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.

Happy Christmas to you all.
Thinking of you at this special time of the year

Happy Christmas, grandma and grandad Sheard, we miss you every year. We raise a glass every year and hope that we are all doing you proud! lots of love

My first Christmas without you would not be complete. I am lighting up a candle for you to remember our happy times together. Merry Christmas my love! I miss you so much!

Remembering and missing my dear daddy. I think of you every day XX

Dear Colin
This is a special time of year for us with your birthday closely followed by Christmas. Sadly it is also the time that I lost you unexpectedly last year. This year has been the toughest of my life and I miss you so much. Wishing you were here with me this Christmas. Debbie xx

Phil was the light in my life! My soul mate, best friend and much more! Phil was always willing to help anyone and is sadly missed by so many. Over the years with me he helped to raise thousands of pounds for many charities! He always found good in people and always had a welcoming smile for every one, a perfect welcoming host. Phil never had a bad word for anyone!

David you left us on Christmas day 2022, our hearts are broken, this light will shine on in our hearts , your daughter Daniella sends you a gift of your first grandchild born 27.10.2023 Lily Mae , miss you, shine bright for us , love you xxx

Remembering all of our special Christmas memories mum xx
Missing you more than you will ever know xx love you xx

Never forgotten a loving husband, dad, step dad and Grandad forever in our thoughts xx

Always in our hearts

In loving memory of my dear wife, Pam.. A wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother and a friend to so many.

To my lovely Gran and Granfer, Miss you everyday, my light shines brightly for you both. The robins have been visiting, so i know you are near. Biggest love, Minnie xxx

We love and miss you every day. Best Dad and Grandad xxxx

Thinking of you Nan, today on your birthday and every Christmas without you xxx

A very special Wife, Mum and Nanna, who is missed more than she will ever know, two beautiful girls have joined us since you left us but we know you are with them every step of the way love you and miss you always. Sleep tight and sweet dreams.

For my daughter…Disneyland
For my Dad…Marwell Zoo
Precious memories that make living without you more bearable. ????????

I love and miss you all. I think of you every day. x

Dad, I miss you so much, this Christmas is going to be hard for us all first one without you but we will be thinking about you especially when I’m cooking the pigs in blankets haha
Love you always and miss you everyday
Love Katie, Andy, Josh and Evie x x x x

Thinking of you all this Christmas time and always.
I hope you are all together shining your stars down on us

Love and miss you
Linda xxx

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Wish you was here to see my beautiful family. You would love my wife and step son Carter and Sebastian is growing up to be a little genius. Love you always dad xxxxxxx

You are never far from my thoughts because you meant so much to me. I miss you dad and will love you always. This light is for you because you still shine brightly in my memories.. love you Dad, from your daughter.

In memory of Christopher Ranson of Sutton Bridge.
With a big thank you to St Barnabus hospice staff who were there when he needed them most.

Today as most days we think of all our loved ones that we have loved and lost and it allows us to represent your life through light and your lights will shine bright as did your life.
Today also allows us to grieve for you our Beanie Boo, We felt so lucky to have created you and the day I lost you my heart broke. I'm sorry we didn't get to meet but we love you with all our heart and you have left a footprint on my heart. Love you always love Mummy and Daddy xxx

Although you won’t be there to finish off our Christmas dinner left overs!, you will be there in our hearts this Christmas. We will love you always grandpa.
From the Lewin and Potter family. xxxxxx