| Location | Whitefield |
| Age | 86 years |
| Cause of Death | Natural Causes |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1901 |
| Date of Death | 06/11/1987 |
| Visitors | 311 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
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
Happy Birthday Grandma
To my lovely kind Grandma
wishing you a lovely birthday in heaven with your family and friends. Wish you were still here to celebrate your birthdays with. Its my 40th party on Saturday night really looking forward to it - hope your gonna be there with me in spirit!
I hope you get spoilt today and everyone has lots of lovely surprises for you.
All my love hugs and kisses, miss you so much but will never forget all the wonderful memories we shared.
xxxx Carol xxxx
All Things Bright & Beautiful
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.
The purple headed mountains,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning
That brightens up the sky.
The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
He made them every one.
The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
To gather every day.
He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.
In loving memory of you Grandma love always Carol xx
A rose once grew
where all could see,
sheltered beside
a garden wall,
And as the days passed
swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall...
One day, a beam of light
shone through
a crevice that had
opened wide ~
The rose bent gently
toward its warmth
then passed beyond
to the other side
Now, you who deeply
feel its loss,
be comforted ~ the rose blooms there ~
its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by
God's own loving care.
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