Dad, I don’t know where to begin. Growing up, I thought it was normal for dads to be huge and have the strength of a ox! I soon found out it wasn’t and you was just one of a kind! Lifting and moving a load that would take 2 or 3 people to move, really didn’t mean a thing to you! You never moved particularly quick but you wasn’t made for speed, as you’d say lol. Growing up, you’d always get us to help you with bits of DIY. Not because you needed the help, just to show and teach us. Then there was the general laughs which would come from a good story, normally at someone else’s expense! Lol. You was kind, gentle, loving, funny and one of the most sociable people I’ve ever known! You also thought food tasted better if I’d paid for it! I’ve more happy, loving memories then I can put here. The last few years, you had slowed up and I know you hated it. I knew you was growing tired of the constant pain in most your joints but that’s what I admired most. Despite that, you greeted everyone with a smile and got on with it. I can’t begin to tell you about the hole your going to leave but i do know it will be a big one. I’ll love you and miss you forever dad.
Sleep well old man xxx