Saturday, June 27, 2015

In Memoriam

Harrison (Harry) Fawcett Davison passed away peacefully at his home on the Central Coast on 27th June 2015.

He was 87.

Harry was a devoted husband to his loving wife Shirlee. They were married for almost 60 years.

Harry was a loving and proud father to son Roger and daughters Karyl and Lerae and a proud and adoring grandfather of Jason, Tristan, Kaitlyn, Emma, Alyssa and Angus.

Great grandchildren Ava and Blake idolised their Bapa.

Harry was born to English father George and Welsh mother Jenny in Cairns on April 8, 1928 and grew up with his sister Margaret in the family home in Sheridan Street. He was educated at Cairns State School, Cairns High School and Brisbane Boys' College.

He qualified as an Accountant in 1953 and was admitted as a member of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries in 1965.

In 1963 he moved the family to Mourilyan Harbour to take up the position of Business / Personel Manager with the Queensland Sugar Corporation's Mourilyan Bulk Sugar Terminal.

In 1973 was appointed to CSR head office in Sydney to manage Queensland Sugar Corporation's interests in the seven bulk sugar terminals from Cairns to Brisbane.

After retiring from CSR Harry was invited to manage the commercial business administration of restored vintage steam locomotive 3801. This role represented the culmination of his lifelong interest in trains.

Harry and Shirlee have spend their happily married life together in Cairns, Mourilyan Harbour (near Innisfail), Carlingford, Bowen Mountain and Tumbi Umbi.

Harry has also had a lifelong passion for music and musicals and successfully directed and took many lead roles in musical theatre and conducted and sang in many church and choral society choirs.

Details of the funeral service and gathering to follow will be posted here on this page as soon as they are finalised.

The family sincerely thanks Dr Quinten Willemse and Mingara Medical team and the Long Jetty Community Health and Palliative Care Teams for the care provided to Harry in recent months.

On-line Condolences and / or Tributes may be made by using the comments feature - please use this link.

Funeral arrangements will be posted on this page when finalised. Go to http://valeharrydavison.blogspot.com.au/
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97 comments:

  1. Melissa & John O'BrienJune 28, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    From: Melissa & John O'Brien

    I am so sad to receive this news. Thank you for letting me know. I have no words of comfort at this sad time, other than to say that I am thinking of you all.

    Love
    Melissa

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  2. Tom StuartJune 28, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    My prayers are with you Roger and family,

    It is wonderful to note the expressions of love on the memorial website. So no doubt this is part of a journey demands all but is rich with life, even in death.

    Blessing to you as that journey continues and I pray strength for you in particularly over the coming days.

    Regards
    Tom

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  3. Ann KingJune 28, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Thinking of you both during this very difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

    If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

    Sending you lots of love,
    Ann xo

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  4. Laura Norman and Jeff MedcalfJune 28, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    Our condolences on your loss, may he rest in peace.

    Love
    Laura and Jeff

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  5. Elaine and John FerrisJune 28, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    So sorry to hear about Harry. We've known each other for so long and shared many good times together as members of the "Geriatrics Group". He was a very ethical and humble man who achieved such a lot in his lifetime and admired by so many,although he would never acknowledge this; he will be missed.

    Our love to all the family;
    Elaine and John.

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  6. Sonya FisherJune 28, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Thinking of you Roger and Helen and your whole family.

    Sincerely,

    Sonya xx

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  7. Anne and Steve ThrelfoJune 28, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Dear Roger, Helen and family

    Sorry to hear your sad news. We are sending you our love and prayers at this difficult time, and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts.

    Love Anne & Steve

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  8. Jack and Vanessa DomisJune 28, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Roger and Helen and your family at this very sad time.

    Regards
    Jack, Vanessa, Scott and Antony

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  9. Heather Noblett and Phil HargansJune 28, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Dear Roger and Helen,

    So sad that our time with Harry has come to an end and I feel the sorrow of your loss. Happy for Harry that his suffering has ended and he can be at peace.

    Please pass on my love to Shirlee, Karyl and Rae and families. Love to all and please know I am thinking of you at this difficult time as I have also been these last weeks.

    Love Phil and Heather.

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  10. Jenny and Russell MurchieJune 28, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    We're so sorry that Harry has left us but if I have these few stand out memories to hold onto, I know that you have a lifetime of wonderful memories, like the beautiful speeches he made as father of the bride. I was so impressed with those wonderful statements of love from a father to his daughters. So whilst we are still on earth and we keep sharing our memories, Harry is someone who has just slipped away into another room for a little while, probably chatting to all the others we have had slip away.

    With my fond thoughts to you all,

    Jenny and Russell Murchie

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  11. Janet and Alan KesbyJune 28, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, Roger. Please accept our sincere sympathy. May peace be yours through this time.

    Love to all, Alan, Janet & family.

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  12. Ian and Sherril McKayJune 28, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    RIP Harry - I was privileged to have him as my Uncle. My love and prayers to all the family

    Ian, Sherril and David xx

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  13. Olenka Milmot and Mark MilehamJune 28, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Dear Davisons - we heard your sad news and wanted to let you know that your family are in our thoughts and prayers for the loss of your father and grandfather.

    If there is anything Milo (Mark) and I can do to help you in this time, please let us know.

    Our condolences - Olenka and Milo xoxo

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  14. Karen GilesJune 28, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Very sorry to hear your sad news, Roger. Condolences to you, Helen and family.

    Karen.

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  15. Mandy DormerJune 28, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Sad to hear Roger and Helen.

    Glad Harry left this world peacefully and with family with him. He has left behind a wonderful legacy - your family and Karyl and Lerae's. Thinking of you all.

    Mandy.

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  16. Christine WhidjayaJune 28, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Sorry to hear your sad news Roger and Helen and family.

    Chris

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  17. Iain WhitfordJune 28, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Thoughts with you and the family Rog and Helen

    Iain

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  18. Doug FerrisJune 28, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Blessings to the whole family at this time - our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Doug.

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  19. Peter and Elizabeth OliverJune 28, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Praying that memories of your dads blessings are a comfort for all the family.

    Love Peter and Liz

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  20. Rob SiebertJune 28, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    It is a very tough time. Thoughts are with you Roger and family.

    Rob

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  21. Colin and Zali DaviesJune 28, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Condolences, I remember him well and fondly.

    Colin.

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  22. Kathy PereiraJune 28, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    So sorry to hear this news, Roger and Helen.

    Please pass on my love and prayers to all your family. Peace and comfort to you all.

    Kate.

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  23. Rob HanksJune 28, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Praying you find the hope and the memories in the sadness Roger and all!!

    Rob.

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  24. Catherine BeetonJune 28, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    Thinking of you at this sad time.

    Cathy

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  25. Mikaela FergusonJune 28, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    Thinking of you all. Sending lots of love xxxx

    Mikaela

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  26. Jill McGilvrayJune 28, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Oh Roger, Helen and family, I am so sorry to hear this, and am sending love to you all. Xxx

    Jill

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  27. Hazel RadfordJune 28, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    My thoughts & prayers with you and the family xoxo

    Hazel

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  28. Karen Burchell-ThomasJune 28, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Blessings and Peace my friend.

    Karen.

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  29. Jenny MedcalfJune 28, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Dear Roger and Helen - my condolences. Thinking of you and your family.

    Jenny.

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  30. Elizabeth CraigJune 28, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Roger and Helen, so very sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you and your entire family at this difficult time.

    Elizabeth

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  31. Paul McDonellJune 28, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Peace to you and your family at this time Roger and Helen.

    Pauly McD

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  32. MaryBeth HealeyJune 28, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    So, so sorry for your loss.

    Mary Beth

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  33. Phil FisherJune 28, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Helen and Roger,

    You and your family are in our thoughts at this sad time.

    Sonya and Phil.

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  34. Tara AirlieJune 29, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss Rog, Helen and Emma. Thinking of you and sending my love and thoughts.

    Love, Tara.

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  35. Sharon and Lyndon DennisJune 29, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Thinking of you all at this time. It is never an easy time when it happens. - whether you are prepared for it or not.

    Take care.- love Sharon

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  36. Carla Hussein DvoracekJune 29, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    I too have had this transition in my life. Sending a cyber hug to you!

    Carla.

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  37. Peter and Anne FergusonJune 29, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Thinking of you Roger and Helen at this sad time.

    Peter and Anne

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  38. Maria and John WilliamsJune 29, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    So sorry for your loss, Roger and Helen. Thinking of you both.

    Maria.

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  39. Kathy StuartJune 29, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Thoughts and prayers with you and the family at this time xx

    Kathy

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  40. Mike GomolaJune 29, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    So sorry for your loss Roger our thoughts with you and your family.

    Mike

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  41. John BryanJune 29, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Sending my thoughts and prayers.

    John.

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  42. Leigh and Graeme GardinerJune 29, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Thinking of you, sending our love, and holding you in prayer.

    Leigh & Graeme

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  43. Carol BennettJune 29, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Thinking of you Karyl and your family. May your father's gentle caring nature be present with you all.

    Carol

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  44. Phill MatthewsJune 29, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Thinking of you Karyl and your family over coming days.

    Phill

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  45. Pam BatsonJune 29, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Thinking and praying for you Karyl and your family may you know God's comfort and peace.

    Pam.

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  46. Lyndall and Chris DavisonJune 29, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Harry will be missed by all who knew him. Love from our family to yours.

    Lyndall

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  47. Janet MunroJune 29, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    My thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Karyl

    Janet

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  48. Elizabeth RaineJune 29, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Sorry to hear of your loss, Karyl. Thinking of you and your family.

    Elizabeth.

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  49. Kylie WilliamsJune 29, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Karyl, lots of love to you and your family xxxx

    Kylie

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  50. Alison XamonJune 29, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    I am very sorry Karyl. Thoughts and prayers are with you. I am glad he was surrounded by family and you were able to say goodbye.

    Alison

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  51. Geoff BootsJune 29, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Really sorry to hear this Karyl, thinking of you and the family our prayers are with you.

    Geoff

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  52. John WaringJune 29, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Thinking of you and your family Karyl, may your dad rest in peace.

    John Chris and Chloe xxx

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  53. Zoey BullJune 29, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Sending lots of love xxx

    Zoey

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  54. Mary-Ellen JamiesonJune 29, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    My love and thoughts are with you Karyl and your family. May you be held in loving arms and know Gods comfort holding each of your hearts

    Mary-Ellen

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  55. Roschelle HerodJune 29, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    My thoughts are with you Karyl and your family at this sad time x

    Roschelle

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  56. Leigh McGowenJune 29, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Such a lovely man - you were blessed with a good one! Love to you Karyl and your family.

    Leigh.

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  57. Wendy McGuirkJune 29, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Sad news Karyl - thinking of you and your family.

    Wendy.

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  58. Craig MitchellJune 29, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Peace and prayers Karyl. This is a really tough time.

    Craig

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  59. Monica Jyotsna MelanchthonJune 29, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    So sorry Karyl. Sending condolences and prayers for solace.

    Monica

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  60. Marian ZaunbrecherJune 29, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing Karyl. Kind thoughts to you and the family.

    Marian

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  61. Jill McGilvrayJune 29, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    Much love to you Karyl, and to all the family. I am so sorry to hear of your lovely dad's death.

    Jill.

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  62. Don DowlingJune 29, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Such a sad time Karyl.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.

    Lots of love Don and Kay

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  63. Yvonne McRostieJune 29, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Karyl you and your family are in our prayers.

    Yvonne

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  64. Robyn WilsonJune 29, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    So sorry to hear this Karyl. Sending you lots of love xx

    Robyn.

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  65. Georgia YamJune 29, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Sorry for your loss Karyl.

    Georgia.

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  66. Tilla GibsonJune 29, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Thinking of you in this time of loss dear Karyl. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.

    Tilla

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  67. Duncan MacleodJune 29, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Thinking of you Karyl and family.

    Duncan

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  68. Cathie LambertJune 29, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Sorry to hear Karyl. Thinking of you. Peace and love to you at this time.

    Cathy

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  69. Devs DowlingJune 29, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Thinking of you Karyl xx

    Devs

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  70. Bec VernonJune 29, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Love and hugs to you Karyl. Your family are in my thoughts.

    Bec

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  71. John DunnJune 29, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    Thoughts and prayers from Sweden.

    John.

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  72. Mel WheeleyJune 29, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Thoughts and prayers Karyl.

    Mel

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  73. Wendie WilkieJune 29, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Thoughts and prayers with you all.

    Wendy.

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  74. Jon HumphriesJune 29, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    My prayers are with you Karyl and your family at this very sad time. May you know blessings and peace in the days to come.

    Jon.

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  75. David FergusonJune 29, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    You're in our prayers Karyl.

    David.

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  76. Amanda ClarkJune 29, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Thinking of you Karyl.

    Amanda

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  77. Kathy JunorJune 29, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    Thinking of you all at this very sad time. He was a very special man and a great friend to my Dad.

    Kathy

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  78. Jeanette GillamJune 29, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    May you be surrounded by love of family and friends, and embraced by the peace of God.

    Jeanette

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  79. Nicole FlemingJune 29, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Thinking of you and all who love your Dad xo

    Nicole

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  80. Beve BlightJune 29, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Huge HUGZ to to Karyl. May your happy memories of your Dad help you through. Much Love xxxx

    Beve.

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  81. David and Jan FerrisJune 29, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    I will remember him as generous, caring, funny and a wonderful friend to mum and dad. His joyous eternity begins. Love to the family.

    David and Jan

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  82. Bron MurphyJune 29, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Feeling for you and yours Karyl xxx

    Bron.

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  83. Elenie PoulosJune 29, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Thinking of you all, Karyl xx

    Elenie.

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  84. Wendy GarthonJune 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Deepest and sincere condolences to you, Roger and Helen, on your Dad's passing.

    Wendy

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  85. Kathryn YarrowJune 30, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Sorry to hear that sad news Karyl. Love & prayers xx

    Kathryn.

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  86. Emma Hewson MatthewsJune 30, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    Thinking of you and praying for you all as you put the funeral service together to give him a memorable send-off xxx

    Emma

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  87. Cathy EdwardsJune 30, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karyl and your family.

    Cathy

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  88. Kathy WatsonJune 30, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Sorry to hear this Karyl. Thinking of you and your family.

    Kathy

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  89. John SquireJune 30, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Holding you in prayers, Karyl.

    Squire

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  90. Marie WilsonJune 30, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    My thoughts are with you and your family Karyl.

    Marie

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  91. Fay BartonJune 30, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Prayer for you and your family.

    Fay

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  92. Mhairi FraserJune 30, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    So sorry to hear this news Karyl. Thinking of you with love.

    Mhairi

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  93. Ros MarchJune 30, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Sincere thoughts and best wishes at this time.

    Ros

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  94. Leah GreatheadJune 30, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    Thinking of you Karyl & your family

    Love
    Leah & Duds xx

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  95. Ali SmithJune 30, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    A beautfiul and great story filled looking man, I have thought of you and your clan often. My deepest thoughts and love xxx

    Ali

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  96. Gordon PrestonJuly 2, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Roger, Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our deepest sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with you, Helen and Family at this time. Remember, all those loved and cherished memories will live on forever.

    Wendy & Gordon

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  97. Pat GrahamJuly 3, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    My heart goes out to you all in this time of sorrow. Roger, I am sure your Dad’s guiding hand will remain on your shoulder forever. With heartfelt condolences and prayers,

    Pat xx

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