| Location | Hove |
| Age | 85 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1923 |
| Date of Death | 17/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,664 since 04/03/2009 |
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Dad was and still is the most remarkable man anyone could ever know.
He joined the Royal Navy aged 19 on the 7th January 1943 and just over a year after joining, found himself on one of the many Landing Barges transporting troops bound for Normandy - D-Day - where he would witness the horrors and carnage of one the bloodiest battles in history.
Despite it all,Dad very seldom spoke of the events of WW2 and when, on the rare occasion, he did, his eyes would well up as he recalled memories of the sights he saw and the friends he lost - he could NEVER bear to listen to the Navy Hymn 'For Those in Peril of The Sea',when asked "Why?" he would simply reply "Memories".
He would delight in telling us of his 'antics' though during his time in the Navy and the the things he would 'Get up to' with his brothers,particularly Ted and Charlie, which never failed to have us in fits of laughter!
Dad had a real 'Slapstick' sense of humour and would often mimic the likes of Tommy Cooper and Norman Wisdom.A proper prankster too, who loved to wind up or get everyone going!
As a Father,I couldn't have asked for better. He was THE most loving,devoted and giving Dad, there is NOTHING he wouldn't do for us and when his Grandchildren and Great Grandkids, who affectionately referred to him as 'Gramps', came along those wonderful attributes continued.
There is SO much I could say about Dad but do do that I would need to write a book!
Losing our dearly loved Dad and Gramps has broken our hearts and those of many others.Without Dad, a HUGE void now remains in our lives,one that NO ONE else could possibly fill, but know that, in spirit, he is still with us.A soul as beautiful and magnificent as his will ALWAYS live on.
"Until the day we meet again Dad,You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts with devoted love ALWAYS"
Will ALWAYS be missed so desperately and loved so deeply.
xxxxxxx
Your Smile
Though your smile is gone forever,
And your hand we cannot touch,
Still we have so many memories,
Of the ones we loved so much.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part,
God has you in His keeping,
We have you in our hearts.
It is sad to walk the road alone,
Instead of side by side.
But to all there comes a moment,
When the ways of life divide.
You gave me years of happiness,
Then came sorrow and tears,
But you left me beautiful memories,
I will treasure through the years.
Until We Meet Again
Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
Two Years Ago Today
Dearest Dad, I've been sitting here thinking back to this time two years ago when you were still with us,little did I know then the short space of time we would spend together - just over one hour! I've recalled that time over and over again in my head and each and every single time I cry,cry because I was losing the only other man I have ever loved - MY DAD - and there was nothing I could do to stop you from leaving,I would have done ANYTHING Dad. Oh,I know it was your time to go,it broke my heart to see you suffer as you did,but it completely shattered my heart into a million pieces when you closed those twinkling eyes of your for the last time. I still find it so very difficult to come to terms with knowing I wont be seeing you again for a while. Sometimes I do feel that you're still here standing right next to me,I even hear your voice in my head still guiding me or scolding me with that infectious laugh of yours and,for a while,I'll stop and smile.Other times I just feel so alone and empty because you're not here anymore.One thing's for sure Dad and that is,I'll NEVER stop missing you,I'll NEVER stop loving and I'll NEVER stop praying for the time I see your face,look once more into your eyes and feel your hand in mine.You were,still are and ALWAYS will be my One in a Million Dad and the Best Friend I ever had.I Love You Dad,so very much.Godbless.xxxx
2011 - Another Year Without My Dad
Another Day, Another Month, Another Year Starts Anew.
But That Wont Stop The Tears I Cry,
Or The Pain Of Missing You ♥
Missing you sooo much Gramps. Not a single day goes by without thinking about you & all the memories we shared.. the pains still so raw, I often wonder if it will ever get easier - people say it will, but I'm not so sure. :( It's just not the same without you now, and it never will be. I just wish I could cuddle you one more time, and tell you that I love you so so much. I talk out loud to you everyday, telling you how things are and what I've been upto etc.. still end up crying my eyes out everytime. But I know we'll be re-united one day when it's my turn to leave this world and be in yours. Untill then, thoughts and memories are what I hold onto and cherish. Love you Gramps, always & forever..xx
An Eternal Memory Of Your Birthday
♥ How very much you're missed is something you will never know ♥
♥ You left behind the broken hearts of those who loved you so ♥
♥ A sea of tears and endless grief would simply ebb away ♥
♥ If only you could celebrate your special day today ♥
♥ This birthday token brings you love; it brings a simple touch ♥
♥ To let you know Dad how very dear you are Dad ♥
♥ You will ALWAYS mean so much ♥
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK XXX
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday To You ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday To You ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday Dear Angel ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ Happy Birthday To You ♫ ♫
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Lots of love on your Birthday,Liz xxxx
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Surrounded by friends
yet all alone
the one I love
has been called home
The hugs of friends
helps ease the pain
and I know my loss
is my loved ones' gain
But tears now flow
across my face
as I long for just
one more embrace
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..*Angel In My Heart *
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I never will forget you
Angel in my heart
I know youre right beside me
But still so far apart
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The days are so much longer
The pain is so intence
Everyday i ask ' why ?'
But still it makes no sence
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I think of all our happy times
My heart aches more for you
Again the tears are falling
And i dont no what to do
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ill keep your loving memory
Close within my heart
You'll live in me forever
Now an Angel in my heart
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LOVE ALWAYS VICKY XXXX
copyright© Vicky Deaville 19/11/09
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~♥~ Our Guardian Angels will speak to us
in many different ways ~♥~
~♥~ They'll whisper joy from a bird's song
or wind through a majestic pine ~♥~
~♥~ Or laugh amid the rolling clouds
in a joyous thunder clap ~♥~
~♥~ Or whisper love through a turtle dove
or from a puppy's joyous yap ~♥~
~♥~ So listen closely to every sound
that might come your way ~♥~
~♥~ It could be your angel saying,
"Have a Wonderful Day." ~♥~
~By Shannon L. Story~
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![](http://www.gonetoosoon.org/file/gift__91x91/_db86a90ea3bbdfba60b299fdeeee9f53/_birthday-balloons-blue---dad.jpg "Dad is such a special word,
A word that brings to mind,
A big warm smile, a helping hand,
A way of being kind,
Devotion to the family,
A word of patience too,
"Dad" is such a special word,
Because it stands for "you".
I love you Dad
xxxxxxxx")
![](http://www.gonetoosoon.org/file/gift__91x91/_9322f53de315f523b23e47be832970db/_new-year-2011---fireworks.jpg "I Love and Miss You So Very Much Dad.In My Heart Always."Happy Heavenly New Year" xxxx.")
