| Location | Leicester |
| Age | 76 years |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1901 |
| Date of Death | 26/05/1978 |
| Visitors | 439 since 15/08/2009 |
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In loving memory of our Grandparents
Thomas Francis Leydon born 16th August 1901 and Died 26th May 1978
Margaret Mary Leydon born 13th May 1901 and Died 26th June 1989
Tom and Maggie as they were lovingly known, were both born in Co Sligo in Eire
Margaret known as Maggie had been married twice and had eighteen children with her first husband,
when he died sometime later, my Nana married my Grandpa Thomas known as Tom and they had four
children together, Rita, Patrick and Theresa, unfortunately one of their babies died. Nana and
Grandpa's children and grandchildren are spread across the globe, some are in England, Ireland,
America and Canada. Maggie and Tom came to England about forty years ago, they moved to Leicester
and settled there for the rest of their lives. Maggie worked for the bus company in leicester in
the canteen and Tom worked as the park keeper at the local park close to where they lived.
They were both very loving hard working people, and their kindness knew no end. When I was little
and we used to visit them, neighbours were always dropping in and borrowing a bowl of sugar or a bit
of tea, and even when there was very little left, it was shared between my grandparents and the
neighbour in need.
Nana and Grandpa had a large garden, and had a patch where rhubarb grew, I loved to go and pull a
stick and then nana would wash it for me and give me some sugar to dip it in, I'd sit on the back
step and eat it, and when the sugar ran out I'd pop back in to the kitchen and fill up my bowl again
without Nana knowing, of course she always knew and she would give me a little telling off for
eating so much sugar, but it didn't stop her giving me another bowl of sugar next time I went up.
Whenever familiy members were coming from abroad to visit, Nana always made lots of lovely food in
readiness for their arrival, and sometimes I would help her, one particular time Nana was making
boxty which is a sort of potato cake, many will probably know it as rosti, anyway I used to love it
and as quick as Nana made it I was eating it in the end she told my Mum to tell me to stop or she
would have nothing left to give the visitors, I was promptly sent out to play, not long after the
visitors arrived, I can remember that day as if it was yesterday.
When I was little I had very long hair it used to come all the way down my back, my Grandpa used to
love my hair, and I used to sit on his knee and he would stroke my hair, one day on the advice of
our Doctor my Mum had my hair cut very short, my Grandpa went mad, I can remember feeling quite
pleased that Grandpa was sticking up for me because I hated my short hair.
Nana always called me Mayeen, and any new babies that were born were always called her little lumps
of love, I'll always remember the first time I took each of my children to see her soon after they
were born, she looked at them with such love, and cuddled and kissed them.
Grandpa loved to have a little glass of guiness and on odd occasions would pop to the local pub, he
wouldn't be gone long, and when he got home my Nana would just look at him, and then he would say Ah
Maggie do you still love me?, Nana would smile and say go to bed Tom. One of Grandpa's other great
pleasure in life was his pipe, I used to love the smell of it, we used to sit and watch him,
fascinated how he used to empty the pipe, clean it and then refill it, and he always used matches to
light it and never a lighter.
Unfortunately Nana had a heart and circulation problem, and had to have one of her legs amputated,
she went to the hospital as arranged and the day after her operation she was sitting in the chair at
the side of her bed on the ward, my Mum had just given birth to my little brother Christopher, and
my Dad was popping to see her when he saw Nana, she was on the floor below my mum in the hospital,
and so my Dad, was going between the two wards visiting them both. but she took it on the chin and
in no time was walking with the aid of a prosthetic leg, she carried on doing her normal every day
things. A few years later, she was told she would need to have her other leg amputated,
unfortunately she never learnt to use two prosthetic legs and so for the rest of her years she
remained housebound. Even so she came on holiday with us to Wales, and used to come and stay with
us for a few days, but she always felt she was a burden, as my Dad would always have to carry her to
transfer her to the bathroom or into her wheelchair, she was a very independent person and never
liked having to rely on anyone.
Grandpa had chronic asthma and struggled all his life it got worse as he got older and my mum says
she can remember him standing at the gate struggling for breath, but he never complained and it
never stopped him going to work. Not long before he died he had to go in to hospital, he was there
for a few weeks, eventually he was sent home unfortunately we never realised he was sent home to
die, I was thirteen years old, I don't think I will ever forget that day as long as I live, and the
memories I have of the day of his funeral will stay with me forever, I can remember my Mum was just
distraught, and my Dad was going here, there and everywhere offering comfort, Bless them, my Grandpa
and Dad two of the kindest men I have ever known.
Nana and Grandpa we all love and miss you so much, but we know you are both reunited, and looking
down on us all.
~*~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*
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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
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☆31ST OCTOBER 2009☆
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☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2009 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
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۞ We Love You Always ۞
We didn't know what Heartache meant
Until the day you were took away
All the tears we've cried
The hurt is here to stay
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We cry for the loss
Of someone so special as you
In life you were so special
In death your so missed too
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Even though your gone
In our Heart you will remain
In spirit you're still with us
But our lives are not the same
Written by Jayne Roddy
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xXx Angels xXx
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Up to the moon and the stars..
Way past Jupiter..
And way past Mars
You are missed by so many..
And loved so very much
If you can beautiful Angel..
Please stay in touch
We all love you precious Angel..
So just you remember this..
I will blow kisses up to heaven..
For our Angel that we miss
With love always xXx
copyright� Jackie Thomas 18/10/09.
~~~~~ I'll Try To Be Strong ~~~~~~~
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When the pain and grief are over
When it's my time to be by your side
I know you'll be waiting for me
And will greet me with arms open wide
♥
Until then I'll go on living
Though the light in my life has gone
The road will be long and lonely
But I'll bear up and try to be strong
♥
I pray that angels will guide me
Help me to get through this pain
Give me the strength to go on
Till we are together again
copyright� Ingrid Aspey 2009
HELLO THOMAS AND MARGARET XX
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TOGETHER MY ANGEL WE SHALL BE,
TOGETHER FOR ALL ETERNITY.
TOGETHER TILL THE STARS THEY FADE.
TOGETHER MY ANGEL UNAFRAID.
TOGETHER MY ANGEL WE HAVE LOVED.
TOGETHER MY ANGEL AND GOD ABOVE.
TOGETHER MY ANGEL WE LOVE UNTIL WE DIE.
TOGETHER WE'LL BE,UP ON HIGH.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
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Morning x
Morning Nana & Grandpa
Thought i'd drop a line to say hello. Not feeling too well so going to make it short. The kids are all doing well as are Chris and I. Sophie is learning how to put her own shoes on, although getting them on the right foot is proving to be a challenge hehe. The other 3 are doing well at school and enjoying their time there....but not as much as I enjoy their time there haha. Spoke to mum yesterday and she is doing ok too.
Well im going for a lie down whilst ive got a free hour and hopefully get rid of this headache. Will write again soon. Missing you xx
My trip to the medium
Hello Nana and grandpa, i haven't been on for a while as i've had the flu and been busy with 1 thing and another. Anyway today i thought i would share my experience of when i went to see a medium last summer. Its 1 of those things ive always wanted to do but never really had the courage but i was scrolling through the paper 1 day when an advert caught my eye. it was advertising a medium who lived in the area and had been on a tv programme for psychics. She was advertising private readings. Well before i gave it any deep thought i emailed her and arranged a sitting for the following day. I wrote about this reading to my dad a while back as i believe some of the things she told me were about him, but she also told me things about you nana. Infact as the reading began she immediately told me that an elderly woman was here, that she my Grandma and that her name is Margaret....needless to say i was gobsmacked! She then followed on to say that this lady is unable to walk and she is being supported by 2 gentlemen in the spirit world with her, 1 of whom has been in spirit for a while and is an older man and the other had only recently passed and was a younger man. This made alot of sense. She told me how you were with me alot of the time watching over and she mentioned the grandchildren and a couple of family events that had recently happened. She also said she heard wedding bells and that the month of October would be a turning point in my life. I got married that Summer (but in Septemeber). I'm still abit sceptical of these things, but what she told me about you was spot on so i like to believe that you are watching over us. I have toyed with the idea of going to a private reading again, perhaps i will one day.
Anyway, everyone is fine here. Mum visits you every week to lay flowers as you probably know and to keep your new headstone in good condition. I do hope you're both looking after Dad for us, we miss him terribly.
Well i must get on with the days chores. Speak again soon, love you xx
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