| Location | Cumbria |
| Age | 42 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 16/07/1945 |
| Date of Death | 22/04/1988 |
| Visitors | 592 since 19/03/2008 |
| Creator |
Dad was 42 when he decided he could no longer cope with his torment & killed himself - april 1988.
He was a primary school teacher & apart from 3 years at college, lived his whole life in our small
isolated town on the edge of the Lake District.
The violent end to his life devastated his family - me, my brother & our mam, as well as his brother
& his family.
The manner of his death has made it hard to remember the millions of happy times we had, but he
really was a charmer, a 'jack the lad', - he did 'fill a room' with his prescence. He had a
wonderful smile, & really was the best Dad in the world.
Happy Birthday In Heaven - by Winnie Lovett
"Happy Birthday Derek"
It's sure to be the best one yet,
Though you left us here behind.
Did you think that we'd forget?
Your cake this year, will surely be,
A beauty to behold.
With the icing made of Silver,
And the candles made of Gold.
Yes, your birthday in Heaven,
Will be such a grand affair.
And I know you'll look so lovely,
With a halo in your hair.
The Angels will come from everywhere,
To sing your birthday song.
And I know they'll be so happy,
That you've joined, God's Happy Throng.
No I can't send a card this year,
Or give a gift so fine.
So I'll just send a special prayer,
To that wonderful Father of yours.
Don't Judge Me - by Unknown Author
Don't judge me for how I left this world,
Remember the love I gave,
A lot of grief will follow me
For the decision that I made.
Changes appear in everyone's life
Some good, some bad,
The one I chose for myself
Made everyone very sad.
But in time the memories will heal the hurt of hearts
And my presence will be felt by all with an inner peace.
Remember me when the sun is bright and laughter fills the air
And a moonlit night and a whisper of wind
Will tell you I am there.
Don't look down on my family
Or fill their hearts with blame
For my leaving them without good-byes
Has left them so much pain.
If I could go back in time
I would say a last good-bye
I would tell them to look to tomorrow
And for me, please do not cry.
Derek
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**♥** a sprinkle of fairy magic **♥**
.•°*”˜.•°*”˜.•°*”˜♥ ˜”*°•.˜”*°•.˜”*°•.
.•*”˜˜”*°•. ˜”*°•♥•°*”˜ .•°*”˜˜”*°•.
**♥** a sprinkle of fairy magic **♥**
.•°*”˜.•°*”˜.•°*”˜♥ ˜”*°•.˜”*°•.˜”*°•.
I'm still here
I'm Still Here
Please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colourful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everyplace!
I'm still here
I'm Still Here
Please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colourful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everyplace!
thinking of you debbie
hugs from heaven
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high.
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace.xx
Derek
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wishing you a happy new year up in heaven x
hello! im so so sorry i have not lit candles for your loved ones for a while,i am due to have my first baby in 7 weeks so have been very busy and i am now getting pretty huge! i have developed carpal tunnel syndrome also so i'm typing is quite painful.
i wish you and your familys all the very best for 2009.rest in peace to your loved ones that are lost and i hope they have a lovely new year up in heaven and continue to look down on us and keep us strong,take care,lots of love always,claire,sister of julie berry x x x x x x x
Derek
ββββββββGone But
ββββββββNot Forgotten
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ββββββββPut This On Your
ββββββββPage If You Know
ββββββββSomeone Who Is In
ββββββββHeaven's Garden.x
Sending All My Love Always X x X
MERRY XMAS DEREK
*~* SENT WITH LOVE *~*
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all the best of health for 2009 to all of you
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