The obituary notice of Anthony BLACKBURN (Tony)

Hi Dad XXXXX I wanted to put a tribute on for you on 14th July 2026, a year on from losing you XXXXX. Our Beth & me aren't on social media as you know, & I couldn't remember how to go onto this site & your tribute page & so kept saying to myself, "I'll do it later, when I have more time to work out how to get onto the site & onto your page etc" - but that time never comes - I'm always so busy with something or other Dad & I'm so very sorry because it's now been nearly a fortnight XXXXX - I know what you're thinking as you watch over us Dad - "It's typical of our Jayne - she's always late!" Well Dad - I guess better late than never XXX XXXXX I miss you every day - our Beth does too - we all do Dad XXXXX. Believe me - you're remembered & talked about often by me & our Beth - by all of us - your sayings, your way of doing things & when I'm stuck with a problem, " What would Dad's plan of attack be?" :) :) :). Wish you were here so very much Dad, but you're in our hearts & I know you're watching over us all from above - You're a total Legend & I just want you to know how much we all Love & Miss you always - RIP Dad/ Grandad - Luvoos Forever XXXXXX XXXXX from Jayne & Beth XXXXXX XXXXXX

Sorry, just one last very Special mention, to my Wonderful: Mum, daughter Beth, brother John & sister-in-law Julie, & also Tony, for all your Wonderful Help & Support too Thanks so very, very much, for everything, with all my love always from Mum/ Jayne XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

And Finally, ( I think!), To Absolutely All of You - Every last one of you - All Family & extended Family, All Friends & Aquaintances- Past & Present, Thanks & Appreciation to You All, for being a part of Dad's life; for coming & honouring Dad's life with us, on Tuesday 5th August-or if you couldn't be there; for All The Tributes You've written, For All The Donations You've made, Thanks to All of You for being part of Dad's life & helping him enjoy it that bit more - for he loved us All, With Much Love Always, from All The Family XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
And to Our Dearest Tony - Our Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandad & Father-in - Law, Brother & Brother - in-Law, Uncle, In-Law to All Extended Family, Friend & Acquaintance - We Love You so, so Much! You're in Heaven now, & we Will see you again - Our Dearest, Priceless One - RIP Love - from Chris, John & Julie, Jayne & Beth & Tony & All Our Families & Friends too XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Also, so sorry dear Maggie, our cousin Craig's wife, as you helped Dad too with the garden & various other bits & bobs aswell & I didn't mention you specifically - & your name should have been there - I was in a flap, trying to remember everyone as I say, but we just wanted you to know how much Dad & all the family think of you & Craig & family too with all our love to you all - from All of us XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

I would also like to mention our lovely Auntie Margaret who did a Wonderful job of/ & reading Dad's tribute out to us all - you should have gone in the Celebrants' tribute too Auntie Margaret - so sorry - I was so upset. & I was so busy trying to remember everyone, that I forgot some very important people - Auntie Margaret - you did Dad & All of Us Proud - With Heartfelt Thanks from us All Thank you so very much XXXXXX
Also,Heartfelt Thanks & Appreciation to Uncle Terry, Debbie, Trevor & Sam, Uncle Nigel,Pat & Family, Uncle Kev, Anne & Family, cousin Julia & Family, You've All been Wonderful, Helpful & Supportive XXXXXXX - Special mention to our Debbie & Trevors' son - our Wonderful Graphic Designer - you did us all Proud too - those Order of Service Booklets you did were lovely - Thank you so very much Sam 😊😊😊😊☺️☺️
Also, special mention to our Kerry, Aidie & daughter Lucy, who have very kindly offered to set Dad's flowers in resin for us - you are absolute gems! Thank you so very much XXXXXX With Much
Love & Heartfelt Thanks to you All - Our Wonderful Family - from All of Us XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX