| Location | Gwent South Wales |
| Age | 51 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 15/09/1954 |
| Date of Death | 22/02/2006 |
| Visitors | 709 since 20/02/2007 |
| Creator |
I can remember the phone call, it was just to let Mum and John know that we was staying in Weymouth a few more days. I didn’t speak to John but Mum said that he was fine. Mum was shopping with Colette in Newport she had just bought the baby an outfit and a little hat.
On Sunday we arrived home and I called Mum and John just to let them know we was home safely and that we would pop down late that afternoon. Then that’s when it began, Mum explained that John had collapsed and that he was in hospital. I could tell immediately that something was wrong, Mum explained we didn’t tell you earlier because we didn’t want to panic you and she said that I had to think of the baby (I was nearly eight months pregnant at the time). Of course I started to panic and we went straight to the hospital.
As we walked in I could see John sat on his bed, he seemed normal, just like our John. We sat down and that’s when Mum and john started to explain that they had found a tumour in Johns brain.
A few weeks past and John was unwell but he never complained. Then on the 7th October 2005 John had Major surgery to remove the Tumour. Hours past and the doctors told mum that it was a success and that she could see John. I went into see John a few hours after I knew I couldn’t cry I had to be strong for both Mum and John. I can remember I couldn’t look at him tidy it was if I was looking through him as if it was my normal John, John the one that always joking and having a laugh. Spencer was great he tried to make conversation and Mum tried too but you could tell that everyone was devastated.
After a few days John became much stronger and he soon came home. His feeling in his arms became better and he started to seem like our John again.
On the 31st October I then went into hospital to have my baby. Mum and John arrived at the hospital in the morning they was just as excited and worried as me and Spencer was. By the time I was wheeled into theatre most of the family was in the waiting room and at 14:25 Lewis Christopher was born weighing 5lb 13oz. Mum and John came straight in and they was over the moon. “I can remember john had a big beaming smile. Mum and John stayed all day despite John had only had major surgery a few weeks earlier, he must have been really tired.
Over the next few weeks John started his treatment. He had to have radiotherapy on his brain and on his chest as they has found a mass on his lung. You could tell it hit him hard but he would never admit that and he still not once he would complain. He went shopping with us and he pushed Lewis in his pram, most days he would sit there with Lewis lying on the sofa and he would talk to Lewis saying “Bampy’s little boy Nanny’s little bugger”.
Christmas came and we were excited as it was Lewis’s first Christmas Mum and john came up in the morning to spend some time with us. We all opened some prezzies and then we took Mum and John home.
On the 31st January 2006 John had his last Radiotherapy session and everything seemed fine. We was told that John would have to have a check up in the next coming weeks.
But that’s when things started going wrong and John became ill. Soon he wasn’t eating and had a sore throat. He was admitted into hospital soon after that and detearated very quickly. As John became weaker the doctors still didn’t say he was going to die but I think we all knew deep down that he was slipping away.
On Saturday 18th Feb I decided to take Lewis down to see John as he hadn’t seen him for a while. We meet Mum and John in the hospital café as John didn’t like Lewis going onto the ward as you never know what he could catch. That afternoon we had a drink in the café and we then went out for some fresh air, John was talking to us then he was talking to Lewis and I can remember him saying “oh god love him”. We then left then too take Lewis home.
We went to see John on Sunday and he seemed a little better but on Monday he seemed worse. Visiting time was over and I kissed John goodnight from me and Lewis and said I will see you tomorrow.
Tuesday 21st Feb was a normal morning, normal routine With Lewis a nappy change, bottle then a bath. Then just before I started to bathe Lewis there was a phone call from the hospital it was the ward sister Rachel. She said Ceri its Rachel I’m just calling you to tell you that your mum has asked me to call. We would like someone to look after Lewis for you and would I go straight to the hospital. Lucky enough Sue my step sister was at mine so she had Lewis for me. Spencer was in work so we decided to meet each other there. I go there first so I waited outside the ward but after a while I couldn’t wait any longer so I went in to see Mum and John. John had got worse and he was on the bed, he acknowledged me and he put his thumb up just to say he was ok.
That’s when the ward sister took me and mum into the family room. She started to explain that John was very ill and that we had to prepare ourselves for the worse. She said that there was nothing more that could be done although they would be able to make John comfortable. After that Mum went into John and told John that we was taking him home. John replied I’m not going home until I’m better then Mum explained that he wasn’t going to get better, he then asked where I was.
We got John home the following day. I can remember as we got him home it started to snow. John became much worst over the next few hours and we was told that we only had a few hours left with him. We sat with him talked to him and Lewis got to see his bampy, had a big cuddle with him one last time. At 21:40 John passed away peacefully surrounded by my Mum, me, Spence and the rest of the family. John was buried on the 28th Feb 06 and at Johns funeral it started to snow
Life hasn’t been the same since he left, John was one of a kind always willing to help others no matter what. We will always love you John and Lewis sends kisses all the time.
Five Years
John
Its been five years and I miss you more than you know. You mean the world to us and always will. We tell the children about you and your funny ways and they will always know that you are there bampy. I will be down the cemetart later so speak to you them
All my our love Ceri, Spence, Lewis, Paris and Baby Ella XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Christmas Time
Well another white christmas. You would have loved seeing the children they had a great day. We are all going to come down tomorrow with some cards. You ok ?? Hope soo much you are. Can you let me know please need to know you are around me and the babies. Lewis paris and Baby Ella sends big kisses to there best bampy.
I miss you so much why you, you meant so much it wont be long and we will be going up to sanbach we are going to go to the cemetary where your mam and dad are. We are going to put some flowers up there. Mam said its kept lovely. We will take a bit of your grass up there welsh soil ahe John. (winglish)
Love you soooo much and we wish you a very very merry christmas our special star shinning so bright
Let me know you are ok in your own way please really need to know.
Love you
Ceri, Spence, Bampys Boy Lewis, Your Princess Paris and Baby Princess Ella
Its been a long time
Well its been a long time John, Im sorry. Well as you know we've been realy busy with your new grandaughter Ella Poppy, she was born on the 15 July weighing on;y 5lb, shes sooo tiny. Lewis and Paris are beinig great big bro and sis to her. We wish you was here to see them you would be so proud. Lewis started his first year in reception and he loves it the only thing is that Paris wants to go with him lol. Me and Spence are great loving being parents. Hope you liked your flowers from the babies for your birthday, getting old now haha !!!! Well I beta go for now baby Ella want her milk. Love you in the world
Ceri, Spence, Banpys Boy Lewis, Princess Paris and Baby Princess Ella
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4 Years Today
Well its been four years today, its gone fast but yet youve missed so much. Hope you are ok up there along with Tony. Lewis and paris miss you so much you would be so proud of them the are our world. Well you will be a granddad for the third time soon. Yes thats right, we cant believe it either it was a hugh shock.
We will be down to see you in a bit andd to bring you some lovely flowers and gifts.
Do you come and see the children, just wondering cause Lewis says that he see's you in his bedroom and he was so small when you went. There is so much I need to say to you and if we could just see you it would me the world to me. What do you think about all this snow the babies love it and Spence and I of course.
Well I better go now to get ready to see you. Love you loads and loads and will see you in a bit XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Love Cer, Spence, Lewis and Paris XXXXXX
Lewis Big Boy who's 4
Well john
Our boy is four omg its gone so fast ? Can you remember when you was up the hospital when we had him, you was so brave cause you had only just come out of hospital after having major brain surgery. Well Lew had his party at Cheeky Monkeys and he enjoyed himself soooo much. Hope you did too cause I bet you there in your own way.
Well what do you think of your little girl them aint she a princess, wish you could of met her she like Lewis so much. She's into everything and is a proper little girl with handbags and dolls.
We will all be down tomorrow to tidy up your stone and put some fresh flowers down. Sorry I havn't been there alot we've been so busy with the house and we've all been poorly. May go to the hall on Tuesday would you come through to me really need to know if you are ok
Well have to go so tired Love you loads and loads, Ceri, Spence, Lewis and Paris
Love you
Hya Bampy
how are you doing ?
I have my own bedroom bamps our new house is beautiful, Daddy has painted mine and Paris room, I have a lovely big garden and i can play on my trampoline and my scooter.
paris had her injection the other day and has been a bit unwell.
got to go now mamy and daddy are going to buy me a transformer
Love you all the moneys in the world and more
Your boy Lewis and baby Paris
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Hi John
Sorry I havnt been on here for a while we have moved as you prob know, Its great. Just got the internet back on today so trying to cathc up with everything.
Lewis and paris are fine missing you of course.
Love
Ceri, Spencer, Lewis and Paris
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Birthday Time
WellJohn its our princesses birthday, I cant believe my girls one its gone so quick.
As you know Paris has been really unwell, please look out for her she is really not her self.
Lewis is fine and dandy he's been a bug, he has been talking about you
What do you think about us having a brand new house, you would have loved it, we are hoping to move in on the 27th but we may delay that because of Paris being ill.
Wish you was here with us I will be up the cemetary in the morning to see you.
Love you loads and loads
Ceri, Spence, Lewis and Paris XXXXXXXXXXX
Miss You
Well John its Paris birthday in just over a week. Wish you was her with us, we miss you so much. Paris is growing so fast, she is my princess and Im sure shes yours, she is a right character.
Lewis is fine he is in nursery today, he's been a little bug, you probably know that though he's going threw his terrible threes.
We are always talking about you, I just wish you could be with us.
Please if you can let us know that you are ok in your way, Im worried that you are not safe where ever you are.
Well time to go Ive got to bath Paris and she has the clinic today so i will be on here soon.
Love forever
Ceri, Spence, Lewis and Paris
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I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your support and for looking after Mary's page while I've been away you truly are angels on earth and id have been lost with out you these past months Godbless you and thank you again from the very bottom of my heart and wishing you a peaceful sunday love as always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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