| Location | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Age | 66 years |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/1943 |
| Date of Death | 22/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 978 since 23/05/2009 |
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Valerie Collins (nee Todd) was born 18th April 1943 to Parents Henry (known as Harry) and Janet
(known as Jenny). Valerie was one of six Children, there was 3 boys and 3 girls. First came Alan,
followed by June, Anthony, Valerie, Harold and last born was Margaret.
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TO MY WIFE VALERIE - WITH LOVE FROM JIMMY
These words, dear Wife are just for you
And come with love to say
I am thinking of you constantly
And miss you more each day
To lose you left me devastated
But when I feel the pain
I only have to close my eyes
And you are with me once again
For you made my life worth living
And although we are apart
Until I hold you once again
You are safe within my heart
So wait for me in heaven dear
I believe it is beautiful there
I cannot wait to be with you
When I climb those golden stairs
Good Night Valerie
Love You
Always & Forever
Jimmy
xxx
TO OUR LOVING MAM - WITH LOVE FROM SHARON & ANTHONY
You can only have one Mam
So love her while you can
Because once she has gone away
You will never forget that very day
You can only have one Mother
You can never have another
So hold her close and hold her tight
Before she flies into the light
Do not waste the time you have with her
Because when she is gone, life is not fair
Hold on to every single day
Before she has to go away
Love You Mam
You will never be forgotten
All our Love
Sharon & Anthony
xxxx
TO A VERY SPECIAL NANA - WITH LOVE FROM GEMMA, MICHAEL & LAUREN
This simple loving Message is especially to say
How sad it is that you are not here to be with us today
For you were gentle and so kind and gave us lots of love
But now you're with the Angels, looking down from up above
It is nice remembering, you're smile and gentle touch
Of a very special Nana who was loved so very much
Each memory we will treasure and hold within our hearts
You are the best Nana anyone could ever wish for
Good Night Nana
Sleep Peacefully
Love You Always & Forever
From
Gemma, Michael & Lauren
xx xx xx
A LETTER FROM HEAVEN
To My Dearest Family: Some things I'd like to say
but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay
I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above
where there's no more tears or sadness there is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said I welcome you
It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone
as for your dearest family they'll be up here later on
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan
there's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man
Then God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do
and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you
And I will be beside you every day and week and year
and when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years
because you're only human they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain
remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned
but if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain though my life on earth is over
I am closer to you now than I ever was before
And to my very many friends trust God knows what is best
I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb
but together we can do it taking one day at a time
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too
that as you give unto the world so the world will give to you
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain
then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile
knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile
So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low
just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go
When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind
And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face
that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace
And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free
remember you're not going you are coming here to me
And I will always love you from that land way up above
Will be in touch again soon
P.S. Michael sends his love
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YOU RAISE ME UP - WESTLIFE - PLAYED AT VALERIE'S FUNERAL GOING INTO CHURCH
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up...
To more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up...
To more than I can be.
There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up...
To more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up...
To more than I can be.
You raise me up...
To more than I can be.
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ALWAYS - JON BON JOVI - PLAYED AT VALERIE'S FUNERAL LEAVING CHURCH
This romeo is bleeding
But you can't see his blood
It's nothing but some feelings
That this old dog kicked up
It's been raining since you left me
Now I'm drowning in the flood
You see I've always been a fighter
But without you I give up
I can't sing a love song
Like the way it's meant to be
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore
But baby, that's just me
And I will love you, baby - Always
And I'll be there forever and a day - Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme
And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I'll love you - Always
Now your pictures that you left behind
Are just memories of a different life
Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry
One that made you have to say goodbye
What I'd give to run my fingers through your hair
To touch your lips, to hold you near
When you say your prayers try to understand
I've made mistakes, I'm just a man
When he holds you close, when he pulls you near
When he says the words you've been needing to hear
I'll wish I was him 'cause those words are mine
To say to you till the end of time
Yeah, I will love you baby - Always
And I'll be there forever and a day - Always
If you told me to cry for you
I could
If you told me to die for you
I would
Take a look at my face
There's no price I won't pay
To say these words to you
Well, there ain't no luck
In these loaded dice
But baby if you give me just one more try
We can pack up our old dreams
And our old lives
We'll find a place where the sun still shines
And I will love you, baby - Always
And I'll be there forever and a day - Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and
The words don't rhyme
And I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I'll love you - Always
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NAN'S SONG - ROBBIE WILLIAMS - CHOSEN BY GRANDCHILDREN GEMMA, MICHAEL & LAUREN AND PLAYED INSIDE THE
CHURCH
You said when youd die that youd walk
with me every day
And Id start to cry and say please dont talk that way
With the blink of an eye the Lord came
and asked you to meet
You went to a better place but He stole you
away from me
And now she lives in heaven
But I know they let her out
To take care of me
Theres a strange kind of light
Caressing me tonight
Pray silence my fear she is near
Bringing heaven down here
I miss your love I miss your touch
But Im feeling you everyday
And I can almost hear you say
"Youve come a long way baby"
And now you live in heaven
But I know they let you out
To take care of me
Theres a strange kind of light
In my bedroom tonight
Pray silence my fear she is near
Bring your heaven down here
You taught me kings and queens
While stroking my hair
In my darkest hour I know you are there
Kneeling down beside me
Whispering my prayer
Yes theres a strange kind of light
Caressing me tonight
Pray silence my fear
She is near
Bringing heaven down here
The next time that we meet
I will bow at her feet
And say wasnt life sweet
Then well prepare
To take heaven down there
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26 Weeks Gone
Hello Nana,
Missing you so much. People say that it gets easier but I think its getting harder, especially this time of year. I would do anything to have you back, I would even take your place. I just hope that you are happy and staying close to us. I'm going to see one of those spiritalists after the year, hope they can tell me that about you and Michael and you's are watching over us.
Andrea, Peter an Harley are here from America, They are coming to visit yours and Michael's resting place sometime.
Well not much to say today, I will write to you over the weekend and if not sometime through the week.
Remember that I lve yu and Miss you with all my heart.
Sleep Tight, Love Gemma xXxXx
6 Months Gone
Hello,
Sorry I couldnt write on yesterday but I've been to Leeds.
Cant beleive that half a year has passed. Its so sad to think that I will never be to see you again or talk to you. Life's so unfair. Nothing ever good happens to me and worst of all i've lost you and Michael in the space of 15 Months. Crap eh!
Well I bought myself a bag on Saturday, its lush. You would of loved it. Its a DKNY one and was £100 reduced from nearly £200. I thought 'why not'. Ya only live once and might aswel have what you want. I should really say i've bought it in your memory cos you loved bags. Infact thats what i'll do. Least then everytime I use it I will have a part of you with me.
I'll not write much today cos i'm a bit tired from Leeds and got crappy work tomorrow. Speak to you through the week.
Miss you so much, no words can explain how much.
Love you soooo soooo muh and will always stay in my heart forever.
Loads of love from Gemma xXxXx
PS - I Will never forget you. How can anyone forget a special person like you, The best Nana in the world EVER!!! :-) x x x
25 Weeks Gone
Hello Nana,
Cant believe that its almost half a year without having you here. ]
Not very nice weather at the minute, its cold, windy and wet. Not as bad as some places tho, some places have been fooded, I shouldnt really complain cos there are a load of people worse off an here's me moaning about a bit wind and rain.
Well me and me mam have started getting some bits in for christmas. We got the shock of our lives the other day in town, there was a woman who looked just like you, red coat, bags, glasses and the hair. Couldnt believe it!!
Eeee you and Michael must of sent my mam a birthday present cos she had a win on the lottery on the day of her birthday.
Well i'm just watching Children In Need so i'll finish writing now, no much to tell you plus I want to keep a bit of gossip for Sunday. Speak soon.
Miss you sooo much and wish you were still with us.
Love you lots, love Gemma xXxXx
Thank You For My Birthday Present
Hello Mam well a just want to say thank you for my birthday present that you and Michael give me it was a nice surprise, special occassions are not the same anymore, last Christmas was bad without Michael here but this Christmas is going to be worse without you aswell,well a have made a start on getting the Christmas presents in but its not the same, a just wish it was all over with. Andrea,Peter and Harley are coming over from America soon so they will be coming over to visit you. Not got much to tell you as a tell you whats going on and happening when a visit you everyday so a will go for now and see you tomorrow miss you love Sharon xxxxxxxxx
Your Daughters Birthday
Hello Nana,
Well as you know its my mams birthday today, She got some nice presents and charms for her bracelet. Dint do much for it cos she didnt want to do anything. I know you would of been looking down on her and wishing her a happy birthday.
Well the jungle has started and Katie Price (Jordan) is back in it. She has had to do all of the bushtucker trials so far, Its all good so far. You would of loved it.
Well i'll speak to you later on in the week.
Love you and miss you, love from Gemma xXxXx
Hello Nana
Hello Nana,
Told you I would write to you today!
Well another boring day withut you. Me and Mam have been to Royal Quays and North Sheilds today, its not the same tho going out and about without you. I miss having to look for you to see where you had wandered off too, hehe!! It was a change of scenery I suppose, get sick of just going to Asda and Killingworth!
Well its x-factor night tonight, its really good this year and the Jungle starts tomorrow night. Apparently Jordan is going back in, so that will be intresting!! I'll let you know through the week what its like.
Well i'll go for now.
Hope your resting peacefully and being looked after.
Miss you, Loads of Love from Gemma xXxXx
My broken heart..
Will never mend
So lots of kisses..
I shall send
We think of you..
In a better place
With beautiful wings..
And a smile on your face
Every day is a struggle you see
Trying to cope..
So please help me
How do I cope?
I do not know
My heart is broken..
So that goes to show
I can't except you are gone
I need you here..
Please keep me strong
Stay by my side..
Show me the way
Help me to cope every day
I love and miss you so much..
And I always will
Since you have been gone..
Time has stood still
I think of you in heaven..
With Gods Angels up above
Please my precious Angel..
Watch over me with love
Miss You Nana
Gone But Never Forgotten
24 Weeks Gone
Hello Nana,
So sorry I never got back to you last weekend.
Well I went to Ireland the weeked b4 last and was nice to have a little break, been wanting to go fo ages and so me and my friend went to see our other friend who lives over there. I wish you and Grandad had of went over last year when you's were thinking of going. Nevermind. Suppose you and Michael can go now and as many times as you's want and whenever you want.
Your sister June was waiting to hear about getting a bungalow but never got it, she'l keep on at them till she gets one. Fingers crossed for her. Think me and my Mam are going to pop over this weekend or sometime through the week to see how she is. Andrea, Peter and Harley are due to come over in a couple of weeks, be nice for June to see them.
Grandad is going to be meeting up with ya other sister Margaret soon, so that will be ice for you to see from where you are.
Went to a rememberance memorial service last Saturday for ya. I couldnt stay in cos it was too sad, I left b4 it started but then went back in and sat at the back. Was a nice sevice but wasnt really concentrating on what was being said cos It was too sad and upsetting. Got you a lovely candle tho!
Well i'll go for now and I promise you I will write tomorrow.
Good Night, Miss You
Loads of Love from Gemma xXxXx
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The Lord needed a flower
and that flower was you
so he picked you up from down here
and up and up you flew
He planted you in his garden
he said 'You'll stay here now with me'
and there you'll stay away from harm
the prettiest flower you'll always be
Keep My Memory
Keep my memory with you,
For memories never die.
I will be there with you,
When you look across the sky.
I will be there in the clouds,
In the birds that fill the air.
In the beauty of a fragrant rose,
You will find my memory there.
You will feel me in the tenderness,
Of a tiny baby's touch.
You will hear me if you listen,
In the twilight's gentle hush.
When your hearts are heavy,
And you feel that you are alone,
For your heart is now my home.
I will always be with you,
I will never go away.
For I will live on in your hearts,
Forever and a day.
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