The obituary notice of Norman COLEGATE

Remembering you this Fathers Day.
I was out yesterday as a food festival and saw so many goodies you would have loved to have tried.
We popped into an old fashioned sweetshop and I pointed out all the ones you would have in your sweet tin. Me and Nain would reward ourselves with one or two when we had been playing cards. I dont even know if you were aware. My favourites for always the chocolate chews. Nain was quite partial to a pear drop. I love them too. I was treated to some chocolate chews yesterday and I will share them with Alex.

No matter what the past has thrown at me, it's comforting and I'm lucky to have so many great memories from the best role models. Makes me happy and proud to share all of the stories.

Living by your example and values always. 💙

In my thoughts today and always. 💞

It was so nice to have returned to me all the Valentine's cards grandad sent me over the years. He literally never missed a year until dementia took over. Cards signed off mysteriously with a "Guess who" or simple "?". I knew it was from grandad but I felt special and cared about. Brought me up, showing me how I should be treated. It's the little things in life. Thoughts, care, understanding, encouragement and belief in me was shown and felt everyday. I am lucky to have had such a constant positive guardian, along with my Nain of course.

I have mentioned before, grandad wasn't the type to buy flowers, he grew them. Thought, care and hardwork put in all year around. He was the perfect gent. I still think and admire my grandparents relationship.

🥂 Cheers to their everlasting and unbreakable bond.