| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 67 years |
| Date of Birth | 10/1939 |
| Date of Death | 12/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,703 since 11/04/2007 |
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George (my dad) was born in sunderland in 1939. A lovely man who was devoted to his wife Pat,his 4 children,Tony, Ann, Haley and me Lynsey. His 4 grandchildren, Lewi, Georgia, Carly and Kristie.
He loved his garden and every day he would be out there tending to his plants. Many people past comment on how lovely it was. One lady even told us that she often used to take a different route home just to take a look.
He was a perfect dad in every way. Strict at times but we realise now that we are older that it was for our own good. I sometimes find myself repeating his words to my daughter Georgia.
Dad worked hard all his life to provide the best for his familly and made sure we had hollidays and day trips out. Dad was also an avid George Formby fan and was a member of the George Formby socitey. He taught himself how to play the uke and day in day out he would drive us all mad playing it. Wish i could hear him now. I have him playing on dvd but its just not the same although its lovely to watch.
On Dec.13th 2005 my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer. WHY? was the question on all our minds. But dad never complained. His time was up and that was that. He had chemo which for all of you who have gone through it will know its not an easy time. They told us he could have the chemo but it wouldnt save him, it would just prolong his life. But again, never once did dad complain.
He sadly passed away on dec 16th 2006 at the age of 67. A day i will never forget. The saddest day of my life. 3.15pm. That was the time my dad was taken from us. His short breaths were getting weaker and weaker and i just knew it was time for my dad to leave this world. So i gently kissed him goodby and then he left us for a better place where he is free from all the pain.
Me and my mam were sitting 1 day in the front room and we swear we could hear a uke being played. It was very faint but we like to think that it was him just letting us know hes there with us still. Dads garden is empty now because none ov us have green fingers like he did, although mam is doing her best. But unlike the flowers he tendered, he is a bloom that will never fade away. He will live on in our hearts forever.
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD.
TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN.
MAY WE ALWAYS HAVE AN ANGEL BY OUR SIDE
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(Thankyou to each and every one of you for lighting candles and adding tributes, pictures etc. Dad would be chuffed and it means so much to us. Love to you all.)
Happy Christmas Dad
Happy Christmas Dad from all your loving family who miss you and love you loads. Christmas will never be the same without you. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below.
With tiny lights like heavens stars
reflecting on the snow,
the sight is so spectacular
please wipe away your tears
for i am sharing Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year
I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
but the sounds of music can't compare
with the Christmas choir here.
I have no words to tell your
the joy their voices bring
Its far beyond description
to hear the angels sing
I know how much you miss me
i see the pain within your heart
but i am not so far away
We really aren't apart
So be happy for me loved ones
you know i hold you dear
and be glad I'm spending Christmas
with Jesus Christ this year
After all `love` is the gift
more precious than pure gold
It was always more important
in the stories Jesus told
Please love and keep each other
as my Father said to do
For i can't count the blessings
or the love he has for you
So have a gentle Christmas
and wipe away those tears
for i am spending Christmas
with the Lord this year.
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Tributes For Week Commencing 19th April
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FOR MON
Your gentle face and patient smile
With sadness we recall
You had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.
FOR TUES
In our hearts your memory lingers,
Sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day,
That we do not think of you.
FOR WED
Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure...
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure...
FOR THUR
You are not forgotten loved one
Nor will you ever be.
As long as life and memory last
We will remember thee.
FOR FRI
After Glow
I'd like the memory of me
To be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
Of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days
I'd like the tears
Of those who grieve,
To dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.
FOR SAT
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship started, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine to tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.
FOR SUN
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not here to see...
If the sun should rise and find your
Eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today...
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you...
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand...
That Jesus came and called my name,
And took me by the hand.
He said my place was ready
In Heaven far above...
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart...
For everytime you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD
Hey dad, just droppin by to wish you a HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY. eeeeeeee ya old fart hahaha. Dont let me forget to buy the echo this aff coz mams put it in for ya an ya know wot im like at the mo. She misss like mad bless her as we all do bt it the toughest on her. Remember our little chat this aff down the cemetary? Awww i know if yee were here ye'd tell me wot to do along with a stiff kick up the backside anarl no doubt hahaha. Im just gonna follow me heart and do wot i think will make me happy. like mam keeps tellin me lifes too short. Anyaway enjoy the rest of ya day up there with ya angel pals. LOVE YAH LOADS N LOADS XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
still missin you
Hi dad. well wot can i say. ive been up and down these last few months but youl know that anyway coz i believe your watching over me. its nearly fathers day again yr 3rd 1 from home and we all still miss you like mad. ive seen some nice lil fairies in morrisons but i keep forgettin to buy em. now watch when i do remember theyl be none left haha. typical. sorry i havnt been on here in a while. and i just wanna say a big THANKYOU, i think you know wot for. LOVE YA DAD XXXXXXXXXXXXXX mwaaaaaahhhhhh XXXXXXXXXXX oh and ps. if that IS you wi the lightbulbs will ya knock off coz ya gonna cost me a fortune hahahaaha.
miss you like crazy
Hia dad. sorry i havnt been on for a while but you know we all still think of you evryday. not a day goes by when you dont pop into my thoughts, esspecially at the mo. mam always says do wot makes you happy coz lifes to short. wish you were still here. Hey mams gone awqay this week with mary n evelyn. i know itl not be the same for her tho without you.
LOVE YA DAD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Happy Valentine's Day xx
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This Tribute Is For This Weekend
Candles will be lit on Sunday.
My computer is running very slow at the moment
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God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered "Come to Me".
With tearful eyes we watched you,
We watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands now rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
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Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
To sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We are all meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay.
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know,
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
But when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.
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Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
----HAPPY NEW YEAR
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When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part.
To help us feel we're with them still
And soothe a grieving heart.
Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.
As New Year approaches
It seems harder this time of year
We miss you so much more
The only thing that gets us through
Are the memories of before
So here's a card just for you
To show how much we care
I know your waiting with the angels
One day I'll see you there.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
I would like to thank everyone for all the candles, tributes gifts and kind words they have left on Christopher’s website I appreciate every single one.
I would also like to wish you all A Happy New Year & my best wishes for 2009.
Angela X
New Years Day
HAPPY CHRISTMAS DAD
Hia Dad, sorry its been ages since i last visited yr page. you know why tho. We still miss ya terrible. Mam is always goin down the cem 2 chat with ya bless her. i KNOW that yr close by all the time. We'll all miss yr stuffin and me esspecially yr amazin sausage rolls and sweet mince tarts hahahaha. awwwww it just aint the same without ya dad. You should be there with Mam helpin her prepare the dinner and cookin the turkey. eee remember that trifle you made HOW MUCH brandy hahahaha. ya loved it tho didnt ya dad and so did we. its precious memories like that we hold in our hearts forever. i can just picture you sittin there with ya santy hat on in yr armchair. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MISS YA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LOVE YA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX look after mam, i know ya do any way like. cyr later DAD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX mwaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh
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