| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 67 years |
| Date of Birth | 10/1939 |
| Date of Death | 12/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,407 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.)
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---------OOOOOO----- -- WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
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---------OOOOOO----- --- NITE NITE
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---------OOOOOO----- ---- GOD BLESS
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THANK YOU FOR ALL THE KIND MESSAGES YOU HAVE PUT ON MY DADS AND BTOTHERS SITES THEY MEAN THE WORLD TO US,TO KNOW THERE ARE PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO CARE MAKES OUR HEARTS A LITTLE LIGHTER SO THANK YOU LOVE ALWAYS SANDRA & MICHAELA XXX
♥ღ♥ The love goes on and on... ♥ღ♥
There's a pain beyond imagining
That’s burning in your heart
For suddenly your whole world
Has been cruelly ripped apart.
All words of consolation
Which are bound to come your way
Will probably seem empty
And of little use each day.
For when you ask the question why
It makes no sense at all
That one so precious had to die.
The only source of comfort
Is your memories and the love
And they will shine forever
Like the brightest star above.
A flame that burns eternally
So strong it lights the sky
And even through your darkest days
That flame will never die.
So many people share your pain
We grieve with you as one.
The gift of life gets taken back
But the love goes on and on.
Bless you & your Angel.
♥ღ♥ There you\'ll be. A song by Faith Hill ♥ღ♥
When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
To get to have you in my life
When I think back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Well, you showed me how it feels
To have the sky within my reach
And I always will remember all the strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
Cause I always saw in you my life, my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me
Always
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be
There you'll be.
In memory of you...by Kirsti A. Dyer
I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.
I read an old card
sent years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.
I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?
Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colours
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies
edging the clouds with a magical glow.
I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.
Your spirit has become for me
a guardian Angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.
I remember you.
You are with me always
and I am not afraid.
Just To Say Hello ....
Hi Grandad, just finished my GCSE's got a B+, hope i done you proud! Am still deciding what i want to be when i leave :S. Getting my hair done on saturday! I told my m8 joanna about George Formby and the G.F.S. she even listens to him now!! It's kinda strange because when you put George on it drove us all round the bend and now were really into it ! Anyway's All Come back On Soon Love You Lots x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Rainbow
When you think your road is rocky and a bit too steep to climb,
When you think your guardian angel needs to work some overtime,
When your personal jigsaw puzzle has some pieces that won't fit,
When life has no rhyme or reason and you can't make sense of it,
YOU NEED A RAINBOW When the clouds are dark and stormy
And have blocked the sunshine out, And perhaps you start to wonder
What this life is all about, When your trials and tribulations seem to be so hard to bear,
And it seems there is no justice anytime or anywhere, LOOK FOR YOUR RAINBOW
When the molehills seem like mountains and the obstacles are great,
When you feel so heavy laden and your worries just inflate,
When you can't see any ending to the problems that you face,
For they just keep on increasing and you need some breathing space,
PRAY FOR YOUR RAINBOW It may be you need to look a little higher than before,
Or perhaps a little further to see past the clouds once more.
But you'll know it's worth the effort when your rainbow you can see,
And you understand the love behind God's creativity,
SEARCH FOR YOUR RAINBOW
For your rainbow holds a promise that this turbulence will cease,
And your inner conflict will become, instead, deep inner peace.
But if, though searching, you can't find your rainbow at this time,
Until you can, I say with love, you're welcome to share mine!
Hi Lynsey, hope you are well. Thank you so much for your continued support. Your candles, pictures and tributes mean so much. Love sent as always, Tracey
The Gift of Someone Who Listens By Nancy Myerholts
Those of us who have travelled a while
Along this path called grief,
Need to stop and remember that mile,
The first mile of no relief.
It wasn't the person with answers
Who told us the way to deal,
It wasn't the one who talked and talked
That helped us to start to heal.
Think of the friend who quietly sat
and held our hands in theirs,
The ones who let us talk and talk
and hugged away our tears.
We need to always remember
That more than the words we speak,
It's the gift of someone who listens
That most of us desperately seek.
Your friendship and support mean a lot to me.
Thank you.
Deb x
God Has Set Me Free
Don’t hold me in your sorrow,
Don’t shed those tears for me,
I’ve found my heavenly tomorrow,
God has set me free.
I’m in a better place,
I walk the streets of gold.
I’m sheltered by God’s grace.
I have His hand to hold.
You never have to worry,
I have everything I need.
God made me happy,
When my soul was freed.
And when your days are over,
We’ll surely meet again,
We’ll share our love and laughter,
When you get to heaven.
Thinking of you always
Dawn x x
A path I that I travel.
There is a path I travel each day
A path I wish there was no need
This path is full of lonelyness
A path of deepend sadness
Its also full of questions asked
Why did this happen
How could this happen
What of my life now.
There is a path I travel each day
A path I need to take
For every step I am blessed
With a truely wonderful gift
Each step it has a memory
Of a day I spent with you
Every one I take a new day begins
A day full of joy happiness and fun.
If this path is short or long
We all still feel the same
A life which was worth living
A life that was worth giving
For that life was something special
Now moved on to greater things
A life of peace with no pain
But for us its yet to come.
Thinking of you and your angel always love Dawn x x
♥ღ♥ One More Day ♥ღ♥
Last night I had a crazy dream,
A wish was granted just for me.
It could be for anything.
I didn't ask for money,
Or a mansion in Timbuktoo.
I simply wished for one more day with you.
One more day,
One more time.
One more sunset.
Maybe I'd be satisfied.
But then again I know what it would do.
Leaving me wishing still...
for one more day with you.
One more day,
First thing I'd do is
Pray for time to crawl.
I'd unplug the telephone,
Keep the TV off,
I'd hold you every second,
Say a million I love you's.
That's what I'd do...
With one more day with you.
If only we all could just have one more day.
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