| Location | Whitefield |
| Age | 87 years |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack |
| Date of Birth | 16/11/1899 |
| Date of Death | 29/09/1987 |
| Visitors | 315 since 27/09/2008 |
| Creator |
Mr Jones was not my biological grandad but as good as. I met him when I was 2 yrs old and I used to
run down the back street of my house to his 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". Mr Jones was a lovely man, so sweet natured and he would
do anything for anyone.
Mr Jones had a young daughter Margaret who sadly passed away when she was 7 yrs old, he also had a
son Geoffrey who never married and lived with his parents until they passed away. Every morning Mr
Jones would get up and make his son breakfast and get his things ready for him, even when he was
told not to, it was something he always liked to do.
Its funny how you remember little things, the fish finger butties he would make us and the angel
delight. He used to let me help him mow the grass with him and collect the apples from the apple
tree, we used to wash the car together.
21 yrs ago today is the last time that I saw Mr Jones alive. I hadnt been to see them for a couple
of weeks because I had just moved house and started a new job, although I'd spoke to him on the
phone a few times. I went to see them on 27th Sept 1987 not knowing it would be the last time I
would see him. I was only there for an hour or so because I was going to my nieces 2nd birthday
party, when I was there, Mrs Jones was not very well and I told them I would call up in the week to
see them and make sure she was ok.
I left with my usual I love you, take care see you soon.
On the morning of Wednesday 30th Sept, I got a phone call from my brother, a call that devasted me.
Geoffrey had phoned my house and informed my brother that Mr Jones had passed away the previous
evening from a massive heart attack. When my brother rang me at work, I kept saying he must have
heard it wrong, it was Mrs Jones who had been unwell, Mr Jones was a fit as a fiddle. I collapsed
on the floor sobbing my heart out.
Mr Jones had been mowing his front lawn and his neighbours had seen him and waved to him, the next
minute they saw him collapsed on the floor. The paramedics arrived and rushed him to hospital where
they managed to keep him alive for a few hours. Geoffrey was by his side when he passed away.
On the day of the funeral, Mrs Jones didnt really know what was happening and I don't think she
really knew Mr Jones, her husband of over 60 years, had gone. When the funeral cars came and
Geoffrey said "Mother we have to go now", she asked where we were going.
In the chapel of rest, I went to say my final goodbye to my Grandad, he looked so peaceful but I
wanted him back. I kissed him and told him I loved him and would look after Mrs Jones for him.
When they brought the coffin into the room, Mrs Jones broke down, it had finally hit her, he was
gone and not coming back. It was a lovely service but so hard seeing Mrs Jones crumbling, he had
been her life.
At the graveside, I stood holding onto her and she told me how glad she was I was there. We cried
and hugged each other so much.
Well sadly 6 weeks later on the 6th November, Mrs Jones joined her husband in heaven and once again
my heart was broken. At the same time I was pleased that they were back together again, this time
with their daughter Margaret, never to be parted again.
Time passed and when I got married I was sad that they were not there to share my day with me. I
had a posy of flowers made the same as mine and before the service I went to their grave and placed
the flowers for them. I knew they were by side throughout.
I am sad that they never got to meet my 3 beautiful children.
Its 21 years since Mr Jones passed away, and I will always love and miss him.
Thank you Mr Jones for the way you took me on as your grandaughter and provided me with so many
happy memories.
I hope you are happy and at peace.
Love you always and forever and forever is a long long time.
Goodnite God Bless all my love Carol xxx
Miss You
Grandad, where have all the years gone, its gone so fast and its hard to believe that 22yrs ago my darling Grandma joined you in heaven never to be seperated again.
Our loss was yours and heavens gain and as much as it tore us apart, we were pleased that you were together again because those 6 short weeks that you were seperated were so difficult for Grandma.
I know you are happy together and I know you know how much you are loved an missed all the time, just little things can take me back to the times we were together and as I was telling Grandma, I was shopping with Alicia and we bought some Angel Delight, do you remember how you let us whisk it up ourselves, so much fun we had with you. Picking the apples from the apple tree and washing the car!
We lost a huge part of our lives 22 yrs ago but we hold onto the wonderful loving memories dearly.
Goodnight God Bless Grandad, love and miss you always Carol xxx ♥ ♥ ♥
Miss You
Dearest Grandad
Its hard to believe that this time 22 yrs ago my whole world fell apart when my Grandad passed away. To this day I still recall the total devastation I felt. I knew from that point on my life would never be the same again.
I love you still so much and even after all these yrs I long to see your lovely gentle face an beautiful smile, to give you a kiss and tell you how much I love you and wish you were still with us.
I did not see you close your eyes,
Or hear your last faint sigh,
I only heard that you were gone,
Too late to say goodbye.
Gone is the face we loved so dear
Silent is the voice we loved to hear.
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for thought to reach,
Sweet to remember him once here,
Who, though absent, is just as dear.
On this your angel anniversary, I send to you all my love, remember how much you are loved an missed.
God Bless you dear Grandad, love hugs and kisses forever and a day. Carol ♥ ♥ ♥
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 Grandad, 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 Grandma 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 Grandad, love you forever, Carol xxx
Your Weddding Annivesary
Hi Grandad
I have been looking through the photographs and saying to Grandma that I can't believe its 25yrs ago tomorrow that you celebrated your Diamond Wedding Anniversary - 60 wonderful yrs. I hope you have got something nice planned for tomorrow - I'm sure you have.
I miss you both and love you so very much and for as long as I live I will never forget you and the love that you gave me.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow, for now night night God Bless, sleep tight!
Love and miss you always Carol xxx ♥ ♥ ♥
Happy Birthday Grandad
Wishing you a lovely birthday today in heaven Grandad, hope you have a lovely time with your family and friends.
Miss you very much, going to the spiritualist church today, maybe you will come to see me, I really hope so.
Take care, love always Carol xxx
I’ll Be A Sunbeam
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,
To shine for Him each day;
In every way try to please Him,
At home, at school, at play.
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
Jesus wants me for a sunbeam;
A sunbeam, a sunbeam,
I’ll be a sunbeam for Him.
Jesus wants me to be loving,
And kind to all I see;
Showing how pleasant and happy
His little one can be.
I will ask Jesus to help me
To keep my heart from sin,
Ever reflecting His goodness,
And always shine for Him.
I’ll be a sunbeam for Jesus;
I can if I but try;
Serving Him moment by moment,
Then live with Him on high.
Remember this song, it was from the album you gave to me, one which we used to listen to - Songs for Little Children.
In loving memory, love always Carol x
21 years ago today
My darling Grandad, 21 years ago your precious wife, my Grandma joined you in heaven and this time it was for eternity, you would never be seperated again.
It broke my heart when Grandma passed over but I gained strength from the knowledge you were all back together again. She was whole again finally.
I love you both very much and miss you still even after all these years.
God Bless you both and give Grandma an extra big hug and kiss for me today, love always Carol
xxx ♥ ♥ ♥ xxx
Photographs
I finally got round to finding the photographs taken on the day of your diamond wedding anniversary - brings tears to my eyes.
I really love the one with myself and Father Christmas - you took me to Lewis's in Manchester to see him and said I looked just like him in my red coat, hat and bag.
Memories never die, and I love you so much and miss you even more.
Sweet dreams love always Carol xxx
GOD BLESS
Most people walk in and out of your life.
......oooO.......... ....
.....(....).....Oooo ...
......)../.....(.... )....
.....(_/.......)../. ....
...............(_/.. .....
But only Loved ones leave footprints
in your heart.
XxXxXxXxXx All My Love Anne xx
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