Uncle Russ,
You were always a tower of strength and support to myself and my family.
You were always there for me, whether a visit to Nottingham or the daily messages of advice and general chat. Your messages were always full of humour.
Your infectious personality, together with always being up for a laugh made time spent with you always such good fun!
We often shared photos of food (and sometimes the latest haul from the yellow sticker section!). We liked the updates of you enjoying your retirement and there always seemed to be a message that you’d won the raffle again at line dancing.
You inspired my love of learning languages from the age of around 10 - you’d be so proud to know that Jess is excelling at the start of her GCSE in Spanish (and has been put in the top set). I’ve always shared their progress over the years, which I know you were always proud to hear.
You once said…”Don’t tell Jess I feel quite proud of her, it will ruin my street cred!!”
I will miss our trips to Costa, a walk to the shops or simply a walk round the park to maximise some steps. I’ll also treasure the memories with you, Jess and Zac; such as getting a selfie of you and Zac having a picnic at the park while I was at work.
Thank you for being a special Uncle to the kids and it will come as no surprise that Zac used to refer to you as the ‘Dairy Milk Man’
I promised you a trip to the newly opened Hotel Chocolat café and you said we’d visit twice on your next visit after giving you the chocolates last Christmas. This visit wasn’t meant to be, so we’ll go and raise a hot chocolate or a milkshake to you!!
I was sad to be ill back in July, which meant we weren’t able to do the usual things, but lucky to have spent time with you chatting in the garden on that Sunday afternoon. This is now such a precious memory.
Thank you for all of the memories, holidays in Swansea. We loved the trips to the Mumbles, surfing at Caswell Bay and one of my favourites…ice-cream at Verdi’s!
Your decency, kindness and humour will stay with us forever.
Even though I miss you, you’re not too far away because my heart is full of memories, which I’ll treasure every day.
You were one in a million and I’m proud that you were my uncle. We miss you so much.
Xxxx
Donation left by Claire Brown
13/10/2024