The obituary notice of Graham BEDDOES

To Dad. Thank you for giving me the best childhood. You made sure it was filled
with fun and laughter even if you did curse me getting to the bathroom before you in a a morning! You guided me, moulded me, and I’ve grown into a strong independent woman thanks to you and your advice through the good and the difficult times. You always held my hand and reassured me everything would be ok and when I need that in the future I’ll look to the brightest star.

You were always there for me no matter what even if you didn’t approve of any of my life choices (yes you were right as always!). You never judged me or put me down and just showed your love and care both in my career choice and in my home life.

Grace your grand-daughter is everything and more growing to be a strong independent woman and that’s not just down to me but your influence in her life and will still continue to inspire and guide her. I will bring her up with your morals and values and mould her just as you did with me. She loves you dearly and always will and she’ll never stop thinking of you or remembering you. You always said you wanted to see her grow up and get married and I know you will be watching over Grace and not break this promise.

Our journey in this life was just the best and you were and always will be the best dad and grandad in the world. Although we now part ways and go on different paths for a while, you will always be by my side in everything Myself and Grace do.

It’s you turn now to rest and although I’ll
Miss your arms around me and your big tummy - you’ll never be far away from me in my heart and thoughts.

Love you now, forever and eternity.

All my love and heart.
Margaret & Grace. XX

To Dad.
Thank you for the memories, help, support and advice over the 49 years as my 'Dad'. You were there when ever others needed you, and I am forever grateful for the help and support you gave to me and all, to push the boundaries, to push oneself, and to believe in ones abilities in achieving whatever goals are set, no matter how challenging and daunting they may appear.

Thank you for the childhood memories, and fuelling for what was an inquisitive young Engineers mind, who always wanted to know 'How' and 'Why' things worked the way they did, and for encouraging me to explore and navigate a path in the world through all the questions - with a wise fatherly 'nudge' of the Tiller through the waters of life.

Your advice was always encouraging, never mocking, and the kind and gentle support lit a clear light in my head that one can achieve anything if you want it, and that you would never be far away to give support, something for which I am truly grateful in my early academic years in a strange new world, in a strange new city, and what seemed an impossible mountain before me. You helped me climb those mountains, you knew I would climb those mountains and your support and encouragement helped me conquer them.

It is time however for us to take different paths which sadly we must take alone. The memories and experiences will always remain with me, shaped and created by YOU, my Dad, as I continue along the path of life without my fatherly guiding tiller, but you shall always remain on my new path in spirit and in my thoughts.

Rest easy and be proud Dad.

Love.
Andrew.