| Location | Whitstable, Kent. |
| Age | 62 years |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack |
| Date of Birth | 11/05/1943 |
| Date of Death | 26/08/2005 |
| Visitors | 4,173 since 18/09/2007 |
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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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Another year without you Dad, its just not the same, never has never will be. I love you to the moon and back. Thinking of you always but especially tomorrow.
Dad, I love you xx
Another year without you Dad, its just not the same, never has never will be. I love you to the moon and back. Thinking of you always but especially tomorrow.
Dad, I love you xx
Hey grandad, your probably fast asleep as I write this; it is quarter to 1 in the morning! keep having dreams about the day you left us, when we went to the beach and you brought us ice-cream, then we sat on the clocktower munching away; you getting crumbs everywhere as usual! I passed some one my exams! got 6 b's which isn't too bad, but I know you'd be proud of me either way! I also started college last week, decided I wanted to work with kids, crazy i know! speaking of kids, i hope my gorgeous little sister is ok up there and keeping you on your toes! I wish I could see you again grandad, cause I do miss you terribly! Not a day goes by where I don't shed a tear for you, still can't even speak about you with a tear falling from my eye, all those memories we had come rushing back at once. I wish they gave you a mobile in heaven, I haven't sperm you or heard your voice in 6 years, and the pain doesn't get much easier. I love you grandad, with all my heart. I miss you more and more each day, and till the day I see you again, you will always be in my heart. Night night xxxx
hi grandad, i hope your ok. just wanted to let you know how much i love you. i'd do anything to have you back, things arnt great, but i know if you were here everything would be fine. im in the middle of my exams at the moment, but i still come up and see you when i can. i hope you had a lovely birthday and they threw you a massive party like you deserve. give mayson a big hug from me! i love you very very much, always and forever xxxxxxx
Happy Birthday Dad 11-05-2011
Dad - There are so many precious memories that throughout my life will stay, of a very special Dad whose birthday is today, all your care and guidance Dad I never could repay, I feel you walk beside me and are still with me every day. I treasure all the memories of the happy times I had, with the wisest, most caring one in a million Dad. xx I Love you DAD xx
To My Dad xx
If roses grow in Heaven, Lord,
Then pick some bunches for me
And place them in all my loved ones arms
And tell them they're from me.xxx
xxRoderickxx
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
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When tomorrow starts without me,
and I’m not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn’t get to say.
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I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I’d have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
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But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I’d always thought,
I didn’t want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
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I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
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And when I though of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
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But when I walked through heaven’s
gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I’ve promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day’s the same day,
there’s no longing for the past.
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But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn’t do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you’re free.
So won’t you take my hand
and share my life with me?
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So when tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I’m right here, in your heart.
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David M. Romano
My Dad
We knew little that morning that the angels were calling your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day you were called home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as we are called one by one, our chain will link again.
Forever Loved, Forever Missed and Never Forgotton.
I love you Dad
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. Here I dwell with God above
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here 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 here later on
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's 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 are 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 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 o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by 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, the world will give to you
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go
When you're 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 it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
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