| Location | Birmingham |
| Age | 66 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 15/03/1932 |
| Date of Death | 01/10/1998 |
| Visitors | 1,194 since 01/04/2007 |
| Creator |
DAD - IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME
AND ONCE MORE HEAR YOUR VOICE
I'D TELL YOU OUT OF ALL THE DAD'S
YOU'D STILL BE MY NO. 1 CHOICE
My Dear Dad - Albert
On your epitath it reads 'The finest man I know' and that is so true. You had a hard start in life
- being badly scalded on your chest as an infant, being evacuated in the war to a family who were
less than kind to you and losing three siblings to common illness' which could be cured now. But it
didnt make you bitter. It made you strong, yet sensitive to the needs of others. A hard worker,
trustworthy and reliable. I thought all men must be the same until I grew up and found out some men
arent. I was just lucky. And you were so talented. There was nothing you couldnt do. Whether it
was common DIY, building a porch, installing central heating, plumbing in caravans, creating the
garden pool you loved so much or repairing your own car. When Mom died the wheels came off our
family. We trundled on, but nothing was the same. But you did all you could for me. Paying for
the deposit on my first home, buying me a car when my first marriage failed and getting me a
personal computer, when you knew I longed for one, but couldnt afford it. You didnt have much, but
all you did have, you willingly shared with me.
You loved my children and they loved you. You were the biggest support when my eldest child was
born disabled and when I lost two more. But also shared the joy with me, when I remarried and went
onto have two more healthy children.
And then, like my Mom before you - you were diagnosed with Cancer and died less than two years
later. As gutting as losing your first parent is, losing the second is just plain awful. I became
an orphan overnight and with no siblings to share the grief. I felt too young at 32 to be going
through this. Far too young - like a little child again. Only there was no Dad there to make it
all better this time. And better you did make it, always. I felt safe when you were around, brave!
I havent felt brave or safe since your death - but I put on a good act - because I want to be, to
my children - what you are/were to me - a hero.
I remember you best, at our Caravan in Arley, Worcs. - where you were so happy - amongst the
countryside, doing your fishing, gardening and helping out on the Site. I hope your soul roams
there happily, along with my Mom and the babies I lost. I hope your retirement came in heaven, as
you got to have none on earth.
Thanks for teaching me what a man should be like!
I am so proud you were my Dad.
God Bless,
My love and deepest respect always.
Your daughter Sarah xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I KNOW YOUR NOT IN PAIN NO MORE
SITTING HIGH UP ON YOUR CLOUD
I'M GOING TO DO ALL I CAN TO MAKE YOU
VERY PROUD
I'LL NEVER STOP MY GRIEVING
SO I WONT EVEN TRY AND PRETEND
BUT FOR NOW THIS IS GOODBYE
TO MY DAD, MY HERO AND MY FRIEND
For you Dad - 10 years today
It has been 10 years since you died Dad, and I can honestly say that time dont make your loss any easier to bare - although I do remember you during the good times of your life now, and not just the 2 years illness that blighted the end of your life. Looking back you had a good life in many ways. A good marriage, no money worries, your caravan that you loved so, your hobbies and many good friends and family who all loved you. Especially me and Mom. In the decade since you died - much has changed for me, as a person. I've missed your support, your unconditional love, your wisdom and most of all, how safe and brave you made me feel. Age has also taught me, that you must have felt fear and sadness at times, but you covered it well. You were and always will be, the main and most important man in my life. I love my husband and son, but they dont love me back in the way you did. That love can only come from a parent to a child. It dont work as deeply in the reverse or with a spouse. I hope I was as good a daughter to you, as you were a Dad to me. I love and miss you and feel so grateful and lucky that you were mine, as a Dad. Words alone cant convey how much you meant to me, how much you taught me and how sorely you're missed in the life's of me and my children. I can only hope, from afar - that you still watch over me, and guide me and feel proud that I am your daughter. God Bless you Dad xx Till the day, we meet again - rest easy. You are still the finest man I know - nothing changes xx
Memories
Memories are heartbeats
sounding through the years
echoes never fading
of our smiles and our tears
moments that are captured
sometimes unaware
pictured in an album
or a lock of hair
Images that linger
deep within the mind
bit of verse we cherished
once upon a time
through the musty hallways
of the days we knew
ever comes the vision
beautiful and true
Memories are roses
blooming evermore
full of fragrant sweetness
never known before
life must have a meaning
goals for which to strive
memories are lights that burn
to keep the heart alive
CHER (PAULINE N ROBERT MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
X ALL MY LOVE TO YOU X
When troubles come your soul to try,
You love the friend who just stands by
Perhaps there's nothing she can do,
The thing is strictly up to you
For there are troubles all your own,
And paths the soul must tread alone
Times when love can't smooth the road,
Nor friendship lifts the heavy load
But just to feel you have a friend,
Who will stand by until the end
Whose sympathy through all endures,
Whose warm handclasp is always yours
It helps somehow to pull you through,
Although there's nothing she can do
And so with fervent heart we cry,
God Bless the friend who just stands by
~~GOD BLESS YOU LOVE FROM CHER XX~~
CHER (PAULINE N ROBERT MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
X SENDIND YOU ALL MY LOVE X
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Each morning when we awake
we know that you are gone,
and know one knows the heartache
as we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
and many tears still flow,
what it meant to loose you
no one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you
your place no one can fill,
in life we loved you dearly,
in death we love you still.
There will always be a heartache
and often a silent tear,
but always a precious memory
of the days when you were here.
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~~THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS LOVE CHER~~
CHER (PAULINE N ROBERT MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
~~SOMEONE WHO CARES~~
If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
And share with you its beauty
On the days you are feeling blue
If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own
A place to find serenity
A place to be alone
If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea
But all these things I am finding
Are impossible for me
I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair
But let me be what I know best
A friend that's always there
SENDING YOU ALL MY LOVE AWAYS CHER XX
CHER (PAULINE N ROBERT MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART XX
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Friends are like flowers
Each unique in their own way
Put them all together
What a wonderful bouquet
Some are really brilliant
Full of light sharp and clear
While others are more subdued
To both you can adhere
You are a flower in my garden
That makes up my bouquet
My friends you all make
A very impressive display
Love Always ~~cher~~
CHER (PAULINE N ROBERT MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
X THINKING OF YOU DAY N NIGHT X
I have not turned my back on you
so there is no need to cry
i'm watching you from heaven
just beyond the morning sky
i've seen you almost fall apart
when you could barely stand
I asked the lord to comfort you
and watched him take your hand
he told me you are in more pain
than I could ever be
he wiped his eyes and swallowed hard
then gave your hand to me
although you may not feel my touch
or see me by your side
i've whispered that I love you
while I wiped each tear you cried
so please try not to ache for me
we'll meet again one day
beyond the dark and stormy sky
a rainbow lights
~~ALL MY LOVE TO YOU FROM CHER~~
GOD BLESS XX
never take someone for granted....hold special people close to your heart....because you might wake up one day and realise that you've lost a diamond while you was too busy collecting stones...send this to a special diamonds in your life i just did xxxxxloved always.
Thank you for everything
I thought of you everyday
while I have been away
Each and every angel
has a place in my heart
I have missed not visiting
you all to say hello
Everyday I have wished for
you a peacefull day
At night I looked up to the sky
to see the twinkling stars
I knew that up in heaven
our angels were ok.
Love always Dawn x x x x
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for keeping my angels safe while I was not able to, it was the first time I have been away since my angel passed away it was a very hard time, I missed not visiting their site and all their angel friends but I knew they were all being looked after by my friends. Thank you so much for lighting the candles all the lovely verses tributes and pictures you are all true friends to me which means so much when you are all hurting to god bless you all.
Love always Dawn x x x x
Always in our thoughts
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Message from Heaven
I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
I still share your hopes
and all of your cares
I'll even remind you
to please say your prayers
I just want to tell you
you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
above the crowd
Keep trying each moment
to stay in his grace
I came here before you
to help set your place
You don't have to be
perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
if you continue to climb
To my family and friends
please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
in a new special way
As I am now beside Jesus
in the heaven’s above
Please take care of each other
we send you our love
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A Visitor From Heaven
A visitor from heaven If only for awhile
A gift of love to be returned we think of you and smile
A visitor from heaven accompanied by grace
Reminding of a better love and of a better place.
We are greatful for that time
And now it's time to say goodbye
we trust you to the Fathers love
And to his tender care.
With breaking hearts and open hands
we send you with all our love
It hurts so much to let you go
in our hearts you stay.
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Love you forever
Dawn x x x x
My dear friend I will be away for 3 weeks going to a family wedding in Malta, I will be taking my angels and friends with me in my heart.
Could I ask you a big favour please keep my angels candles lite while I am away it will mean so much to me knowing my loved ones are being cared for.
I will be lighting candles in the church as often as I can for all my friends and their angels you all make life so much easier to cope with each day I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love always Dawnx x x
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