| Location | Nottingham |
| Age | 75 years |
| Cause of Death | Brain Haemorrage |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1933 |
| Date of Death | 22/11/2008 |
| Visitors | 6,422 since 19/01/2009 |
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John Francis Johnston, born in Derry, Ireland. Passed away peacefully on the 22nd of November 2008.
After battling cancer for 8 years he died from a Brain Hemorrhage, at the Hayward House Hospice
(City Hospital).
I'm not very good with words, but I will give it ago.
When my dad passed away I was angry, sad, confused and didn't understand why such a good man was
taken away from me and my mum Carol.
My dad was and will always be my hero, as I was growing up I didn't have much luck in certain area's
of my life, but my mum and dad were always there to support me and help me through all the hard
times, and my dad showed me that not everyone's the same, that there are some people out there worth
trusting, and he was right.
I never knew how much loosing my dad would hurt, but I can honestly say I would rather loose a limb,
what I wouldn't give to see his face smiling at me and to hear his lovely Irish voice again.
Thank you Dad and thank you to my mum.
RIP Dad, love you always - Your loving daughter Kerrie
Life Lessons
You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.
Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we'd grow apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.
Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be
The woman I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.
I've grown up with your values,
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear father,
From your forever grateful kid
Barbara J. Laing
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I HAVE A RUBBER DUCK THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE A SWAN
I WISH IT WOULD LAY SOME EGGS BUT IT JUST WONT GIMMI NONE!
YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT DUCKS THEY ARE AS TIGHT HAS THEY CAN BE
BUT I LOVE MY RUBBER DUCK SHE LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL TO ME :)
Thinking of you Carol and family. xxx
~Firsts~
(Tessa Wilkinson)
The journey of grief is one of 'firsts'
The first Birthday
The first Christmas
The first anniversary
The list is of endless firsts…
Each 'first' can loom ahead, huge, like a mountain to climb
A block on the way
But remember, once that 'first' is over it will never be a 'first' again
Next time we meet it, we will have met it before
We will know that that mountain can be climbed and we will start to believe that we will be able to climb the next,
and the next, and the next…
JOHN 1st ANGELVERSARY.XXXX
~~ Angelversary Day ~~
This day is Angelversary
a gathering of Love
to celebrate your precious one
now safe in Heaven above
may whispers from the Heavens
on this your Angels day
touch your soul with all you need
so you're Loved in every way
An Angelversary so special
of memory delight
thinking of your sweetheart
the beauty of their life
God Bless you every moment
and hold you very near
in remembrance of your dearest
never more to fear
There's Angels singing for you
the light of Heaven glows
tis only just a little while
with them you will be home
may Heavens window open
where your beloved waits
with all Gods peace to comfort
your Angelversary day
Thinking of John,his lovely Daughter Kerrie,his beloved wife Carol,and all family and friends on Johns 1st Angelversary Day.Stay close to Kerriel and Carol John,on this very sad day,they Love and miss you so much sweetheart.Sending all my Love and big hugs to you all.Lynn.xxx
Dad
Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.
What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.
What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.
Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.
Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.
By Leah Wells
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Our Reunion in Heaven Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
We weren't prepared that day,
When God called you away.
So many tears we cried,
Longing to keep you at our side.
How we loved and missed you so,
And weren't ready to let you go,
But it gives us comfort to know,
Within the twinkling of our eyes,
You entered into paradise.
A place with beauty beyond measure,
Eternal happiness and treasure,
Where you have no more pain or tears,
Nor sorrow, worries, and fears.
Although, for now, we are apart,
Your precious memories live in our heart,
Until God calls us each to heaven's door,
Where we'll be reunited, forever more
Author Unknown
Love Always Brenda xxxxx
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I would like to thank everyone for all the candles, tributes & pictures that are left on Christopher's website they are all very much appreciated.
Tributes For Week Starting 23rd November
FOR MONDAY
The best and most beautiful
Things in the world cannot
Be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart.
FOR TUESDAY
Gone yet not forgotten,
Although we are apart,
Your spirit lives within me,
Forever in my heart.
FOR WEDNESDAY
A gift for such a little while,
Your loss just seems so wrong,
You should not have left before us,
It’s with loved ones you belong.
FOR THURSDAY
Perhaps they are not
Stars in the sky,
But rather openings
Where our loved ones shine down
To let us know they are happy.
FOR FRIDAY
The Watcher
They always leaned to watch for us
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked them tenderly
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because they waited there.
Their thoughts were all so full of us,
They never could forget,
And so I think that where they are
They must be watching yet.
Waiting ‘til we come home to them
Anxious if we are late
Watching from Heaven’s window
Leaning from Heaven’s gate.
FOR SATURDAY
As We Look Back
As we look back over time
We find ourselves wondering .....
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us .....
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made.
To let us have the very best?
And for the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We're thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us.
FOR SUNDAY
To Those Whom I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I think you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I traveled on alone
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memoriss in your heart
I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can not see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you soft and clear
Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and a
"Welcome Home"
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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A pair of wings and a sparkling halo is a sign of an angle from up above an angle can pass in to heaven so open your wings and follow on up through the gates of heaven
♦♥♦ Cherished Memories ♦♥♦
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Sometimes it's hard to understand
To see the reason why,
Sometimes it's hard to find the words
To say that last goodbye.
Sometimes it's hard to look ahead
With eyes still filled with tears,
But all our cherished memories
Will live on through the years.
And though there are no answers
The questions still remain,
Sometimes we just can't comprehend
Or understand the pain.
Sometimes it's hard to look beyond
The rainclouds in the sky,
Though all our cherished memories
Will stay as time goes by.
Sometimes when we close our eyes
The only thing we see,
Are moments that are long gone by
Of how things used to be.
Sometimes we need to just let go,
Let tears fall as they may,
Reliving cherished memories
That never fade away.
(Author unknown)
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TODAY AND ALWAYS JOHN XXXXXXXXX
Angelversary Day~ SENT WITH LOVE FROM HALINA XXX
This day is Angelversary
A gathering of love
To celebrate your precious one
Now safe in heaven above
May whispers from the heaven's
On this your angel's day
Touch your soul with all you need
So you're loved in every way
An angelversary so special
Of memory, delight
Thinking of your sweetheart
The beauty of their life
God bless you every moment
And hold you very near
In remembrance of your dearest
Nevermore to fear
There's angels singing for you
The light of heaven glows
'Tis only just a little while
With them you will be home
May heaven's window open
(Where your beloved waits)
With all God's peace to comfort
Your angelversary day
I spent a day of total peace
with the shore, the sky, and sea.
And I've felt down deep inside my heart,
how much my Lord loves me!
~Maryann Lipari
SENT WITH SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU PRECIOUS ANGEL,AND YOUR FAMILY.SENDING SO MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS.LOVE ALWAYS HALINA XXXXXXXXXXX22.NOV 09
CAROL!!!
can’t comprehend just how sad you must feel
For the loss of someone you love.
This sorrowful time must still feel unreal
And you’re looking for strength from above.
I hope, from my Heart, that your pain will decrease,
That your spirit will gain strength again,
And I pray that your faith will create inner peace
And that God will send blessings–Amen.
Till then, if you need me to lighten your load,
I’m waiting to come to your aid.
Just call on me, and I’ll walk down that road,
Until the dark times start to fall
By Karl Fuchs
Love always,Lynn.xxx
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