Halloween is upon us once again. When Gary was not working on Halloween we both enjoyed the children coming to our door. Gary used to always remind me to buy in apples, tangerine's, monkey nuts and ensure I had plenty of loose change for the children who would come to the door. I loved Halloween as a child myself. Funny it is the only time of the year I ever eat Pomegranates. More happy memories of the life I shared with Gary.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

I went to bed last night. Dreams are unusual occurrences. I do not think you have control of what you dream off. Dreams can be so realistic, confusing, hard to understand, if you do remember them the next day. I believe they occur in your subconscious mind whilst you are sleeping out of the blue. They sometimes make no sense. They can be happy or sad dreams, you sometimes do not remember what your dream meant, sometimes you do. When I go to bed I say a little prayer to Gary and those loved ones in my family who have departed. Especially Gary my partner, my mother, my father and my sister Mary. I will say a prayer for you all tonight. God bless you all.

Tricia XXX

September is a bit of a sad month for me. My father passed away on 30th September 2002 and Gary on 15th September 2016. I visited Gary's grave on Tuesday and laid 12 fresh roses on his grave. Gary met my father and they got on very well. I think they had much of the same nature as my father. When my sister met Gary and got to know him I remember she commented to me Gary reminds me of our father. Gary got on very well with my sisters. Cannot believe tomorrow is the 1st October already. My how time flies. Will visit my father and mothers grave next week, when I have a day off.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

When Gary passed away on the 16th September. My family and friends were there to help me through this difficult time. Looking back on events I was 'numb' with grief. In addition, I had never arranged a funeral before, so you can imagine the relief I felt when my family and Gary and I's friends were there for guidance, advice and support. Gary being the father of 3 sons, loved, and supported them throughout their lives, as a mark of respect for Gary I invited his 3 sons too my home to also be involved in the plans for Gary's funeral. Gary's funeral took place on Tuesday 20th September, at Kirkton Church, in Carluke. The service was conducted by the Revern Susan Cowell. Gary's youngest son read out a short eulogy. The funeral procession then proceeded to Holytown Crematorium. It was here that I read out my eulogy for Gary.

There was a collection for MacMillan Nurse Cancer Support at Kirkton Church. £800 pounds was collected.

Following Gary's cremation his ashes were returned to me to arrange for them to be interred in Bent Cemetery Hamilton.

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

On the morning of the 15th September 2016, when Gary passed away, I telephoned our closest friends, who arrived at our home like a shot. I do not know how I could have copped without them that morning. They were there when I needed them. I was distraught when Gary passed and the only couple that Gary and I had known for the past 17 years, arrived at our house. I was at a loss, heartbroken and numb, as to Gary's passing. I am glad that Gary and I had such good friends that would guide me through his funeral. Somehow I know Gary knew that .

Tricia Gary's loving partner.

Thursday 15th September 2016 Gary passed away peacefully at home. I lay beside him and said my goodbyes before the funeral undertakers arrived. Gary looked so peaceful, he looked as if he was just asleep. My heart was broken but in a way I was glad that he got his wish and passed away at home with me by his side. 5 years have now passed and there has never been a day that's went by that I have not thought about him and wished he was by my side. I visited his grave today and laid a lovely display of fresh flowers.

Tricia Gary's Loving partner.

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