| Location | Errill, Co. Laois, Ireland |
| Age | 75 years |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1927 |
| Date of Death | 25/06/2002 |
| Visitors | 3,342 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.
DAD XXXXXX
DAD YOU ARE IN MY MIND NIGHT AND DAY
I KNOW YOU LISTEN TO THE WORDS I SAY
FOR I LOVE YOO WITH EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART
ALTHOUGH WE ARE NO LONGER TOGETHER WE ARE NOT APART
FOR I SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS ONCE MORE I CAN SMILE
THE LOVE YOU GAVE TO ME IS SO WORTH WHILE
EVERY DAY I LOOK AT YOU PHOTO AND I ALWAYS SAY
DEAR GOD PLEASE LISTEN ALWAYS AS I PRAY
TO MY DAD IN HEAVEN PLEASE GIVE HIM THIS MESSAGE FROM ME
THAT MY DAD IS FREE JUST LIKE HE NEEDED TO BE
FREE FROM THE PAIN ALSO HE CAN NOW MY DAD CAN SEE
THAT MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIM BY MY SIDE
I KNOW HE CAN SEE ALL THE TEARS THAT I HAVE CRIED
FOR I MISS MY DAD SO VERY MUCH
HIS WARM SMILE AND HIS TENDER TOUCH
I WILL THINK OF THE GOOD TIMES WE DID SHARE
FOR MY DAD YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE XXXXXXX
copyright© Rosalind Roberts
I PRAY TO THE LORD TO KEEP ME STRONG......
I PRAY TO THE LORD IN HEAVEN TO GUIDE ON MY WAY
EVEN MORE I ASK OF YOU ON MY FATHERS ANGEL DAY
I KNOW YOU TOOK MY FATHER TO FREE HIM FROM ALL HIS PAIN
THE YEARS ARE PASSING BUT I WILL NEVER FEEL THE SAME
I WISH I COULD FEEL MY LOVING FATHERS ARMS AROUND ME
PLEASE GUIDE ME OUR LORD SO I CAN ONCE AGAIN SEE
THAT MY FATHERS SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON INSIDE
FOR IN MY HEART HE HAS NOT DIED
I PRAY TO THE LORD TO KEEP ME STRONG
FOR IN MY FATHERS ARMS I WILL ALWAYS BELONG
I LOVE AND MISS HIM MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY
EVEN MORE ON MY FATHERS ANGEL DAY.....AMEN
copyright© Rosalind Roberts 25/6/09
MY DREAM OF YOU
I had a lovely dream last night
I wish it had come true.
I travelled on a shooting star
and made my way to you.
You welcomed me with open arms
and held me oh so tight.
You took me to a wonderful place
and what a beautiful sight.
The angels were singing quietly
as you took me by the hand.
Into God's Beautiful Garden
a wonderous and pleasant land.
You kissed me softly on the lips
I held you close to me.
I didn't want to let you go
I couldn't set you free.
You told me that you loved me
and would for ever more.
But that I must go back now
and you led me to Heaven's Door.
I floated down upon a cloud
My eyes were filled with tears.
You waved goodbye once again
and said wait a few more years.
As I awoke this morning
and I lay there in my bed
I couldn't help but wonder
at all things you said.
I know you are at peace now,
and I am still your loving wife
I thank the dear Lord up above
for bringing you into my life.
So when my time is over
and I lay my head to rest
I'll go back on that shooting star
To the one I love the best.
Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009
MY DAD............
MY DAD THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR ME TO EXPLAIN
HOW MUCH I FEEL THIS NEVER ENDING PAIN
I WISH YOU COULD PUT YOUR LOVING ARMS AROUND ME
FOR I MISS YOU SO MUCH MY DAD AS YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE
MY DAD HE ALWAYS STOOD SO TALL AND PROUD AND TOOK GREAT CARE
TO TREAT ME WITH ALL THE LOVE WHEN I FELL HE WAS THERE
HE MADE ME WHAT I AM TODAY AND I AM STRONG TOO
MY DAD YOU CAN SEE JUST HOW MUCH I LOVE AND MISS YOU
FOR NOW YOU ARE WITH THE LORD HE TOOK YOU BY THE HAND
FOREVER YOU WILL LIVE IN THE PROMISED LAND
I WILL SEND MY LOVE UNTIL I SEE MY DAD ONCE MORE
THAT WILL BE WHEN I AM I STOOD THERE KNOCKING ON HEAVENS DOOR.........
copyright© Rosalind Roberts
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When we lose someone we love it seems that time stands still. What moves through us is a silence... a quiet sadness... A longing for one more day... one more word... one more touch... We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will see you again some day Dad, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean good-bye... x
DADS BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN........
DAD YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS SPENT WITH THE ANGELS ABOVE
WHERE YOU NOW SLEEP IN GODS GARDEN OF PURE LOVE
FOR WE MISS AND LOVE YOU UNTIL THE END OF TIME
ALTHOUGH YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN THIS BROKEN HEAT OF MINE
FOR YOU THE ANGELS SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD
EVEN THOUGH WE FEEL ALWAYS FEEL SO SAD
WE MISS AND LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY
SO MUCH MORE ON YOU ANGEL BIRTHDAY
WE SAW A PURE WHITE FEATHER RESTING ON THE GROUND
SURLEY THIS WAS A SIGN THAT YOU WERE STILL AROUND
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU WITH EVERY BEAT OF OUR HEART
ONE DAY WE WILL JOIN YOU IN HEAVEN WE WILL NEVER BE APART.........
copyright© Ros Roberts
THINKING OF YOU JAMES
May God continue to bless you life and give you the desires of your heart.
May God bless you and keep you always in His tender, loving care.
I hope that your day is blessed with happiness and joy.
You're the kind of personthat only heaven could have sent.
Praying that your day is as special as you are.
May you enjoy the Lord's presence today.
Bless you angel James and your family
WITH LOVE XXXX
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Birthday wishes we send today
To a star in the sky, not far away,
Engraved in gold on a cloud above
Just for you Dad, with all our love.
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With an ache in our hearts,
We whisper low,
Happy birthday, grandad,
We miss you so.
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You are the kind of person
Who leaves lovely memories behind
And special days like your birthday
Bring many fond memories to mind
And memories are possessions
That time can never destroy
For it is in happy remembrance
The heart finds its greatest joy...
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