Family is the most precious thing in life. We miss you all dearly.
This light is dedicated in memory of Andrea Armstrong, a loving mum & nanny.
Mum, not a day goes by when I don't think about you. Your forever in my heart & thoughts. I wish you could have been here this year to see me finish uni, I know you will be so proud & beaming with pride up there. I have thought about you so much lately & how life should be right now with you here with us all. Your missed more than you will ever know. Love you always from Steph x
To our nanny in heaven, although we didn't get to meet you, we know who you are & all about you. We know you would have been the best nanny in the world to us, lots of love Summer, Chelsea, Mikey & Alfie x
Christmas has lost its sparkle for me since the loss of both my soulmate, David, and many of our respective family members. I still embrace the religious significance, but sorely miss our family getting together to enjoy this very special celebration.
Missed dearly and still very much loved.
Forever in our hearts xx
Our first Christmas without you Mum/ Nannie, We miss you so much. Happy Heavenly Christmas xxxx
For Keith, our much loved son, brother and friend. Never forgotten.
Happy Christmas Mum! Shine bright we love and miss you eternally. Love John, Amy and boys xxxx
Will always love and miss you. Love your little girl xxx
My Dad spent his last days in the hospice and I will always remember the kindness of the staff towards not only my Dad but the whole family xx
In memory of a beloved wife who was taken far too young
I will always remember our Christmas just the 3 of us in the Cayman Islands and you falling off the boat at Stingray City
THANK YOU FOR THE HAPPY TIMES WE HAD
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.
My dad died last year at the age of 57 from motor neurone disease and St Barnabas were amazing providing support throughout.
Missed every single day and will be loved forever, the most wonderful dad & husband xxx
Merry first Xmas as a nanny and grandad to our little Ray of light Freddie. We're sure your always beaming down on him. Love Jess, Josh and Freddie xxx
Mum and Dad always made Christmas special when I was growing up and love and miss them every day but especially at this special time of year
To our special wife, and Mum, Dawny, who is missed very much by me and Sophie. She is constantly in our hearts and minds and we dedicate our light to you up there, shining brightly as you always did in life. Also to Mum and Dad o longer with us and also missed immensely. Lots of Love Neil & Sophie. Xxx
Adam always enjoyed Christmas, decorating the tree, making mince pies and the Christmas Pudding.
Christmas is not, and never will be same without him here to share it with.
It breaks my heart having a Christmas without you here Nanna. But you will forever be in our hearts. You have given me wonderful warm Christmas memories which I will cherish forever, and I will be smiling while I think of them this Christmas. Love you lots Nanna xxx
In memory of my dad glyn who shines bright in our life and still is rembered always for all that he did for us and role modelled for us.
forever in my thoughts and always in my heart especially at Christmas.
Love you Jan xx.
Christmas was always your special time of year, Mum. Will never be the same without you now.
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, forever missed
Doreen, my little sister such a bright and refreshing person.
Pamela, my sister with a lovely smile.
Mum, life isn’t the same without you . Everyday I think about you and miss you.
Merry Christmas
XXX