David Lawrence (Dave) Godfrey : Obituary

Published in the Gazette on 8th October 2009 (Distributed in Essex)
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3rd October 2009

GODFREY David Lawrence (Dave). Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 3rd October 2009 aged 68 years. Devoted Husband of Beryl, loving Dad of Wendy, Carole, Vic, Jane & Debbie. Special "Dad" of Dave, Phil, Geraldine, Stu & Martin, much loved Grandad & Big Grandad. Sadly missed by all family and many friends. Funeral Service to be held at Clacton Christian Spiritualist Church on Tuesday 20th October 2009 at 2.30pm followed by Cremation at Weeley Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to 'Essex Air Ambulance' c/o Harwich & Dovercourt Independent Funeral Service, 8 Oakley Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex CO12 4QR.

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    • Jane Tull
      16th Aug 2011
    • cas
      13th Aug 2011
    • cas
      3rd Aug 2011
    • Jane Tull
      18th Jun 2011
    • cas
      6th Jun 2011
  • Happy Fathers Day

    Dad

    Another year has passed you left us so quickly. A lot has happened in that time. Mark has passed his degree with 1st class honours. I know you would have been so proud.

    I miss you as much today as the day that you went. I think of you every day dad and the pain does not seem to ease.

    It was lovely to hear your voice on my answer machine dad, I just wonder who the lady was that spoke also!!!! I know you okay and that you are obviously with us. Thankyou for looking after us all.

    Love you dad, happy fathers day, miss you and love you.

    Jane

    XXXXXX

    Report this message By Jane Tull on 18th Jun 2011
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    • cas
      30th May 2011
    • kerrie
      23rd May 2011
    • cas
      15th Apr 2011
    • cas
      2nd Mar 2011
    • cas.
      18th Jan 2011
    • cas.
      28th Dec 2010
    • cas
      5th Dec 2010
    • Victor
      12th Nov 2010
    • Jane Tull
      11th Nov 2010
    • Beryl Your Loving Wife
      11th Nov 2010
  • Happy Birthday Dad

    Wishing you a very happy birthday dad, you are always in my thoughts and mind and I know you will keep me safe. Hope you like the pond and the tributes that have been placed there and yes it is your XXXX buried inside. You will always be with us, Bless you dad and keep the messages coming as they give us strength as we walk this now lonely path without you. Your proud son. xxxxx

    Report this message By Victor Godfrey on 12th Nov 2010
  • Thinking of You (Happy Birthday) Dad

    Dad

    Thinking of you today as always, but today would have been a very special birthday for you, your 70th, So Happy Birthday Dad. We will raise a glass to you this evening.

    Keep looking after us all. Miss you and Love you

    Jane, Stu, Dan, Mark, Tracey and Madison

    Report this message By Jane Tull on 11th Nov 2010
  • Thinking of You

    Dave

    Thinking of you today on what would have been your 70th birthday. Keep looking down on us all and keep everyone safe.

    Love

    Beryl

    XXX

    Report this message By Beryl Your Loving Wife on 11th Nov 2010
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    • Beryl Your Loving Wife
      11th Nov 2010
    • Jane Tull
      5th Oct 2010
    • cas
      4th Oct 2010
    • cas
      3rd Oct 2010
    • Leigh and Martin
      3rd Oct 2010
  • Dad


    I came with Mum to your last resting place on Sunday dad, it was the first anniversary of your passing, which was not easy!!!

    Thank you for answering me Dad, I asked you to let me know that you are ok and happy by getting the sun to shine on us when we where with you on Sunday. It did'nt rain and the sun came out for a while.

    I know that you have got messages to us at church to let us know that you have arrived safely, but I wanted to know that you where with us on Sunday and you certainly did that. Thank you.

    Miss you dad and love you from the bottom of myheart. Sleep tight and Look after us all!!!!

    Love

    Jane

    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Report this message By Jane Tull on 5th Oct 2010
  • A whole year gone by

    Just uploading pics of the boys for you Grandad xxx

    I will continue to talk to about you to my boys and make you proud!

    Love you

    Kirsty,Ed, Henry (3.5)& Jack (1)

    Report this message By Kirsty Gooch on 3rd Oct 2010
  • dad

    It has been a year today since you went forever, we had'nt spoken for some years and Iknow I have no right to feel the loss or hurt I feel knowing that I will never speak,see or hold you again.I pray for you dad.God bless you and keep you safe, I love you.

    Cas

    Report this message By cas on 3rd Oct 2010
  • We Miss You Big Grandad


    We miss you big grandad and we love you loads aswell. Please watch over us.

    Love you and Miss you

    Corey David Noo Henry Shelby and Jack

    xxxxxx

    Report this message By Kerrie Nixon on 3rd Oct 2010
  • Miss You

    A year has passed and the pain is still raw. I have never forgotten the time that you sadly passed away or the person that had to tell me the news. I am very proud to call you my grandad and even more prouder to be your granddaughter.I miss not being able to see you and to hear your voice, those have been very hard knowing that those days are never going to happen again.

    The kids miss you loads, shelby has done you a picture and noo still speaks about you and asked plently of times why you had to leave us, a that question i can't seem to answer as i do not know myself why you left us. The boys are keeping to their word and staying out of trouble especially corey, david is just pleased that he has your watch.

    I am so sorry that we missed you last weekend when mum dad and the two girls went two see you, i have never missed a visit.There are so many things that have happened since you have left us,and i wish you were here to see, how big the kids have grown.

    It is hard as i never got a chance to say goodbye to you and to tell you just how much i love you, the only comfort that i have is knowing that i saw you on the monday when jack was born, and that my children and henry had their big grandad for loads of good memories. You are and will always be a big part of my life.

    Grandad i love you and miss you so much that nothing i say can show just how much. Please be there waiting for us when it is our time with your arms spread wide, please look after us and keep your star shining bright so my girls can say goodnight to you when they go to bed. Please keep looking after mum as she needs you, as things are not to good for her and she needs your healing hands.

    Love you grandad always have and always will.

    Your loving grandaughter

    Kerrie and Darren

    Report this message By Kerrie Nixon on 3rd Oct 2010
  • Grandad

    1 year today and stil I am thinking of the day we got the news. A year has flown by but the memories never fade. Sleep tight Grandad and one day we will meet again. Please look after Martin's brother! Love you Leigh and Martin xx
    Report this message By leigh howitt on 3rd Oct 2010
  • Lit candles:

    • Corey David Noo Shelby xxx
      3rd Oct 2010
    • Kerrie Nixon
      3rd Oct 2010
    • cas
      2nd Oct 2010
    • Beryl Your Loving Wife
      1st Oct 2010
    • Jane and Stuart
      1st Oct 2010
  • LOVE YOU

    Dave

    It has been a year since you left us so suddenly, I still feel the pain as much today as the evening that you went away.

    I know you are with me, as I feel you often by my side. I don't think that I will ever get used to not having you with me. I miss the chats, always having someone here to talk over problems with, and the days out we had. I thank you for the memories that I have, as these keep me going.

    I think of you all the time and there is not a minute of the day that I don't miss having you around.

    Miss you, and love you dearly

    Your loving wife

    Beryl

    XXXXXXXX

    Report this message By Beryl Your Loving Wife on 1st Oct 2010
  • Missing you DAD!!

    Little I knew that morning,

    God was going to call your name

    In life I loved you dearly

    In death I do the same.

    It broke my heart to loose you,

    you did not go alone,

    for part of me went with you,

    the day that God called you home.

    You left me beautiful memories

    your love is still my guide,

    and though I cannot see you,

    you're always at my side.

    Our family chain is broken

    and nothing seems the same,

    but as God calls us one by one,

    the chain will link again.

    Dad we cannot believe a year has gone since you left us so suddenly. We miss you as much today as we did a year ago. You are always in our hearts and thoughts and we talk of you daily with fond memories. I know you are looking after us all, as we often feel your presence. Miss you DAD love Jane, Stuart, Daniel, Mark, Tracey and Madison xxxx

    Report this message By Jane Tull on 1st Oct 2010
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    • marilyn hutchins
      29th Sep 2010
    • Kerrie and Darren
      28th Sep 2010
    • Jane and Stu
      26th Sep 2010
    • Loving Wife
      26th Sep 2010
    • Kerrie Nixon
      24th Sep 2010
    • cas
      23rd Sep 2010
    • cas
      9th Sep 2010
    • Kerrie Nixon
      7th Sep 2010
    • Corey David Eleanor and Shelby
      30th Aug 2010
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