| Location | Bridgwater |
| Age | 80 years |
| Cause of Death | Cardiac Arrest |
| Date of Birth | 22/03/1927 |
| Date of Death | 23/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 1,200 since 13/09/2008 |
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My wonderful father died suddenly on Friday 23 November, 2007.
Although he was 80, and did have a deteriorating lung condition, he had been told on his 80th birthday, just 8 months previously, that he had 3-5 years left to live.
Knowing this dad, booked a holiday of a lifetime, to take place on 27 November, 2008. And he was taking my sister and I with him. His dream had always been to see The Panama Canal, so he booked a cruise which included a partial transit along the canal. My sister and I were so excited to be going with him.
Dad caught shingles in August, 2007, and the pain never left him. My sister and I are convinced that this shingles attack played a big part in my dad’s premature death.
But my dad was ever the trooper… and despite the shingles pain he was looking forward very much to his cruise to the Caribbean and ultimately seeing the Panama Canal. Dad had booked three extra days in Miami before the cruise and was going to fly out ahead of us, and we were to meet him on the ship on 29 November.
My last words to dad on Thursday evening 22 November, at 7pm, were… “see you on the ship next Friday.” Dad sounded quite happy - his shingles pain had started to ease a little bit by now, and he was living in hope that it would be even better by the time he boarded the ship.
His last words to me were… “It’s just what the doctor ordered…. Sun, sea and relaxation.”
Twelve hours later my dad was dead, he had died of heart failure (not a heart attack) He died at about 6am the Friday morning, just fell down on the floor, and that was it. Four days before his holiday.
I will never forget the phone call from my mum. My suitcase was lying on the floor half packed. Apparently he had been polishing his posh shoes the night before, and his dinner suit was lying by his suitcase.
It was cruel thing to happen, to snatch dad away just before he was going to live his dream.
I miss him so much. I miss talking to him on the phone, sharing a glass or two of whiskey when we met up. He was the best dad in the world.
And now I can’t say anymore….
Thanks for listening.
Jackie
ON YOUR ANGELVERSARY
The day is done, and the darkness
Falls from the wings of night,
As a feather is wafted downward
From Your Angel in his flight.
In our Hearts always. xxxxxx
ON YOUR ANGELVERSARY
The day is done, and the darkness
Falls from the wings of night,
As a feather is wafted downward
From Your Angel in his flight.
In our Hearts always. xxxxxx
I would just like to say what a wonderful man John was.
I worked at the gym where he was one of our very much loved members,he used to tell me all his stories and tales and made me smile on many occasions.As he spoke of his family his face beamed with pride they made him so very happy.
My heart goes out to his lovely wife,who too made me smile, and his family xxx
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For Mon
In our hearts your memory lingers
Sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day, dear angel
That we do not think of you.
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For Tues
We know that you're beside us,
In everything we do,
But life's just not the same
Now that we've lost you
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For Wed
Things I feel most deeply
Are the hardest things to say
My dearest one, I love you
In a very special way
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For Thur
Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure
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For Fri
I'm sending a dove to heaven
With a parcel on its wings.
Be careful how you open it
It’s full of beautiful things
Inside are a million kisses
Wrapped up in a million hugs
To say how much you mean to us
And send you all our love
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For Sat
Babies are angels
That fly to earth
Their wings disappear
At the time of there birth
One look in their eye
And we're never the same
They're part of us now
And that part has a name
That part is your heart
And a bond that won’t sever
Our babies are angels
And we love them forever
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For Sun
It happens without warning
Time and time again
I go along and join the flow
But still remember when
You were there to share it all
That made it all worth while
The memories keep flooding back
And once again I smile
Then reality returns to me
And once again your gone
If only this little dream I have
Could simply just go on
I try and hide the heartache
But I feel it none the less
These are my words I send to you
I WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER……..
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Miss you
Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.
I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part.
God has you in His keeping. I have you in my heart.
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Diamond Wedding - 23 July 2009
My lovely dad would have been married 60 years today.
He died 20 months short of his diamond wedding anniversary.
Mum will celebrate on her own.
I miss you more than ever dad and I love when you visit me in my dreams! XXX
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The great traveller
Dad loved to travel...
Born in Scotland, moved to Africa, returned to live in England, and then he travelled the world.
Dad.. you always wanted to go to Kefalonia, and we tried to book this but you became too ill.
We are going this summer...to a beautiful location, with great views, food and drink.
To you I will toast, every night, because although you will not be with me in person, I know you will be with me in spirit.
Love you dad... more and more
XXXXXX
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thinking of you at xmas
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Warm sun and white sands
Dad, you will always be in the Caribbean.
I love and miss you more than words can convey.
Feel the warmth of the sun and the lapping waves... they will be forever in your embrace.
Love
Jackie
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