The obituary notice of Bruce SMITH

Hey Bruceington,

Time never heals, i am still lost without you!
I am getting stronger, i never thought of myself as being weak and vulnerable but i really am.
I have no one to chat absolute rubbish with about Football and Rugby during and after games, omg these referees!!!
I still sometimes pick the phone up on a night and think i will just give you a call whilst i play hockey, then the realisation hits that you wouldn't answer if i did.
We know you have sent us signs as we have all had something strange happen to us that could only be pinpointed back to you, this is awesome KEEP DOING IT!
Tell all the people that matter, i love them more than words can say.

Love you so much!

Old Faithful Pal of Mine x

My Dearest Grandad Bruce,
Merry Christmas, I hope you had a wonderful time with your mum and brother today and yesterday. This year was no easier than last year, the hole in my heart that you left behind is still there and I don't think it ever will be filled. I missed you calling me to sing 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas', mum made sure to give me the maltesers that you always get me.
I really do hope that you are having a good time wherever you are, either watching over us or taking a well-deserved rest in your bed after looking after us for so many years.
Christmas is a time for family and for being grateful for what you have. Just know that I will always be grateful for everything you have given me when you could, every conversation, every Christmas spent with us, every New Years' Eve just me and you.
I wish you were here to see my Graduation in January, I know you would be so proud of everything I have done these past few years.
This message is shorter than my last ones but it is no less meaningful, just a simple post to the Grandad I cherished above all else and who cherished me in return.
Lots of love,
Your little bain

🎄 Happy Christmas Bruce 🎄

Our 2nd one without you and yet your empty space at the table was no less noticeable.

❤️❤️ Miss you Bruce ❤️❤️

I saw a random quote today that says every time we think of someone we have lost it means they are talking about us! Well Bruce you must have literally not shut up for the past year!

We think of you everyday, you are involved in all our conversations, your little anecdotes, phrases and your sense of humour are all remembered with so much love and often laughter.

Stone them ruddy crows Bruce life is so different without you!

Your amazing Granddaughter turned 21 last week! We tried to make it the best day for her, we had a family party for her which she really enjoyed i think because her best friend Molly came as well. She got slightly tiddly too which was funny.
Can you believe she graduates in January!! I cant wait to see her in her cap and gown.

David's doing ok, I know he misses his chats with you, I try to chat sports with him but its just not the same.

Well I've achieved something today, I've managed to sit and type without becoming a blubbering mess at my desk :)

xxxx Linz xxx

Bruce, one year ago today we laid you to rest, the tears still flow just as much now as they did that day.

If ive learned anything this past year though its just how precious life is and how much we take tomorrow for granted, no one is promised tomorrow so we should cherish those who mean the most to us and hold them close.

I will forever be grateful and thankful and blessed that I had the most amazing father in law, right from that first time David introduced us you have stood by us and being our greatest champion. When our world crumbled you were there standing steady to hold us together being our pillar of strength and now still a year on from that awful night I still feel that strength and unwavering support in our memories and thinking what you would say and your facial expressions (its the eyebrows that got me every time haha)
Elouise graduates in January, Im so stinking proud of her and thankful for all the support you offered to get her there, trust me you are a major factor in why she carried on when we all know she wanted to give up, she wanted to make you proud and I know you would be sat right there with us cheering her on when she picks her certificate up. I will make sure to take plenty of photo's and bring one for you 😊

Well i've rambled enough for today and i'm now an emotional mess sat at my desk with people giving me funny looks

Love and miss you always Bruce

Linz

❤❤❤❤