Happy Father’s Day for yesterday day. Love you. Xx

16 years is such a long time 💙Love you miss you always xxxx

16 years since you left us dad. Miss you loads thinking of u all the time. Loads of love xx

Happy heavenly birthday dad. 86yrs today. Miss you always. Xxx

Happy heavenly birthday darling - 16 years since your surprise 70th at Richmond Hill hotel. Little did we know then that it would be your last birthday. You have missed out on seeing our ever growing family meet milestone birthdays, go to university, start new jobs, settle in their own homes, getting married and having babies. It’s just not fair as you were such a great dad and lovely granddad.

Merry Christmas Dad. This year Wayne and I are spending Christmas in our Spanish Casa in the sun. 🎅🏼☃️🎄☀️🇪🇸 Miss you loads and more so at this favourite time of year you loved along with ur birthday in a few days. Love you. Xx

Hello darling. I’ve just started another new chapter in my life since you passed away. I’ve moved into a granny annexe with Graham and Maria in their lovely house in Virginia Water - you would love it. I’ve not been in the best of health but it’s nice to know I’ve got help if I need it. It is my 82nd birthday today and I’ve been spoilt by our family again. All our family are coming on Saturday to celebrate my birthday and my move. As Harry is in Utah and Toby is in New York they are going to FaceTime when everyone is her to sing happy birthday to me. Miss you so much 😢😘

Happy Heavenly Father’s Day dad. Thinking of you today and always. Xxx

Yesterday dad to acknowledge your 15years since you left us. We went out for a lovely meal with mum as we always do on your anniversary. Love you loads always. Xxx miss you xx

I cannot believe it's been 15 years Dad since I've seen you. Today the weather was just as it was on the day you passed away, sunny and warm just as you always loved it. Miss you so much today and always xxx

15 years ago today you lost your life to cancer and it was the day my life changed forever. It’s not fair that you missed out on seeing how our family are succeeding in life - they are all doing well! Helen met a lovely man 2 years ago and he does remind a bit like you, he’s very caring and fun. Graham has gone from strength to strength in his business, Martin has maintained his customer base mobile and Louise is doing well and they all have lovely partners. Where do I start with our grandchildren - Jessica married with 2 beautiful sons, Ryan has a lovely partner Hannah, Toby got married to a lovely Ellie and they are living in New York at present, Madeline got engaged and saving hard for a property of her own, James got engaged and is getting married next May, Ellie has just bought her first property, Lucy and her partner have bought a 3 bed semi-detached house, Harry has a lovely partner and is living in Utah, USA and is doing well, Max has just finished his first year at university and unfortunately Fleur decided she didn’t want to be a part of our family. I love all their partners and I’m very proud of them all and I know you would be too. There’s so many memories being made with all the family events and memories last forever. I’m going out with our 4 children for dinner later, our annual meeting to raise a glass to you Love and miss you always - till we meet again darling xxxxxxx

It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m remembering our last Valentine’s Day together 15 years ago. How can I ever forget that this was the day we knew it would be your last Valentine’s Day with me? You had been for your chest X-ray in the morning and they asked you to wait and see the doctor and he gave you the news that you had a tumour in your bronchus tubes! Thank goodness we had the love and support from our amazing family. I’m sitting here on my own playing love songs and crying like a baby! I miss you so much darling xxxxx

Miss you so much not just this festive time of year but everyday. Happy New Year in Heaven darling xxxxxxx

Today dad you would have been 85. Miss you today and always. Hope you’re having a party up in heaven. Love you always. Xx

Little did we know 15 years ago that it was going to be your last Christmas- you left a big hole in the centre of our family. Miss you so much darling xxx

14 years ago today Dad. Miss you more and more. Tonight we have been out us 4 kids and mum. Remembering all the good times we had and talking about how much you have missed. Love you always. Xxx

There’s no more tomorrows for you and me, but you’re all my yesterday’. Those memories we both made will stay with me always. 💙💙

Happy heavenly birthday darling. Our family are so caring and loving and look out for me all the time. We just celebrated Christmas Boxing Day at Martin and Wayne’s home and it was fabulous! They hired a marquee and tables and chairs and decorated it and it was fantastic. We had 2 tables of 8 and 1 of 9 to accommodate all 25 of us. All our grandchildren have halves now and we have one gorgeous great-grandson Oaklee. You have missed out on so much with our family. Best news of all for you is that Helen has a special someone in her life - it’s been 7 months now and going strong and she is so happy. With so much of this Coronavirus around, sadly Max has tested positive and so has James’s girlfriend so please watch over us all. Love and miss you so much xxxxxxx

It’s Christmas Eve and I have so many lovely memories of our family Christmas’s - you are so missed this special time of year, you were the biggest kid of all. Memories live longer than dreams.

Happy Father’s Day Dad. Miss you everyday. Xx

Darling, have moved to a smaller property, so please watch over me. Love and miss you 🥰🥰

I have moved to a smaller property darling, so please watch over me - love and miss you 🥰🥰

13 years since you left us dad. We all miss you so much everyday. We will be getting together tonight as we do every year to celebrate your life. Love and miss you loads. Love you. Xx 😘

Not a day goes by without me thinking of you, my amazing Grandad. I miss you so much and wish more than anything that you could meet your first great-grandchild Oaklee. He has me laughing every day and loves FaceTiming Grandma for a chat! I know you are around, watching over us all. Love you millions, forever & always xxxxx

13 years ago you took your last breath and our 4 lovely children were with me. I miss and love you so much darling. I am meeting our children for a meal to celebrate your life. 🥰🥰

Wow, where have the last 13 years gone! You would be so proud of all your family Dad, your grandchildren are all doing well with great work ethics, which of course run in the family from you and Mum. Mum is amazing and remains positive in life, despite her ageing years and just gets on with things as you always did..... Always in our thoughts. xxxx

Today would have been our 59th wedding anniversary - thank you for loving me so deeply and giving me so many lovely memories 💔💔

Today would have been our 59th wedding anniversary - thank you for loving me so deeply and giving me so many lovely memories 💔💔

Today would have been our 59th wedding anniversary

Happy heavenly Valentine’s Day darling John - so many happy memories of our lives together. Love you and miss you xxxx

Happy heavenly birthday darling 🥲💐

Happy birthday to my amazing dad. Miss you so much and is always highlighted more this time of year. Your birthday!! Hope your having a celebration today with all those with you. Always in my thoughts. Love Martín. Xx

Merry Christmas Dad. Wow what a year this has been. Sadly we can’t all be together this Boxing Day as we have in all the previous years due to Covid. My favourite time of the year and I know you loved Christmas so much. Love you always. Xx🎅🏼🎄☃️

Nothing changes darling, I still miss you so much especially at Christmas. It’s going to be a very different Christmas this year for our family due to this worldwide COVID pandemic and we can only see one other household. You will be missed and remembered as always. 🎅🏼🤶🏻🎄🥰😘❤️

Hi John - Not the celebration that was planned thanks to Covid 19 but we had a lovely lunch at Cavo’s Coffee shop in Laleham to celebrate our twin sons 50th birthday with our 2 older daughters - just the 5 of us. I got balloons, banners, napkins and 50 confetti and Carrie let me put them up in a corner. We took in a bottle of champagne and glasses and it was lovely and they can now enjoy their special birthday evening with their own family and friends. Thank you Carrie. As they were born at 5.14 pm and 5.59 pm I have changed into my dressing gown for the evening reminiscing when they were newborn. Lovely memories of having our first cuddles and you ringing everyone to give them our wonderful news. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 miss you so much darling. xx

XX Happy Father’s Day Dad. XX Miss you every day but even more so today as I know we would of all been together celebrating you special day. X

Happy Heavenly Fathers Day Dad. Miss you loads. Everyday u r in our thoughts and hearts. Xx

Wow 12 years. We as a family mum and us 4 kids dad did our usual meet up on ur anniversary. Very different this year as we have had a dreadful pandemic going on across the world. We are not really suppose to be meeting family members from different house holds. But we did get together in mums garden and raised a glass of champagne to you. Miss you so much in our life’s. You are there in everything we all do we know that. Love you loads. Xxx

12 years ago you passed away after just 3 months being diagnosed. I miss you so much and wonder what you would be like now. However, “as you were you will always be” in my heart and thoughts. Keep us all safe in this difficult time with a worldwide pandemic. Love always ❤️❤️❤️

My darling John - we would have been married 58 years ago today and I miss you so much. The world has gone mad with a dreadful virus which is causing so many deaths worldwide. UK is currently on lockdown so I can’t see our lovely family - please watch over them and keep them safe darling. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Yesterday you would have been 82 years old - I kept thinking about you and wondering what you would look like now. I miss you so much darling. Xxxxxxxx

Time to reflect on what you’re missing - new great grandson, Graham and Maria’s silver wedding and all the normal happy family things we always shared. Until we meet again please watch over us all darling xxxxx

Well darling - I’m now a great grandmother to our granddaughter Jessica’ and her fiancé Lee’s first baby boy - Oaklee born on 15 July 2019 weighing 7lb.7oz. Jessica had lots of problems throughout her pregnancy and our great-grandson was born by emergency caesarean. He is absolutely gorgeous and I’m so proud and I know you would have been as well. I’m going to have fun watching him grow over the next few years until I join you in Heaven.

Well darling I am now a great grandma - grannie Annie. Jessica and Lee had a baby boy on Monday night weight 7lb.7oz and they have called him Oaklee. He is gorgeous and I know you would have been an excellent great grandad. Jessica had lots of problems throughout the pregnancy and was induced at 38 weeks but nearly 12 hours later baby was in trouble so she had to have an emergency caesarean. Helen is delighted and has been a great support and she is going to be called Nanny. Watch over us all - miss you so much xxxxxxxxx

Happy Father’s Day Dad. Miss you loads and always in my lovely memories xxx

Wow, 11 years, I havent been on here for a while and when I look at the photos, they all seem so fresh still and it is hard to believe the time that has passed and we are all getting older! You would be so proud of your grandchildren and they all remember you with great fondness and smiles. I only wish I had your continuous energy! Mum is amazing but I know she misses you so much. Thinking of you always. xxxx

11 years! Miss you so much darling - life goes on but it doesn’t get any easier! I get upset when our friends who are the same age as you would have been, moan and groan about their health. You would have given everything to have a few more years with me and our lovely family. Love you lots and lots xxxxxxxxx

11 years ago dad you were taken from us. Oh how we all miss you. I know you are always watching down on us all. Miss you loads. Tonight mum, Louise, Helen, Graham and I are going out for a meal. We always get together every year and do something. Lots of love till we meet again xx 💔💔

Hello darling - another lovely family memory made yesterday - it was Max’s confirmation and i thought of you when i was in the chapel. You were at James, Lucy and Harry's holy communions but max was only 4 when you died and they are 8 when they take communion. I know on all the times you went for a Catholic celebration you always went up to be blessed (with your arms across your chest because you weren't Catholic) and I had to smile at that memory. You would have been so proud of all our grandchildren. Gone too young darling. xxx

Well my darling - I’m so excited as I’m going to be a great grandma! Jessica and Lee (her fiancé) have been trying for a baby for over 3 years and were going to have IVF this month but she’s 13 weeks pregnant naturally. Everyone is so excited. Another great milestone you’re missing - you would have made a fabulous great granddad xxxxxxxxx

Happy heavenly birthday darling - miss you so much xxx

Happy birthday to you dad. I have lit a candle here in Spain for u today. A special memory candle. Miss and love u so much always. Xxxxx

Happy Fathers Day Dad. Miss you today and always. So wish you were still here with us. Would be with you today to celebrate Father’s Day with you. I am with you in my heart and head but just wish it was with you in person. Love you always. Martin. Xxx

I can’t believe Dad that you left us 10years ago today. Mum and us 4 kids went out for a meal to mark your anniversary tonight. The only thing missing was you. We talked about you and the lovely memories we have of you. Love and miss you loads. Martin xxxx

We were married 56 years ago today and we were meant to spend the rest of our lives together - but on reflection unless you die together, that’s not possible. But you spent the rest of your life with me until you passed away 10 years ago. You were the love of my life and I’m so pleased we had 46 happy years together. Love and miss you so much darling xxxxxxxx

Thinking of you Dad on this your 80th birthday. I do hope your having a party up in heaven. Oh my what a party it would of been here. The last time we celebrated was your 70th 10 years ago. Miss you so much. Love you loads. Xxx

Happy special birthday darling. You would have been 80 today and what a party that would be. Bringing happy memories of the last time we were all together at your 70th birthday celebrations. Little did we know what was going to change our lives forever in the first 5 months of 2008. Love and miss you so much but I have lovely memories of our wonderful life together. 💔💔xxxxx

Merry Christmas Dad. Miss you so much everyday. Especially hard this time of year as you loved Christmas so much. Hope we all do you proud. Love you loads. 💕💕

It seems an eternity since you left us darling - 9 years ago this morning. I went to the Forum with our children tonight and we raised a glass to you. Till we meet again - love and miss you so much 😪😘 xxxxxxx

Remembering my special amazing Dad today. It's been 9 years since you were taken from us. Miss you so much and wish you could be here to celebrate my wedding in just over two weeks. Mum and us four kids will be together tonight remembering all the special moments we had with you. Love and miss you. Xxx 💕💕💕💕

Happy birthday in heaven Dad. Hope ur having a party up there. I know how much u loved Christmas and we always celebrated your birthday at this time of year. Miss you loads and u r always in our thoughts. Xxx

8 years ago dad u were taken from us. Mum Louise Helen Graham and I have been out for a meal tonight. Miss you so much dad and so wish u were still here. Love u always. Martin. Xxx

I know I say it every year, I cant believe another year has passed by and it is 8 years! These last few weeks remembering what you went through this time 8 years ago and how brave you were are still so fresh in my mind. So much has happened over the years, that sadly you have missed out, I know you would be so proud of all your grandchildren, only hope you truly are watching over us all and sharing those special moments. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Graham xx

It's 8 years today since you passed away and left us all. We all miss you so much darling - you were so special. Rest in peace until we meet again. 😢😘 xxxxxx

Another Christmas and new year without u dad. I got engaged this Christmas to an amazing guy called Wayne. I wish u were here to know him. I'm sure u would really like him. We r getting married in 2017 and I so wish u were here to celebrate it with us. Love and miss u so much dad. Always in my mind and heart. Lots of love Martin. Xxxx

Remembering you on your birthday. Miss you so much xxxxxxxx

Well darling 7 years ago today my life changed forever when you passed away - you were my soulmate and best friend! But life goes on without your presence and at least we have some lovely memories of all our family. You would be so proud of them all and how the grandchildren are such lovely young men and women and teenagers. But in our memory you will never age and we will remember you as you were - so full of life and energy. Love and miss you so much - until we meet again xxxxxxxx

Dearest Dad.............7 years where have they gone? You are always in my thoughts, and day to day life throws things at me constantly that remind me of you.I wish you were still here enjoying life with us all, but I know some day we will all be together again, and so until then know that I love you very much. x

Can't believe it's been 7 years today dad. I am away camping this weekend with friends. Something u and us all loved doing. Miss u so much everyday. I have just had the salon re fitted out and brought back so many memories of what everything u did in it for me. Lots of love and RIP. Love Martin and Wayne. Xxx

Well another year Dad, still cant quite believe its 7! Scarily the years are flying by. Louise and Jason have just celebrated their 50th birthdays and their Silver Wedding Anniversary. I remember both celebrations in your life clearly and what fun we all had. I couldn't sleep last night for remembering what you were going through 7 years ago and the pain and hurt felt by all, how brave you were! Life is so unfair sometimes but you certainly lived life to the full, which we all have to try and do. Miss you, always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Love Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max. xxxxx

Happy Valentine's Day darling - love and miss you so much. You always made such a fuss of me not only on Valentine's Day but every day. Happy memories xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy Birthday for yesterday Dad. Its been another Christmas without you. When all our family gets together like we did this boxing day highlights its even more that you are not here with us to celebrate Christmas. Graham held Boxing day this year at his house. You may not have been with us at the table but I know you were there in sprit. Love you always and miss you loads everyday. xx

Yet another Christmas without you Dad :-( but you were fimly in my thoughts. You so loved Christmas, and you were in fact the biggest kid of all of us on Christmas Day with your never ending energy and presents to match. Today is your birthday and you would of been ready for yet another party! Miss you always. Louise xxx

Today is your birthday and you would been 77 years old - another excuse for a celebration. I miss you so much darling - life just isn't fair sometimes! Sending lots of love xxxxxxxxxxx

Well it's Christmas Day 2014 and I do hope they have Christmas in heaven - say hello to my Mum and Dad, your Mum and Fred, Margaret, Marlene and everyone else we've lost through the years! I miss you so much but life goes on and at least I've got some lovely memories of our life together and happt times at Christmas with our family. Love you so much darling xxxxxxxxxx

I was a very proud Grandma today darling - I went to see our eldest grandson Ryan graduate from the University of Sussex in Brighton. He got a Masters degree in Engineering - you would have been so very proud of him as well. You're missing so much of our family's life events and it just doesn't seem fair that you were taken so quick. Love always xxxx

Another Fathers Day and been thinking about you. We had a lovely day, doing what you loved doing, shopping! Had a real laugh and the kids have said it is now a fathers day tradition that we spend every fathers day shopping at Gunwharf Quays, problem is, it ends up costing me as I buy them all something! They promised they would carry on this tradition forever! Missing you. All Our Love. Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max xxxxxxx

Happy Fathers Day Dad to the best Dad in the whole wide world Love you forever. miss you loads. xxxxxx

Cant believe its 6 years today Dad. Hopefully you are looking after Margaret and I am sure you are both watching over us all. We had a lovely afternoon tea at The Runnymede Hotel this afternoon and toasted you. Love Always. Forever in our Hearts. xxxx

6 years dad since you lost your battle with cancer. Miss you every single day. Today Mum, Louise, Helen, Graham and myself all met for afternoon tea at The Runnymead Hotel. Was lovely for us to all be together today. Missed u being there but we all had a glass of champagne and raised our glasses to you Dad. Love you always. xxxx

6 years ago today you lost your fight to cancer and my life changed forever! We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, But memories keep you close to us, And memories last forever. Love and miss you so much darling xxxxxx

We would have been married 52 years today. I am on holiday in Cape Verde laying in the sun thinking about our special relationship, missing you so much and wishing you were here with me. Sending lots of love and hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear my lovely and much missed Dad. Monday was as you can imagine difficult at Margaret's funeral, and back came rushing back all the raw and painful memories that you are not here. Look after Margaret. Miss you as ever love Louise xx

Been thinking about you all the time Dad, sadly I fear Margaret is going to be joining you soon. She is really suffering the same terrible disease and it is so painful watching her in pain and Maria feeling that pain and sadness. It brings it all back with you and I cant believe it is almost six years ago that we were going through this as a family. Please look out for her, I have asked her to give you a hug. Always in my thoughts. Graham xxxxx

Happy Birthday Darling - love and miss you so much. Can't believe it's 6 years since your SPECIAL birthday with all the family. xxxxxxxxx

Been thinking about you such a lot over this Christmas Dad, you always made it such a special time for everyone, happy birthday today. x Please look out for Margaret, I can see she is so very poorly and it is so sad to see her in the pain that we experienced watching you in almost six years ago. Always in our thoughts. Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max xxxxxxxxx

Hello darling - thinking about you so much - the weather has been glorious throughout July and it's not a bad start to August. You so loved the hot weather. Love and miss you so much. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Spent a day shopping at Gunwharf Quays, you would have loved it! All my kids loved it as well, we all definitely take after you! Thinking of you always. xxxxxx

DAD - 5 Years! Scary, we were only saying 5 years is such a long time if we remember from when our children were born to the time they started school at 5, it seems a lifetime but the day you left us is still so fresh in my mind! Makes me feel quite old and we did laugh with Mum but we have said she has always been old! (Although definately young at heart and mind). You would be so proud of her and she always talks about you as do we all! We all miss you so much, life is so unfair that you were taken from us and have missed out on so much but we are grateful for the fun and loving times we all shared. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. xxxxxx

My wonderful Dad 5 years where has it gone.It only seems like yesterday that you were doing all the work in my salon. Miss you loads and loads. Today so many clients and friends have said to me that its your anniversary today, what a popular and well liked man you were. You ARE the best Dad in the world. Love you lots Martin xxxxxxx

Life moves on a little at a time John..thoughts that maybe,used to hurt, can be a comfort as time goes by.... Fellow veteran puffer Tricia

Dearest Dad, where has 5 years gone? It is only when I look at Ryan, Toby and Ellie-Louise and see how much they have all grown up, that I realise 5 years is such a long time. We all met yesterday and had lunch together and it was so lovely. I know you are no longer with us in body, but we talk and make references about you so often, and Graham is growing daily into your double!! So much love always Louise xxx

5 years ago today you passed away and my life changed forever. Louise, Helen, Martin and Graham and I went to the Black Swan for lunch yesterday - this was the last place we went all together for a meal just 10 days before you died. Miss you so much darling. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello darling - it's our eldest grandson Ryan's 21st birthday today. How excited we were when we all sat at the hospital waiting for him to be born. He's grown to a fine young man and you would have been so proud of him. He's studying at university and he hopes to do his Masters degree next year. We are all going over to Louise's later for a brunch and I know you will be with us. Miss you so much xxxxxxxxx

Dearest Dad, Jason lost his dear Mum Marlene on thursday and all the memories came flooding back of the numbness that followed for the days immediately after you passed away. I remember so many people saying "that time is a great healer". I never believed then or for months afterwards that the hurt I felt inside would ever go away, but although I miss you constantly I can think about you without my eyes filling with tears. Look after Marlene because like you she was a good person, who put her children first. Love always. Louise xxxx

5 years ago today our lives changed forever - you were told that you had cancer and little did we know that within 14 weeks you would be gone!! Valentine's Day will never, ever be the same darling. I love and miss you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well darling - it's another New Year - 2013. Let's hope it will be a better year for all of us than 2012. I look forward to brighter days and hope the weather is better than 2012, which has officially been confirmed as the wettest since records began over 100 years ago. I am not making any New Year resolutions other than to try and stay fit and healthy and hoping our family stay safe. Thinking of you constantly and always in my heart. Love you forever xxxxxxxxxxxx

Thinking of you especially today Dad. You would of been 75 years old today!

Thinking of you my Very Special Dad on what would of been your 75th Birthday. Miss you so much and love you forever - until we meet again RIP x

Thinking of you Dad , as always, particularly on this Special Day, cant believe it was 5 years ago we were all together at Richmond Hill. I am sure as Mum mentioned, another party would be taking place for your 75th Birthday! I often look at that photo of us with you at Richmond Hill and how young the children look and life since! Much love, always in our thoughts. Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max.xxxxxx

Happy birthday Dad. Missing you today on your birthday and always. Love you always and always in my thoughts. Martin xxxxxxxx

Thinking of you on what would have been your 75th birthday. It's 5 years ago that we planned the surprise family weekend for your 70th and you were so fit, well and happy. Little did we know that it would be your last birthday here on earth. Love you and miss you SO much darling - until we meet again. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Missing You Dad At Christmas Some days I have such a hard time making sense of you not being here anymore. And although it seems impossible right now, it will be the happy memories of the times we spent together that help me to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. You will always be in my heart and mind for eveything I do reminds me so much of you. Not a day goes by when I don't wish you were here. I wish I could tell you I Love You just one more time. Merry Christmas Dad Lots of love Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well Christmas Eve is here again, you so loved this time of year and made it so special for all the family, getting everyone in the spirit (and I dont mean alchoholic ones, although you were good at those as well) creating many special Christmas memories! Always in our thoughts, Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

It's Christmas Eve once more and I still find it hard to get excited without you darling. Here is another Christmas poem to remember you. As Christmas time approaches and the lights glow on the tree, there's so much sadness in my heart for you're not here with me. It's harder at this time of year I miss you so much more, I somehow keep on thinking you'll come walking through the door. Yet with each day that passes there's less sorrow and less pain, I only have to close my eyes to have you back again. For those we love don't go away in thought they're always near, that's why, Johnnie, you're with me at this special time of year. Love always xxxxxxxxxx

It is my 71st birthday today and our family have been here to dinner tonight and I have been thoroughly spoilt. It's the 5th birthday since you passed away and I'd give anything to turn the clock back but I know I can't!!! We were so lucky to have so many happy years together with so many wonderful memories for me. Love you always and forever! xxxx

Thinking about you always, I cant believe how quickly time flies by, Christmas is coming and I know you would already be planning, it is sad as those family Christmas carry so many memories and they are changing all the time as we all get older and the path of our lives change! Just been away with Marg and George and Marg is just like you, a party animal! Please watch over all your family Dad xxxxxxxxxxxx

Our twin sons Martin and Graham are 42 today - where has that time gone. Happy memories of our lovely family life and times!! Miss you darling xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi darling - well after a disastrous summer of rain we are having a nice autumn. The sun is shining today and we have been working in the garden cutting back shrubs etc and the garden still looks lovely. We have been on a 2 week holiday to Turkey and the temperature was 34 the 1st week and 31 the 2nd week!! Martin is off to Turkey tomorrow for a week and Graham is off in 2 weeks - hope the weather lasts for them both. Everyone is settled back to work, school or college and life goes on as usual! Not a day goes by when I don't think of you and our lovely life together and I still miss you so much although my life is very full these days. Christmas is only 10 weeks away and I need to get started with my Christmas shopping. Love always xxxxxxxxxx

Madeline and James received their GCSE results this week and both of them did really well darling so they will be off to college in September. Toby got his A level results last week and he is probably off to Sheffield University. So much occurring with our family that you're missing out on but I know you would be so very proud of our family - I think we did a good job and I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful, caring, loving family. Love always xxxxxxxxxxxx

Missing you so much darling. James and Madeline have just had their school proms and I went to see both of them leave their friends houses in the limousines and go to the prom venues - James at Foxhills and Madeline at Silvermere. You would be so proud of them both. Love always xxxxxxx

Dad, was thinking of you all weekend. We went to the coast and was out on a rib with all the kids. You would have loved it! xxx

"Happy Fathers Day" dearest Dad. Thought about you all day today, and lit a candle for you. The sun shone today after so many days of rain, you would of loved it. x

It has been a strange week, thinking about you all the time, probably because we have had fabulous weather, you would have loved it, a number of people have been remembering you this week and said how you would have thrown a party with the jubilee almost upon us. We had a party a couple of weeks ago for Max's Holy Communion and Lucys confirmation, turned in to a boozy night, great time had by all, you certainly taught us how to be great hosts! We really cant believe it has been four years, always in our thoughts. Love Always, Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max xxxxxxx

Remembering you today and always Dad. Cant believe its 4 years since you left us. Always in my thoughts. Love you loads xxxxx

I can't believe it's 4 years since you lost your fight against cancer. Another month, another year, another smile, another tear, Another Winter, Summer too, but there will never ever be another YOU! You still live on in the hearts and minds, Of the loving family you left behind. Miss you so much darling - rest in peace until we are together again xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Been thinking about you a lot recently Dad. I did the London Marathon on Sunday and Adam has done it a few times, he told me when you hit the wall and dont think you can go any further to look up and you would help me complete it. That is exactly what I did and thankfully I did manage to finish, it was an extremely emotional day and Maria and the children and Louise came to support me which meant so much. How life changes, who would have thought it, me doing a marathon! I keep thinking back to this time four years ago and what you, Mum and us were all going through then. I do miss the close family times we had, the fun and laughter we had at Riversdale, we have just finished a load of work at our house and I am determined to try to start taking work a little easier and enjoy my lovely house and family. Always in my Thoughts, Graham xxxx

Our Golden Wedding Anniversary would have been today and no doubt we would be having a party to celebrate! Life has its share of happy and sad Some laughter and tears - some good and some bad I just want to say I’m glad I had you To share those times with our precious love too. Thank you for choosing me to be your wife and for all the happy years of our marriage. Love and miss you so much darling. Until we meet again xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Valentine's Day once again. I can't believe it's 4 years today when you were told you had cancer and how we cried so much. Little did we know that you'd be gone 14 weeks later. Valentine's Day will never be the same for me. Miss you so much darling and wish I could have one more day with you. Thank you for all the lovely memories xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well another year, lets hope and pray that this one is better, the last four have been a continual struggle and our family is due a break and I hope it is a healthy one for all with lots of love, laughter and happiness!? Always in our thoughts, Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max xxxxxx

1st January 2012 - nearly 4 years since you were first diagnosed and my life changed forever!!! I wonder what 2012 will bring to all of our family? Let's hope it's good health, no money worries and that we are all happy and surrounded by those we love. I was so lucky to have you in my life for 52 years and will always love and miss you darling. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy Birthday Dad. Missing you more and more everyday. Love you always Martin, Wayne and Fleur xxxx

Missing You Dad At Christmastime and Your Birthday Dad now its Christmastime So many memories are stirred Of the happy times in the past That together we have shared Although you may be gone now I can say quite honestly That your guidance and your influence Will be with me eternally So as Christmas passes by Dad I just want you to know That you'll be in my heart forever And how I miss you so Lots of love Martin

Thinking and remembering my very special Dad on what would have been his 74th birthday today. I still cant believe you are not here and how quickly the years are flying by. Always in my thoughts, Graham xxxxxx

I am thinking of my very special husband today - it would have been your birthday today and I have lovely memories of your great 70th birthday surprise 4 years ago. Love and miss you always darling. Rest in Peace until we meet again. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy Christmas darling - this is the fourth year without you here and I still miss you so much. You LOVED this time of the year when all the family got together. I had a lovely day with Brian's family and they made me feel very welcome but it did seem strange not seeing any of my own family. They are just like our family and love a get together and his grandchildren are about the same ages as ours. Looking forward to spending a family day at Louise's today and will miss Helen, Jessica and Madeline as they are on the cruise ship that Jessica is working on. Keep everyone safe and healthy - until we meet again darling. Love you always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well Christmas is here again and how much you loved this time of year! You were definately the biggest kid of all, I remember how all day you used to keep bringing presents out for Mum, it was never ending! Always in our thoughts, All Our Love, Graham xxxxxx

Christmas is nearly here my darling and life is so different for me since you died. Jessica is working on a cruise ship and not very happy so Helen and Madeline have gone today to join her for 7 days from 24 to 31 December. The rest of us are at Louise and Jason's on Boxing Day this year and we will all miss Helen, Jessica and Madeline. I am going to Brian's eldest daughter on Christmas Day and his second daughter and her family are going to be there as well. It will be the FIRST Christmas ever since we got married in 1962 that I haven't spent with one or the other of our family so it will be very strange!! I miss you so much darling and think of you every day and the special love we had but life has to go on. I am so lucky to have found love again in Brian and it's nice having someone to care for on a daily basis again and he makes me happy. We talk all the time about you and his late wife Joyce and we have selected one of my lovely poems to put out this Christmas which applies to us both. "There's a pain beyond imagination burning in our hearts Because the day you went away our whole world fell apart And even though it's Christmas with its bright and festive scenes Reminders of our special times are all that Christmas means We built our dreams together we imagined every day That our future was amazing but the dream was blown away We're grateful for the times we shared, we really did so much But we won't pretend it's easy getting by without your touch One day we'll be together though we don't know where or when But we just can't wait to see you and be in your arms again." We are both so lucky to have such wonderful caring families to share. Margaret is fighting her cancer so bravely and is having chemotheraly AND radiotherapy at the moment and is so positive - her outlook looks good so keep watching over her darling. They need to find a cure for cancer soon as it affects so many people now!! Will send a message again for you on Christmas Day. Watch over us all and keep us all safe. Love you lots xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well what a few days celebrating Mums 70th birthday yesterday. She worked so hard and I couldnt help but feel sad as I know you would have thrown in a few extra suprises for her. You would have been so proud of her, she looked amazing and is the fittest and healthiest I have seen her for as long as I can remember. Everyone commented she was more like 60 than 70. She danced amazingly on Friday which was quite emotional as the only other person she could dance with like that was you! It is such a shame that you are not able to enjoy retirement together after working so hard all your life! Always in my thoughts, Love, Graham

Well darling - I am now 70!!!! I organised a party at Ashford Manor Golf club for 120 guests with a surprise magician and some professional dancers performed a Rumba and Argentine Tango. I then surprised everyone by dancing a Waltz with Malcolm, the professional male and everyone said I was very graceful and hadn't lost my touch after 44 years!! It did hurt that you weren't there to dance with me and to celebrate in style. Graham made a speech on behalf of our family which was brilliant. Everyone said it was excellent and was funny too. Martin Webster who used to babysit them for us with Linda knew you when you were Graham's age and he said that Graham was the spitting image of you and every grandchild he saw was so like you - especially James - you obviously had very strong genes!! I was VERY proud of all our family who all looked very lovely. I am catching you up in age but as the years progress I will age and you won't - you'll still be as young looking and fit as you were on your 70th in our memories. I was thoroughly spoilt by the family and we all went for a family meal on my actual birthday evening to the Stanwell Hotel and had a private room there. Unfortunately Jessica couldn't be there as she is on her cruise ship but she phoned me and sent a video message via Martin's phone. Another one to add to the family book of memories. Still miss you so much - love you forever. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well darling - another BIG event in our family that you're missing and you would be so proud - our beautiful grandaughter Jessica is off tomorrow to work as a beautician on the Royal Caribbean "Enchantment of the Seas" cruise ship. Her contract is with Steiner for 9 months and she flies from Heathrow to Baltimore, USA and I she will stay in a hotel overnight and join the ship on Saturday. The first week she will visit Bermuda, Dominica, Puerto Rico and St Thomas. Watch over her and keep her safe for us darling. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Today is our twin sons Martin and Graham's 41st birthday and I am having brunch with Graham and his family later as he is going away later for a well earned holiday. Then I am going to dinner with Martin this evening. It doesn't seem like 41 years ago we were awaiting their birth!! You are missing out on so many lovely family times but I know you will be with us in spirit darling and we will have a toast to you. So much has changed since you passed away but you are locked in my heart forever. Love always - Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxx

I have been thinking about you and Grandad a lot the last few weeks. Grandads house completed today which is a relief but it feels very sad that is the end of a long chapter of our family life. It was very sad when Mum moved out of Riversdale but Feltham Hill Road had lots of memories of when we were children, particularly with the sprinklers in the garden! This time last year Grandad was so very poorly and it does upset me and reminds me of how poorly you were the last few months of your life as well. I so feel we need a break, the last few years it just seems to have been one thing after another and now with Margaret poorly I feel life has been very unfair to us. I tell myself there are people so much worst off and we should be thankful for what we have, lets hope the money we have from Grandads house will help us all move on and make life a little easier......It is Marias birthday tomorrow and she doesnt say much about how she feels, but I know exactly what she is going through and putting a brave face on for everyone esle so I have arranged a suprise get together with all Margarets family for her. I just pray there will still be lots more....Always in my thoughts Dad xxxxxx

Not a day goes by where I dont think about you and wish I could talk to you and have a cuddle!! I know you are here and helping me with every step and I hope I make you proud! I'm off travelling the world in 4 weeks with my new job on a cruise ship and I'm very very scared! But I know you will be with me looking after me and enjoying every moment. I love you the bestest ever Grandad in the whole entire world!!! Jess xxxxxxxx <3 <3 <3 xxxxxxxxx

Remembering all the loving, happy years together, locked in my heart forever darling. Until we meet again. xxxxxxx

Missing you loads Dad, always in my thoughts. Love you always Martin xxxxx

Just been away for the weekend to celebrate Barry's 70th and I couldnt help but keep thinking about your celebrations 3 and a half years ago which seemed the last time we were all together and happy without any real worries. It was comforting hearing James recollecting to Barry your suprise when you walked into the Richmond Hill Hotel. It only seems like yesterday, but so much has happened and the children have grown up so much, you would be very proud of them. All Our Love

Just been away on a three day walking trip and had a lot of thinking time. Life seems to have been so tough since you left us and it just seems there is one thing after another! Surely we are due a break soon? I know you and Mum had your tough times and I only hope we can get through them like you did! Thinking of you always, missing you, forever in our thoughts. xxxxx

Happy Fathers Day Dad, This is the 3rd year now without you on Fathers Day. Really miss you so much and its not the same today without you here. Had Fleur today and got a lovely present and card from her. Always in my thoughts every day. Keep watching over us all. Love you loads Martin xxxxx

In Loving Memory of my Husband on Father's Day 2011. Sometimes I just sit quietly reflecting for a while imagining your voice, your face, your warm and loving smile. For it's so lovely to recall the happy times we had when you played such a special role as both Husband and Dad. At this very special time I only wish you knew that I'd give all the world today for one more hour with you. But I still have my memories and since we've been apart it comforts me so much to know that you're right here in my heart. Your loving wife Anne xxxxx

To the Best Dad in the Whole Wide World. I cant believe its been 3 years since you left this world :( I miss you every day. I listen to Faith Hill's track - You'll be there over and over again in my car and it brings tears to my eyes as I think of you x 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 look back on these days I 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 To feel 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 Cause I always saw in you my light 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 Lots of Love until we meet again Love Helen x

Dearest Dad, I cannot believe it has been 3 years since you were taken from us all, oh where have those 3 years gone? Pictures pop up of you constantly on my computer, and sometimes they make me smile and sometimes they make me sad, when they remind me of the memories of the good times we had as children growing up with you and Mum to help us. I really miss you, and wonder often if the speed and shock of you leaving us so suddenly will ever go away. Love always Louise x

I cant believe it is 3 years since we all said goodbye, I remember it like yesterday and so much has passed that we have been unable to share with you. Louise and I ran 12.5 miles this morning across the North Downs (my record distance) in your memory as we ran the day that you left us. Just off to dinner at Mums now with everyone to celebrate your life, we miss you so much. Always in our thoughts, Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max xxxxxx

Remembering you today and everyday dad. Miss you loads. You are always in my thoughts and memories. Keep watching over us all and keep us all safe. Lots of love Martin and Fleur xxxxx

John a kindly and muchloved friend is always remembered.. Time is too slow for those who wait Too swift for those who fear Too long for those who grieve Too short for those who rejoice But, for those who love – Time is eternity. From Mum AND Dad of Cheryl http://cheryl.hamilton.muchloved.com

3 years today. So many things have happened since you were called away, So many things to share with you had you been left to stay Every day in some small way memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near - still missed, loved and always dear. Rest in peace my darling - love you always xxxxxxxxxxxxx

21 May 2011 - Today was James Confirmation Day and he has chosen St John as his Catholic name in memory of you. The service was at St George's Chapel in Weybridge and then back at Graham and Maria's afterwards. The sun was shining and just the sort of day you would have loved - all our family together. We all missed you so much and said a prayer for you darling. Love always xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dearest Dad, tomorrow 6th May will be mine and Jason's Wedding Anniversary, 21 years since you walked me down the aisle of the church. I remember us in the beautiful wedding car going to the church and the conversation we had, but you need not of worried dad, Jason has been a wonderful husband to me and I still love him very much. Double our married years and we nearly make it to yours and Mum's! Miss you so much and you are constantly in my thoughts, but especailly when the sun shines. x

Missing you so much as we come up to your third anniversary darling. Life is just not the same without you here. I am entering a new chapter in my life now and hope you will keep me safe and watch over me always. John you are locked in my heart forever - thanks for your love and a wonderful married life. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Been thinking about you a lot lately, how you would have loved the gorgeous weather we have been having. James and Lucy commented the other day how they miss your pool. I am sure had you been around, you would have been organising a royal wedding party for Friday - any excuse! We fired up your barbeque last weekend and everyone commented on it, I just copied yours and hopefully we will be doing the same again this Friday! Watch over Mum, All My Love, Missing you, Graham xxxx

31 March 1962 is the day we got married - 49 years ago today. Thank you for choosing me to be your wife and for the 46 happy years we were married before you passed away. You were such a wonderful, loving husband, father and grandfather. I love and miss you so much my darling - until we meet again. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thinking of you always xxxx

VALENTINE'S DAY 2011. Three years ago today we had the devastating news that you had lung cancer. We still celebrated Valentine's Day but with a completely different meaning. Sometimes it seemed as if we were one person and I realise how lucky we were to have found each other. I was incredibly fortunate to have shared my life, my hopes and dreams with you and I was very proud to be your wife. With all my love always and forever. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

My life will NEVER be the same without you by my side - you were so special my darling - my first and last love and I miss you so much. Sending you all my love until we meet again. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thinking of you always Dad, our friend Alison has lost her Dad to cancer recently and it has bought it all home how things were with you almost three years ago when you were first diagnosed. Always in our thoughts. Graham xxxxx

2011! Lets hope this is the year of new beginnings and most importantly a healthy year for us all! Always in our hearts and thoughts. xxxxxx

2011 - another New Year. Let's hope this will be a better new year than 2008 with losing you my darling, 2009 was my horrendous car accident and 2010 your dad passing away after being so poorly all year and the worry over Graham's hand! Eddie and Beryl got married on New Year's Eve - very different and they both mentioned their other halves in their speeches which was very touching. Keep watching over me and our wonderful family darling. Love you forever xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy Birthday to my very special Dad. Always in my thoughts and heart. Miss you loads Dad Lots of Love Martin and Fleur xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Remembering you with so much love on your birthday darling. Thank you for so many lovely memories of our life together - it meant so much to share our love for each other and our family. It doesn't get any easier - I get so lonely!! Miss you so much darling. Lots of love - until we meet again. Your devoted wife Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thinking of you always Dad, especially today on what would have been your 73rd birthday! I can't believe it was three years ago we were all together for your surprise 70th at the Richmond Hill Hotel, oh so much has happened in the last 3 years, I only hope and pray that things improve for everyone and we live a lot, laugh a lot and love a lot! Forever in our thoughts, Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max xxxxxx

Loving Memories Of A Special Dad At Christmas Remembering the happiness and the feelings of good cheer when we celebrate Christmas in the days when you were here For at special times like this one almost everything we do seems to bring back precious memories of those moments spent with you But your smile lives on forever and your voice we often hear and on Christmas day as always we will shed a silent tear And we'll think of all those good times and the special bond we had for we never will forget you my loving devoted, dearest Dad Merry Christmas Dad miss you loads Love Martin xxxxxx

Hello my darling - it's Christmas Eve and it's the 3rd one without you in my life. This poem is called "THE LOVE OF MY LIFE" I miss you at Christmas: There's a pain beyond imagination burning in my heart because the day you went away my whole world fell apart. And even though it's Christmas with it's bright and festive scenes, reminders of our special times are all that Christmas means. We built our dreams together we imagined every day that our future was amazing but the dream was blown away. I'm grateful for the time we shared we really did so much but I won't pretend it's easy getting by without your touch. One day we'll be together though I don't know where or when but I just can't wait to see you and be in your arms again.

Dad, I love Mums poems. I have been in hospital for surgery recently and have had a little thinking time! I am feeling much better but am still sore which is to be expected. Please watch over us all, I need to be strong and well for Mum and Helen and of course my lovely wife Maria and our fantastic children. You and Maria were such party animals, particularly this time of year and you will be pleased to know she still is! She has been so supportive this year, particularly with Grandad and is always great in helping me support Mum. I want to be here for a long time yet and only hope we can enjoy love as long as you and Mum have. Always in my thoughts. Graham xxxxxx

It's nearly Christmas and you're no longer in my life but forever in my heart. You made Christmas so special for all our family. Here are 2 new poems for you my darling John: We used to love this time of year but now everything I see reminds me just how much I wish that you were back here with me. For it's the little things I notice that fill my heart with pain such as reading Christmas greetings with no mention of your name. And it's lights may be twinkling but the tree's forlorn now, too because underneath it's branches lay no gifts from me to you. But wherever you are, dear John I hope somehow you will know that you're in my thoughts this Christmas for I'll always love you so. ----------------------------------- Wherever you may be right now, I know within my heart the love we shared together still lives though we're apart, and at this special time of year, not having you to hold, somehow seems harder to bear as nights grow cold. But darling, though the snowflakes fall and bring a winter chill Your love still warms my heart as I know it always will.

My birthday - it is my birthday today and I've had a lovely day. At lunchtime we met Carrie for brunch - it's 6 years since we saw her and sadly she's over for her Dad's funeral on Monday. She has been friends with our family now for 24 years and still keeps in touch with us all on Facebook. Then we all went to Louise and Jason's for dinner and I was thoroughly spoilt with some beautiful cards and presents and a lovely birthday cake. I'm always sad when I come home as you're not here to share all these special occcasions with me. Tomorrow I'm going out to lunch with my friends from the WOW group. Love and miss you SO much darling. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dad, Its Mums birthday today and I know she will have one of your lovely cards out. We went on holiday during half term and she came with us along with Marg and George. Despite it being sad as Grandad was very poorly we did have a laugh and toasted you on a number of occassions. We managed to get Mum and Margaret up paragliding, we did laugh, something for them to cross off their bucket list! Mum told us you got her on a jet ski once and she was so frightened that she made you turn back for her to get off. She must be losing her fear as she is getting older as she seemed to love the paragliding and even said she would do it again! We are all of to Louises later for dinner and we will miss you not being there making us laugh. Hopefully Grandad is with you now along with Nan and Val Hill and you can raise your glasses to Mum as well. Lots a Love, Graham xxxxxx

'GRANDAD FRED' Grandad, there are so many words that spring to mind today It's hard to put them together with what we really want to say You really were a tough old boot - 92 (well nearly 93.....all but 4 days)! You made us proud to have known you in so many different ways We will certainly miss making your lunch - Tomato soup every day And every time we dished it up......"Oh my favourite", you would say!!!! You lived with us for 2 years we cared for you every day We would hear you through the monitor, clonking all the way! Even when the paramedics came yur jokes were just the best You told them what NHS meant - "You poor things" you said, "Never Had Sex"!!!!!! When friends popped in to say Hello yo would be singing in your chair You'd tip your hat, raise your hand and say "It's good to shake hands with a millionaire"! 'Shannadore I love your daughter' - You serenaded us every day 42nd Street you would sing to Maria....when she was tap dancing away You will have probably met up with Nan and Dad now God help everyone up there - You'll all be causing havoc.....somehow, somewhere! You made us proud to have known you, very proud to say the least We will miss you so much but we're glad you're now at peace Well Grandad, it's time to say Cheerio.....Au Revoir! Sleep peacefully - God Bless - You really do deserve the rest!

Dad, I know I havent added a comment for a couple of months as it has been quite a difficult time. Grandad had been very poorly and we managed to keep him at home with us as long as we could but sadly it did get to the point Maria and I couldnt give him the nursing care he needed, even with the nurses coming in. He was in Abbey Chase for a day short of three weeks before he passed away. Regretfully, I was not with him but Martin was by his side thankfully as Louise, Helen and himself took it in turns to be with him during the last few days of his life so he was not on his own. We have now had his funeral and he is at last with Nan. The last few weeks all seem a bit of a blur and it seems very strange without him. It has bought it all back with you and just how much we miss you all. Maria wrote a poem with a little bit of help from me and I will add it in a while as it did make us all smile. On Grandads order of service, I added, 'Tenderly we treasure the past, With memories that will always last' which is very true. Graham xxxxxx

Well Dad, another funeral today but Grandad Fred's this time. As I stood waiting outside the church looking around at Mum, Graham, Martin, Helen and Jason and all of our children, I felt proud and hoped that you could see us all. When I stood in the church singing and saying goodbye to Grandad, I cried many tears for you dear Dad who I miss very much. I often come on to your tribute page, many times not to write but just to listen and look at the pictures of you. I was talking to Dave Hewitt today about his golf and I thought about how much you loved your golf! Take care xxx

Hello darling - it was Fred's funeral today. At least it didn't rain and we all gave him a good send off. Martin, Graham, Jason and Richard carried him in to the chapel at Staines Cemetery and to the graveside. We had the same vicar who led your mum's funeral service and he was lovely and made it very personal. Graham read a poem that Maria and he wrote between them and I read the eulogy that I have copied below: THE CIRCLE OF LIFE Fred was my father-in-law – Grandad to my children and Great Grandad to my grandchildren and he has now completed his Circle of Life We are all born, lead our own lives, grow old and then leave this earth as we know it and hopefully go somewhere else. Most of you here today remember Fred as an old man – he was born in 1917 and would have been 93 just 4 days after he died. But he was young once and old age comes to us all. I met Fred in 1956 when he was just 39 years old – that’s 54 years ago and I was a teenager. I was introduced to him when John and I became dancing partners and eventually we got married. I remember his mum and his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by just one younger sister, Ethel who lives in Australia. Fred had a wonderful sense of humour and was very witty and loved singing. I’m sure you’ve all been entertained by him at some time or another. Fred was a butcher until he served in the 2nd world war from November 1939 until January 1946 and a testimonial on his army discharge papers reads - ”This man has always been a keen, conscientious and willing worker. I would recommend him for any position where humour and initiative are required”. He entertained everyone with his stories of the war – in the trenches and ditches etc. On leaving the army he resumed working as a butcher – in fact he worked until he was 72. He met Ivy; John’s mum, when she worked as a cashier alongside him in the local butcher shop. John was about 7 or 8 when he moved in with Ivy and they got married when John was 15. When we got married in 1962 he was delighted that John took his name and became John Roberts-Hunt – he always talked about John as “my son” and John always referred to Fred as “me father”. I remember many a Friday evening at “The Star” pub in Shepherds Bush where he was a regular and we all belonged to their Christmas Club. I learnt all the lovely cockney and war songs that Fred loved to sing - the song played when we came in was, “Memories Live Longer Than Dreams” - oh how so true! The tune was one of my favourites that I liked to hear him sing – to his last days he remembered the words from beginning to end. Unlike the one liner “Shennandore, I Love Your Daughters” that I’m sure everyone heard him sing! Then starting in 1965 our children were born and Fred and Ivy became grandparents. They spoilt them all and we all have many happy memories of days spent together and some happy holidays as well. When the older great grandchildren came along he was retired and he and Ivy used to take them backwards and forwards to nursery school. He loved his family so much and he was the centre of our family life. Fred had a very quick wit and loved flirting with all the ladies and even with his dementia in his last few weeks he would find something witty to say to the doctors and flirt with the nurses. In fact on a visit to A & E just 6 weeks before he died one of the doctors asked us if he had been a comedian!! When one of the nurses said she wanted some blood he said “it’ll cost you darling” and serenaded her with “If you were the only girl in the world”. When the dementia got so bad that he couldn’t live on his own my son Graham and his lovely wife Maria, and their family moved Grandad Fred in to the annexe attached to their house. I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to them for looking after Grandad for the last 2 years in a loving family home. Also a big thank you to Louise, Helen and Martin who took it in turns to be with Grandad Fred 24 hours a day so he wasn’t alone in his last few days. He was a lucky man to be so loved and cared for by all his family and although he was unable to express his gratitude properly due to his dementia, I know he really appreciated it. Fred – you truly have completed the CIRCLE OF LIFE – may you rest in peace and be reunited with your wife Ivy. We all went back to Graham and Maria's house and had soup and hot sausages in a roll and some fancy cakes. Ellie and Lucy read a poem that they had written which was very touching. There were 45 of us in total which was a good turn out for someone as old as Fred. I know you were looking down on us all and feeling proud of your family! Hope you don't party too much in heaven John - until we meet again, my darling. Love you so much - always in my heart and head 24/7. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Miss you so much Dad, you're always in my thoughts. Love you loads. Martin xxxxxxx

Your dad Fred - sadly he passed away on 31 October just 4 days before his 93rd birthday. It was a happy release for him as he had so many things wrong with him at the end. Graham and Maria have looked after him for the last 2 years and Louise, Helen and Martin took it in turns to stay with him 24 hours a day as we were away and Martin was with him when he passed away. He's reunited with your mum Ivy and you and all his brothers and sister. The burial is next Friday 12 November. Until WE meet again my darling - love you always. xxxxxxxxxxxx

Our twin sons 40th birthday. Can you believe it's 40 years since Martin and Graham were born? You would be very proud of them both. Martin is in Spain for his birthday with his friend Nick and Graham had a party at his house tonight to celebrate. All the family went for a chinese meal to celebrate before Martin went away. We all missed you darling. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Dad, well the boys are both going to be 40 years old this week and we all went out for a lovely meal last week. They are so different, but Graham especially is so like you. He moves his arms around and says things in just the way you would. Look over him over the next few weeks as he gets everything checked out. I know he is worried, but like you he always brushes it off!.... and Martin well like you too Dad he loves the sun, and has gone somewhere hot and warm to celebrate his actual birthday so will hopefully be sitting in lovely sunshine on the day he turns 40years old! Miss you always Louise x

Missing u loads Dad :( x life is so unfair :( x

Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning. It's 2 years and 4 months today since you died and I held another coffee morning today and raised £500 and donations are still coming in. I am who I am today because of my wonderful life with you darling. I don't know how I've survived this life on my own and although I try to keep busy I'm so lonely and miss you so much. You are constantly in my thoughts day and night and I talk to you and about you all the time. I'm having 1-1 personal training now to try and strengthen my back and get me back to normal since my accident and I'm determined to do without my stick and hopefully dance on my 70th birthday next year. Our family have given me so much support and I am so proud of them all and so would you be. Louise and Jason couldn't come to my coffee morning as they have taken Ryan to his home near the Sussex University where he will be studying Engineering for the next 3 years. Love you so much darling - until we meet again darling. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I'm a proud Grandma this month John - Ryan got his A level results last Thursday - 1x A, 1 x B and 1 x C and is going to the University of Sussex to study Mechanical Engineering. Toby got his GCSE results today and got 1 x A*, 2 x A's, 5 x B's and 4 x C's and will be going to 6th form college. You would have been very proud of them too - they are both fine young men now. We are so lucky to have had such a lovely family. RIP my darling. xxxxxxxxxxx

Finally got your barbeque cranked up today, have built a brick surround exactly the same as yours but gone one better with a real slate roof. Hopefully we will have many happy family occassions around it like we did at Riversdale! Came in and played 'A Summer Place' by Andy Williams, a favourite of yours and Mums and one we played at your funeral, despite it pouring with rain and thought of you with a smile. Always in My Thoughts. Lots of Love, Graham xxx

It's 2 years and 2 months since you left me and I still miss you so much and feel so alone. Lfe has to go on and I have quite a nice life but I would give anything to have you with me again. Until we meet again my darling, watch over me - you're in my heart and head 24/7. Love always xxxxxxxxxxxx

In Memory of a Special Dad on Father's Day My life changed when you left us and I felt so lost, it's true for all that's good in me today is simply down to you That's why you are remembered in a very special way with sadness and devoted love today on Father's Day And for all the sacrifices that you made so selflessly for you humour, strength and kindness and unfailing dignity And for being the best parent that a person ever had I'll always think of you with love and gratitide, dear Dad Missing you today and always - Love Helen xxx

Well Dad, another Fathers Day comes and goes and I have thought about you all day. Thoughts of how we would of all spent the day together. Jason and myself have been on "Bookham Garden Open Day" today, you would of love it looking around other peoples gardens and getting ideas stopping at the pub on the way! I miss you and love you, until we meet again. xxxx

Happy Fathers Day Dad. Missed giving you a card today and ringing you this morning. Spending the afternoon on the sofa watching a movie with the kids and going to Marg and Georges for dinner. Mum away on a much needed holiday at present with her friends but she left me a present for Grandad and a card which he seemed pleased with. Please watch over him, he is struggling more and more with life now which is sad to see when you had so much life still to live. Thinking of you always, lots of love, Graham and xxxxx from Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max.

Missing you more as the time goes past, its doesn't get any easier. Wish i could give you a card today but I can't so I am leaving you a message on here and wishing you Happy Fathers Day. I am having Fleur today and we are going to windsor shopping so that will be nice. Miss you loads Love Martin xxxxxxx

Not a day goes by without me thinking of you. You're in everything I do. I miss you more and more each day, but I know you are by my side, helping, guiding and protecting me in all that I do! Love you soo soo much Grandad - from Jess xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I have recalled the sound of the rustle of black plastic bags from Feltham Airparc before now, but John like all the other dedicated Feltham Puffers only LOOKED at all the weight concious female members trying to lose that extra kilo. Rest assured John it didn`t make a scrap of difference and I now use mine for recycling which has now given me a new idea. You guessed it I go to bed in mine in the hopes of waking up as an 18 year old. This too hasn`t worked so far, but what treasured memories! We recalled a few more Puffer moments recently when Anne kindly hosted my 65th birthday bash and Kevin Barrs, Dave Golding and others shared their recollections with us. Love Tricia Fisher and her black plastic bag x

Dear Anne and Family We also were thinking of John yesterday and missing a very special person who we were glad to have in our lives, sadly for too short a time. Billy and Maggie

Dear Anne and Family Our thoughts are with you today and always. I have the picture you gave me of Johnnie, I look at it each day and think if only I had known you...Lynn x Courtney x Tracey x BJ x Tiana x and baby Shanie x

2 years ago you left us Dad, and we all cried so many tears, but yesterday we met at Mums and there were many cheers! We all had our own balloon courtesy of Mum, but of course Dad you didn't let us down and organsied the sun! Each balloon was tied with a ribbon and a message or a thought, and when Mum said it was time, up they went never to be caught. No jumps in the pool to keep ourselves cool, but plenty of sun for all your grandchildren to have so much fun. And in true Grandad style, like you showed them how, they all got sopping wet and then shouted for a towel! Of course Mum thinks of everything and bought some champagne to make a toast, and lasagne, chicken curry we all ate, but not your beloved roast! Mum organised this special gathering so we could all be together to celebrate the life of a wonderful Husband, Grandad and Dad forever. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

TO Anne and family We both send you all our love on John's anniversary - we know he is always in your thoughts and watching over you all from heaven. It is wonderful for you all to be together to celebrate as a family on special days. Love George and Margaret xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Anne and family Our thoughts are with you all today. Lots of Love Toni & Chris xxx

2 years ago - I still can't believe that it's 2 years since you passed away. I miss you so much, you were such fun and always made me feel so special. Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories of the husband I loved so much. Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part, God has you in His keeping but I have you in my heart. It is sad to walk the road without you, instead of side by side. But to all there comes a moment, when the ways of life divide. John- you gave me years of happiness, then came the sorrow and tears, But you left me beautiful memories I will treasure through the years. Until we meet again, my darling. Anne xxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Dad Cant believe its been 2 years since you left us! Missing you more each day - I would do anything to see you and hear your voice again :( MY WONDERFUL DAD Of all the special gifts in life however great or small to have you as my Dad was the greatest gift of all A special time, A special face. A special Dad I can't replace With an aching heart I whisper low I miss you Dad and love you so Lots of love Helen xx

Dad, I cant believe it is 2 years today since you left us, I still remember it like it was yesterday. The weather is beautiful at the moment and you would have loved it. Mum hosted a lovely afternoon yesterday as always and we were all together including Grandad and whilst we didnt have your fantastic pool, the kids made do with a water fight with balloons filled of water and had such fun. Oh, how you loved the fun times and you would have been right in there with them all, we do miss you and all think of you always. Harry asked for you to be remembered in his prayers at school last week! Lots of Love, Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max. xxxxxx

Grandad in quiet moments its so nice to walk down memory lane to see your smiling face once more and hear your voice again. For there your presence lingers on in memories fond and true and not a day goes by Grandad when we don't think of you. Because you're missed so very much by those you left behind and although you're out of sight you're never out of mind. Miss you Grandad Lots of Love Fleur xxxxxxx

Hi Dad I miss you so much, there still is not a day that goes by when I dont think about you or someone does not talk about you. You may not be here but you still play a huge part in everyones lifes. Yesterday mum had all the family together and we did a ballon release with all our messages to you on them. You made sure the sun was shinning and it was a lovely day the only thing missing was you. There's a void you left behind that no one else can fill we may be parted for a while but Dad I love you still. I wish with all my heart that I could see you just once more and see your smiling happy face as you walk through the door. My arms can't reach to hug you as you watch from up above but Dad you know I'm sending you my very deepest love. Miss you loads and love you loads Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear John, It has been 2 years and still missing you so much.You are always in our thoughts. Our love always, Jean & Tony xxx PS Hope you like the florida photo!!

Hi Dad I know its been a while since I have spoken to you on here but there is not a day goes by when I dont think about you! I really really miss you! As Mum has told you I have moved just round the corner to her - 2 minute walk away! so I am keeping an eye on her for you - she is doing well in her recovery and has just taken delivery of her new car - now there is no stopping her and she has got her independance back - which I know was so important to her! You would be so proud of her! I hope you have had a look at my new house - I know you would like it - I love it! Still got a few boxes to open though but dont know where to put it all! Jess is doing really well at college and has just completed her Level 1 in Hair and Beauty and has finished college now until September - cant believe she is going to be 18 in September (where has that time gone!) She is working in the salon more and is also doing some work at the estate agents! Madz is doing really well at school and has just picked her options, she has chosen Triple Science (which you have to be invited to do), History and Business Studies. She is sitting 2 papers for GCSE's next month. She is doing well with Buzz too - he is a good boy most of the time! Daisy misses you loads too Love u forever Helen xxx

Well Dad, the sun has finally decided (at last!) to shine and make us all feel like summer is coming. You loved the sun so much Dad and I am sure you would of had the barbecue cover of by now. I think and talk about you often in the everyday things I do, that you are never far from my thoughts. Jason and myself will of been married 20 years next month, and you and Mum would of celebrated 48 years last month. My gosh 20 years seems a long time let alone 48 years. He is good to me Dad and I love him dearly, you would be so proud of us as like you and Mum we are still so much in love. Keep closex

Maria and I remembered this morning, it would have been 48 years you and Mum had been married, rarely heard of these days! We will have done 16 years this year and that in itself feels like a lifetime already! I remember your 46th anniversary so clearly when you were in the HDU and Mum was so proud showing the nurses your old dancing photos! We all miss you loads and think of you always. Lots of Love, Graham, Maria, James, Lucy, Harry and Max. xxxxxx

Today would have been our 48th Wedding Anniversary! Life's just not fair - I think about you every day and night and miss you so much darling. Until we meet again, all my love Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Today brings tears and memories of sorrow and regret, a day filled with such sadness it's not easy to forget, For everyone whose lives you touched has always loved you so, and it was so hard to accept that you'd ever have to go, and so this message is for you especially to say - the world lost someone wonderful the day you passed away.

Mothers Day 14 March 2010. The second Mother's Day without you my darling. We all went to Louise's for dinner today and it was lovely - they all spoilt me with lovely presents and cards. We did a good job bringing them up and their children (our grandchildren) are all lovely and growing into fine adults - they have obviously taken note of our family traits and standards. At last the weather has brightened up and the sun is shining but the garden needs lots of attention to make it look nice this first summer in my new home. I'm doing what I can but it'll be annual shrubs and just a few flowers as I find it too much to do. Love always - Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxx

VALENTINE'S DAY 2010 - 2 years since our last Valentine's Day together - how sad and worried we were - you had your chest xray and they asked you to wait and see the doctor who told you there and then that you had a lung tumour! 14 weeks later you passed away after a very brave fight against this terrible disease. Not a Valenitne's Day goes by when I don't miss you and think of you. Each thought of you, everything I touch and everything I do reminds me of you. Each picture and each memory brings both a smile and a silent tear. Not a day goes by when I don't wish you were here, I wish I could spend this day with you just one more time. Love always from your loving wife Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dad, I have been thinking about you constantly this month, I think January is such a tough month after Christmas and the weather has been dreadful which doesnt help moods! We were shocked to hear that Val Hill had passed away suddenly on the 4th and I took Mum to her funeral this week. All I can think about is you and Val playing the fool and having a bloody good laugh at parties. Mum is doing so well and is so strong but I know deep down struggles without you and often puts a brace face on. Grandad is hanging on in there but is deteriating all the time, he has had enough and life is such a struggle for him now, it is such a shame. Pennys husband Dave died yesterday of a brain tumour and he was only 60, life is so unfair and I know exactly what his three children are going through and it brings all the pain back that we and you went through two years ago! Forever in our thoughts and hearts, Graham xx

Our old friend Val Hill - Bobby phoned me today to let me know that Val passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday 4 January 2010. He said they were only going through old photos at the weekend and they came across some of us and our family. They were both a big part of our social life for many years and you and Val always performed a party piece at any social gathering we had! She was a fun friend and will soon join you in heaven and then you can party again!. Take care my darling - love always until we meet again. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

It's now 1 January 2010 - how can 2010 be better than 2008 and 2009 without you in my life?? We were together for 52 years and I'm lost without you. I am very busy with our lovely old friends and my new friends but you are ALWAYS in my head and I'm always talking about you. Let's hope I have a better health and feel better emotionally this year. Keep watching over me my darling until we're together again. Love you always and forever. xxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy Birthday to my darling John. I can't believe that just 2 years ago we were celebrating your special 70th birthday. Little did we know what was round the corner for us or that it would be your last birthday we would celebrate. The family have been round today and we remembered you and my friends Pauline and Madeline took me out shopping and for lunch to keep me busy. as widows themselves they know how I feel! Your Dad Fred goes on each day and his quality of life is ZERO!!! Life is just not fair!! Miss you more each day - until we meet again my darling. xxxx

Happy birthday Dad, another Christmas has gone by and seemed very strange again without you. Miss you more and more each day. I thought last year was bad enough when we lost you but this year has been a bad one to what with Mum having her car accident and me with all the problems I had with renting my house out. Lets hope that 2010 will be better for all of us. Happy birthday to you and you are always in my thoughts. Love you loads and miss you every day. Love Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Below is a message to me from Greg in Canada received Boxing Day. He was in the UK earlier this month and just took a chance and turned up at the office - he didn't know I had moved. They brought me home and saw my new home and took me out for lunch before going to the airport to spend the winter in Thailand. --------------------------------------- Dear Anne, I hope you are enjoying a great Christmas season! Quick Christmas note to let you know how much I enjoyed seeing you earlier this month. I have thought about you and John and am sorry that it has taken so long to get in touch with you. Every time I do think of you two I have these beautiful memories of a couple who were so meant for each other, you were always happy and laughing. You were lucky to have each other and I was fortunate enough to share a little time together with you both. A true love story that has blessed you with wonderful memories and a beautiful family. It was terrific to see Helen, Graham and Martin. They all looked so good, they are great kids who love you very much. Cheers, Anne I hope that it does not take another 5 years to see you again. Love and hugs from Greg and Julie

Christmas 2009. Well my darling - the second Christmas without you - I think that I've missed you more this year than last. Last Christmas I think I just got through it in a fog! I had Helen and the girls and Val and Dave on Christmas Eve, spent a quiet Christmas Day with Helen and the girls and Boxing Day we were all together at Graham and Maria's. The grandchildren do love being all together and all mix well and all our family just sat round the dinner table all evening. A lovely family day which you always enjoyed so much. I was spoilt again with some lovely presents from our family. Rest in Peace my darling - until we meet again. xxxxxxxxxx

As I prepare for Christmas I miss you more and more - you so loved all the preparation and activities leading up to it. The grandchildren's School Christmas plays and concerts, the shopping for presents, wrapping them and opening cards. Two years ago I was planning your surprise 70th birthday event - little did we know what 2008 had in store for us! You would be so proud of the grandchildren - they are all growing up - Ryan passed his driving test 5 months ago and Jessica passed hers yesterday. They are all such lovely people although they are all different - they do love a family get-together as well - I think they get that from us?! Helen has now sold her house and is buying one in the road opposite me and she hopes to move at the end of January. We all talk about you all the time - you were so special to all of us. Love always and forever - Anne xxxxxxx

18 MONTHS TODAY. My dear, dear John - it's 18 months today since you died and my life changed forever. You were such an amazing, wonderful, loving husband, father, grandad and friend and we all miss you so much. Love you always and forever - Anne xxxxxxxxx

MY BIRTHDAY - Hi John - it was the second birthday without you in my life and I miss you so much it hurts. I put up one of the beautiful birthday cards you gave me a few years ago that I had kept in my bedroom - it made me feel comforted to see your handwriting. Our family and friends gave me some beautiful presents and cards. I had my new friends form the WOW (widows, orphans and widowers) group round in the evening and we had a hot buffet supper. Some of them brought desserts and Pauline helped me and stayed the night. Pauline is lovely and I know you would have liked her a lot. I know I have to go on living but it's so hard without you - you were such fun and made everything ok. I am who I am because of you darling. Love you always and forever. Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

MY NEW HOME. We have moved into my lovely new home and I have just one wish - that you could be with me darling. I'm sure you would approve of the bungalow and what I have had done to it. Everything has been planned to help me be independent in my twilight years. Please give me the strength to carry on with my life without you! I am still unpacking boxes and having lots of tears remembering when and who bought our lovely memorable items. All the lounge furniture is the same and I have just changed colour schemes with one wall and a few cushions. The beautiful urn with your ashes in takes pride of place on the bedside table on your side of our bed. Keep watching over me darling - I miss you so much and I will love you always and forever. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dearest Dad, always in my thoughts but especially now as the summer ends and Autumn begins, and still the sun continues to shine making the winter hopefully feel shorter. You would have loved the weather we have been having through September, and I am sure would have been on the golf course regularly. Ryan is in his last year at college and my thoughts of him not being at home this time next year grip me with dread and often reduce me to tears. Selfishly I dont want any of them to grow up, and I remember so well the battles we had together when Mum would be stuck in the middle of us both! You not wanting to let go and me wanting to spread my wings, well now I know so well how you felt Dad. Look over me and help me say the right things, love Louise xxxx

WATCHING OVER ME......... Well my darling, I had a car accident on 3 September driving to Louise's! I was only 5 minutes away when I blacked out and came too in terrible pain. I have demolished a brick wall - which can be rebuilt, written my car off - which can be replaced and caused trauma to my body, our family and friends! I'm sure you were watching over me and thought "oh my god, she's going to have an accident" and veered me to the left. If I had veered to the right I would have driven into oncoming traffic and may have caused lots of other families trauma!!!!! I was taken by ambulance to Guildford hospital and have a fractured spine, 2 broken ribs and multiple bruising - I am so lucky to get off so light. I am in a steel brace for approximately 3 months and when it's not on I have to lie completely flat on my back with one pillow under my head. The hospital were brilliant and are now investigating why I blacked out and until they can confirm I am not able to drive again until I get permission from a medical expert to produce to the DVLA. I was in the trauma orthopaedic ward and everyone was brilliant - what a good hospital - far better than St Peters!!! I so miss you and cried for you every day to comfort me. I have to look on the bright side though - I have 2 arms, 2 legs and a head that functions - it's the bit that links them together that's broken! I was not allowed to go home to live on my own so am living at Graham and Maria's for a bit longer as they have to put the brace on every day and take it off. Keep watching over me my darling until we're together again. Love and miss you so much. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Dad I miss you soo much - wish you were still here with us all! You would be so proud of Jess she did really really well in her GCSE's and had her first driving lesson yesterday on her birthday. Madz is doing really really well with her new pony Buzz as well. Love you lots Helen x

15 months today since you passed away - life isn't fair!!! I miss you so much my darling and don't know how I am going to live the rest of my life without you. When will I stop hurting so much? Until we're together again. xxxxx

A Grannie again!! Yes John - I'm a grandma again - this time to 4 beautiful puppies. Bessie and Bobby had 2 girls and 2 boys during the night. Bessie is a lovely mummy already and the puppies are very cuddly - wish you were here to see them my darling. I cried this morning because I wished you were here with me to see them. Martin and I were up all night with them making sure everything was all right.

The language of love is in the eyes.... Anne this is so true of you and Johnnie. love Sue

For a very very special husband and wife... Remember me in quiet days, While raindrops whisper on your pane. But in your memories have no grief, Let the days we had remain. And when your thoughts do turn to me know that I would not have you cry. But live for me,and laugh for me, when you are happy so am I Ian Marion Cheryl's Mum Dad

A lovely moving tribute to a man that you obviously loved endlessly. My thoughts are with you and all your family.

This is such a lovely and loving tribute to a man that was so obviously loved and revered by so many. My heart goes out to you, Anne, and to all your family. God Bless you all. Michelle xx

DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!!! I'm choosing my new bathrooms, kitchens, wall and floor tiles and paint colours for the new bungalow and I so wish you were here to help me. We always made decisions together. WHY, WHY, WHY? Life is so unfair - I can't believe you're not here with me anymore - I feel ripped apart. I do feel better since I moved from our beautiful home - I used to keep looking for you - expecting you to be working in the garden, getting dinner ready, cleaning the pool or just sitting watching tv. I have reluctantly accepted that you are no longer with me and feel stronger now knowing you are guiding me all the time. Thank you for loving me and for all the many happy memories for me to treasure forever. Always in my heart and head day and night - love you forever. xxxxxxxxxxxx

Thinking of you all the time at the moment Dad, it has been a very hard few months with helping Mum move and so much going on. The new bungalow is keeping her (and me!) busy but I know she struggles without you, but you would be so proud. It is amazing to see the strength of the love that you both shared, rarely seen these days! Always in My Thoughts, Graham

Was thinking of you today John and so I just thought I would let you know. . . . . . . . . You are very often in my thoughts and you are missed so much by so many. Lots of special love - Dawn xxx

A NEW CHAPTER IN MY LIFE.......I left our beautiful home today -a very sad emotional day -so many beautiful memories of some very happy family and friend times there. I've brought you along to my new home as you're with me 24/7 in my heart and thoughts. As the bungalow needs a lot of work it will be a project for me to work on. While the worst of the work is being done I am staying at Graham and Maria's. Love and miss you so much darling.xxxx

ALL THE FIRSTS! I have just returned from my first holiday without you my darling - I went on a week's Mediterranean cruise with Pat and although it was enjoyable it wasn't the same without you! I really felt it when I returned to our home on Sunday evening and you weren't with me! I've now completed ALL the firsts without you since you died - my birthday, your birthday, our children's, grandchildren's and friends birthdays, Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, our anniversary, the anniversary of your death and funeral and numerous other events which we shared. Life is just so empty without you - you were so special, so much fun and everything is just not the same anymore. The family all miss you so much too. How am I going to live the rest of my life on my own? I hope things will get easier when I move into my new home. All my love always xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy Fathers Day Dad. Miss you so much, I spent the day at yours today with Fleur just her and I and it was so wierd as she gave me a card and present and I wanted you here so I could do the same. Lots Of Love Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Next Phase of My New Life. Well my darling John - today I have exchanged contracts on the property I am buying to live in and this is the next phase of my new life. Now the hard work begins and it will be a very, very sad day when I leave OUR beautiful home - but it's just not the same without you and I'm struggling to maintain it. I ask myself over and over "Why, why did this have to happen to us?" I don't like being on my own and making decisions alone and I miss you so much - our love was so special. Forever in my heart and ALWAYS in my thoughts. Love you forever xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Annual Fishing Competition. I decided I would carry on your tradition by holding a fishing competition each year. Jean and Tony were up for the weekend so I organised George - the current holder, Tony and Billy to take part. Guess what - they didn't catch anything at all - you obviously weren't watching over them!! We had a BBQ in the evening. George has taken the trophy to hold for a further year and Billy and Maggie are going to host it in future as I won't be living on the river after 13 July. We all miss you SO MUCH - you were such a special person and such fun to be with. Love always xxxxxxxx

What a week, I sat my Cemap exams on Wednesday 3rd June which was a year since your funeral. I was not very confident having had a very busy few weeks and not enough time to study so I wore your shirt, watch and even a pair of your socks and was hoping you would be with me. Clearly you were as I passed with merit, you obviously want me to look after Mums client bank which she has worked so very hard to build over the years! We have today exchanged on Riversdale and it feels very sad but I know it is the right thing for Mum and we will help her create just as lovely new home, but a little more manageable for her. Lots of Love, Graham xxxx

Well Dad, a party you would have been proud of was well and truly held on the 1st anniversary of your passing away! Mum, Graham and Martin had worked so hard beforehand to make sure everything was just right, the way you always did so well, and on the day the sun shone so brightly. It was so hard at times not to just hide in a corner and cry and pretend that you had not left us, but with so much going on it was a great distraction. Martin did the barbecue to perfection just like you always did, so you have taught him so well, and Graham kept the drinks constantly topped up, this unfortunately you also taught him too well! I miss you so much, but more than anything I miss your voice. I have so many pictures of you and so many memories to remind me of you, but what hurts the most is that I will never hear your voice again. It still felt so strange to look around at the party and not see you standing by Mum's side or hear you laughing with your friends. Mum looked lovely on Sunday in a lovely turquoise dress and despite you not being there she was so outwardly strong, when I am sure like all of us she was sad and hurting inside. People keeping telling me that with time it will get easier, but I am still waiting. Always in my heart, Louise xxxx

I can only recall John as a fellow Feltham Puffer ,all of whom I have fond memories of.Running around Feltham Airparc in dustbin bags in order to lose weight.We are all still struggling with the extra inches. In the mean time my path and Annes have joined,which is a great comfort to us both.Anne is an inspiration to many and I know you would be very proud of her John. To continue the legacy we are still fighting the bulge ! Much love from a priveleged friend Pat Fisher .

Dad, What a weekend, a very difficult one but a beautiful one! We had a fabulous day at your house with some very special people. Everyone tells me how much I am like you and I did my best to keep people watered in the sunshine like you always used to! I do like a party but I was knackered by the end of the day and a stint in your hot tub did just the trick! I dont know how you and Mum used to do it, you always made it look so easy! The balloons and doves went down a treat and made us all think and reflect on the last year! Everyone told me how great Mum looked and as usual she excelled herself and I know you would have been very proud of her, as we all were. She did work so very hard to make the day a success, just for you! You will be pleased to know George wore your yellow shorts as well! Lots of Love, Graham xxxxxx

AN ETERNAL MEMORY OF THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY. Today brings tears and memories of sorrow and regret, a day filled with such sadness it's not easy to forget. For everyone whose lives you touched has always loved you so, and it was so hard to accept that you'd ever have to go. And so this message is for you especially to say, this world lost someone wonderful the day you passed away. I read this poem out just before we released a flock of doves for John on his Memorial Fun Day. See the report on Life Story on this tribute.

John, I am still so sorry that I wasn't able to see you last year, I wish I wasn't so many miles away and that I could have been closer to Anne during this past year. I will always miss your laugh and your very whitty senes of humour. Love Val

I love you so much, and I'm so lucky to have been born to you and mum. Thank you for inpiring me to believe in my dreams. Thank you for being patient with me and allowing me to make my own mistakes; I know sometimes it wasn't easy for you to sit by and watch me learn my lessons when you already knew the answers. Thank you for every investment you made in my future, for hoping for me, believing with me, and supporting my upbringing and education. Thank you for being such a strong father image for me , such a good role model. I resrect you and appreciate your strenght, your judgement, and your love and compassion. If I could, I'd tell the world what an outstanding man you are, what a wonderful dad you are and what a great example you are as a father. If I could, I'd give you the highest award in the land for being the best dad in the world. I know at times I may have disappointed you, but you've been so understanding, so good to me, and so loving. Whatever I do is okay with you, You've never disowned me for my opinions or my actions. You care for me no matter how you feel about how I live my life. That is such a healthy enviroment for a child to grow into. Your acceptance will always serve as the love that provides, the light that leads, and the tie that binds the heart and blood of a family. I'm so lucky, Dad. You're so good to me, and I love you more than I know how to tell you. Miss you so much Dad. Always in my thoughts. Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Remembering My Very Special Dad, Dad You Were A Special Man, That Really Is True, You're Always In My Thoughts, Your Love Always Shined Through. You Were Such A Loving Man, You Did So Much For Me, A Man I Was So Proud Of, My Hero, My Reason To Be. I Wish That I Could See you, Just For One More Day, To Put My Arms Around You, Ask God To Let You Stay. My Eyes Still Cry Tears For You, Your Heart Of Gold Is Gone, I Never Shall Forget You, My Love For You Lives On. With All My Love Helen xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

My darling John - I feel haunted by the events of this time last year. You were very poorly and fighting this terrible disease until the very last and I am struggling to come to terms with you leaving me. I cared for you at home for the last 12 days and in a way I feel that I was privileged to share this darkest, most difficult and intimate time with you. I think it was because of the love and the trust between us that it was possible for you to express your emotions,(angry at times)and frustration at what was happening to you. To not be inhibited in your last few days but to be able to fully express and share with me whatever you were going through, whether it was fear, pain or discomfort. Looking back I think it reminded me that we both had our roles to play - I to provide the love, security and comfort and for you to die with dignity. The end was as much part of our journey as everything else we'd faced together throughout our married life. We didn't want any of it to be happening, but it was out of our hands and beyond our control. Rest in peace my darling - I love and miss you so much and know that our children and grandchildren do as well. Life is not the same without you. xxxxxxxxxx

Dad, I often come on here when I am thinking about you just to look at the pictures and remember the happy times. I find it difficult to express my own thoughts and feelings and remain strong for Mum, it is especially hard this time of year remembering the pain you were going through last year. There seems to be so much going on and I wish the time back to a few years ago when times were so different! It is hard to believe a year has passed by and Martin and I have been trying to sort through your garages and tools in preparation for Mum moving. I cant believe how much stuff you had, oh how you loved to spend, now I know where I get it from! You have so many tools that I could have used over recent years, although some I dont even know what they do, a lot which you had never even used yourself and probably forgot you even had! I have been round with the kids every weekend the last few weeks for them to use the pool and it is looking stunning. Martin is working hard to keep it crystal clear! We have had some beautiful weather and it is so lovely when the sun is shining, it is going to be very hard when the time comes to leave your beautiful home that you worked so hard on. I know Mum has found it too much recently and it is the right thing for her to do but I do worry for her. There is something very calming and peaceful about your garden and I do hope the sun shines down on us next weekend for your memorial day that Mum has worked very hard on. Forever in my thoughts, Graham xxxx

Missing you so much Dad, you would have loved the beautiful weather we have been having so far this Spring. If you can pull any strings keep the sun shining for Sunday 24th May, as this is going to be a special day in your memory. Mum has been organising this day for months, so smile down on us all and fill the sky with sun! Love always xxxx

Hello John. This is Courtney, your Brother in Law. I know Anne has mentioned our visit. Like Lynn I am sorry that I didn't get the chance to meet you. I am annoyed at your Dad, Joseph, because he deprived you of a wonderful Sister and me of a Brother in Law. After meeting Anne and the family I can see that we both have great taste in the women we chose to spend our lives with. By all accounts you were a fun and active guy who really enjoyed life to the full. I am not sure about the after life but you certainly left your mark in this life. I wish I had known you. Your Brother in Law, Courtney.

Hello John, this is Lynn your sister. We never knew each other, in fact we never knew each other existed. I wish with all my heart that I had been given the chance to know you, I feel such a sadness and loss at not meeting you, my brother John. After my mum died I found out about you. I tried searching for you but because of your change of surname was unable to trace you. A couple of months ago your friend Peter contacted me and put me in touch with Anne. I met Anne and the family at your house at the begining of April. You have such a wonderful wife, children and family, you must be so proud. My husband Courtney, my daughter Tracey and her husband BJ and daughter Tiana came along as well and we all had such a wonderful day. Anne is such a lovely lady and I saw pictures of your wedding day and of the two of you together during your marriage. Anne gave me a lovely family picture. Even though we never met I miss you. I miss not knowing you, I miss not getting to know my brother. You do resemble you dad Joseph in many ways. Joseph was a good dad to me and a good husband to my mum but unfortunately died in 1981 aged 64 from lung cancer after a very bad fall. I do not know what happened in the family between your mum and Joseph but I can assure you he was a good man. I believe you were watching over us at our meeting in April, the house was full of your spirit and love for your family. Well big brother, this is all for now I will write again soon. Love, your sister, Lynn x

Thinking of you Johnnie xxx

Well John - I've sold our beautiful home and I was so proud of you when showing people round - you worked so hard to maintain it. I have struggled to keep up your standards and we bought it thinking we would spend our retirement here forever! It doesn't mean the same now you're not here and I will be VERY sad to move but the time is right now. I lost the property I wanted to buy so am looking at others and you will come with me as you are in my heart and head all the time wherever I go. My life changed forever when you died and I don't want this new life but what can I do - I know I can't have my old life back with you! Life is so empty without you my darling - love and miss you SO much. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well Dad, I am 44 years old now! All day on my birthday I kept thinking about where and what we did together last year. You really were so unwell then, but I had no idea that I would only have 2 more months to be with you. When I look back, which I do often at the time we had together in those brief and short months you were unwell, I ask myself "did I say everything I wanted to say to you?" Please know Dad I love you and miss you so much. Mum is working so hard in your garden and it is looking lovely. We have bought a lovely bench as a memorial to you our Great Dad, Grandad and of course Husband, and put it down on the patio overlooking the river. It looks lovely and I hope to spend some time in the summer just sitting on it taking in the view! Love you Dad. x

Hi dad I have moved in with mum for a time as Dave and I have spilt up. I am going to rent my house out while staying with mum. Miss you so much and everywhere around the house is so much you. I will try and help mum out with jobs around the house and garden, but i have had a really bad back and have been off work for a while with it but now back at work. Nearly three weeks ago I had some injections in my back and hopefully that has seemed to work. So will be back to normal soon i hope. Happy Anniversary to you and mum. Lots of love to you and miss you loads Martin xxxxxxx

Spring is here at last John and the sun is shining. Mother Nature has started her wondrous work in the garden and plants and flowers are popping up everywhere. This is supposed to make us all feel better but it highlights how very much I miss and need you. You loved our garden and worked so hard to always make it look nice. I am trying to do my best but it's hard work both physically and emotionally. Darling - you are always in my head and heart. xxxxxxxxx

My memories of you John are all of you laughing, that's all i see when i think of you. Life has changed so much in the year since we last saw you, especially for Anne and your ever loving family. David only met you the once but he was looking forward to coming back to see you and Anne, you made him feel very welcome when we visited you the morning after Helens 40th birthday party, little did we know we'd never get the chance to come back for a visit and a cuppa. Anne and Helen have just been up to see us for a wee visit and to meet our beautiful new Daughter Ava, Anne talked about your love of being a father and how great and supportive you were when they were all babies, Granny Annie as we now call her even showed David how to change nappies on his knee just like you used to. If David can be half the father you were then our little girl will have all the love and care imagineable. You'd be very proud of Anne, she keeps your memory very much alive and through the tears there's always laughter, impossible not to be when you were such a fun loving man. I'll miss you coming to pick me up from the hotel in your dirty old red van when i had time off during a trip to take me to see Helen, you were always so cheeky and said you hoped it wasn't to down market for a hosty to be travelling in, a geordie lass can hardly be posh! Your a huge miss John, a void never to be filled. Loads of love, Gail xxxx

Hi Dad Today is my birthday and I have thought about you all day! Last year on my birthday you came round in the morning to wish me a Happy Birthday and we just hugged and cried - words werent needed! You were so brave at my 40th party which I really didnt want to have but did because you wanted me to! The last year has passed so quickly and I miss you more each day - I know you are around me but I would do anything to hear your voice and give you a kiss and cuddle. Love you forever till we meet again Love Helen x

Hi John - you'd be delighted with my news today! Through Genes Reunited and help from Peter Hall (Diane's husband) I've traced your father and you have a half sister called Lynn. Unfortunately your Dad died in 1981 from lung cancer (like you) but hopefully you're with him now in heaven. Lynn has made contact with me tonight via email and I've replied so I'll let you know more when I do. We spoke on the phone and apparently she's been trying to track you down - what a pity she didn't before you passed away. You hated being an only child and would have loved to know you had a sister! She and her family are coming to our home on Sunday 5 April to meet us all. Missing you so much my darling.

Hi Dad, how you doing? We have just got back from skiing, and I have felt very sad since I have come back. I remember last year when we got home from skiing to find an email from Mum telling us you had had some tests while we had been away. It seemed from then on that you went down hill so quickly. In those next 3 months you fought so bravely, but in the end you did not have the strength to fight any longer. I think of the days over those 3 months spent in the hospital, the hospice and then at home when I sat with you and held your hand and we chatted, and how you taught me to do Suduko. Do you remember? I still play Suduko you know, the one you use to play with, its great. I am not very good, not as good as you were, but practise makes perfect! Miss you so much, watch over us all especially Mum xxxxxx

VALENTINE'S DAY. Last Valentine's Day was the day our lives changed forever - you went to have a chest xray for a little niggly cough that wouldn't go away and were told there and then that you had a tumour in the lung!!!! We were devastated and you were so frightened and didn't want to talk about it. We cried so much that day but still had our "special" candlelit dinner and champagne - our last Valentine's dinner! Oh my darling - I'm feeling so sorry for myself - I love you dearly and I miss you so very, very much. In Memory of the One I Love. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and every night and day too. Your presence is sadly missed, your memory treasured. Loving you always - forgetting you NEVER.

Dearest John I can hardly believe that just over a year ago now the 4 of us were so looking forward to our sailing holiday. It was to be something special, celebrating your 70th that had just passed and John's forthcoming 60th. So many memories.... how we used to get together each week at the same time to weigh ourselves so we would all be nice and slim for our holiday. Then we would celebrate our weight loss with glasses of wine!! We talked excitedly about the trips we had chosen whilst on the cruise and found out we had chosen almost the same ones! Unfortunately you couldn't go as you were not well - little did we know what was to come. John, we so miss you -the 4 of us really gelled. We had so much in common and so much more to do together. John. you would be so proud of dear Anne, she has been so very brave when I know she is hurting so very much. One day you will be together again in heaven. Thank-you so much for the happy treasured memories you gave John and I. Wendy & John.

Dear John - you're still living in the hearts of those you touched, And we all loved you so very much. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Time has passed since you left us and our lives are not the same, We talk about you often but our hearts still ache with so much pain. We can't believe you had to leave - the pain is still so severe, To live our lives without you is more than we can bear. Memories live forever - growing richer through the years, Nurtured by our laughter and watered by our tears. It helps to know you're resting far from sorrow and pain, In a place of warmth and comfort - until we meet again.

New Year's Eve and it's 4pm and I am unsure how I feel today - lost, lonely, hurt, sad, heartbroken - you name it I've got all the negative emotions. I'll log on later when I have something more to report. I'm so lucky to have such a loving and caring family - I know they really miss their Dad too and all the grandchildren miss their Grandad. I saw Martin this morning and Helen earlier this evening and I went to Graham's at 9.15pm for an hour and then to Wendy and John's at 10.45pm for an hour - I had a couple of drinks but everyone was a couple and it was just ME! I felt a huge wave of emotion come over me of longing for you so I left at 11.50pm to come home as I wanted to be near you and cuddle you my darling John! I am the first one in our family and circle of friends to be a widow and I'm so lost! EVERYONE has texted or phoned me today so I know I'm not alone. I think this evening has been the most difficult of all the "special" days we shared, my birthday, Christmas, Boxing Day and your birthday - my darling, darling John, how am I supposed to carry on without you? I've got to start 2009 without you and re-live all the dates of the start of your illness which you fought so bravely.

Happy birthday today Dad. I cant believe it has been a year since we celebrated your 70th birthday. This time last year we were all together and so happy celebrating your 70th at The Richmond Hill Hotel. So much has happened to our family in this last year the worst was losing you. I have been with Mum all day today and we all as a family went out tonight for a meal to honour your birthday. I have started to sort out your garage today and I can't believe all the tools and stuff you have. Its going to take some time to sort it all out but will get there in the end. Miss you loads and you are always in our thoughts. Love you loads. Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thinking of you today Johnnie. I hope you know how much you're loved and missed. I remember many happy and fun times with you and our banter about our weight! You would always say to me 'ere aven't you lost weight?' I'd say 'no, don't be ridiculous' and you'd always say 'no I thought not!' Thinking of you with special thoughts. All my love Dawn xxx

Happy Birthday Grandad. I miss you so much! Everybody does! Nothing is the same without you, not a day goes by without you in my head, in everything I do. I have changed my name in your honour, Jessica Roberts-Hunt. I know you are with me all the time, and I will continue to make you proud. Thank you for everything you have done for me, without you I would not be the person I am today. I Love You, I Miss You! Yours always and forever, Your oldest Grandaughter, Jess xxx

1st Christmas Day without you Dad. Miss you loads and its just not going to be the same at Christmas without you. We all miss you very much. We are spending Christmas at Graham's this year and we will all look after Mum. Merry Christmas to you Dad love you loads Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

MISSING YOU DAD AT CHRISTMAS Dear Dad its Christmastime and there's so much to say About how very much you're missed and still loved throughout each day There's never been a Dad on earth who was as patient, kind and true A gentleman with a golden heart and so decent through and through So throughout this Christmastime there are precious memories to recall Of all the joy that was always brought by the most special DAD of all. Missing you more each day

John, You are in our thoughts at this very special time of the year as we know how you loved Christmas and were a big kid yourself, enjoying it with your family around you. We miss your sense of humour and BOY - you could cetainly organise a good get-together. Dave & Angela

A Special Dad Is Remembered With Love At Chritmas. When I think of all the you did each year at Christmas to make the season wonderful for me, I remember gifts and magical surprises, happy family moments gathered round the tree. So when I look to heaven in December and see a star that twinkles up above, Somehow I know you're shining down upon me and I still feel the warmth of all your love. Because the most important part of Christmas was the special time I shared with you. The feelings of happiness you gave me will stay with me each day my whole life through. My Love Always Martin xxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear John, our much loved brother- in-law. You are missed so very much by both of us. We miss all the laughs and happy times we shared with you and Anne – the holidays, family occasion’s were all such wonderful times for which we will treasure. I especially miss the fishing which will not be the same without you, I never could quite land the big one, but it was nice to dream, and of course the golf we played was such good fun, I shall treasure your words to me after our very last game together in Florida, you said “How much you have improved Tony” that meant so much to me to hear it from you. If Jean and I ever needed help of any kind you were always there for us both. We can't have old days back, but secret tears and loving thoughts will be with us forever. We'll meet again some day. Loved and Remembered Always. Jean & Tony Crane

TO MY DAD The hardest thing in life to bear Is to want your Dad and he's not there So forgive me Lord if I still weep For a Dad I loved and longed to keep The sorrow I feel I can't explain The ache in my heart will long remain! Love and Miss you loads xxx

Its just passed 6 months since you have gone Dad and I miss you so much, we all do. I never imagined life without you Dad - I always thought you would always be here. Everyday we have to pass another hurdle in our life with you not there and its so hard when you have always been there for us all. Christmas is coming and its going to be very hard for all of us especally Mum. You would be very proud of Mum she is trying to keep so strong for us all. I know she has her moments when she is by herself we all do. I put the Christmas tree up in the salon today and put the lights up on the bungalow for Mum yesterday as I know Christmas was one of the times you loved. Doing all the decorations around the house was something you always did for us when we were kids and we always had the biggest tree. I think I take after you for that Dad. Miss you so much Dad - wish you were here. Love you loads Martin xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

A man who knew how to throw a party. In fact 3 of my worst hangovers in life were as a result of parties at yours, but one in particular will always hold special memories for me, the Millenium New Years Eve party. You and Anne made my Mum and Dad very welcome that night, little did we know at the time it turned out to be my Dads last New Years Eve. As your family prepare for their 1st Christmas without you I know how difficult it will be for them, especially Anne. Great Memories of Great People who we miss everyday.

John, a gentleman, courteous through and through,Always willing to help others too. One of the nicest people you could wish to meet,Beloved by all neighbours along the street. His family were his greatest strength,For them he’d go to any length. A welcoming and genial host,Perhaps something he loved the most. He loved his garden and his lawn,But those edges left him all forlorn. His sense of humour never let him down,With Anne he won the ballroom crown. Not averse to the odd firework or two,That sense of fun did see him through. Driving in his little red van, stopping for a chat,And you know one always felt a little better for that. He was brave until the last.Now let’s cherish memories past, John, whether for family or friend,This incredible journey comes to its end. P.S. footnote from Anne - THIS WAS THE POEM WRITTEN BY ALAN HUNTER (a friend together with wife Sue and neighbours)WHICH ALAN READ OUT AT JOHN'S FUNERAL.

Life is just not fair - I wonder what its all about sometimes! We all try to carry on with our lives but its not the same anymore - I miss our chats and I miss not seeing you and I miss you doing my DIY jobs too! You would be very proud of mum she is an inspiration to us all - I know she misses you so much. Until we are together again - you are in my heart and there is not a moment in the day that I dont think about you. Love you xx

What a wonderful moving tribute to a very special man. We think of you all as a very special family. Love Pearl and Dave xx

We shared a very special kind of love because we shared so many other things too ..... happy memories, little everyday private jokes that no one else would understand. We knew each other's strengths and vulnerabilities and how to really make each other happy. We even thought alike in a lot of ways, but not about everything .... just enough to make life interesting between us. I think we made a pretty good team and I wouldn't trade what we had together for anything in the world. My darling - you are always in my heart and thoughts and I miss you so very much.

Such a Beautiful Tribute, John was a kind and gracious man who we will all miss. My thoughts are with you all and I cherish the good memories of the times we all shared. Love to you all David & Dot x

It is Martins and mine birthday today and the first thing I thought about as soon as I opened my eyes this morning was Dad, I so wish you were here and miss you more than ever today!

You are not here Dad, yet you are all around me. Pictures of you constantly pop up on my computer, and make me smile or cry a tear, but you are all around me in my many pictures and memories. I miss your voice so much though, the way you used to answer the phone, a special "hello", where you would roll the "H" and the "O". Your voice is still so strong in my memory and I hope will always stay that way. When you were ill in just those few months, I never really thought about what life would be like without you here. But I tell you Dad, it is not the same, and Mum misses you terribly. She is brave more than you would have ever imagined, but so lonely without you. God bless you Dad. x

Messages from the Grandchildren on your floral tribute. Please read the section in the Life Story as well. RYAN age 16 the eldest grandson: Grandad - so many great memories we shared together. I will miss you so much. Love you more than you will ever know. Rest in Peace. JESSICA age 15: Grandad I love you. I don't know where to begin but this is not goodbye. I will never forget you and`you will always be in my heart and living every experience with me. You may be gone in body but you will always be with me in spirit. My love forever - your 1st grandaughter. TOBY age 14: Grandad - I don't know where to start or finish. You were the greatest Grandad anyone could ever hope for. I will always have special memories of you amd already miss you so much. I love you. MADELINE age 12: To the best Grandad ever. I will never forget you - you mean the world to me. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me. I will never forget you even though you're not here. Rest in Paradise. JAMES age 12: Grandad you have taught me so much and inspired me in so many different ways and I know when I'm down here looking up at you, you will be looking down at me. ELLIE-LOUISE age 10: To my special Grandad - you were the best Grandad that anyone could ever have. You were very happy and that's how I'll remember you. I will look after Grandma now that you are not here and give her hugs for you. I will really miss you. LUCY age 10: Grandad I will remember you through thick and thin. I know you will always be there for me so I will be there for you. Thank you for being the most wonderful Grandad - I love you. FLEUR age 10: You will always be in my thoughts - I miss you and love you. HARRY age 9: We have all had some fun times with you. Here are some flowers to show how much we appreciate and love you Grandad. The funniest time I can remember is when you threw me in your swimming pool - what a laugh! I will miss you. MAX age 4 the youngest grandson: I will always love you Grandad.

THE POEM I READ AT MY DADS FUNERAL God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be He put his arms around you and whispered - "Come With Me" With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest: God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. You never said you were leaving, you never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it, and only God knew why A million times we needed you, a million times we have cried If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.

What a horrible year this has been! We are all so very proud of our amazing Mum and you would be too Dad. She is so very sad and is missing her 'sparkle' now you are not here. You had something together that is rarely seen and it is so unfair that you were separated when you loved sharing your lovely life together so much. We all miss you so much, you were so much a part of all our lives. I laid with little Max last night and he said he hoped the angels were looking after you well! Dont worry, we will all take care of Mum until you can be together again. All My Love, Graham xxx

I have logged on here so many times to write something and every time I do I read it and end up in tears and can never write anything. I hope that you will be very proud of me Dad as I have now given up smoking. I promised you that I would and I have. We all miss you so much, life is just so not fair that you had to go when you did. We all had so much more we wanted to do together as a family especially mum. Miss you so much Dad we all do and I know I never said it often to you but love you loads. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane - I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. It's 20 weeks today since you were sadly taken from us. Life is just not the same without you John. I miss your presence in my life, in our home, your laughter and fun, your hugs and cuddles and your zest for life. You were my soulmate, my best friend and the love of my life and I'm struggling without you. You're in my heart and head 24/7.

This is the tribute that I did for my Dad for his funeral -time has moved on since then and I miss you even more - but I know you are around me xxx A TRIBUTE TO MY 'VERY SPECIAL DAD' I would like to let everyone know how 'special' my Dad was and still is to me. I would not be where I am now if it wasn't for the support and love that my Dad has given me and my 2 daughters, Jessica and Madeline. I have been on my own since Jess was 4 and Madz was 1 and my Dad has stepped in and taken over 'the father role' with the girls. I believe that this strengthened the very strong and extra special loving relationship that they had with each other. I just wanted to say a very big 'THANK YOU' to you Dad (and Mum) and to say I am going to miss you so much - more than you will ever know - until we meet again - I hope you are going to be my 'Guardian Angel' Lots of Love Dad and may you Rest in Peace. Love Helen, Jessica and Madeline xxx

I thought time was suppose to heal, but it just seems to get harder. Miss you Dad. XXX This is the tribute I wrote for your funeral and Helen, Martin, Graham and I stood together while I read it out to everyone. OUR DEAR DAD, who we are all going to miss so much. A true family man, who was full of old fashioned values. Dad was not not ready to die, he did not want to go and he fought so bravely all the way to the end. 3 months ago (February 2008) our dear Dad was still so full of life, doing all the things he loved to do, playing squash and golf and of course not forgetting socialising, partying and having a laugh and a drink with his family and friends. Dad gave a little bit of himself to all of us: To our mum he gave all his love and energy, To me he passed on his love of exercise, Martin his love of gardening, Graham his love of entertaining and Helen his sense of belonging. Dad spoilt us all with his sense of humour and his giving nature. Whatever he dedicated his time to he made sure he did the very best job possible. Nothing was too much effort for our amazing Dad. He was funny and playful, he loved a party of which he had many and loved being with people and entertaining. Although we have memories of him being strict and stubborn as we grew up, when we were old enough to understand we knew he was teaching us respect and family values. Dad was also the man he was because of our Mum, she was there at his side every step of the way. They had been married for 46 years and had such a deep love and understanding for one another and together they always enjoyed life to the full. Towards the end of his life Dad shared one of his dreams with us - where he said he saw himself as SUPERMAN flying high in the sky. To us he truly was a superman. Dad - life will NEVER be the same without you, we cannot express how much we will miss you, but thank you for being such a SPECIAL DAD to all of us.

Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning Friday 26 September 2008. I hosted a coffee morning at home and had 42 family and friends here and we raised £455. The weather was lovely and we all sat in the garden. Everybody was so generous and made cakes and bought gifts for the raffle.

I've put 3 of my favourite sad poems in my journal today and some of my favourite songs at present are: To Where You Are (Josh Groban), Footprints in the Sand (Leona Lewis), Because You Loved Me (Whitney Houston), Just One Lifetime (Barbra Streisand), The Power of Love (Jennifer rush), A Summer Place (Andy Williams), Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again from Phantom of the Opera, the Prayer (Ryan Dan), You're Still You (Josh Groban) and You'll Never Walk Alone (Gerry and the Pacemakers).

Today it is 4 months since John died and we all miss him so much. I can't believe that he's NEVER coming back to have a kiss, cuddle, hug, a chat and a laugh with me, our family and friends - oh - and a drink! We are all trying to be brave and come to terms with our loss but he was so special and it's so hard. Life seems so empty and meaningless without you John!

Life just isn't fair is it? My beloved John was very fit and loved and lived life to the full until he was diagnosed with cancer on 25 February 2008. He still had so much he wanted to do and couldn't accept he was not going to get better. John fought this terrible disease bravely until the end. We all miss him so much. It is inevitable that one of you has to die first but nobody knows what it's like until it happens to you - I certainly didn't!

John and I had a very special loving relationship. My parents died before we had our family and John was an only child and he didn't have a very close relationship with his mother so OUR family became VERY important to both of us. John loved me and our family deeply and liked nothing more than spending time with all of them.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Johnnie Roberts-Hunt. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.