| Location | Errill, Co. Laois, Ireland |
| Age | 75 years |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1927 |
| Date of Death | 25/06/2002 |
| Visitors | 3,339 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.
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...
For a friend xxx
When I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.
A smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.
An Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angel's see us through
They smile when we are happy, and will cry when we are blue..
Thanks for being my Angel my friend
I will be there for you until the end.xxx
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Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.
What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.
What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my grey skies blue.
Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the Dads
you would still be my choice.
Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my Dad
and give him all my love...
ღ* A Flower may die ღ*
ღ* The Sun may set ღ*
ღ* But an Angel like you ღ*
ღ* we will never forget ღ*
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Love always Bon and Family xx
I had a lovely dream last night; I thought it had come true,
God said I made a big mistake; your Dad belongs to you.
I put my arms around you, and I held you really tight,
I told you how we cried for you, every day and every night...
Then in my dream you turned and smiled, just like you used to do,
You said Josephine your pain's over now; God gave me back to you.
It was such a lovely dream Dad; I wanted it to last,
But something had to wake me and my lovely dream had passed...
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♥ღ No hand so soft and gentle ღ♥
♥ღ No heart so tender, true ღ♥
♥ღ No sorrow life could bring them ღ♥
♥ღ Too equal losing you ღ♥
I have not turned my back on you
So there is no need to cry
I’m watching you from Heaven
Beyond the dark and stormy skies...
I've almost seen you fall apart
When you could barely stand
I asked the Lord to comfort you
And watched him take your hand...
He told me you’re in more pain
Than I could ever be
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard
Then gave your hand to me...
Although you might not feel my touch
Or see me by your side
I've whispered that 'I love you'
While I wiped each tear that you cried...
So please try not to cry for me
We will meet again one day
Beyond the dark and stormy skies
Where a rainbow leads the way...
He always leaned to watch for us
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate...
And though we mocked him tenderly
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because he waited there...
His thoughts were all so full of us,
He never could forget,
And so I think that where he is
He must be watching yet...
Waiting ‘til we come home to him
Anxious if we are late
Watching from Heaven’s window
Leaning from Heaven’s gate...
♥ ღ ♥ God gave us eyes to see ♥ ღ ♥
♥ ღ ♥ And lips that we might tell ♥ ღ ♥
♥ ღ ♥ But he never gave us strong hearts ♥ ღ ♥
♥ ღ ♥ As they break we know very well ♥ ღ ♥
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