| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 68 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 16/11/1939 |
| Date of Death | 08/08/2008 |
| Visitors | 2,298 since 06/09/2008 |
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Brian Ackroyd...
My dad was one of those special kind of people, the kind of person that would have talked to you
no matter who you were, and would make you smile , even when life makes you sad. You don't meet many
in your life, but when you do, they are with you forever, he was a very friendly and loving person,
no matter how ill he was.
Mum and Dad were childhood sweethearts, they were true soulmates, they stayed together all
through life, and if you met them you knew just how much in love they were. I know that our family
were very lucky to be able to say they were our parents. They always showed us love and made time
for the whole family, we had lots of brilliant holidays, and christmas was always a special time.
Sadly mum died suddenly in Febuary 1999, which hit dad really hard, but he carried on, and was
always the shining light at the centre of the family, a beacon to show everybody he was there if you
needed him.
Dad was diagnosed with Lung cancer earlier this year, it was very advanced, but he fought
bravely, through all his treatment he always had that smile, and the twinkle in his blue eyes was as
bright as ever. He was taken very quickly and peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loved
ones.
I know I will see him again, and he will walk with me all my life, he will walk by me when life
is easy, but when it becomes hard or I am ill he will carry me. He is back with mum now, two angels
together again.....just as it should be.
They have been back together for a whole year now, enjoying the sunshine, dad will be so happy
now, lots of happy times.
Miss you pops, always and forever...xxxxx
Merry Christmas Dad X X X X X X X X
A few days to go, then it will be Christmas day, the first Christmas without you, doesn't seem like that special time of the year, don't think it will. Not really looking forward to it this year, but will try to just get through the day, and will be going to put flowers on your grave on Christmas morning.
Missing ou so much pops, hope you are going to enjoy your first Christmas with mum, I know you will be happy, mum always loved this time of year so much. She made a mean Christmas dinner, and was always a brilliant cook... so you will be spoilt this year.
I have put the crimbo decorations up in the new house, the tree looks lovely, and I have put the choir in pride of place on the fireplace, I know you and mum always loved them.
Love You Pops, Miss You Always X X X X X
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grandad cristmas is close now, i carnt begin to tell you how it feels to not have you here,,the thought of jumping out of bed,full of joy,christmaas morning is too hard to bere, i know your christmas will be one of great joy,as all you wanted for the last 9 christmases you have now......while we are all faling out on christmas day about,where the battries go and whos sitting where,dont worry you will be missed,u were the world and more to anyone who had the good luck or love,,to have known you.. i hope you look in on us on the day,,you know john will need the help.like last year lol you changed my life gramps,,all for the better. ill never forget u taught me the true meaning of family..you will never know how speical you were to me, i should have told you more.. now the little angel you sent, heals a little pain you left, the way he smiles could melt you heart in two,,brian is all you would want him to be and more,,you must be so proud of kelly and phill,a better mum ive never met.to see her is truly wonderfull,brians giggle opens your heart,tels you life goes on,even without you,the title grandad is so special,and no one knows it more than john,brian wants him every second,and to see them together there are no words,hes also a granmas boy,oh she adores him,spoils him rotten lol. love you grandad,miss you,pleaae look after fred for me,i know at your christmas table he will be sat,give him you smile,show him your love,tell him your stories,he to,like me will know what it is to be truly loved,something he sadly never got enough of,all i want for christmas is you grandad,but for now ill settle with the memories of holding you hand,, merry christmas,i love you loads and loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx spam xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Pops....We Miss You X X X X X X
Hi Pops, well it's been over a week in the new house, begining to get it sorted, but it still doesn't feel like home yet, suppose that may come with time. Max is finding it hard to relax, he wont settle at night, but he is getting better, he is scared of the dark bless him. I took him for a walk the other night and he stopped and stared at the old house, as if recalling you and all his memories, it was a really touching moment.
Not really looking forward to the first Christmas without you, and the house...I know it will be very heartbreaking on Christmas morning, I know you will be here to support me if I need you.
All the family are trying to plan for the christmas parties, and trying to keep the traditions that you and mum started...
Miss you So much Pops, thought it might start to be easier to live with, but I guess that is never going to happen
Love You Pops X X X X X
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Love to you and your family this christmas xxx
Miss You Pops...x x x x x x x
Well Dad, 4 months today, seems to have passed so very quickly, can still remember our last outing to the zoo, just like it was yesterday. Still can't believe that you are not here any more, I know you are happy now with mum, give her a hug from me, tell her I miss her too..X X X X X X
The dreaded moving day has past now, and with lots of wonderful help from the family, it all went smoothly, you would have been so proud to see it, the family all helping just like old times, was really lovely. The new house is begining to look like a home now, but it will never replace our home dad... just a new begining. Max is really upset, he is missing you and now missing his home, I have been sleeping on the couch to look after him.
Had to hand in the keys for the house this morning, was probably one of the most heartbreaking days of my whole life, nearly started crying in the housing office, but just then I got that warm feeling, like you were there to support me as usual...
You were always my hero dad, all through my life, I just should have told you I loved you every day...
So I Love You...The Worlds Best Dad...A True Hero X X
Miss You Dad... My Hero x x x
Well Dad, another few days and I am moving to the new house, this week has been really really tough, packing away all those memories, all those happy times, knowing that after this weekend the house is gone. I know some might say that it is only a house, but to me it is so much more, it's where I have lots of happy memories, both from my childhood and as an adult. It's where the memory of you feels so strong, but I will just have to lock those thoughts deep within my heart, and take it with me always.
I know that your spirit is free now, that you are in a better place, with mum, in the sunshine surrounded by all that love. I will see you again, in my dreams every night, and then in years to come I will meet you in the sunshine, then I can look into your blue eyes, and hear you say you love me....I will wait all my life for that moment, because to me you were my Hero, always have been, and always will be.
I miss you so much dad, every second of everyday, I know you are with me...
Goodnight Godbless...X X X X X X
Love You Dad X X X X X
to grandad from joshua ackroyd
hi grandad just writing to say that im misssing you very much and so is everyone else.
I hope that you and nana are happy know that yous are together again.
and you should little baby brian he is so cute but he is quite big.
Everyone is thinking of you always and im sure that every1 wil write to you like spam n paul n sam.
love you lots from josh
A New Home x x x
Well Pops, I did it, I signed for the new house today, was a hard thing to do, but it felt like you were in the room with me, holding my hand.
I know that life will be so different now, but you will always be with me, no matter where I live. I know you will be by my side always.
I think that handing the keys in for the house will be the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. it will break my heart, and then , just then I know you will be there to carry me in my darkest moment, to shower me with love, and let me know it will be ok.
I miss you so much, if only I could see your warm smile just once, and hear your voice saying you loved me, those are the treasured things that will always be locked in my heart forever, and I will always wish for just one more moment...then I could say that I love you..now and forever.. x x x x x x x x
Have A Good Weekend Everyone
This Tribute Is For Friday Got Busy Day Tomorrow
Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
... Forever
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my Loved One’s arms
And tell them they're from me
Tell them I love and miss them
And when they turns to smile
Place a kiss upon their cheeks
And hold them for awhile
Because remembering them is easy,
I do it every day
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I am missing them today...
Although death has separated us physically,
Faith and love have bound us eternally.
Though we cannot see you,
We know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you,
We feel the warmth of your smile,
As we begin a new chapter in our lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon
Those who have shaped our character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
May the lighting of this tribute be a
Reminder of the memories we have shared,
A representation of the everlasting
Impact you have made upon our lives.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
Thursday
For Friday
A Helping Hand
Well Dad, they need a decision about the house tomorrow morning, still can't believe that I have to move, all the memories that surround me, they have kept me going through my darkest moments. Not sure what to do, do I stay and hope they go away, knowing that in the end, I have lost the fight to keep your home, a place that has been in our family for so long.
I know you would probably say that I should just move, and start a fresh, in my own home, but that is so hard...feels like I am loosing you all over again, and that thought breaks my heart.
I need your strength today dad, and your guiding light, to lead me back from all these awful times..
Missing You Always..Goodnight..Godbless.. My Sweet Angel x x x x x x
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