| Location | Redcar |
| Age | 87 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 23/02/1921 |
| Date of Death | 31/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,775 since 10/02/2009 |
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Dad was born in Gateshead.On the 19th April 1938 aged just 17 Dad joined The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.He spent some time in this country before being sent to Palestine on 2nd February 1939.Dad loved his stint in the far east.He saw a lot of Egypt & loved it so much he wanted to stay out there.War broke out and Dad was taken prisoner.He was a prisoner from 3rd April 1941 to the 9th May 1945 and spent this time in Italy & Germany.Dad never talked much about his time as a prisoner,only saying that "you knew they were your boss & if you weren't a fool you did as you were told."He didn't bear any grudges he just accepted that it was part of war time, it was what happened, you just got on with it.Dads motto has always been "life's sweet." I dont know anyone who took the most they could get out of life like he did.Maybe that was the legacy of 4 years in confinement.After returning home and spending a good deal of time in Blackpool recuperating,he came to this area & met our mam.They brought up their 7 children in good times & hard times.We didnt have a whole lot of money but whatever there was was spent on the kids.Mam & Dad must have done without a lot to give us things.After Mams death in 1992 Dad went on holidays abroad every year.He loved Spain but also visited our 2 sisters in Canada.and then our youngest sister Paula in Florida.Dad suffered many health problems over the years from kidney stones to a major stroke at the age of 56.He also had a heart attack. A major stroke is no problem when you have my Dads determination,he bounced back and eventualy made an almost full recovery.In the last few years Dad suffered from vascular dementia,this was caused by the strokes he had.It's very difficult watching someone you care deeply about going through this.Then in September 2008 a specialist diagnosed Dad with lung cancer.He gave him weeks, possibly months to live.At the time Dad was also suffering from a panic disorder & couldn't bear to be on his own or confined to his flat.We never left him on his own ever again.We never told him he had cancer,just that he had a bad chest.How do you tell someone who has a very limited understanding of anything that they have cancer?If he had been well in his mind, he wouldn't have wanted to know anyway.We also never told him that our youngest sister Paula, passed away 2 years ago as the result of a tragic accident.How would he ever have understood & come to terms with such a thing,even we can't.I'm in no doubt that Dad suffered in silence in these last months.He never wanted us to know when he was in pain, we had to watch for tell tale signs.That sums up his attitude, don't moan about it, make the best of it.The only thing he asked of us in these past months, was that we take him out & not to leave him on his own.I hope I posess just some of the courage & determination that my Dad had. "Sadly Dad passed away on January 31st.He will be very sadly missed.
xxThomasxx
xxGeorgexx
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
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You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
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I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday Thomas ♫ ♫
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♫ ♫ Happy Birthday To You ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday To You ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday Dear Thomas ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday To You ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY THOMAS ♫ ♫
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♫ ♫ HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY ♫ ♫
A Cherished Dad Grandad and Great Grandad
WE DO NOT NEED A SPECIAL DAY
TO BRING YOU TO OUR MIND
THE DAYS WE DO NOT THINK OF YOU
ARE VERY HARD TO FIND
EACH MORNING WHEN WE WAKE
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE GONE
AND NO-ONE KNOWS THE HEARTACHE
AS WE TRY TO CARRY ON
OUR HEARTS STILL ACHE WITH SADNESS
AND SECRET TEARS STILL FLOW
FOR WHAT IT MEANT TO LOSE YOU
NO-ONE WILL EVER KNOW
OUR THOUGHTS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU
YOUR PLACE NO ONE CAN FILL
IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY
IN DEATH WE LOVE YOU STILL
To live in the hearts we leave behind
Is not to die
And you will live on in our hearts
Until the end of time.
With Lots Of Love On Your Angel Day Thomas x x x
~♥~ Thinking of you today precious angel Thomas ~♥~
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~♥~ Those we love we never lose ~♥~
~♥~ They are never really gone ~♥~
~♥~ We will keep them in our heart ~♥~
~♥~ And the memories linger on ~♥~
Sending lots of love and hugs to Heather and Family on this sad and difficult day
You are all in my thoughts ~♥~ With Love Always Leza ~♥~
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ God's Heavenly Garden Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
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Sometimes God picks the flower that is in full bloom:
sometimes the rosebud's chosen that we
feel He's picked too soon.
Sometimes the flower is fading with petals
floating down, but God knows the perfect time
to gather flowers from the ground.
There is a heavenly garden in which God takes
great pleasure because He's placed within it the
loved ones that we treasure.
He walks among the blossoms giving them eternal
rest, and I know that it must please Him because
He chose my very best.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Author:
Dorothea K. Barwick
*♫* Merry Christmas Precious Angel *♫*
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Christmas time in Heaven
Is a spectacular sight to see
As the Angels go around the world
Gathering things to put on the tree.
They gather up some moonbeams,
They gather up some stars,
They even go a little farther
To gather things from Mars.
And when the tree is ready
You'll hear the Angels sing
And somewhere in the distance
You'll hear the Christmas bell ring!
~ Author Unknown to me ~
Angel Tears at Christmas
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God sends His lovely angel tears
To us this time of year
They float and tumble through the air
And send out Christmas cheer.
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Each flake He sends is special
From out of wintry skies
They paint a pretty picture
To soothe our weary eyes.
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They glide and twirl as if to say
The season's just begun
And gently beckon to us
To join in merry fun.
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Like sparkling gems, they fill the sky
And quietly take up space
They seem to flow in harmony
Attired in angel lace.
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At Christmas time when all is calm
We look to things above
For angel tears and Christmas
To fill our lives with love.
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A sacred star shines in the East
As Christmas day draws near
A manger scene, a Holy night
And gentle angel tears.
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The children gather 'round the tree
To hear the Christmas story
As angel tears fall to the earth
To trim the earth in glory.
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His precious tears drift to the earth
So everyone will know
A child was born in Bethlehem
It's written in the snow.
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So if you get to feeling blue
And plagued by worldly fears
Just look outside your window
God's shedding angel tears.
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Author/Written By:
2001 Marilyn Ferguson
♥*•.♥ Simply The Best ♥*•.♥
The sun still shines
The rain still falls
Not long ago i had it all
These words i write
Straight from my heart
When you left it broke my heart
Now i search within my soul
To find the pieces
To make my heart whole
Ill never find the last piece
You took it when you left
For i truly do believe
That you needed the rest
So now youve got your Angel wings
You fly high with the rest
Because i know deep in my heart
To me ♥*•.♥ SIMPLY THE BEST ♥*•.♥
♥*•.♥ Written by Vicky Deaville ♥*•.♥
MY LITTLE SHADOW
I have a little shadow
That follows me around
The shadow is my angel..
And does not make a sound
Everywhere I go..
My shadow follows me
My shadow brings me..
Comfort, peace and harmony
So when you are feeling low..
And you are feeling blue..
Just you look behind you..
For you have a shadow too
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copyright Jackie Thomas 28/06/09
~♥x♥~ WHEN I SEE......... ~♥x♥~
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
WHEN I SEE THE WONDERFUL SUNSHINE I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE THE MOONBEAM I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE THE RAIN FALL I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE THE FLOWER BLOOM I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE THE NEW DAWN BREAK I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE THE NIGHT FALL I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE THE SHADOW NEAR I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE THE CALM SEA I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE A NEW BORN BABY I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE SOME-ONE SMILE I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE I THINK OF YOU
WHEN I SEE A WONDERFUL RAINBOW THEN I KNOW ITS YOU
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
copyright� Rosalind Roberts
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