| Location | Whitefield |
| Age | 86 years |
| Cause of Death | Natural Causes |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1901 |
| Date of Death | 06/11/1987 |
| Visitors | 640 since 05/11/2008 |
| Creator |
Mrs Jones was not my biological grandma but as good as. I met her when I was 2 yrs old and I used to run down the back street of my house to her's which was on the corner. Both Mr and Mrs Jones used to tell me I would bang on the back gate shouting "Let me in, let me hide from my mummy".
Very soon they became my "grandparents". Mrs Jones was a wonderfully caring, sweet natured lady who was so loving. She always had a smile on her face.
Mrs Jones had a young daughter Margaret who sadly passed away when she was 7 yrs old, she also had a son Geoffrey who never married and lived with his parents until they passed away.
Mrs Jones always had a stash of chocolates and sweets hidden away for us in the cupboard and as little children myself and my sister would always be allowed to choose what went in it.
We used to play cards together and watch tv quizzes - Mrs Jones used to enjoy watching Play Your Cards Right and then right after the programme we would play it ourselves. Its funny how you remember little things.
I can't believe its 21 years ago tonite since I last saw my "Grandma" alive. After Grandad passed away, Grandma lost the will to live I think and became poorly very soon after.
Geoffrey was unable to care for Grandma at home due to her being ill and she went to stay in a lovely care home, however one day he phoned to tell me that she had fallen and was now in Fairfield hospital. She soon recovered but then went to stay at Bealeys Hospital in Radcliffe. Geoffrey was quite concerned about her health and I went to visit her as often as I could.
On one visit I remember sitting and talking to her about anything and everything, she was talking about the past as if it was happening now, tellin me how she had seen her dog (one which she'd lost many many years ago) and other things. To me, it was a sign that she was near the end and she could see her family and friends waiting to meet her at Gods door. It was re-assuring but also very sad for me.
I had written a letter for Grandma but unfortunately never got round to giving it to her. It was just an everyday letter about my life at the time, I still have that letter in a case upstairs and find myself reading it often.
A few days before Grandma passed away, she was once again admitted to Fairfield hospital and was very poorly. I went to see her on the evening of 5th November and I was so upset to see her hooked to all kinds of machines. In the end they were running tests on Grandma for scepticemia and it was horrible seeing her in so much pain.
My last moments with her are etched in my mind, Grandma was asleep but I know she knew I was there. I sat by her bed stroking her hair and thanking her for all the wonderful memories I had. I told her how much I loved her but now was the time for her to let go and join her wonderful husband of 63 years. I felt so guilty for saying that I wanted her to go but I knew in my heart she was heartbroken, lost and lonely without Grandad and I wanted the pain to stop for her. I gave her one last kiss and left her asleep, telling her I would come again the day after. Little did I know that this would be my last time with her.
On the morning of 6th November, I was in work, now nannying for 2 small children. The phone rang and it was my mum. Geoffrey had phoned her and told her that Grandma had passed away peacefully in her sleep at about 8.30am that morning. I was heartbroken. Geoffrey told us he felt so guilty that he wasnt there with her at the end like she had always been there for him.
I remember going to see Grandma in the Chapel of Rest on the morning of the funeral, she looked so peaceful as I kissed her one final time and asked her to give Grandad a big kiss for me.
In 6 short weeks I had lost 2 of the most important people in my life, Geoffrey had lost both his parents.
Christmas was hard that year - for as long as I could remember I had always been to see my Grandma & Grandad, this year was so different.
I was upset that Grandma & Grandad didnt get to see me get married or have my children, my eldest daughter is named after Grandma (Christie was Grandmas middle name). On the day of my wedding I went to the cemetry to place a posy of flowers, exactly same as mine but smaller on their grave. I knew they were with me in spirit and were by my side.
At my wedding, we sang the Hymm - All Things Bright and Beautiful" as it was a song we used to sing to at Grandmas. I still have the album "Songs For Little Children" upstairs. We used to listen to it all the time.
I miss you Grandma and always will, I will never stop loving you. Thank you for all the wonderful times we spent together.
Night Night God Bless, love you forever and a day
Your grandaughter Carol xxx
I miss them both very very much
miss you xxx
Grandma, I cant believe its 24yrs since you grew your angel wings...how I wish things had been so different an that you had been around to see my children and everything else I've done.
Love you with all my heart, sweet dreams darling Grandma xxxx
Darling Grandma, another yr has passed by, 23 yrs now since I last saw my darling Grandad, the day our lives were ripped apart. I love an miss you both so very much and send my love to you as always.
Years fly by like autumn leaves,
But heartache and tears remain,
All I have left is precious memories
Of (both of) you, for today, for tomorrow,
And until my life is through.
Goodnite God Bless Grandma, love an miss you always Carol xxx
Happy Birthday
Well Grandma, another birthday has come round without you, I hope you have a lovely day in heaven with Grandad, and your daughter Margaret, doing something really special!
Wishing as always that you were here so I could bring you a gift like the old days, give you a hug an give you a big kiss.
Hoping that everyone treats you extra special on your special day.
Missing you so much and wishing we had had more time together.
Happy Birthday Grandma love hugs an kisses as always Carol xxxx
Miss You
Well Grandma, its just gone midnight on 6/11/09, its hard to believe that its 22yrs ago since we lost you, our loss heavens and Grandads gain,because after being seperated for 6 long weeks you were finally back together.
Time has flown by and there are so many times I wished you had been here to see me an my children, they would have loved you and you would have spolit them just the same we loved each other an your spoilt me.
A few weeks back I was in the supermarket with Alicia and we bought some Angel Delight, it reminded me of our Sunday teas were you and Grandad let Kate an me mix it up ourselves. How much fun we used to have, and as I was baking Christie's 18th birthday cake last week, I put fresh lemon juice in, it reminded me of the scrummy lemon cake you used to make and Alicia wanted to lick the spoon and the bowl afterwards just like I used to with you.
You left us far to early Grandma an the pain of losing you will never leave, but you left us with your love and the wonderful memories that we treasure forever.
So I wish you goodnite Grandma, I send you all my love hugs and kisses and if I could have a wish, it would be to see you and Grandad again, tell you how much I love you and I'd wrap my arms around you so much and never let you go.
I really do miss you but know you are at peace with Grandad and Margaret.
Sleep peacefully, all my love for as long as I live, Carol xxxx ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Miss You
My dearest Grandma its so hard to believe that 22 yrs ago our lives were ripped apart when your beloved husband and my wonderful Grandad passed away.
Sadly for me, but wonderful for you, you joined him in Gods beautiful garden 6 weeks later, never ever to be parted again.
Sending you all my love on this sad day, love hugs and kisses forever Carol ♥ ♥ ♥
Thank you for loving and sharing,
For giving and for caring,
God bless you and keep you,
Until we meet again.
love you xx
When Angels sense you need them,
And Angels always do....
They come, unseen, from everywhere
To help and comfort you.
They hover close beside you
Till all your cares are gone,
Till they can see you're ready
Once again to carry on.
Then some of them may fly away
And take their gentle touch,
To other hearts that need
The love of Angels very much,
But one, at least, stays with you
As your constant friend and guide,
For Guardian Angels never leave,
They're always at your side.
Hiya Grandma, well no doubt you saw the tears last week wen I was talking all about you to my friend Amanda, wow the tears came. I was telling her all about you and Grandad and how I felt wen you died and even though its almost 22 yrs ago since you left me the pain cut right through me.
I miss you so much and although I know you are at peace I so wish we could have had much longer together so that you could have seen my children, they sure would have loved you just like I did.
Sweet dreams Grandma, love you forever, Carol xxx
Your Wedding Anniversary
Hi Grandma,
I've just been looking at the photos on here of you and Grandad an cant believe that its 25yr ago since you celebrated you 60th - Diamond Wedding Anniversary. How time has flown.
When you passed away it was a nice feeling to know that you and Grandad had not been seperated too long, as much as I was upset that you had left me, you had gone to be with your loving husband and that was reassuring.
So on your wedding anniversary tommorrow, I wish you both a lovely day, and as always pls remember that I love and miss you oh so very much even after all these yrs.
Night Night Grandma, sweet dreams, love as always Carol xx
do you know the number
please do you know the number for heaven up above i want to make a call to someone that i love,telephone directories enquiries,oh yes i have tried them all,i even asked the local priest because he talks to god you see i thought he,d have a direct line but he was no help to me,i tried the yellow pages but nothing seem to fit i just want to talk to you for just a little bit, love theresa xxx
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