| Location | Wallsend, Tyne And Wear |
| Age | 65 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 18/09/1943 |
| Date of Death | 30/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,127 since 08/03/2009 |
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Before I met Tony I wasn’t a happy person. My life was so meaningless and disturbed.
That was soon to change. I met him through a mutual friend and at first I thought, “Well, maybe not the most gorgeous looking bloke in the world but quite sweet”. As time went by he became more than just sweet, he became absolutely adorable. He went from being not the most gorgeous bloke in the world to the handsomest man that God ever made (Brad Pitt, eat your heart out because you aren’t even close)
What particularly endeared me to him was the totally loving and protective father he was to his three daughters who he had brought up by himself since the death of his first wife Lynn, who he loved deeply. I knew my own daughters would be safe in his hands and how right I was. He loves my daughters like his own and they love him as much as any natural father is loved. There was never any distinction. To help them settle in he built a ‘rabbitry’ in the back garden and stocked it up with rabbits of all shapes and sizes. They loved him for that. As daughter’s do, they often squabbled with each other so he converted the loft into a really spacious bedroom, so each of the three of them still at home had their own space in their own bedroom’s. As they moved on, married, and had their own families, he still looked after them and nothing was too much to do for all ‘his girls’.
Not only was Tony a perfect father, he was also a valuable mentor, advocate and role model to other people whose lives he touched, particularly Michael Higham, Tommy Turnbull and Colin Templey and many others. I’m sure they will agree that he has influenced their lives in so many ways. I take this opportunity to thank them all for their kindness and support in the last few weeks.
Tony always liked to socialise and to be honest he enjoyed a good drink. He was well known in Wallsend Labour Club and had many friends there. Tony had friends wherever he went because to know him is to love him.
My sisters on their travels around Howdon and Wallsend, through their work, just have to mention the name Tony Groom and the response is always, “Tony Groom, lovely lad, one of the best”.
Tony you see, lived a good life. He never spoke unkindly of others. He never did a mean or unkind act. He was always willing to give a helping hand. He was decent and honourable, honest and straight in all his dealings. You can understand why I felt my marriage was made in Heaven. I got a good man when I married Tony. He was so gentle, loving and supportive that no-one could ever replace him.
Tony loves me every bit as much as I love him. He showed it in every look, every smile, every squeeze of the hand and in so many other ways. He fought so hard not to leave me. Even when wracked with pain and growing weaker, he still kept on saying that he wasn’t going any where, he wasn’t leaving me on my own. He fought the battle with more dignity and courage than any other person could bear. I am so proud of him for that.
At the moment it is hard to imagine life without him. The loneliness and emptiness that lie in the weeks, months and years ahead fill me with despair.
But some day I will learn to smile again. Some day I will pick up the pieces. Tony would expect that and it's all I can do for him now. I hope I'll make him as proud of me as I was of him.
Until we meet again Tony, you are still living in my heart. I love you, sweetheart.
Goodnight and God Bless.
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Just stopping by to wish you a happy day.
....☜♡☞ Love ❤ Vicki ☜♡☞
God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you
And whispered, 'Come to me.'
With tearful eyes we watched you
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
I love you so much sweetheart. If it meant not having the best but having you here instead, I would gladly do it. A cuddle, a gentle loving whisper in my ear, just to feel you next to me is what I want xxxx
my hero
Hi dad, still think about you every minute of every day. I have been lighting candles for you at church, but you will already know that! I thought these months that passed would have got easier learning to live without you but honestly dad there not, i miss hearing your voice on the other end of the phone saying "Hello pet" I also miss your soft kisses when we used to leave each other and those warm hugs from you, you were the kindest,caring most gentle man i knew. No one will ever be the man that you were!
I love you always, Diane xx
4TH SEPTEMBER 2009
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GOOD NIGHT ANTHONY
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I have always loved you Tony. From the day I first met you, I knew you were that special kind of person. The kind of person that is totally loving yet still a man's man. I didn't set out to have a relationship with you but once it happened it was so beautiful. I never told you how my heart used to miss a beat when I saw you coming towards me from down the street or when I saw your van pull up at the door, but it did. We had a happy life together. Really so happy. What really saddens me is that I didn't spend enough time with you, especially in the last few years. Work came first, dad came second and then you came third, or so you always said, but you were always first but I was so selfish I didnt realize how much it bothered you. I know I was there for you in your last few weeks or so but even there I have issues to reproach myself for. After you left me I was very sad but also a bit relieved that your suffering was over (another thing to feel guilty about) At first all I thought about was the manner of your death and I went out of my way to shut that out of my head. Now all I can think about is you here with me, alive, laughing, going for a pint or to the allotment and just being here when I got in from work. This house is so empty. My life is so empty. Nothing and no one can ever take your place. I love you my precious angel. Save a place for me next to you xxxx
Night God Bless
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A special delivery of hugs and kisses just for you Anthony xxx
My man
Tony was the most loving and lovable man that ever existed. He made my life complete and contented. He was there for me through thick and thin and never deceived anyone in his entire life. He looked after my daughters as his own and loved and brought up his own daughters by himself and was the most caring father anyone could ever wish for. I miss him so much. My heart is broken and I am not in my right mind. I know that, but it is my way of coping. Tony, I really need you. I need to feel your love. I need to feel your warmth. I need to feel your body next to mine. Wherever you are, continue to look after me as you always did. Love you my precious angel xxx
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