| Location | Errill, Co. Laois, Ireland |
| Age | 75 years |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1927 |
| Date of Death | 25/06/2002 |
| Visitors | 3,301 since 25/07/2006 |
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My Dad was born in Errill, County Laois May 1927. He worked for Iarnod Eireann (Railways) for
many years before he brought us to England in 1967. He worked in Trafford Park (Manchester),
Wales, Liverpool and finally Campbell and Armstrongs in Levenshulme, Manchester. Dad resided in
the Manchester area until his death in 2002.
Over the years Dad was involved in many accidents - and on one occasion he received the Last Rites.
Dad was a fighter and pulled through - something which happened many times over the years.
In 1983, Dad suffered his first stroke and was unable to work - this was a source of great distress
to this proud man. However, as was typical of my Dad, he didn't let it defeat him. He loved to
travel home to Errill, and he did this many times, staying with his sisters Kitty and Lucy and
visiting his sisters Molly and Peggy.
In the subsequent years Dad suffered many small strokes and two moderate strokes and as a result of
this, he was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia in 1996.
In 2002, Dad went missing for two days. It was a traumatic time for the whole family - no-one dared
to sleep until he was found. On his return he appeared fine, however, in the early hours of the
morning he took a fall and broke a rib. This resulted in a hospital admission. The very next day
and without any warning whatsoever, Dads demetia accelerated and he was unable to live
independently.
Dad passed away peacefully in a nursing home in 2002 and was buried in his beloved Errill. The
streets of Errill came to a standstill and the beautiful generous people of this village lined his
funeral route and welcomed him home.
My Dad was many things to me; but above all, he was a gentle man, with time for everybody and a
willingness to help those who needed it. He is sorely missed.
♥
18TH NOVEMBER 2009
♥............REMEMBERED ALWAYS ..................♥
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Up to the moon and the stars..
Way past Jupiter..
And way past Mars
You are missed by so many..
And loved so very much
If you can beautiful Angel..
Please stay in touch
We all love you precious Angel..
So just you remember this..
I will blow kisses up to heaven..
For our Angel that we miss
With love always, Jude. xXx
copyright ~ Jackie Thomas 18/10/09
♥
CHRISTMAS WITHOUT MY DAD.......
DAD HOW AM I SUPOSED TO COPE WITH ANOTHER CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU BY MY SIDE
WHEN I REMEMBER HOW YOU PICKED ME UP WHEN I FELL AND CRIED
MY HEART HURTS DAD THE PAIN WILL NOT GO AWAY
IT IS ALWAYS WITH ME AND WITH ME IT WILL STAY
WHEN I THINK OF THE CHRISTMAS'S WE SHARED WHEN I WAS SO SMALL
YOU ALWAYS STOOD PROUD BY MY SIDE AND LOOKED SO TALL
WTH THAT SMILE OF YOUR ETCHED ACROSS YOUR FACE
YOU ALWAYS USED TO HOLD ME TIGHT IN YOUR WARM EMRACE
YOU MADE ME GIGGLE AND DANCE WITH A SMILE
YOU WERE AMAZING AND MADE MY LIFE SO WORTHWHILE
I LOVE YOU WITH EVERY SINGLE BEAT OF MY HEART
I JUST WISH THAT WE DID;NT HAVE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS APART........
copyright Rosalind Roberts 17/11/09
May the angels keep you till morning
May they guide you through the night
May they comfort all your sorrows
May they help you win the fight...
May they keep watch on your soul
May they show you better ways
May they guard you while you're sleeping
May they see you through your days...
May they show you new hopes
May they still your every doubt
May they calm your every fear
May they hear you when you shout...
May the angels keep you till morning
More than this I cannot pray
And if the angels ever fail you,
Then may God be there that day...
~Author unknown~
♥
♥ 15TH NOVEMBER 2009 ♥
♥
It's Sunday again and the days pass so fast,
But my love for you will always last.
The days go by in such a blur,
Oh I wish that you were here.
︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽
Days turn into months..
Months turn into years..
I still love you with all my heart..
And only wish we never had to part.
︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽
It's Sunday again and there is not a sound,
Theres not even many people walking around.
For Sunday you see is a day of rest..
You should know my angel..
Because you are the best.
︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽
So my darling angel I just want to say...
Have a peaceful Sunday in heaven today.
And remember it's not just on a Sunday I love and miss you..
I love and miss you every day of the week too.
︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽
SENDING YOU SUNDAY BLESSINGS, MAY YOU HAVE A
PEACEFUL DAY, LOVE JUDE. X X
︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽ ︽♥︽ ︽☆︽
copyright ~ Jackie Thomas 14/06/09.
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ANGELS BOTH BIG AND SMALL........
THINKING OF EACH ANGEL BOTH BIG AND SMALL
KNOWING THAT THE LORD IN HEAVEN TAKES CARE OF YOU ALL
WE WISH SO MUCH WE COULD HAVE YOU NEAR
TO UNBURDEN OURS SOULS AND NEVER HAVE ANY FEAR
IT GOES WITHOUT QUESTION THAT WE MISS YOU WITH EACH BEAT OF OUR HEART
GOD IS THE ONLY ONE THAT KNOWS WHY WE HAVE TO BE APART
KNOWING THAT EACH ONE OF YOU ENTER HEAVEN WITH SO MUCH GRACE
ALLOWING THE LORD IN HEAVEN TAKE YOU INTO HIS EMBRACE
WE KNOW THAT YOU CAN ALL LOOK DOWN AND YOU WILL ALWAYS SEE
THE BROKEN HEARTS LEFT BEHIND FOR AN ETERNITY
NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AS IT WAS BEFOR
BUT WE KNOW YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR US AT HEAVENS DOOR.........
copyright Rosalind Roberts 9/11/09
Loss of a Dad...
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.
~ Author unknown
DAD I NEED A HUG.........
I WISH SO MUCH YOU WERE HERE TO HOLD ME TIGHT
MY DAD WAS ONE IN A MILLION HE ALWAYS MADE THINGS RIGHT
I WISH I COULD FEEL YOUR ARMS AROUND ME WHEN I NEED A HUG FROM YOU
YOU KNOW JUST HOW MUCH I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU TOO
YOU ARE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ME
YOU ARE THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY THAT I CAN SEE
I NEED TO FEEL YOU BESIDE ME TO ALWAYS KEEP ME STRONG
FOREVER BY MY SIDE MY FATHER WHERE YOU ALWAYS BELONG
THE TIMES I HAVE NEEDED YOU AND IV CRIED SO MUCH
MY DEAREST DAD I LONG TO FEEL YOUR TOUCH
KEEP ME SAFE PLEASE WATCH OVER ME EACH NIGHT
ALWAYS BE MY SHINING STAR THAT SHINES SO BRIGHT......
copyright© Rosalind Roberts 24/10/09
♥.•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•
You've just walked on ahead of me,
And I've got to understand,
You must release the one you love,
And let go of their hand...
I try and cope the best I can,
But I'm missing you so much,
If I could only see you,
And once more feel your touch...
Yes, you've just walked on ahead of me,
Don't worry I'll be fine,
But now and then I swear I feel,
Your hand slip into mine...
♥.•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•
Last night at bedtime I looked out
to say goodnight to you
and out the window through the clouds
a star came shining through...
It sparkled and it twinkled
like a precious diamond stone
it looked as if it winked at me
and I felt less alone...
On earth we can see starlight
even if the star has gone
and though you are not with me
your light still does shine on...
So though I cannot kiss your face
or hug you oh so tight
I'll look to Heaven, see a star
and whisper your goodnight...
WHERE ANGELS REST.......
WHERE THE ANGELS REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AND LOVE
IN THE GARDEN OF THE LORD IN HEAVEN SO HIGH ABOVE
THEY ALL WATCH OVER AND KEEP US SAFE EACH NIGHT
MAYBE IN THE STARS THAT ARE SHINING SO BRIGHT
ALTHOUGH WE MAY NOT SEE THEM WE CAN FEEL THE LOVE
SENT DOWN FROM OUR ANGELS FROM THE SKIES ABOVE
MAGNIFICENT IS THE POWER OF LOVE THAT BINDS US TOGETHER
IT IS THE KIND OF LOVE THAT LASTS ALWAYS AND FOREVER
NO MATTER WHAT WE EVER SAY OR EVEN DO
WE WILL ALWAYS KNOW THAT WE STILL HAVE YOU
ALTHOUGH NOT IN BODY YOUR SPIRIT IS NEAR
SO WE CAN ALL LIVE LIFE NO LONGER IN FEAR....
copyright Rosalind Roberts 10/10/09
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