| Location | St Helens, Merseyside |
| Age | 57 years |
| Cause of Death | Emphysema |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1950 |
| Date of Death | 06/05/2008 |
| Visitors | 9,645 since 09/05/2008 |
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*♥*♥* Updated Aug 2nd 2009 *♥*♥*
Huge thankyou's to everyone who has continued to light candles and leave messages for my mum. I needed to take a bit of a break from GTS. I have thought about you and your Angels every day. I'm sorry to have missed special days, but my thoughts have been with you. Thank you once again. Sending my love to you and your Angels. xxx
** Updated May 6th 2009 **
Thankyou so much to everyone who has lit candles, left pictures gifts and tributes on my mum's 1st Angelversary. Your kindness has completely overwhelmed me! It has made today so much more bearable, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Sending much love to you, your Angels and your families. Thankyou once again. Tracey X♥X♥X♥X
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ I would just like to say a HUGE thankyou to those who light candles and leave tributes for my mum Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Your kindness is a huge comfort Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Thankyou once again Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Sending love to you and your angels as always Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Tracey xxx Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
My mum, ♥Eileen Frances McCartney♥ sadly passed away on Tuesday May 6th, 2 days before her birthday. She lived in St Helens, Merseyside, close to her daughters, Karen and Tracey. She was nan to Megan and Bethany, and mother-in-law to Karen's husband, Paul, and Tracey's partner, Neil. She was one of 10 children, 4 girls and 6 boys. Her brothers and sisters are Kathleen, Kenny, John, Peter, Brian, Michael, Colin, Sandra and Dot. She passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends, following a long, brave fight against the lung disease, emphysema.
My mum was a single mum to me and my big sister, Karen. She did a great job! We didn't want for anything, and we never did without...can't say the same for our mum, though! She would go without sometimes, so we didn't have to. It was always 'just the three of us'. My mum was overjoyed when her grand-daughters, Megan and Bethany came along. The three of them were always up to mischief! My mum would do anything for 'her girls'.
Over the past 10 years or so, my mum's health took a downward turn. First she had a kidney removed due to cancer, and then the horrible disease, emphysema developed. The past 4 years have been especially difficult for her. There have been numerous hospital admissions. I never fully understood the impact of emphysema until the New Year of 2007. In November 2006, my mum was admitted to hospital with another chest infection. She didn't come out of hospital until February 2007! She had been moved from Whiston hospital, to St Helens to recouperate, but in the week between Christmas and New Year, she took ill again, and once again ended up in Whiston. This time though, things seemed different. Mum was very poorly, so much so, that the Priest was called, and gave her her last rites. We were told that she would be gone within 24 hours. But in good-old Eileen style, she bounced back! We decided to keep an eye on that Priest...surely with his talents, he'd become the next Pope! It was then I realised that this disease would eventually take my mum. The question was, how long did we have left?
Gradually, my mum regained some of her strength, and was moved back to St Helens hospital. She left hospital at the very end of February 2007. When she arrived home, she was on oxygen full-time. She was nowhere near as active as she was before going into hospital, and she was assigned a Community Matron, Anita. From March 2007 until she died, my mum was hardly ever readmitted to hospital. Until about 5 weeks before she died. I got a telephone call from Anita, who had found my mum in a state of semi-conciousness. Anita didn't think my mum would pull through. She was rushed to hospital, and put on a machine to rid her body of carbon dioxide, which due to her illness, she couldn't do herself. She once again, made a speedy recovery. She left hospital after a week. But 2 weeks later, she was found again, by her good friend and neighbour, Alice. Again she was rushed to hospital. When she arrived at hospital, my mum was unconcious, and not breathing. Again we thought we were going to lose her. But again, she amazed everyone by pulling through. Though this time it wasn't such a speedy recovery.
At this point, we realised that my mum could no longer live alone. We were in the process of deciding what to do. Mum came home on the Monday teatime. She had also realised that it wasn't safe for her to be by herself. The following Tuesday, I recieved a telephone call, again from Alice. She said my mum was again poorly. She said that this time she was awake, concious and talking. I didn't panic. I made my way there, and Anita had already arrived. She said that my mum had made the decision not to go into hospital this time. My mum was told that if she didn't go to hospital, there was a very good possibility that she would die at home. My mum decided to stay at home. I could see that she had had enough - she just couldn't fight it anymore. Despite this, I begged her to go to hospital, but deep down, knew that she probably wouldn't survive. In hindsight, I'm glad she was stubborn enough to ignore me, in that she died at home, with her own things around her, surrounded by her family and friends.
2 hours after me recieving that telephone call, my mum was gone. Me and my sister were with her when she went, holding her hand, and telling her not to be frightened. She was so brave, and put up a bloody good fight! But in the end, she had had enough, and her body couldn't take anymore. I know she had had enough, because she always used to say that she would only go when it was her time, and not a minute before!
I am grateful that I was with her at the end, and that we had the chance to say what we needed to. Despite her being semi-concious, I know she heard me, because she replied. For that I am so thankful!
My mum was a brave lady. She had battled with this illness for quite some time. It restricted the things she could do - things most people take for granted. Going to the supermarket, playing with her grandchildren, visiting friends and relatives...the usual everyday things we do without thinking about. It was a struggle for my mum to realise that her body wouldn't let her do the things her mind wanted her to do. She was a great listener, and always gave good advice. She wasn't too good at taking advice though...she could be a stubborn old bird at times! She will be greatly missed by her close friends, Alice, Kath and Mary. They were always on hand with a smile and a cuppa.
She idolised her grand-daughters, Megan and Bethany. They were her world. I know she would be very proud of the young ladies they are turning into.
What did my mum mean to me? Everything! She was my friend, my giggling partner, my agony aunt, my whole world. Things just won't be the same without her.
♥♥♥Mum, we love you, and we miss you, but we are glad that you are no longer suffering. Rest in peace xxx ♥♥♥
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The Journey of My Life
It was beautiful as long as it lasted,
The journey of my life.
I have no regrets whatsoever,
Save the pain I’ll leave behind.
Those dear hearts who love and care …
And the strings pulling at the heart and soul …
The strong arms that held me up,
When my own strength let me down.
At every turning of my life,
I came across good friends,
Friends who stood by me,
Even when time raced by me.
Farewell, farewell my friend,
I smile and bid you goodbye.
No, shed no tears for I need them not,
All I need is your smile.
If you feel sad do think of me,
For that’s what I’ll like.
When you live in the hearts of those you love,
Remember then, you never die.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ .•*´*•.¸ ♥ ¸.•*´*•.¸♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
♥L٥ﻻ ﻉ√٥υ f٥гﻉ√ﻉr♥
♥ Good Night Angel ♥
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♥ Behind ♥ Your ♥ Wings ♥
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Like a veil being drawn across my heart
With your love buried deep inside
When troubled times are about to start
Behind your wings I hide
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When temptation comes and I know it must
To reveal what's hidden inside
I call to the only one I trust
And behind your wings I hide
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When night-time creeps upon the day
And there's no-one by my side
I close my eyes and with my spirit I pray
It's behind your wings I hide
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Like a veil being drawn across my heart
To heal the wounds deep inside
Your love fills my being in every part
And on your wings I glide.
♥X♥
♥ Lorraine Thompson ♥
♥ Your ♥ Memory ♥ Is ♥ An ♥ Eternal ♥ Flame ♥ Love Always ♥
The Evergreen's Rose
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Outside the house beside the driveway is an evergreen,
And two or three times every year a miracle is seen.
A single red rose starts to bud and blossom to full bloom,
In the center of the evergreen facing my room.
Surrounded by the greenery it glows a brilliant red,
A single red rose blooming where no other makes it's bed.
Each time it happens and I see it I just stop and stare,
And wonder with this evergreen how did the rose get there.
I always stand amazed when I am pondering this view,
It always brings back memories of someone that I once knew.
The evergreen reminds me of the people I have known,
But one stands out just like this rose that blooms there all alone.
The evergreen is beautiful like people I have met,
The rose reminds me of someone I never will forget.
The evergreen surrounds the rose with all it's greenery,
But the beauty of the precious rose is all that you can see.
It touches all your senses when the rose is blooming there,
It makes you stop and notice all the plant life everywhere.
Floral you would never see or pay attention to,
Unless the beauty of the rose had it's effect on you.
Sometimes things in life will bring the focus into view,
And make you notice everything as if it were brand new.
It makes you stop and be aware of all the little things,
You notice flowers as they bloom and watch a bird that sings.
she was such a person that this rose reminds me of,
Filled to overflowing with her gentleness and love.
Always with an attitude of being positive,
Never wanting for herself she only knew to give.
she never let the world around her change her attitude,
Like the single red rose blooming in it's solitude.
she knew her mind and heart and nothing could stand in her way,
Just like the single brilliant rose that's blooming here today.
Many times her actions would bring questions from a peer,
Just the way you wonder why the rose is growing here.
But in the end you always knew she'd blossom on the scene,
The same way that this single rose did with the evergreen.
Some people slip into your life so quietly they came,
And just the fact they touched your life, it never is the same.
she touched so many people's lives the way that she touched mine,
she was that rose so beautiful and I part of the pine.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
~♥~WITH LOVE PRECIOUS ANGEL ~♥~
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Until We're Together Again
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Some believe
A star shining brightly in the heavens
Represents the love of someone they can't see
Others feel
The butterfly dancing in their garden
Is a symbol of a spirit flying free
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But when a gentle breeze caresses your hair
Or you see an eagle soar in the air
Should you smile and remember me in prayer
Oh, I will be there
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There's no need to say good-bye
One day we'll be together
Remember me and smile
I'm in your heart forever
I'll feel the love you send
Until we're together again
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Close your eyes
You'll find me sailing in the sunset
Riding waves of bluest oceans ever seen
Holding hands
Of all the others here before me
My head upheld to hear the angels sing
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I can do all the things I've always dreamed of
I'll be watching over you from above
Don't worry about me because
I brought along all your love
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There's no need to say good-bye
One day we'll be together
Remember me and smile
I'm in your heart forever
I'll feel the love you send
Until we're together again
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It doesn't matter where you are
My love will shine upon you from that star
Like the butterfly, now I'm free
Ascending through the sky peacefully
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There's no need to say good-bye
One day we'll be together
Remember me and smile
I'm in your heart forever
I'll feel the love you send
All the love you send
And you hold on to the love I send
Until we're together again
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We'll be together again?
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� Katherine J. Cochran (BMI
~♥~WITH LOVE PRECIOUS ANGEL ~♥~
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Bring me a tomorrow
Bring me happiness with no hate
Bring a peaceful world that's forgiving
For our Angels to embrace
Listen to the voices
That our inner spirit brings
Listen till our heart is content
And allow our freedom to ring
Smile through the stresses
By assisting a person or two
Allow yourself to begin
Another day renewed
Know that you are not alone
As our tears fall together as the rain
And the storms became so heavy
That we felt the weight of pain
But when the weight is lifted
And the sun begins to rise
I will hold you close and whisper
I am the rainbow in the skies
For with every vibrant color
There is a gift each brings
To cloak you in our Love
"Love" is an amazing thing
Bring me a tomorrow
Bring me happiness with no hate
Bring a peaceful world that's forgiving
For our Angels to embrace
Copyright � 2005 Lori Foster
..♥..LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART..♥..
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Author: Mattie Brainard
..♥..Listen With Your Heart
Memories are like treasures
time cannot take away..♥..
..♥..So may we be surrounded
by happy ones today..♥..
..♥..May all the love and tenderness
of golden days and years well spent
Come back today to fill our hearts
with beauty and content..♥..
..♥..And may we walk down memory lane
and meet the ones we love,
For while we cannot see them,
they'll be watching from above....
So, for their sakes, be happy
and show them that their love
Has proven strong enough and big enough
to reach down from above..♥..
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New Year 2012
❃ With Love ❃
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If I could dream a thousand dreams
I'd dream them all of you,
If I could wish a thousand wishes
I'd wish more time with you.
Now all the seasons passing,
Nothing seems to change,
For I wake up every morning
To a world that feels so strange.
It's another lonely New Year
Without the one we love,
No hand to hold
Or cheek to kiss,
All we can do is reminisce
Of times gone by
Oh, how they fly,
Seems like yesterday
When we said goodbye
To the most wonderful person
We were lucky to have known,
You breathed your last breath
And then you left us here alone.
But I wonder did you leave
Or were you really still here
Because I heard a whisper in my ear,
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“Tell everybody never fear,
Because I am with them night and day
When at home or even away,
Don't shed a tear Or frown a face,
Just be happy as best you can”
•:*:• ❃•:*:••:*:• ❃•:*:• ❃•:*:• ❃•:*:•
Unknown
~ HAPPY NEW YEAR SPECIAL ANGEL ~
~GOODNIGHT, SWEET DREAMS~
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~ By Ella Wheeler Wilcox~
What can be said in New Year rhymes,
That's not been said a thousand times?
The new years come, the old years go,
We know we dream, we dream we know.
We rise up laughing with the light,
We lie down weeping with the night.
We hug the world until it stings,
We curse it then and sigh for wings.
We live, we love, we woo, we wed,
We wreathe our prides, we sheet our dead.
We laugh, we weep, we hope, we fear,
And that's the burden of a year.
WISHING YOUR FAMILY A VERY PEACEFUL AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR WITH LOVE AND THANKS FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT SHOWN TO CARL AND MY SELF AND MY LITTLE ANGELS GOD BLESS YOU ALL WENDY XXXX
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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take my love into 2012 with you always
angel and sleep peacefully,
Love Bev,Steve,Beth and Sam x x x x
~♥~WITH LOVE PRECIOUS ANGEL ~♥~
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Boxing Day
by Michael Cronin
The day after the memories
Have been etched into our minds
There are some for which the holiday
Was not very kind
Thankful for our family
Thankful for our health
Remembering to share
Our boxes full of wealth
We gathered up our fortune
And set a bit aside
We shared with those less fortunate
On Boxing Day with pride
Merry Christmas Angel.
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With love, Trisha
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