Grandad, you really were a one off, funny, witty, nutty person! You were always full of quirky little quips, mini jingles and little jigs. 

You were everything a Grandad is made up of - warm hugs, crazy hair and lots of loving words. 

I have so many lovely memories of you in your Stretford terrace, rugs hung on the wall, bowling trophies proudly displayed and your absolutely massive goldfish! 

You absolutely loved recording everything on your camcorder, setting it up thoroughly with a fancy stand for it, creating hours of recordings ……..of us all just eating Christmas dinner! 

I loved it when your moved to Fleetwood, I would stay every Sunday night, eat banana bread for supper and then in the morning you would drive me to my placement at Blackpool Zoo, reminding me not to get eaten by the lions!  Throughout the years you have always shown support and care with my hospital appointments and career goals.

I know you held many memories in Fleetwood from your bowling team to working at the lifeboat, to watching the football. As much as we all missed seeing you as often we all know you loved those last years on the coast.

Forever in my heart

Claire