| Location | Radcliffe |
| Age | 69 years |
| Date of Birth | 13/08/1937 |
| Date of Death | 04/09/2006 |
| Visitors | 508 since 07/02/2008 |
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In memory of the most amazing man in my life, Tommy Eardley. Born 13th of August 1937, passed away
4th of September 2006, aged 69. I miss you more than anything Grandad.
You were an inspiration to everyone Grandad, including me. You never let me down and were always
there for me when i needed you, and i can't thank you enough.
On the 4th of September 2006, God took you to live with him and the angels in heaven, I know this
was far too soon for you to go, but I knew you were at peace, you weren't suffering anymore. You
were 69 years old, and had been diagnosed with cancer, it had devastated the whole family, so i
think everyone was happy that you weren't suffering anymore. You didn't deserve anything like that
Grandad, it must be true that God really does take the best!
There isn't one single day where i don't think of you, but I know that your up there looking over
me, guiding me, just like you always did. I know you will be forever shining over Grandma -
Geraldine, my Dad - Paul, Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Steven, Josh, Jake and Me, aswell as the rest of
your family and friends.
I made you one promise, and that was to always look after my Grandma, your wonderful, beautiful
wife. I know, as much as anyone, that she is always thinking of you, and loves you dearly, just like
the whole of your family does. You made her more than happy. I will keep that promise I made to you,
dont worry Grandad.
I love you more than anything in this world Grandad, and i want to say thank you for everything you
ever did for me. God took you from us far too soon, but those 15 years of my life that i spent with
you couldn't have been made happier when i was with you and Grandma.
Sweet dreams Grandad, rest in peace. Until we meet again, i love you forever + ever,
your Granddaughter - Christie Leanne xxx
Miss Ya
Hi Tommy
Was talkin about you the other day to the physio Andrew Kay, he knew you but did not know you had passed away. Was sad telling him but we know your at peace.
Please surround Christie with lots of guidance over next few weeks whilst she takes her GCSE's, wud appreciate it Tommy, I know she misses you as does Josh, in fact everyone does.
Hope your doin well in heaven with your family and friends who went before and after you. We miss you so much down here, your wise words and calming influence. Wish you were still with us Tommy but knowing you are no longer suffering does bring us peace and comfort.
Take care Tommy, and remember you are never more than a thought away.
Love an miss ya always Carol
God Bless
I found this verse on this site and know that this could be about you and how you are watching over your family, especially Geraldine. God Bless Tommy x
I stood by your bed last night;
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
'It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here.'
I was close to you at breakfast,
I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I flew with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently landed on you; I smiled and said, 'it's me.'
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, 'I never went away.'
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say 'good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.'
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll fly across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
then come home to be with me.
A favour
Hi Tommy, I'm wondering if you could please do me a favour, nothing difficult. Mum and Dad lost their dog Lucky yesterday and will need someone to take care of him till they meet up with him again. Would you please do that for me, take care of him and take him for walks with your Lady & Shandy. It would mean a lot to me and I know how much you enjoyed taking your dogs out for long walks. Mum and Dad are devasted as they'd had him for 17 years since he was a pup, and you felt the same pain and anguish when you lost your dogs. Thanks Tommy.
Hope you're doing ok, sorry I didn't get to come to your garden the weather has been really really cold and snowy and Geraldine mentioned that the last bunches of flowers had frozen over, so they're still here in my vase!! Promise to visit soon and bring some fresh flowers with me.
Keep shining over us Tommy, miss ya loads and your wonderful way of dealing with things. God Bless and Take Care, love Carol
Thinking of you
Got some flowers for you today Tommy, hoping to visit your garden tomorrow.
Whenever I buy flowers for your garden, it reminds me of the last time I got some for you in the hospice, you were still your witty self, asking me why I'd wasted my money on flowers, so I replied, 'if i knew you didn't like flowers that much, I'd have bought myself some wine with the money', you laughed! so then I said I'd give them to Geraldine - she'd appreciate them, not that you didn't Tommy, I know you did, it was just you making witty comments, you still managed to make us smile even in the darkest and saddest hours. So today I also got some roses for Geraldine too!
Geraldine was just going to the hairdressers so I took her there in the car, we talked about you and how you never stopped working and doing so many things for people, you were taken far too soon Tommy and the pain of losing you will never go away.
We all miss you so much Tommy but know your at peace, although probably still doing odd jobs up there in heaven...
Happy Easter Tommy, keep watching over us all. God Bless ya, love always Carol
Fond Memories
Today is your 48th Wedding Anniversary to Geraldine and you have both been in my thoughts. You are missed so much by everybody.
You were such a wonderful person whom I had so much respect for, you fought your battle bravely to the end. I'm so glad I got to see you shortly before you passed away, it gave me the chance to thank you for everything you had done for Christie & Joshua and also for me over the years.
Hope your resting in peace now, and playing bowls with your friends Jack and brother-in-law John who passed away at the end of 2007.
God Bless you Tommy and remember, you are forever in our thoughts and we miss you more as the days go by.
Lots of love and thanks for all you did.
Love Carol
In Sympathy
So sorry for your loss. My nan passed away last year and it feels like my whole world has been taken away. My thoughts are with you. God bless. I hope you find this poem of comfort, as I have done. x
What is Dying?
A ship sails and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says 'She is gone'.
Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large now as when I last saw her. Her diminished size and total loss from my sight is in me, not in her.
And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone there are others who are watching her coming over their horizon and other voices take up a glad shout 'There she comes!'
That is what dying is. An horizon and just the limit of our sight.
Lift us up, Oh Lord, that we may see further.
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