William (Bill) Lesley Critchley

1931 - 2006
LocationWorthing (formerly Manchester)
Age75 years
Date of Birth3/1931
Date of Death5/2006
Visitors642 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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BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
SILENTLY KEPT
WE LOVE YOU TOO DEARLY
TO EVER FORGET
REST IN PEACE POP'S

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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

Diana Critchley (Wife) March 26, 2009

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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Diana (Wife) December 2, 2008

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

Diana (Wife) May 13, 2008

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Michelle December 21, 2007

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

Sue Critchley (Daughter-in-Law) December 2, 2007

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

Sue Critchley (Daughter-in-Law) August 14, 2007

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

Sue Critchley (Daughter-in-Law) August 14, 2007

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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Diana (Wife) August 3, 2007

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

Diana (Wife) July 29, 2007

I Still Feel You Around

Every Day & Every Night
When You Feel The Need
To Hold Me Tight
Just Blow A Kiss Into The Sky
For I Will Be That Close By .
In The Heavens Throughtout The Day
I Watch Over You And Hear You Pray
I See You Smile And Sheard A Tear
For You Know That I'm Still Near
I'm The Angel Of Your Eye
Your Angel Of The Sky

Heather Ridley (Niece) July 15, 2007
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