9th October 2021

Today was a very special day as we were finally able to all get together and celebrate Dad's life. I was greatly honoured to host a gathering of 60 people at The Cooper's Brook where we remembered and shared stories of Dad's life and achievements.

A great many wonderful memories and stories were shared, all of which made me laugh or cry or both! I was filled with immense pride to see so many of Dad's family, friends and neighbours, work-mates and cricket pals, coming together to join me in the celebration. It was a fantastic afternoon which I will remember and cherish forever - just like my Dad.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to those special people who helped make the day such a success.

9th July 2021

Today would have been Dad's 84th birthday. Wish he was here to celebrate the day with us. No doubt there would be cake involved! Thinking back to his 80th birthday, I remember what a lovely day he had with his family and friends calling round to see him for a surprise party. The weather was fabulous and it was pleasure to see Dad so happy. He always remembered this day and often referred to it with a smile. 
Sending all my love on this day, Paula xxx

11th April, 2021

As we remember my dad on the one year anniversary since he passed away, I came across this photo and this is exactly how I remember him - wearing one of his favourite checked shirts, smiling and pencil in hand. You rarely saw him without a pencil, usually tucked behind his ear, ready to do his crosswords or sudoku, or embarking on one of the many, many building projects that he accomplished at work, at home and for his family and friends. He could turn his hand to almost anything and was a godsend to Lloyd & I when we bought our first and current homes. There was never a problem that he could not solve, using his expertise and experience from all his years in the building trade. Speaking of pencils, I remember in 1979, my dad and I were invited to a guided tour of Chambers Pencil factory in Sandiacre. I can't quite remember how this came about, but I know one the directors George, was a family friend. We came away armed with a bag full of over 100 pencils and crayons which I was delighted with. In all my working years you will see me with my pen tucked behind my ear so that I know where it is - I wonder where I got that from! I also remember my dad taking me to some of his work locations, usually at the weekend when he had to pop to work for something. He was always proud of his work. I especially recall going to the Nottingham General Hospital in the late 1970's/early 1980's where dad was in charge of the building work for the area which was to be used to house the first MRI scanner in Nottingham. I can just about remember seeing it and thinking it looked like something from outer-space.

This last year has flown by and it's still with great sadness that I remember the last couple of years of Dad's life and the last few days when I could not go to see him or be with him at the end. But I do have many, many wonderful memories of the good, happier times which always bring a smile to my face. 

Missing you so much, Dad. All my love xxxx

Paula

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28th April, 2020.

I said goodbye to my dad yesterday and although I won't be able to see him again he will always be in my thoughts.  I  miss him more than words can say, and it is a privilege to be his daughter.  His memory will live on because of all the good things that he did. His passion for everything he did was truly inspiring.  
 I would like to thank everyone for the love and support they have shown me over the last couple of weeks and also over the last 2 years whilst my dad was ill. The many photos and comments I've seen are amazing and show how much he was loved by so many.

Thank you too for the very generous donations to Dementia UK.  The charity works so hard to support people with dementia and their loved ones.

 Thank you also to Albemarle Hall and St Augustine's Court Care Homes for the care they gave to my dad whilst he was there. The Admiral Nurses, at Dementia UK, were also a great help when I was struggling to cope with dad's dementia.

CO-OP Funeralcare and Ingrid Tapp were both excellent in the funeral arrangements and I would like to thank them for their professionalism, compassion and expertise which made yesterday go as smoothly as possible.

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I look forward to getting together soon to celebrate dad's life.
Paula