| Location | Leigh |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Date of Birth | 09/04/1970 |
| Date of Death | 27/02/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,745 since 11/03/2009 |
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For Neil to be taken so soon seems unfair to us, but Neil filled his 38 years with life!
When we were kids, the summers were long and hot and we rode our bikes and made dens in the fields
all day, everyday.
I remember family holiday we had, always Blackpool on the train until our Dad got a car, then we
went to Wales.
One sticks in my mind particularly, I think it was Barmouth, Neil mithered and mithered for a
dinghy to take to the beach. Eventually Mum and Dad gave in and got him one, Dad spent ages blowing
it up and we all set off to walk to the beach. We walked and walked, Neil whinging all the way
because he had to carry the dinghy. After what seemed like hours of walking there it was, the beach,
just waiting for Neil and his dinghy. I’m not exactly sure what happened next but the beloved
dinghy got caught on a barbed wire fence and burst and Neil got a good hiding off my Dad for not
looking after it.
As we got older Neil was never one of the higher achievers at school, but that was more from choice
than inability. Once he left school and started work his true gifts shone through.
He became a well respected and sought after artist and craftsman. He worked on many homes and
beautiful churches in his time, and I think he left a bit of himself and his personality in every
one.
If I could make a window of his life it would be the biggest, brightest coloured window ever made,
and light would shine through it always.
Neil had many many friends and was the type of person who would do anything for a friend of his.
Some years ago he met and married Cath, and Caths friends became Neils friends too. I think they
were friends with most of Leigh.
I know he was proud of his friends, but the proudest time of Neils life was when Joe was born.
I asked Joe if there was anything he wanted me to say about his Dad. He just wants me to tell you
all he was a big friendly giant.
Although Neil has moved on, he isn’t really gone, all his cheeky charm, loyalty thoughtfulness and
that special charisma he had are all there in Joe. He’s definitely his Dads lad, and he had a Dad
to be proud of.
Miss ya
Six months, I can't believe it's been so long! We all miss you and wish you were still here with us. There are so many things I never said to you, things I wanted to say, but it was 'never the right time', I wish I'd said em, but I think you know anyway.
I love you and miss you so much Bro xx
Well Bro, I did it, I officially took responsibility for the little guy today. I hope that's OK with you, it seems the right thing to do and I wanted to.
It was a strange kind of day for me, I always saw him coming back to you someday in the future and I'm sad that he won't be, but at the same time I was so happy and proud to get the result. He'll never forget you, we talk about you all the time and we have your photos around.
I'll do the best I can for him Neil, just as if he was one of my own, but he'll always know who his mum and dad were.
love you and miss you xx
Fit Like!!!
I miss you so much, I miss our chats and your silly scottish accent, cant believe your gone, I'll never forget you, you were a very special person and you still are, I have memories and picture's of you, you are sorely missed Neil. I will keep my apple, you know what that mean's. Your a star in heaven and in person. I hope that you have found the peace that you deserve. Sleep well Neil xxxx
Today
We were with you today, as you went to your final resting place. We were all there, mum and dad, Joe, me and Angela and Carol.
We didn't say much today, but we've all already said it, there's nothing else to say, we all love you and miss you so much.
I hope you've found the peace you should have had in life, love you Neil xx
Joe's birthday
He missed you today, as he does every day. He's a tough cookie though and he's coping well.
We went to the Chinese for dinner and Joe bought fishing stuff with some of his birthday money. He caught one yesterday!
Love you always Neil, and miss you so much xx
unforgetable that's what you are.
Miss you more than anything, so many things we could have said and didn't.So much we enjoyed together when you were younger are really special now.You were the son to be proud of and I was and still am the proud Dad.
Joe is enjoying fishing as well as football,and Casper has a good home with some friends of yours and mine.your Mum and I are still feeling the pain but you know our memories of you will never fade, you are talked about everyday by people you knew you and some that have only heard about you Joe is downstairs now playing some game or other with Danny and James all sleeping over LOVE YOU AS EVER FROM MUM AND DADXXXXXXXX
Parting is so hard for us, who are left behind.
I share your grief I feel your pain,
but please let me remind.
They are walking on streets of gold,
and rejoicing with the Lord.
All the saints that's gone before,
are all in one accord.
They left this world so quickly,
there were no time for good-byes.
If They could say one thing to you ...
I am sure it would be 'Dry your eyes.'
I am in a place so beautiful,
the beauty I can't begin to tell.
One day when your time is oer,
you'll be here with me as well.
So don't even try to say good-bye,
Just so long for a little while.
And when we have that grand reunion,
we'll all live together ......Jesus Style.
HAPPY EASTER
Hugs and Kissesxx
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Letter From Heaven.xxx
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
xxx
With Love. xxx
GOOD-BYE
I know my time has ended,
Its time for me to leave.
I want you all to know,
You mean so much to me.
Why I had to go,
Was a mystery to me.
All I heard was God,
Saying “ Please come home to me.”
So I left my friends and family,
I didn’t say goodbye.
All I got to see,
Were the tears in their eyes.
But as I saw them crying,
I asked them not to grieve.
Knowing how much we care,
That our love will never cease.
You can look up at the sky,
And look over to the sea.
When you feel that gentle breeze,
You always think of me.
When your time comes,
To join me up above.
We will be reunited,
And still, we’ll have our love.
xxx
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