| Location | Braintree |
| Age | 78 years |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1930 |
| Date of Death | 04/09/2009 |
| Visitors | 391 since 06/09/2009 |
| Creator |
This is dedicated to my grandad jim, i wanted to set a memorial as he is loved by so many people. He
was not just my grandad but my dad, and he always lived life to the full. about 15 years ago he
sufferedd from a heart attack and since then he has lived every day as he has wanted. playing golf,
bowls, going on holiday and spending time with his family. i always thought he would go on forever
silly really i know. i have so many memories of him its hard to choose which are the best. when i
was little i use to sit on his shoulders at the head of the table and share his eggs and bacon, when
he came round mine he would always make sure i hadn't killed my plants, he set the fire alarm off at
my home, his made up words that would make me giggle. and the kisses he would ask for which were
never enough. i'm so glad he got to meet his great grandaughter who will always be the twinkle in
his eyes. i will tell her about her pops and how much he was loved. so this is for you grandad i
love you so much and miss you. i will try my best to look after nan. look down on from time to time,
i know you will be busy up there looking after everyone and making people laugh.
xx
Letter From Heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said,
"I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again;
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street,
and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Reply to "Letter from Heaven"
My Dearest Loved one:
I received your Letter from Heaven,
It made the teardrops fall.
But knowing you’re with God above,
Sweet memories, I will recall.
I know that you are with me,
For I feel your presence near.
And if I listen closely,
Your voice I then can hear.
I know you’re watching o’er me,
As you promised you would do.
And when I feel so saddened,
It’s your letter that sees me through.
When I lay in bed at night,
The day’s chores put to flight,
I truly feel your presence,
Like a warm and glowing light.
The rocky roads you mentioned,
And the hills that I must climb;
I’ve done exactly what you said,
By taking one day at a time.
I’ve tried to help others,
Who are in sorrow and in pain.
And now I am contented,
My day was not in vain.
I’ll lend a hand, as you have said
When someone is feeling low.
I’ll pray for them and be here,
‘Till on their way they go.
And when it’s time for me to go,
To join you in heaven high.
My wings I shall spread wide,
To my home up in the sky.
dreams
grandad i dreamt of you last night, i so long for a cuddle off you. i dreamt that i found you and you gave me the biggest hug i could of asked for. but i couldn't let you go and you just disappeared. i woke realising it was a dream and cried my eyes out. i can't put in to words how much i miss you and there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think of you. please tell me i will see you again as if i didn't don't know how i would survive. i hope you and god hear my prays. my life feels so empty without you in it. leaving me funny messages, and just silly things like giving you kisses. i love you grandad.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Miss you
Its been a few weeks now since we lost you but the pain is just as bad. every day i kiss your picture and cry my eyes out. Its just not right that you arent here. miss you so much
Grandad its been a month today since you decided to leave us. and i want to tell you that i miss you so much. i still think your going to walk through my door and check on my flowers. i love you so much why did you have to leave us i wasn't ready. i really do hope heaven exists so that when i die i can see you again and give you such a big kiss and cuddle.
sleep tight
xxx
Dear Jim
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Dear Jim
I just wanted to say I am so sorry that we missed both your funeral and the scattering of your ashes.
However we were thinking of you and your family.
With love
XXXXX
hi there grandad, we are scattering your ashes today at the golf club and i have to say i'm dreading it, think mum is too. nan is doing well, but we all miss you so much. still can't get use to you not being around. you were always there for me. we are taking golf buggies over so i will be careful not to drive it in the lake. lol.
love you so much xxx
Jim my father in law
You were the head of the family and a better example you could not have been.
A father, a grandfather and a great grandfather, a friend and a trusted confidant. You were all these things and more and you took on every role with your own ease and aplomb, unlike anyone I have ever known.
You were something special to all who knew you and we all hold a piece of you in our hearts.
In time, when the pain of your loss hurts a little less we'll see you remembered as a true character and in my eyes a legend always remembered with a smile. It was an honour and a privelege to have known you although every day since you left us I could kick myself as I think of another question i wish I had asked you to feel that I had known you better, but I will have to make do with the memories I have, which are many, but not enough.
A good man, generous and non-judgemental in your ways, I can only hope to be as missed and well thought of when my time comes.
Rest in peace
love Barry
poem for you grandad
there is a place in my heart for you alone,
a piece of my life only you can own.
for deep in my heart a memory is kept,of the one that i love and will never forget.
memories are something no one can steal, death is a wound no one can heal.
life goes on, we know its true, but not the same since i lot you.
i thought of you today grandad, but that is nothing new, i thought of you yesterday and the day before that too.
your body may be silent, but your soul has been set free, and your living in my heart now where i know you'll always be.
in my heart i can't beleive that the time was right for you to leave, you left a space, only you can fill,
i'll remember you grandad and always will.
many times i have wanted you, many times i have cried, if my love could have saved you, you never would of died.
i tried and tried but god knew best, and in his mercy he took you home to rest.
x
Grandson
yesterday was so hard for me grandad, as mum sed you were ment to live forever. you had a lovely service and a grate send off. throughout the whole thing i couldnt stop looking at your cheesy smile on the photo of you. i really really miss you grandad. me and chris went down to rivernall oaks golf range today and every time i hit a rubbish one i turnd round and jst pictured you standing there saying 'take your time and let the club do the work' thats all you ever used to say wen watching us. thats the first time i have palyed golf without you standing over my shoulder. i was so hard!!!!! i found the first ever golf clubs you brought me and chris all those years ago... god they are tiny lol. i would give anything to have back grandad my life is not whole with out you. i read a poem at the golf course after the service, it is so what happend its unreal. this is what it said...
God look around his garden, and found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face,
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest,
Gods garden must be beutiful, he allways takes the best,
He knew you were suffering, he knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb,
So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered, 'peace be thine'
It broke our hearts to lose you, but yu didnt go alone,
For apart of us with you, the day god called you home.
love you so much grandad mattxxxx
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