| Location | Leicester |
| Age | 76 years |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Date of Birth | 16/08/1901 |
| Date of Death | 26/05/1978 |
| Visitors | 2,084 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.
ღ ღ ღ All My Love Beautiful Angel ღ ღ ღ
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Heavenly ღ ღ ღ shona sengupta
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How will heaven be?
As far as I can see
It will have huge bells
And will be situated on clouds
It will have many golden wells
That will so often swell
Rain will be abundant
And the sun will shine all day long
Angels will play on the harp
The sweetest summer song
Music that will touch the heart
While those beneath will shed drops of sorrow
Little will they know what will happen on the morrow
But to them up above
As plain and clear it will be
As far as far as I can see
Yes there will be misty alleys
And lush green meadows
Fresh with the fragrant smell of spring
Winter will never be bitter
Summer never so hot
Autumn never so bare
And resources never so scarce
Food for all will be relished by all.
Grateful we’ll be as grateful can be
Mountains high and strong and brown
Surrounding that hidden land,
Beautiful and vast seas I see
There colour as blue as sapphire can be
And the white waves lashing upon the shore
Sitting on the flattened grey rocks
Who would not call it absolutely heavenly?
However it might actually be,
But can we still not see
There will lie behind this seen
A relieving feeling of bliss
For where not have we been
But is this not by all believed
That after one’s decease
This is the land of eternal peace
Where we all ultimately reach?
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Missing You Dad on Fathers Day and Always
This morning all across the land
most dads will wake to see
their special treats and presents
and how happy they will be
But as they celebrate today
with all their loved ones near
as usual, I'll be so sad
that you're no longer here
Not here to greet me with a smile
just like you used to do
and read the card I'd signed with love
on Father's Day for you
Instead, I'll be remembering
the happy times we had
and wishing I could have you back
for I miss you so dear Dad
NEIL REID MOTHER OF MINE LYRICS
Mother of mine you gave to me, all of my life to do as I please,
I owe everything I have to you,
Mother sweet mother of mine.
Mother of mine when I was young
You showed me the right way things had to be done,
Without your arms where would I be,
Mother sweet mother of mine.
Chorus:
Mother you gave me happiness, much more than words can say,
I thank the lord let me breathe with you, every night and every day.
Mother of mine now I am grown and I can walk straight all on my own,
I'd like to give you what you gave to me,
Mother sweet mother of mine.
Chorus
Mother of mine now I am grown and I can walk straight all on my own,
I'd like to give you what you gave to me,
Mother sweet mother of mine.
Mother sweet mother of mine
‘Auld Lang Syne'
"Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne
We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne
And surely you'll buy your pint cup! And surely I'll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne
We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne
We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine
But we've wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne
We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne
We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine
But seas between us broad have roared, since auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne
We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne
And there's a hand my trusty friend! And give us a hand o' thine!
And we'll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne
We'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne."
Tears
One tiny gentle tear drop
Fell upon the ground
Pain that it carried
Lost without a sound
One tiny gentle tear drop
Landing on a cheek
Strength it had stolen
Left the owner weak
One tiny gentle tear drop
Settled on a mind
Washes the conscience
Of hurt left behind
One tiny gentle tear drop
Displayed its inner core
Never to be noticed
It trickled through the door
One tiny gentle tear drop
Gave up the fight
To join the company of others
Flowing every night
One tiny gentle tear drop
I will keep with me
Just as a reminder
Of how cruel life can be
By Angie
You Will See Them Someday
When you lose someone it can be hard to take
The pain that you feel when your heart has to break
The memories you keep are all in your mind
As you search your soul for more to find
The way their skin felt the smell of their hair
As you keep thinking over and shedding a tear
The years may pass, memories fade to grey
But your getting no younger you'll see them someday
Unconditional love is never forgotten
Look deep in your heart it is there at the bottom
Alone in the dark sometimes in fear
Voices from loved ones your hoping to hear
More years pass, they soon fly by
But your always looked upon from those in the sky
Surrounded by clouds and pure white doves
They listen and watch sending you love
Just remember one thing as you sit and you pray
They will be there to greet you, you will see them someday.
Copyright� Stephan Banks
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This candle burns in memory
For the one i love so much
Now flying with the Angels
Still guided by their touch
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See the candle flicker
With a beautiful golden glow
Warming us with so much love
When we're feeling very low
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I will keep the candle burning
So all the world can see
The special kind of love we shared
Will last for all eternity
copyright� Vicky Deaville 14/7/2010
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Happy birthday Nana xx
Hi Nana, just dropping you a line to say Happy Birthday and that we're all thinking of you today. I hope Granpa is making it nice up there for you. Miss you xx
Happy Birthday Nana
Today is your birthday Nana, and I just wish that we could come and see you and bring you a bottle of ginger wine and some polo mints, we have such lovely childhood memories. I'm sure you will be having a great day with Grandpa, my Dad and Mark to keep you company, lovce and miss you loads xxxxxxx
Happy Birthday
Thinking of you as always, and wishing I could come and visit you, happy birthday Mammy xx
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