| Location | Birmingham |
| Age | 62 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/1943 |
| Date of Death | 9/2005 |
| Visitors | 531 since 04/05/2008 |
| Creator |
tony passed away on 30th september in weston hospice after a short illness. he was diagnosed with cancer of the gall baldder 10 days before we lost him. but for 16 weeks he was under investigation to find out what was wrong often this would be extremally painful procedures but he never showed us just how much pain he was in he would always try to hide it.
the love of his life was pauline he was he pillar of strength and his passing has left a huge gap in her life that can not and will not ever be filled. to see them together it was amazing even 40 years on their love was so strong.they fitted together like pieces of a jigsaw. they were truely blessed
tony was always the rock of the family any problems we always run to him as he had this amazing ability to sort it out without getting into a flap and would always find a way to solve the problem. he had the most amazing sense of humour and the most infectious laugh you could wish to hear.
he always strove to provide with the best, we had holidays every year where we could bury him in the sand, he would build us castles just so we could jump on them, but i think the most memorable one was the year we decided we wanted penny wilkes, but we had nothing to put them in, we we filled his one and only brown suit pockets with them, and left his suit smelling of fish for the entire holiday, but as with his way what we wanted we got, but if he did say no he meant it and brook no arguement.
he was so amazing always putting his family before himself even right to the end, although we did not have much time he made sure that everything was organised and made sure that pauline was going to be looked after, but that was tony one of the most selfless person ever
his greatest love was his two wonderful grandsons shaun and danny who he was very very proud of he would always go on about their rugby and football he would attend every match when he could and when they walked off with the trophies he would be the first to strut around with a pigeon chest he was so proud of their achivements and they miss him so much
tony and pauline moved to brean in somerset this is where he wanted to spend his twlight years in tranquility and by the sea, but sadly that never was to happen, although the time he spent there he loved tony worked for many years as a mechanic on west midlands travel buses, he used to drive their recovery wagon who he called bess.
he worked hard all his life, to provide for his family, and he gave so much to us all with never a word of complaint, he sacrificed all for his family, when it was his time to enjoy life it was cruelly snatched away leaving behind a family that is now in turmoil without his gentle words and very loving ways.
it can never be put into words just how much tony passing has affected us it feels like our hearts have been ripped out, we no longer live but we exist until we can be with him again in the comfort of his love and his arms.
they say you should never judge by how much you love but how much you are loved by others tony was genuinley loved by all who knew and have since heard about him i just wish they had the privilage like we did to know him i would like to thank all who travelled to say goodbye to tony for his funeral in weston super mare and again for his internment at woodlands cemetary, birmingham
Happy Christmas
To my dad a very happy christmas, it's sad for me that we never got to see a christmas together but one day that will change and we will have lots of christmases together. Until then be at peace dad and thinking of you. Thankyou for giving me Brian this means the world to me and soon we will meet and toast a thankyou to u for each other, all my love karenxx
Thinking of you dad on this day the 6th anniversary of your passing, am sad that we never got the chance to meet. But you will be glad to know that Brian and i have found each other, we talk about you all the time and i am finally finding out more and more. Hope your happy and at peace up there in heaven. Love your daughter Karen xx
To Tony (dad)
Unfortunately to it's to late for us but i wish i'd had chance to get to know you. But through secrets and lies I have just found out certain facts that may of helped us sooner. I wish we could of share at least some of that love you had for people, but hope there was a little place somewhere for me with you. karen hughes nee Mahoney
you shed a thousand tears but no matter how many it dose no bring them back god takes the best of all god bless you and your family x x x x x
dad
i begged you not to go down a road where i could not follow, but this time i know that holding your hand or your being dragged across the floor because i was clinging to you leg so tight its a wonder i didnt cut the blood supply off in it, i know eventually when it is my time to join you you will be waiting for me at the pearly gates with that great big cuddle so maybe you havent gone down a road i cant follow its just not my time to find the opening but when i do look out i will heading for you at a rapid rate of knots so until then dad i will live my life as best i can and hopefully make you as proud of me as i was to have you as my dad love you dad miss you so much
dad
i love and miss so much dad i know i keep telling you but you wont ever know just how much your leaving us has left a void in our lives that noone but you could ever fill
sleep tight dad till we meet again xxxxxxxx
MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH THE ANGELS
for u
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__________________I Have
_________________Com e Here
________________To Wish You
_______________Merry Christmas
______________And Also, A Happy
_____________New Year To You For
____________2009... I Hope The New
___________Year Brings You Loads Of
__________Happiness And Lots Of Fun.
_________I Hope You Have A Nice Day On
________Christmas Day, Filled With Lots Of
_______Angel Time.......And Of Course Eating
______Lots Of Nice Foods, And Candies. I Hope
_____That Santa Is Good To You As Well And He
___Brings You Loads Of Presents On Christmas Day
_________________XXX XXXX
Christmas In Heaven
miss you dad
it has been said that time is a healer but i no longer believe it as it hurts more today three years on as it did when i held you hand as you passed away i remember begging you not to go down a road that i could not follow this time, i have been following you around since i could walk and if it meant i had to go to the ends of the earth just to stay with you i would of done but this time some greater power decided it was time for you to leave me but why did they make you suffer like you had to i love you dad so much and miss you with all my heart and soul
I received your Letter from Heaven,
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 ann and all the famliy,
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.
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