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Post by tireman on Dec 3, 2013 4:19:52 GMT
Martin
My prayers are with you in you time of sorrow.
Larry
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Post by Caitlin on Dec 3, 2013 4:47:19 GMT
Martin,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care.
<3
Caite
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Post by Jillian on Dec 3, 2013 10:18:03 GMT
Hi Martin,
I'm so sorry to hear this. I am thinking of you in this difficult time.
In your posts on the forum and on facebook, you always showed such an affection and admiration for Sue. She must have been a brilliant woman.
Jillian
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Post by Jeff on Dec 3, 2013 10:28:12 GMT
So sorry to hear this Martin. I'm sure you'll find Hayley's voice a big comfort in the days ahead (I did when mum died), whichever song you choose for the funeral.
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Post by stephen on Dec 23, 2013 16:07:21 GMT
Hi Martin,
Sorry to hear about Sue.It only seems like yesterday that we spoke at the Buxton concert.
My thoughts are with you.
Stephen.
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Post by grant on Dec 23, 2013 19:14:17 GMT
Elizabeth and I were at Sue Dixons funeral today and yes, there were tears but there was also laughter and some clapping. Sue's last day on earth was, as Martin and their respective families wanted it to be, a celebration of all the good things in her life and it was a day that neither of us will forget and a day that not even high winds and driving rain could dampen. To all HWI members who new Martin and Sue, we would like to think that we were there for you too and perhaps even for Hayley  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by martindn on Dec 23, 2013 20:10:55 GMT
Thanks for that Grant, and thank you to you and Elizabeth for making the effort to be there. Your being there for our HWI friends and Hayley is a nice thought.
Yes, we were determined that today would be celebrated the way that Sue would have wanted. Several people said they thought we got it right. The church was full, The hymns and Bible readings chosen by me from the ones I know were Sue's favourites, our daughter and grandson had put together a slide show of scenes from her life, accompanied by some of her favourite 60's pop songs. There was even a picture of me and Sue with Hayley among the slides, and as we walked into the crematorium for the committal, Hayley's song "Heaven" was played.
The only thing that went wrong was the weather, which was too windy for the planned release of doves outside the church. Their owner thought they might not be able to make the 30 miles back home against a wind gusting to 50mph.
I think it was a fitting way to celebrate her life, and I am thankful for all of the many people who came along to pay their respects. I think Sue will have been pleased.
Martin D
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Post by natalie on Jan 3, 2014 21:43:19 GMT
For those who don't know, my wife Sue passed away peacefully at around 9.20am today. Thank you for all your prayers and kind thoughts. Martin D Sorry I am late in sending my condulances but I have only just read your sad news Sending condulances to you and your family |
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Post by Martin on Aug 2, 2015 19:18:30 GMT
Very sad news to hear that Liverpool legend Cilla Black passed away today whilst on holiday in Spain. At the age of only 72 this is a tragic loss.
RIP, Cilla
Martin
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Post by Jeff on Aug 4, 2015 11:14:01 GMT
Very sad news to hear that Liverpool legend Cilla Black passed away today whilst on holiday in Spain. At the age of only 72 this is a tragic loss. RIP, Cilla Martin I wonder how many other singers would do 32 "takes" before Burt Bacharach was satisfied with the result !  |
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Post by Martin on Oct 4, 2015 7:17:57 GMT
England lost their group stage game against Austrailia last night and are now out of the World Cup.  Not so much a loss as a hammering from a far better Aussie side on the night. What will I now do with my England World Cup rugby shirt! England cannot complain as they played badly against both Australia and Wales at crucial stages of the games. Personally, I blame Paloma Faith.  Oh well, at least I can now support the Kiwis. Martin |
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Post by Richard on Oct 4, 2015 7:21:04 GMT
Yes, that's the spirit! Richard  |
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Post by Jeff on Oct 4, 2015 14:42:43 GMT
Someone on Radio 5 called the result a catastrophe. That's ridiculous ! Wars and earthquakes are catastrophes. I'm reminded of legendary cricket commentator John Arlott's remark that "Sport is taken too seriously and life too lightly !" By the way : Congratulations to England on winning the Rugby World Cup !That's the 2014 tournament when England's women beat Canada 21-9 in the Final !! Perhaps they could show the men a thing or two !! 
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Post by Martin on Dec 24, 2016 16:10:47 GMT
Sorry to hear that Rick Parfitt, age 68, of rock group Status Quo died today of a severe infection (probably sepsis).
RIP to a great rocker.
Martin
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Post by Joe on Dec 26, 2016 1:24:14 GMT
Yes indeed RIP Rick Parfitt.
Christmas Day 2016 has seen many tragic and newsworthy events, including the shock news that ex-Wham singer George Michael has passed away.
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