Joan Daly

Joan Daly (nee Cross) A loyal Wife to Michael for almost 50 yrs.
Treasured Mam of Lorraine, John, Pamela, Michael, Jason and Nicola. Cherished Gran of Gary, Claire, Emma, Louise, Catherine, Michelle, James, Johnathon, Aaron, Sophie, Ryan, Jack, Hannah, Joanni and Jorja.
Devoted Great Gran to Kelsey, Jayden, Euan, Jake, Keane, Mason, Ellamia and Olly.
Loving Mother in Law, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and a true ..true friend.
Taken by angels on 31st May 2007.
Her absence leaves a gaping hollow in our lives as sure as her love and warmth filled our each and every day .
The Hardest Thing In Life to Bear Is To Want Your Mam And She's Not There..
It's been 2 years next month Mam and since you arrested in my arms. I know they resucitated so you could say your goodbyes. Dad had a turn and was also admitted to casualty as his heart is weak and seeing you slip away like you did was too much. You fought and battled for those few hours til you knew he would be ok and you could let go...you saw each of the family in turn and they kissed you goodnight... never knowing that was the last time they ever would. You battled through the night on the same ward Dad was on. You would have been married 50yrs on August 22nd and fate conspired that your last night you would spend together.
See we all thought you would recover and come home again to us. So everyone went to work as normal the next morning and I came to the hospital had a word with ward staff. Dad was okayed to come to your bed. I didn't want to leave your bedside Mam but staff said only 1 to a bed and of course you were waiting for him weren't you?
I will never forget the look in your eyes as I kissed you and walked away you were drinking me in and I knew that was the last time we'd ever see eachother. I told you I'd be outside the ward until I was allowed back in and went to get a cup of tea with Michael for you and Dad. It wasn't far off visiting time anyway. Coming out of the cafe my phone rang and the nurses were imploring me to come back right away. I pulled back the curtain round your bed and you had taken flight with the angels. You were in Dad's arms as you passed. You made sure his strong arms would be there for us as they were for you before you left....another selfless act in a lifetime of sacrifice for those you loved.
You were a professional dancer when you met Dad and had the world at your tiny size three feet. You gave him 50 loyal years, six children 13 Grandchildren 6 Greatgrandchildren and sent the light inside me as a gift. She will carry your name with pride Mam....Joanni Alice was sent to me on your birthday 11th December and arrived on 22nd September 2008. You were born on the 11th and your Mam (Alice) died on 11th her two namesakes. I shouldn't have been surprised at her arrival because two 11's are 22!
We gave you a princess's funeral you had a horse and carriage and every one of the boys and men in the family walked all the way behind you. But I bet you know that because you would have been brushing their suits down and straightening their ties
You loved to dance and your favourite song was 'simply the best' -Tina Turner......We played it as we carried you to your final resting place with your Mam 'Alice' and Dad 'Johnny'. Your dad died when you were 4 and had waited so long to see you.
I'm looking after Dad for you and he too misses you terribly. I still live next door and do his tea every day. It's so hard without you and your memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Our broken hearts and minds are with you as is a piece of us everyday.
I have opened this memorial so all those who knew and loved you can share in the light you brought to so many. A place for happy memories and reminiscences pictures and updates on the legacy that is you.
Sleep with Angels Mam you always will be ' Simply The Best'

My beautiful, warm, loving Mam was diagnosed in May 2005 but the prognosis was maybe another 5 to 10yrs. She had COPD. Unfortunately an error was made with her prescription and she was given 4x the normal adult dosage of ibuprofen. Her gp signed the prescription in error. She died within 12 hrs on 31st May 2007.
She struggled for every breath in the last 6months. The pain of watching her hurting was insufferable and she loathed the indignity of her care needs even though I was more than happy to attend to them. My Mam and Dad should have been married for 50yrs in August and she was forced to sleep alone downstairs on a single bed in the front room since her diagnosis as she couldn't manage the stairs.
During that time I'd think how will I manage without her? The family will fall apart...what will dad do? And you know what she did?..... she prepared me..."I've not got long" and "I'm fed up fighting there's got to be more than this" she'd say.
Only when I read this did I understand her needs, worries and fears as she did for me all my life.........
May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But Something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid
because I see your tears.
I'll not be far I promise that
and hope that you will know
That my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go...
Thank you so for loving me
You know I love you too.
That's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me
You'll let me go today...

Light a Candle
Light a candle for those we mourn.
Into a new life they will be born.
Do not look for them at the gravesite.
They are somewhere else radiating their beautiful light.
They have gone to a new world where there is no darkness, no pain.
Their light and essence will always remain.
Light a candle for those who have left this mortal place.
They are free to travel through time and space.
When we think of them, they are near.
When we sit in a beautiful garden. Their voices we hear.
When we listen to a divine symphony,
We close our eyes, their faces we see.
Light a candle for they have not really gone.
With each flickering flame, in your hearts they will always belong