| Location | Hetton-le-hole |
| Age | 71 years |
| Date of Birth | 29/01/1938 |
| Date of Death | 16/02/2009 |
| Visitors | 640 since 04/03/2009 |
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dad had such a zest for life and adventure,his sleepy home village was never going to hold him,so aged 21 he left for the bright lights of london,serving 20 years in the london ambulance service,where he was commended several times,his desire to help and serve other people always shone through and his common sense approach to life made him dependable under pressure.the call of adventure pulled him again, leaving everything to start a new life in south africa in 1983,returning in 1985 to his home village to care for his dad,and although he re settled to live the remainder of his life where he was born and raised,he still had the adventure bug, travelling again to south africa, israel,and over the last 8 years making regular trips to fuerteventura to spend time in the sun and with me and his beloved grandaughter gemma.
he had an amazing relationship with gem,shes heartbroken to have lost her grandy.he saw her grow up from being a baby right through to the stunning 24 year old she is now, he was so very proud of her,always at the ringside when she was competing her ponies, always involved.in later years they would banter on like close friends,play pool, dominoes,scrabble, always trying to beat each other!
dad was a very intelligent man,so well read, if dad didnt know, he wouldnt rest until he did!
he loved a good conversation,with a love of history and was known by all for his love of sunshine, never happier than when the weather was good and he could sit out with a beer!
he was also always very smart, travelling in his "travelling suit"complete with tie,he wanted people to think well of the english,so always travelled smart!
he was also a brilliant mechanic,there wasnt much he couldnt fix,it made him cross when all the new computer,sealed units started to come into production,he never agreed with all that at all!
i like to think that because of him i also have a spirit of adventure, a sense of loyalty and right and wrong,i wouldnt be the person iam today without him.
dads passing has left such a hole in mine and gems lives,i,ve lost my best friend as well as my dad,he was truly a star,with such a strong personality,the kind you only meet once in a lifetime.
his other great love was buddy holly songs,
so rave on dad
till we meet again,i,ll always listen out for you when i dont know what to do,i know your,ll keep me right!
never forgotten
Gina xxxxxxx
remembering you on your birthday
hey dad,been thinking about you all day,you would have been 74 today,still no great age and i cant help but feel cheated that i dont still have my dad.
love you dad,and happy birthday wherever you are!
Gina xxxxxxxxxxxx
another year without you
Hey Dad,another new year begins without you,continue to watch over us dad you are always in my thoughts and i still miss your love and support,not a day goes by when i dont think of you.
Today is the 20th anniversary of losing nan too,i have no doubt she is with you,i love and miss you both
Gina xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hey dad...
i know you are with me..i have never needed or missed you more than over these last few days.
i take comfort in thinking that although my baby may not have been destined to come into this world, that maybe they are in yours with you.love them for me dad and maybe when the time is right,the universe will return their soul to me.
i take your love with me wherever i go and whatever i do.
even now, your love has not faded and keeps me strong.i thankyou for that
Gina xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
two years without my dad
its been 2 years since we lost you dad,but never forgotten.
remembering my lovely dad
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jan 29 1938-16 feb 2009
remembering you on your birthday
hey dad,you would have been 73 today.
hope you can feel my love
Gina xx
another new year without you
hey dad,
silly i know, but just wanted to call you, speak to you..say what always seemed mindless rubbish...but how i miss it still.
gone but not forgotten dad,heres to 2011,how i wish i could still ring you up and say that,but wherever you are,please know i still love you, miss you and wish you were here for 2011.
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hey dad
wil i never stop needing..or missing my lovely dad....i miss my best friend..sometimes more than others and today is one of those days!
miss you still dad
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hola papi!
its been a while since i last spoke to you like this,but i still speak to you everyday,as if youre still here.
I lost Diva yesterday,as she slipped away i told her to go to grandy,so you now have a cat!
I dont feel the need to tell you everything thats happening,as i feel you with us all the time,so you know exactly whats what!i can just see you now..rolling your eyes as the gina and gemma show rolls on!
love you dad,as always and forever.
keep an eye on dee dee,you know how dopey she is!!
besos mil xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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