| Location | London |
| Age | 76 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 06/06/1931 |
| Date of Death | 18/07/2007 |
| Visitors | 1,893 since 27/07/2007 |
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I was lucky enough to have had Albert as my grandad for 26 years before he passed away. He lived in London with my Nan and had 1 son, 6 daughters, 22 grandchildren and 14 great grand children. He served in the Royal Sussex Regiment, which apart from marrying my nan and having his family, was his proudest achievement. When he left the army, he became a painter and decorator by trade and spent most of his spare time painting landscapes.
My grandad was the most comical man who ever lived. He was never one to sit and dwell on situations and he would never tolerate a gloomy face. He was always breaking out into song and dance and was never seen without his pouch of "baccy". From such an early age, i always remember my grandad saying to me "You do what makes you happy, and i'll always be proud of you". He always had a story to tell about his army days, telling the family tearaways that a good stint of national service would have sorted them out. He also had a habit of taking out his false teeth and chasing me around the house without them in until i locked myself in the bathroom pleading for my nan to save me!
He treated all of his grandchildren the same and would always proudly tell the neighbours and his friends about our achievements in life. My Grandad would make a finger painting that you had done at primary school seem like a Picasso, proudly displaying it on the fridge until it disintergrated away. I remember a summer when i spent time at my nan and grandads house.. He spent 3 days trying to fix his car..and ruined it. But he'd never give up, retorting "IT'S THESE BLOODY TOOLS. SOMEONES BROKEN THEM". Nan and I would look at each other, roll our eyes and let him continue.
Grandad believed in his family. Nothing else was more important. When the day of his funeral arrived, i spent hours looking for a pendant that he'd passed down to me when i was born, from his dad. I couldn't find it. It was always in my jewellery box but i could not find it anywhere. when i returned home, it was sitting on the doormat and i saw it as soon as i opened the door. I knew this was Grandad playing silly buggers. He once took a ring of my mums, bided his time then sold it back to her!!
I could spend the next week writing about the things he did, what he meant to me and everyone else but words on a computer screen dont even come close to what i feel. I loved him with all my heart. He taught me so much and made me cry with laughter at his antics and mannerisms. he made me promise about a year ago that at his funeral, there would be lots of yellow flowers and lots of smiles instead of tears. Well Grandad, the tears were still there, i couldn't stop them, but we also kept the other promises. When Bring Me Sunshine started to play, i burst into hysterics as i envisioned you standing right up there on that altar dancing away and singing without your teeth in, with a roll-up in your hand, wearing your trousers, vest and braces.Whenever im down or upset, thats what i think about and the smiles return....Just like i know you'd want them to.I love you Old Man xxxxxx
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A Poem For My Grandad
Love Always,
Stacy
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The sun shone out through Grandad's eyes
He was silly and precious and funny and wise
He thought I was so smart at two and a half
He'd wink and we'd cuddle and have laugh after laugh.
Love shone bright from Grandad's face
So I stand and remember, here in this place
A great man he was and I'm happy I had
My wonderful and loving and treasured Grandad
I miss you xxx
Hey Grandad,
I really need your help at the moment. I'm about to make one of the most important decisions of my life and I need your guidance. I talk to you most nights and hope you can hear me? You always did have selective hearing though :-)
You know what I'm talking about.please can you send me a sign on what path I should take?
I have a new boyfriend called Alex. Been with him a year in November.he's an army man like you so I know you would approve.he's the best thing that's ever happened to me and k know I have you to thank for sending him my way :-)
I hope your causing havoc wherever you are.I miss you so much and never stop thinking of you.love you old man xxxxx
happy 80th birthday daddy
wish you where here to enjoy it couldnot vist the cemetary this morning as it was heavy rain but will go later love and miss you always hope you have settled in heaven now from your everloving daughter christina and familyxxxxxx
Happy Birthday xx
Just wanted to log on and wish you happy birthday for tomorrow. I will be thinking of you and miss you more than ever. I wish I lived closer so I could bring you some of those yellow flowers you always liked so much, but seeing as I cant, I will just look down at the tattoo I had done for you instead and remember the best grandad in the world...
Love You Bertie Boy xxxxx
Merry Christmas
I just wanted to wish you a merry christmas Grandad. I know you loved this time of year and I have my candle burning for you.
Love and miss you loads xxxx
(P.S Thank you for you know what!) xx
My Grandad
You've always had a special place,
deep within my heart.
Forever there it will remain,
whether we're near or far apart.
You've always been a favourite,
to everyone you know.
You've always made me happy,
when I was feeling low.
The kind advice you gave to me,
will never be replaced.
Nothing else can ever compare,
when I see a smile upon your face.
I want you to know I love you,
and you mean the world to me.
You're the star I'll always wish upon,
the light I'll always see.
Thank You
Well Grandad, the call I was waiting for finally came. After 4 months of operations and treatment, IM FINALLY IN REMISSION!! I know this is mainly down to you kicking off and making sure that the cancer was taken from me. Its been a tough 4 months but Ive got the best family and friends in the world and have been well looked after. I missed having you to talk to about it and during the bad times, I just thought to myself "What would Grandad say?".
I knew full well the response would be "Well, sitting around and moaning about it wont change it. There are people worse off so get on with it and beat it".
It was with that attitude I fought it and do you know what?...you were right :-)
I have to have 4 monthly check ups and may not be able to have kids but being alive is the important thing. Donna is having another baby on 2nd Dec so your going to be a great grandad again. No doubt you will be about to see it. I love you xxxxxxxx
hello ole boy thinking of you all up there aving a laugh on all of us i can imagine you sleep tight xxxxxxxxxxx
.....that you're wavin' from the backroads by the rivers of my memory ever smilin'
Ever gentle on my mind....
(John Hartford (b.1937)
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After They Are Gone
When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but we go on;
Our dear departed would want us to heal,
After they are gone.
Grief is a normal way to mend
The anguish and pain in our hearts;
We need time to remember and time to mourn,
Before the recovery starts.
Let's draw together to recuperate,
As we go through this period of sorrow;
Let's help each other, with tender care
To find a brighter tomorrow.
By Joanna Fuchs
With love
Charlotte xxx
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