| Location | Worthing (formerly Manchester) |
| Age | 75 years |
| Date of Birth | 3/1931 |
| Date of Death | 5/2006 |
| Visitors | 966 since 18/03/2007 |
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William(bill) Lesley Critchley
Passed away 13th May 2006
Aged 75
Retired scaffolder
Lived in Worthing formerly from Manchester
Husband to Diana,father to Brian,Anthony and Kevin
Grandfather to Jack,Joshua,Tabitha,Matthew,Caitlyn,Curtis,Mika,Sarah-Jane and Joel.Father in law to Kerry and Sue.Dear friend to many
After a good many years of great health dads health started failing after a heart bypass.He had several strokes some only minor some more serious he bravely battled on despite his ailing health for 7 years and on 13th may 2006 his tired soul found eternal peace.
Dad was a wonderful man,a fantastic husband,a loving father and devoted grandfather.A true friend,dependable in a crises and always had a shoulder to cry on and a pair of ears to listen to any problem.
He worked hard all his life.First in the mines and then at manchester ship yard,before spending 9 years in the parachute regiment.He thought nothing of putting his life on the line for others and saved a friend from drowning in the canal at the age of 6 despite being able to swim himself.A heroic deed he repeated at the age of 20.
He moved between Manchester and Worthing several times to follow work
as a scaffolder,and support his family.He finally settled in Worthing in 1980,although he never lost touch with his northern roots.
He continued to work until 19 years ago when he became a full time carer to mum.As a family we have suffered some tough times since then,but Dad was always there smiling and helping every one else through,without so much as a second thought for himself.
It was in 1999,that his body decided it was time to slow down.When he had his first stroke,despite being very ill he never lost his sense of humour and secretly enjoyed the attention he got from the nurses they could not resist his charms!he liked to have fun hiding his false teeth,they were always somewhere diffrent:the electric cupboard,the peg bag or even in the bottom of someones glass!
During his long battle with ill health he never complained,even when things were at there worse.Our Dad was a very brave man.
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When tomorrow starts without me
Author believed to be
David Romano
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had
If I could re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
LOVE NEVER DIES
TODAY IS THE DAY WE GOT MARRIED 33YRS AGO I LOVED YOU THEN AND I STILL LOVE YOU NOW. I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING FUN WITH ALL THE OTHER ANGELS UP THERE. I WISH EVERY DAY THAT YOU WAS HERE WITH ME GOING PLACES, PLAY WITH THE GRANDAD CHILDREN, AND HAVING FUN. HOPE U R LOOKING AFTER MUM, JACK, TABITHA, AND UNCLE GEORGE. HAVE A LOVLY TIME 2DAY AND, EVERY DAY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. WITH ALL MY LOVE FROM UR EVER LOVE WIFE DIANA. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
love and miss u still
As each day goes by i sit and think of all the good times we had. Going out to the park with the boys, and playing football, kite flying,and long walk along the cannals.Ihope the little ones r running rings around u. I miss u so much but i know we will meet again soon. We can play and runner round with jack and tabitha every day. Well darlin must go now but i will lite another candle on sunday 4 u. All my love from ur lovin wife diana. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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still missing u
Hi my darling it has been 2yrs now that you have gone. Thank u for the lovely weather u and all the other angles have sent us. I still miss you so so much ,there is not a day that goes by that i do not think of u. Jonh is still looking after me as promised all those yrs ago. Well my darlin sleep well until we meet again. Love and miss you so much. Your loving wife Diana xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I was here when you were gone.
I took my time, I stood here long.
I stayed awhile and looked around.
I left my footprints in the ground.
So when you come here, you will see
That I have left a piece of me...
A little something to show I care
Just so you'll know that I was there
For our grandad xxx
Grandad please sleep peacefully
And know there isnt anyway
That anyone could replace
The joy you brought to me everyday.
For, in every word you said,
And in all your caring deeds,
you brought so much happiness
And fulfilled so many needs.
I remember all the joy you brought
When upon you i would call
And as i relive each memory,
Once again my tears fall
I miss you so very much
And would simply like to say
Your influence upon my life
Is with me everyday xxx
Dear dad your loss has been hard to bear xx
Dear dad, as my tears fall
I think back to times long gone
When you would be the strength
That my life was built upon
I remember all the happiness
You brought throughout the years
You were always my protector-
My advisor and my guide
And life could never be the same
Without you to walk beside
So, Dad, as i pay this visit
To your resting place today,
I'd like to thank you for the caring
That I could never repay xxxx
always in my heart
Every day that goes by i think of u
every night that goes by i dream of u.
Every week that goes by my heart
tells me u r there and with me every day.
I know u r here with me my heart
miss a beat every time i think of u.
Every day that goes by i miss u more
every night that goes by i miss u.
So my darlin sleep well until we
meet again.
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
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STILL MISS YOU
THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY WHEN I THINK OF YOU
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND IN MY DREAMS
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER.
THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY WAS THE SADEST DAY OF MY LIFE
BUT I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ME AND THE CHILDEREN AS WELL AS THE GRANDCHILDEREN.
THE DAYS ARE LONG WITHOUT YOU BUT MOST OF ALL THE NIGHTS ARE THE WORST, SO LONELY MY DARLIN BUT YOU ARE IN MY DREAMS. LOVE YOU SWEET DREAMS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. YOUR WIFE DIANA. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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