
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From Mr CHARLES CLAPHAM
MARGARET WAS A LOVING WIFE OF 55 YEARS AND WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BY ME, HER 3 CHILDREN, 8 GRANDCHILDREN, AND 2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS WHICH SHE LOVED.
Leslie Galpin
From Mrs. Lisa Spikings
I’m watching you in the sky everyday .
Miss you so much dad .
James Niles
From Ms Wendy Niles
My son was only in the care of the hospice a few days, but the care and support we received was second to none. It made our loss so much easier to bare. I can never thank you enough. Sadly won't be able to take part in the walk this year. (Last year it was amazing to be part of it.) Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Julian Clark
From Miss Georgia Clark
Happy Christmas Dad – our first one without you. I'll be sure to have a few pints on your behalf!
Tracey White, Daniel White & Jonathan Cave
From Mr Trevor White
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
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From Mrs. Jane Everett
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From Mrs. Elinor Suma
Dad,
Thank you for everything your taught me and memories you created.
So glad you got to meet Zavier, I know your looking down protecting him.
June Sheldon
From Mrs Jane Coney
Remembering you Mum at Christmas time.
Melvyn Trofer
From Mrs. Zoe Clarke
We think off you so much ,and miss your voice and guidance, we love you very much love you children & grandchildren shine over us pops xx
David Nicholls
From Miss Reanne Nicholls
You wasn’t just my grandad you was my dad and my best friend. I wish you could have met Freya and I wish I could call you and tell you all about her and our life. I know your here with me but I wish I could just hear your voice and see your face. I love you grandad and we will see each other again!
Doreen Stanton
From Ms. Rosemary Stanton
To my beautiful Mum
Miss you always. Love you forever.
Our chain is broken until we reunite again.
Xxx
Nicholas Barton
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From Mrs. Carol Farrow
Missing my family and dear friends every day and especially at Christmas time.
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From Mrs. Dorothy Brown
This is the 10th Christmas without you.
Another year too of you not playing Father Christmas for the playgroup.
All the family will be thinking of you. Xx
Gordon Lines
From Mrs Karen McMahon
Love and miss you Dad. Our first Christmas without you. Love always xxx ❤️
Peter Lane
From Mrs Janis Smith
Love and miss you always
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From Mrs. Tracy Slade
Missing you both dearly. Shine bright in the sky xx
Irene McCall & Michael McCall
From Ms Kathryn Cutter
To my amazing parents, forever in my heart, you are greatly missed xx