Roderick James Howes

1943 - 2005
LocationWhitstable, Kent.
Age62 years
Cause of DeathHeart Attack
Date of Birth11/05/1943
Date of Death26/08/2005
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This is about our dad.....Rod Howes....who passed away suddenly on 26th August 2005 aged 62 years
old

He lived in Whitstable, Kent. He is married to Penny and has two daughters, Gillian and Allison, two
son-in-laws, Peter and Dave.

Rod has 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica, Rebekah, Kimberley, David, Laila, Kirsty and Ewan.

Dad spent 30 years in the London Fire Brigade and retired in 1995 as an ADO his last station was
Clerkenwell. He loved every minute of it.

Dad spent a lot of his time in the Freemasons working for Charity and made a great deal of money for
various charity's including the local Sea Cadets and the RNLI.

Dad died very suddenly of a heart attack which was a great shock to family and friends and collegues
alike especially his 4 eldest Grandchildren whom he was looking after at the time of his passing,
unfortunately Dad never got to see Gillian and Peter's children Kirsty and Ewan or my youngest 2
children David and Laila - he would love them so much. Dad I wish so much you were here to see
them all.

All of us greatly miss him and finding moving on very hard but he will always be with us and never
forgotton.

We love and miss you very much Dad xxxxxxxxxx


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my granddad; this is for you

You've always had a special place,
deep within my heart.
Forever there it will remain,
whether we're near or far apart.

You've always been a favourite,
to everyone you know.
You've always made me happy,
when I was feeling low.

The kind advice you gave to me,
will never be replaced.
Nothing else can ever compare,
when I see a smile upon your face.

I want you to know I love you,
and you mean the world to me.
You're the star I'll always wish upon,
the light I'll always see.

Jessica Granddaughter Of Roderick Howes (Granddaughter) October 22, 2009

granndad, miss you MORE every day...

This man taught me lots of things
When I was only small
How to wield a cricket bat
And how to catch a ball

He was the one who nurtured me
Inspired me to thrive
He taught me how to ride a bike
Much later how to drive

He’d sit with me and read
Explaining many things
And so I came to understand
The joy that books can bring

He walked with me down leafy lanes
We would talk for hours on end
At one time I would even say
That he was my best friend

He told me many a story
A moral there within
I learned so very much
So very much from him

I remember as I grew
He was my inspiration
My Granddad who had helped me
Develop my imagination

And so I thank you Granddad
As I say goodbye to you
I’ll remember you with love
Till we meet again we two

Jessica Granddaughter Of Roderick Howes (Granddaughter) October 10, 2009

42nd Wedding Anniversary xxx

To Dad, thinking of you today, lots of love xxxxx

Allison Hopper (Daughter) September 30, 2009

To My Dad

Dad, 4 years ago you had to leave us, the pain will never go away, your in my thoughts every second of every day. We all miss you so much. I love you Dad I really do xxxxxxxx

Allison Hopper (Daughter) August 26, 2009

my dearest granddad...

my very fond memories, i will carry forever, my special granddad, i will forget you never. may you now rest in peace, in the heavens above, you will be sadly missed, but forever loved, all that is left is for me to say, goodbye for now, until we meet again one day.

missing you gets harder everyday, its hard, nowing your not going to be here whilst i grow into a young woman.
i miss you granddad + my love i have for you will never stop, i hope your looking after yourself up there, not getting yourself in to any trouble, haha.
goodnight granddad, i love you.
xxxxx

Jessica Granddaughter Of Roderick Howes (Granddaughter) July 26, 2009

do you know the number
please do you know the number for heaven up above i want to make a call to someone that i love,telephone directories enquiries,oh yes i have tried them all,i even asked the local priest because he talks to god you see i thought he,d have a direct line but he was no help to me,i tried the yellow pages but nothing seem to fit i just want to talk to you for just a little bit, love theresa xxx

Theresa Waters May 11, 2009

♥ Roderick ♥

Most people walk in and out of your life.

......oooO.......... ....
.....(....).....Oooo ...
......)../.....(.... )....
.....(_/.......)../. ....
...............(_/.. .....
But only Loved ones leave footprints
in your heart.
They say god takes the best and I truly believe that he did when he took you.
♥ God bless sleep well. xxx ♥

Jan Lush February 5, 2009

A Grandad again.....

Hi Dad,

Your a Grandad again,

Gill and Pete had a little boy this morning, his name is Ewan Scott and he was 6lb 13oz.

Love you dad xxxxxx

Allison Hopper (Daughter) February 2, 2009

Your Grandaughter has arrived xx

Hello Dad, Your a Grandad again..........

Laila arrived on Saturday 8th November at 11.34 am, she weighed 5lb 13oz and has masses of jet black hair.

Love you Dad xxxxxxxxxxx

Allison Hopper (Daughter) November 10, 2008

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY X

TO DAD,

THINKING OF YOU TODAY ON YOUR 41ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. HOPE YOU LIKE THE FLOWERS.

OUR LOVE ALWAYS,

ALLISON, DAVE, Josh, Jessica, Becky Boo, Kimmie, David and baby bump Laila Angel xxxxxx

Allison Hopper (Daughter) September 30, 2008
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