| Location | Spalding |
| Age | 61 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1937 |
| Date of Death | 02/01/1999 |
| Visitors | 3,842 since 19/01/2009 |
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Joseph Henry Read
Born 20th August 1937 ~ Died 2nd January 1999
Son of Ada and Edward Read, and Brother to Edward, Frank, Fred, Betty, Joan and Tom
Loving husband of Rita.
Dad and Mum met in January 1964 and were married on 18th May 1964, a whirlwind romance.
They had six children, Mary, Ted, Joe, Rita, Chris, and Theresa.
Joe was a loving Grandpa to twenty three Grandchildren
Mary's children: Joseph, Nathan, and Connor
Ted's children: Curtis, Lewis, Laura and Sarah
Joe's children: Sean, Carl and Shannon
Rita's children: Luke, Kay, Stephen, Samantha, David, Katie (and Darling baby Joseph who is also a
baby angel, Joseph died aged 5 days, he is now in Grandpa's arms).
Chris's children: Chantelle and Liam
Theresa's children: Chloe, Kieran, Courtney and Sophie.
Dad also has three Great-Grandchildren ~ Nathan has a little boy called Max and Laura has two
children Ellis and Riley.
Dad joined the Army when it was time to do his National Service, he was in the REME and served in
Cyprus, during the uprisings, around 1955.
When he left the Army he worked as an Engineer, and later he worked for the Gas Board, but returned
to engineering.
When we were growing up we went on some lovely family holidays, the one that sticks in my mind the
most was Scotland, it was the summer of 1976, we stopped at Hartlepool overnight to break our
journey, it was the hottest summer I could remember, we carried on up to Scotland and and went to
Edinburgh, and Ayr, can't remember all the places we visited but it was just an amazing summer.
I remember one night I was about four years old and my Dad had been working late, so we had gone to
bed, there was only the two children then Ted and myself, when my Dad came home he came upstairs to
see us and he had brought us both presents, he gave me a little ambulance it was white with the red
cross on it and it had the siren blaring, he sat with us for a little while and then went back
downstairs to my Mum.
Dad had lots of interests, he loved reading, he would read anything he had that many books he could
have opened up his own library. He enjoyed classic films especially westerns, he also kept many
birds in his aviary, such as budgies, canaries, zebra finch, and he also kept a tropical and cold
water fish tank, I remember once he had this huge gold fish which he called Paddy, and he used to
tell my little boys Joe and Nat that they were going to have him for their tea on Friday night.
He was a very good card player and loved to play crib and dominoes, he would meet with his brother
Fred on Saturday afternoons and go for a drink and a game.
Every Christmas we were spoilt rotten and on Boxing Day we would have a great big party and all our
family and friends would come, and of course Santa would pay us a visit, every child and adult left
the party with a small gift from Santa, such wonderful happy memories.
We have a million memories, some of them we will add here at a later date.
Mum and Dad moved from Leicester to Spalding about twenty years ago, at the time of his death our
Dad was working for a company that grew plants.
On 5th December 1998 Dad was rushed in to hospital with a suspected heart problem, once there the
Doctors thought it might have been a kidney obstruction, he was taken to theatre, once there the
Surgeons found that my Dad had a cancer and metastasis, in fact it was so bad they couldn't give a
definite diagnosis as to where the original cancer had started, Dad was in theatre for about four
hours, when he returned to the ward my Mum and Brother Chris were waiting for him, the Consultant
came and gave them the news. My Dad as always took it in his stride his attitude was that when it's
your time to go it's your time.
Dad was the sort of person who never really complained about anything, he used to have a little
rheumatism in his shoulder and an occasional headache but never took pain killers.
On 2nd January 1999 Dad died.
My Mum brought Dad back home to Leicester for his funeral. He is buried in the same cematary as his
Mum and Dad.
Our Darling Dad it has now been ten years since you left us, there is not a single day when we don't
think of you, we all love and miss you so much.
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TRIBUTES FOR THE WEEKEND
Thursday.
♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥
Although the World keeps turning
And the sun comes up each day,
Life has never been the same
Since you were called away.
You were such a special person -
So, gentle, good and kind
And have left the sweetest memories
And thoughts of you behind.
I only wish there was a way
That I could see you one more time
To thank you for the joy you brought
Into this life of mine."
♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥
Friday.
♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥
When you feel you miss me most,
As years go driftin by,
Each memory will prove to you,
That love can never die,
That while I left you far too soon,
I did not go alone,
For the father sent his angels,
To gently take me home,
Take comfort when you think of me,
Hold my love deep within your heart,
And with the warmth of every memory,
We will never be apart.
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Saturday.
Never think you are on your own
I`d never let you walk alone
When you`re down and want to cry
Let it out, let your tears run dry,
I watch and guide you everyday
So that you can find your way
And when you`re down and in despair
Just call my name and i`ll be there,
Right by your side through good and bad
But you need never feel sad,
Until it`s time for your journey home
Just remember you`re not on your own
We`ll meet again sometime soon
And we`ll be together, like the stars and moon
♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥
Sunday.
I have a picture of you I carry in my heart
Close my eyes to see it when the world gets dark
I have a memory of you I carry in my soul
I wrap it close around me when the nights get cold
If you ask me how I am doing I would say just fine
But the truth is if you could read my mind
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you
After all this time you are still with me that is true
Somehow you remain so deep inside
This memory I will never ever want to hide
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Monday.
My Angel ever at my side
how lovely you must be -
To leave your home in heaven,
to guard someone like me.
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When I'm far away from home,
or maybe hard at work
I know you will protect me,
from harm along the way.
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Your beautiful and shining face,
I see not, though you're near
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear.
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When I pray, you're praying too,
your prayer is just for me.
But, when I sleep you never do,
You're watching over me
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I think of you so often
And I think of you with love
I think about you watching me
From heaven up above
I think of you so often
But sometimes it’s with tears
As I recall the loving times
We had throughout the years
I think of you so often
And long to you see your face
Laughing eyes and sense of fun
No one can take your place
I think of you so often
It breaks my heart to know
That you are in another place
Where I am not ready to go
I think of you so often
But know that one sweet day
We will be together again
And I will get to say
‘I love you xxx
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I hope that you all have a lovely weekend
my friends,with love as always linda.xxx
back monday
~*~REMEMBER ME~*~
When the sun shines upon the dew covered grasses,
Remember me, my smiles,and gentle, loving caresses.
When the rain falls from the darkened clouded sky,
Remember me and the tears I did cry.
When lightening flashes through the dark nights,
Remember me, and how I searched for what was right.
When thunder rolls and rumbles through the air,
Remember me, and I will always be there.
When you see a rainbow arcing across the sky,
Remember me, and please do not cry.
When you see wondrous things such as waterfalls,
Remember me and how I always gave my all.
When you hear a child laugh in joy and glee,
Always, always remember me.
When you see someone that struggles to be recognized,
Remember me and how hard I always tried.
When you see two lovers walking hand in hand,
Remember me, as you travel across this land.
When you see a moon shining in the sky so bright,
Remember me, and my love for all that is right.
When you see the wonderful and fascinating things this world has to hold,
Remember me, as you grow old.
For all I have asked is remembrance and love.
For this is all I have ever dreamed of.
When you realize, what could have been,
What could have happened back then....
Just recall my words for that is how I wish it to be...
ALWAYS, ALWAYS.....REMEMBER ME.....
*Author: Renee Womble*
TRIBUTE FOR 19-11-09
♥*•♥ One Gift♥*•♥
One gift, above all others
God gives to us to treasure
One that knows no time, no place
And one gold cannot measure
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The precious, poignant tender gift
Of Memory...that will keep
Of dear ones ever in our hearts
Although God gives them sleep
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It brings back long remembered things
A song, a word, a smile
And the world's a better place
...because
We had them for awhile!
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TRIBUTE FOR 20-11-09
The pain we feel inside today
Is the pain we try to hide,
For no one will ever know
The tears i cry inside.
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It seems like only yesterday
The wound is still so sore.
For every hour of every day
We miss you more and more
For you are someone special
And think the world of you.
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TRIBUTE FOR 21-11-09
Missing You
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I just can't believe it
The sun still sets and rises.
The moon and stars still shine.
The flowers still bloom,
The birds still sing.
I expected a change in everything...
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I just can't believe it.
It still gets dark and light.
The ocean still has waves,
The rain still rains,
The wind still blows.
Is it because they do not know?
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I just can't believe it.
I thought the world would stop,
When in the house I found
An empty chair,
A missing smile.
I thought it would stop
For just a while.
I just can't believe it....
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TRIBUTE FOR 22-11-09
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You gave us love
And lots more,
We have so much
To thank you for,
Silent thoughts,
Memories deep,
Locked in our hearts
For ever to keep.
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I wish you all a very peaceful weekend my friend
With love as always Linda.xxx
We'll Meet Again
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We'll meet again, don't know where, dont know when. but I know well meet again, some sunny day.
Keep smiling through , just like you, always do, till the blue skies drive the dark clouds, far away.
So will you please, say hello, to the folks that I know, tell them I wont be long, they'll be happy to know that as they saw me go I was singing this song .
We'll meet again, dont know where,dont know when, but I know well meet again. some sunny day
we'll meet again, don't know where, dont know when. but I know well meet again, some sunny day. Keep smiling through , just like you, always do, till the blue skies drive the dark clouds, far away.
So will you please, say hello, to the folks that I know, tell them I wont be long, they'll be happy to know that as they saw me go I was singing this song. we'll we'll meet again, don't know where, dont know when. but I know well meet again, some sunny day.
SUNG BY DAME VERA LYNN
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♥ HEARTSTRINGS ♥
When those we love go away, they never really leave us;
they are with us now, wherever we are.
Those whom we have cherished, live on forever,
for love wraps itself around the heart.
Although it's difficult now,
someday beyond our tears and all the world's wrongs;
beyond the clouds and all that we can see and touch,
we shall all understand.♥
ANGEL MONTHS
ALTHOUGH! we may not see them
and they don't make a sound
whenever they are needed
our angel is around
JANUARY'S here
which means the year's starting anew
and as always,
your angel friend is watching over you
in FEBRUARY
days are short and nights seem cold and long
but listen carefully to the breeze
you'll hear your angels song
in MARCH
the angels smile on us as buds push through the earth
renewing all our faith and hope
at this time of rebirth
in APRIL
and each blossom at this lovely time of year
is a token from the angels
just to let you know they're here
all through the month of MAY
your angel's here with you
protecting you with gentle wings
in everything you do
as these days of JUNE grow longer
and sunshine warms the land
you too can bask in warmth and love
for our angel holds your hand
all around we see the colours
and blooms of sweet JULY
a glimpse of heavens garden
from our angel friends on high
as we watch an AUGUST sunset
and wonder at God's grace
look carefully and you may see
your angel's gentle face
SEPTEMBER sees blooms fading
and clouds form in the sky
but unlike flowers,
your angels love will never fade and die
OCTOBER's leaves of furnished gold
are falling softly to the ground
and if you see white feathers too....
your angels are around
NOVEMBER's chill surrounds us now
but love will keep you warm
for your angel's wings will shield you
from any cold or storm
DECEMBER's here
and so this year will soon come to an end
but rest assured you'll always have
your very special ...
angel friend x x x
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♥ `*•.� 13th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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...........|.....|..........With love as always Linda.xxx
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Flying on the wings of freedom
I soar across my life
I suddenly release my anguish
I’ve been freed from strife
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I held a boulder for so long
I was weak and heavy laden
My walk was hard and tedious
For release I was waiting
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I know that you weep for me
Because I left you alone
Know that I am with you still
I watch from heaven’s throne
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One day we will meet again
But for now I’m watching you
Holding your hand and waiting
For when you come here too
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Keep me always in your heart
Believe I am at peace
God held out his hand that day
I took it to end my grief
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My walk on earth was blessed
Because I had you to love
You are my family and friends
Remember I am right above
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So please weep no longer
Write on your heart your word
Tell the story of heaven
The greatest that’s ever been heard
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Twanica Adcock 2004
`*•.� 10th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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Love Shines Through
Like a shadow in the moonlight
Like the whisper of the seas
Like the echoes of a melody
Just beyond our reach
In the shadow of our sorrow
Past the whisper of goodbye
Love shines through eternity
A heartbeat from our eye
By : Catherine Turner
♥ `*•.� 11th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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TIME WILL EASE THE HURT
by Bruce B. Wilmer
The sadness of the present days
Is locked and set in time,
And meaning to the future
Is a slow and painful climb.
But all the feelings that are now
So vivid and so real
Can't hold their fresh intensity
As time begins to heal.
No wound so deep will ever go
Entirely away;
Yet every hurt becomes
A little less from day to day.
Nothing can erase the painful
Imprints on your mind;
But there are softer memories
That time will let you find.
Though your heart won't let the sadness
Simply slide away,
The echoes will diminish
Even though the memories stay.
♥ `*•.� 12th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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Memories ?
Memories fill the empty space
Where you used to lie
Tears flood my eyes
As I see your face
Your smile
I hear your voice
The humour
I smile...
God Bless You Beautiful Angel
With me all the while
My memories
Take me straight to you
Bridge time and space
Uniting us forever
In an unbroken embrace
Have A Lovely Week My Friends.
With Love Always Linda.xxx
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