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Dad spent a few weeks at St Catherine’s in the lead up to him passing, and the staff were nothing short of amazing with him. He felt so safe while he was there and really didn’t want to leave.
Dru and I are heartbroken that dad has passed away, he was an amazing father in law to Joanne and Tony and the best Grandad ever to our kids Dan, Tom, Nat and Lauren.
Dad was a very proud man, and wouldn’t accept that he was getting too old to do certain things. He was always in his garden, and there was many a visit to A & E due to injuries whilst gardening, yet he carried on regardless, and it wasn’t unusual to find him hanging from a ladder with his hedge cutters in his hands cutting trees back that weren’t even in his garden.
He also thought nothing of climbing on top of chairs to get to a light bulb, or something at the back of a cupboard that he couldn’t reach. Needless to say, Tony was forever dashing up to get him down. We have had many “entertaining” times viewing the cameras that we put up for his safety, and thank goodness we did !!
He always did things his way, and sod the consequences which drove us mad, but we wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Dad, you were the best and we all miss you so very much but you are now at peace and reunited with your beloved Marjorie.
We love you both so very much
Donations
07/10/2026
Kay Hawkes
In loving memory of our beloved dad, we are heartbroken but you are now reunited with your beloved Marjorie. We love and miss you both so very much
07/10/2026
Lisa Tinsley
St Catherine’s were a great support for my family when my dad was poorly. They came and rescued us when we didn’t know we needed rescuing. Sending you all lots of love ❤️
£50.00
Plus £12.50 Gift Aid
08/10/2026
Kate, Steve Taylor & family
Steve remembers playing football with Barry at Top Rec and always struggling to beat him. Steve gave him a black eye in a play fight and Barry had to borrow make-up from Steve’s sister Lynne to cover it up as they were going out! Sorry can’t be there will raise a glass on Monday.
£30.00
Plus £7.50 Gift Aid
08/10/2026
Holly & Sarah
Sending all our love Kay to you and your family. Love Holly & Sarah xxx
£10
Plus £2.50 Gift Aid
08/10/2026
Sue
Lots of good memories of Barry on holiday with both our families.
£20.00
Plus £5.00 Gift Aid
11/10/2026
Kirstie and Andrew
The best neighbour, gardening advisor and our friend 💕
£20.00
Plus £5.00 Gift Aid
12/10/2026
Lynne Carr (nee Taylor)
Barry and Marjorie were great friends and neighbours to my mum and dad in Dunkirk Ave, where I grew up. I was their babysitter too! Best wishes to Andrew and Kay and families.
£30
Plus £7.50 Gift Aid
12/10/2026
Catherine and Tommy
So sorry Kay, Andrew and family, sending our heartfelt condolences.
£20
Plus £5.00 Gift Aid
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