NELSONPeacefully, at home, with his family by his side following a short illness , bravely borne, on Saturday 29th November 2008, JOHN, beloved husband of Lily, much loved father of Allen, Margaret and Frances and a devoted papa..Funeral Service on Fridayn 5th December at T & A Fyfe's Servuice Rooms at 2.10pm and thereafter to South Lanarkshire Crematorium at 2.45pm, to which all friends are respectfully invited.Nothing could ever replace the relationship we shared, we were so very close and always for each other cared since you went away, life has not been the same, yet I am comforted to know that one day we'll be together again.-From your loving wife "Wee" Lily.I gave you present dad, you live upon my arm,It made you smile, you shook your hand,and we were happy for a while,But when the pain became too great, you said you would have to go,Although you did not want to,Because you loved us so,Now you cannot see my gift,I wear it with great pride,So no one will forget you dad,lAs long as I can stride,So farewell dad please wait for me,Until I'mby your side.-Your loving son Allen.xxxxxxDad you were so brave and fought hard to stay with us,We will miss you with every single beat of our hearts and love you always.-Daughter Margaret and son-in-law Paul.Those we love don't go away,They walk beside us everyday,Unseen, unheard, but always near,Still loved, still missed and very dear.-Love you dad, Frances and John.-Papa, we love and miss you.-Gemma, Natalie and Ryan.xxxA face is from our household gone,A voice we loved is stilled,A chair is vacant in the home,Which can never be filled.-Miss you papa, Alishia and Dylan.A brave soldier's heart stopped beating,And the troops cried out to him,They marched him to his resting place,To the sky of the brightest blue,Then I heard him speak,A familiar name, that brave soldier was you.You will always be with me,This I know because I know you loved me so.-Your extra daughter Ann.xxxxxxThe family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy received.Special thanks to Dr Ewen and Dr Marshall of Burnbank Medical Centre,, District Nurses, Jill Menzies (Macmillan Nurse), out of hours Community Nurses and Marie Curie for their support, care and compassion.
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