| Location | Bognor Regis |
| Age | 59 years |
| Cause of Death | Leukaemia |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1950 |
| Date of Death | 13/09/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,013 since 18/09/2009 |
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Our Dad, Brian, was born on 12th February 1950. He was one of 6
children with 4 sisters and a brother.
He met our mum, Jane Jackson, at the 39 club in Bognor Regis, they soon realised they were made for each other and got engaged. They married on 7th February 1970.
They had 4 daughters, Sarah, their eldest daughter, was born in July 1970, followed by Tracy just over 2 years later in October 1972, then came Claire in October 1974 and lastly Paula in March 1977.
Dad had several jobs before he became a taxi driver in Bognor
Regis. He was very well known and loved in Bognor. He also played
the french game of Petanque for a local pub and also was part of
the England team at one point.
He was a joker and loved playing tricks on people. He also liked a
flutter on horses and football in particular.
In April 1998 Dad suffered a major stroke and was in hospital for 8 months. Unfortunately the stroke left Dad unable to walk and talk, he also had very little use of his right side. This didn't stop Dad though, with the love and tremendous support of Mum, Dad lived life to the full going on holidays to his favourite destination, Gran Canaria. Dad used to go out into Bognor Regis in his wheelchair, he was well known in the town by the shop workers, particularly in his favourite coffee shop, which made it easy to get a cuppa when he needed one. With a shout of “oh boyer”, Dad's word after his stroke, you always knew when Dad was around.
Dad's 15 grandchildren doted on their grandad and they all meant the world to him. They loved it when he used to give them lollies from his bedside cabinet.
Christmas was Dad's favourite time of year, he couldnt wait until 1st December to put up the Christmas Lights on the windows. He loved a real Christmas tree, the bigger the better, with loads of decorations his and mum's living room was like a grotto. Dad also saved up to go Christmas Shopping with Tracy to buy mums presents and top of the list would always be a nice comfy pair of slippers.
Sadly though, our Dad grew ill in summer 2009, after a couple of weeks of being lethargic and tired and courses of antibiotics, my dad was taken into St. Richards Hospital. After some tests it was clear that Dad was quite ill. He was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in September 2009. This was quite advanced and the doctors made Dad comfortable and after seeing his wife and 4 daughters all together Dad fell asleep peacefully on 13th September and is no longer suffering.
Our Dad touched the hearts of everyone he met. He had an infectious personality and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
We Love You Dad and will never forget you
Love Always
Your Daughters
xxxxxx
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, God, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.
Grandad
2 years has passed, you will always be in our hearts,
you made us laugh when you had to go for your weekly bath,
you would give us lessons and lessons on your silly impressions,
you liked your tea and coffee strong and had a love for Christmas songs,
you loved your cat, squidgy cat when she sat on the mat,
you went to Macaris fr your toast and put all of nans letters in the post,
your amazing even though you don't like raisins,
we cant rhyme so we are going to stop wasting your time,
we love you lots and lots like jelly tots!
Love from Emily and Nan the poetry geniuses
Missing You
Thinking of you Daddy, I know I dont light a candle every day but that doesnt mean ive forgotten about you. I love you so much and wish you were still here.
It is your birthday today and we all miss you so much, happy birthday and rest in peace love you grandad won't forget you ever xx
Birthday
Today is my birthday
Celebrate my life with you
And remember the good times
Not the bad and
Do not be sad;
Look up towards the sun
And catch every ray of light
Upon your cheek
For I am there with you.
Today is my birthday
Be happy for me
I lived long and full
I had the pleasure of love
and the joy of my children
Do not be sad
Look up towards the stars
And catch each twinkle
In your heart
For I am there with you.
Today is my birthday
My legacy is not wealth
Or mighty belongings
My legacy is you and your life
Spend it wisely and carefully
Guard it always
Do not be sad
Feel the wind on your face
and in your hair
and know that I loved you
For I am there with you in your laughter
And in your hearts.
Today is my birthday
Learn to live again, without me
And stand on your own
Take my strength with you
For you are not alone
Do not be sad
Feel the rain on your face
Feel all life's treasures and
know that you are alive!
At each step of the way
I will help you
For I am with you always
Until we meet again.
Today is my birthday...
Birthday
Today is my birthday
Celebrate my life with you
And remember the good times
Not the bad and
Do not be sad;
Look up towards the sun
And catch every ray of light
Upon your cheek
For I am there with you.
Today is my birthday
Be happy for me
I lived long and full
I had the pleasure of love
and the joy of my children
Do not be sad
Look up towards the stars
And catch each twinkle
In your heart
For I am there with you.
Today is my birthday
My legacy is not wealth
Or mighty belongings
My legacy is you and your life
Spend it wisely and carefully
Guard it always
Do not be sad
Feel the wind on your face
and in your hair
and know that I loved you
For I am there with you in your laughter
And in your hearts.
Today is my birthday
Learn to live again, without me
And stand on your own
Take my strength with you
For you are not alone
Do not be sad
Feel the rain on your face
Feel all life's treasures and
know that you are alive!
At each step of the way
I will help you
For I am with you always
Until we meet again.
Today is my birthday...
x
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered come with me. With tearful eyes we watched and saw you pass away although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best. Put as your status if there is someone in Heaven you will miss this Christmas ♥
I saw tis and thought of you. This explains you in one "only the best" how true i love you so much and im sure everyone else does.It is coming up to the second Christmas without you and i miss you so much, I just wish i could be with you this christmas. RIP grandad
Grandad you will always be in our hearts xx
Grandad its been a year now since you left us now missing you more and more as the days go by.We all loved you, there was never a day that would go by where you werent smilling even at the hardest times you would be able to put on a smile and tell us it would be ok i wish you were here now and as you slowly drift away we will always have memories and your love close to our hearts. I was proud to be your Grandaughter and always will be xxx RIP Grandad xxx
Dad
Dad, it's been a whole long year since you left us. Our memories and love for you will never fade,
Sarah, Tracy, Claire, Paula and families xxxxx
Husband
In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away only a year ago. My days are so long without you, my love for you will never die,
your loving wife xx
MIss You Dad
No words I write can ever say
How much I miss you every day.
As time goes by, the loneliness grows;
How I miss you, nobody knows!
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
But all I have are memories
And photos in a frame.
No one knows my sorrow,
No one sees me weep,
But the love I have for you
Is in my heart to keep.
I've never stopped loving you
I'm sure I never will;
Deep inside my heart,
You are with me still.
Heartaches in this world are many
But mine is worse than any.
My heart still aches as I whisper low,
"I need you and I miss you so."
The things we feel so deeply
Are often the hardest to say,
But I just can't keep quiet any more,
So I'll tell you anyway.
There is a place in my heart
That no one else can fill;
I love you so, Dad,
And I always will.
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