Keith Lake

1947 - 2001
LocationWolverhampton
Age53 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth02/12/1947
Date of Death25/10/2001
Visitors2,312 since 29/01/2009
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My dad was 53 when he passed at Compton Hospice where he spent his last 10 days.I had a wonderful
relationship with my dad he was my best friend.He was a very talented musician and singer and played
on the club circuit for over 30 years,he was happily married to my mom for 32 years until he
passed.He had a passion for music and racing pidgeons for which he entered competitions & won
trophies.My dads passing hit me very hard,as from diagnosis until we lost him,was only 10 weeks,for
which most of it was spent at home- cared for by mum & me. Caring for someone suffering from this
cruel disease is so hard - watching a strong man dissapear day by day is heartbreaking,you feel so
helpless. We did all his medication,but the pain got so bad,we couldnt control it,and decided he
needed care from paliative nurses who specialised in pain relief for terminally ill patients. The
doctors & nurses at Compton Hospice were made of pure gold-they made him comfortable,&were there day
or night for us to discuss our fears,or answer any questions we had, nothing was too much trouble -
i cant praise them highly enough. After 10 days, dad passed away on 25th October 2001 at 03.55am
with my mom & 2 close friends at his side. I couldnt go in- i was afraid, i dont know why,id been
there all the way through,but i just couldnt do it- i regret it to this day,i feel i let him down.
Its been 8 years this year since we lost him,& i miss him every day,im lucky i have my mom,my 2
lovely daughters and wonderful friends that have kept me going. Its silly things that take me
back,like saturday teatime,ironing his stage shirts while dad had a snooze & mom got ready to go to
his booking - or my car playing up, or decorating,which we always did together,and had a right old
laugh while doing it! This is how i want to remember my dad, not in pain,or in a hospice,no matter
how lovely the place was- i have to remember the good times,the laughs and the wonderful father he
was- i was so lucky. I had a respect for my dad that can never be matched,by anyone, and i know i
will see him again one day,up above,in another world. Until then, god bless you my lovely dad,my
best friend,my mentor and my hero - i will love & miss you every day of my life.xxxxx


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Jude Swaddle February 18, 2009

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love always Jude.x

Jude Swaddle February 18, 2009

GOOD MORNING TO YOU.

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LOVE JUDE.X

Jude Swaddle February 18, 2009

17TH FEBRUARY 2009

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR LOVED ONE......


My dear family
Dry your tears today
You know i love you so
It hurts me much to see you cry
'Cos my family don't you know
I'll never leave you all alone
Iv'e never left your hearts
God took me by the hand that day
He said we'de never part
He kept his promise to me
I visit you all the time
You are the sweetest family
an angel here could have
If I could write a letter
I'me sure you know I would
To let you know I'm safe from harm
And that heaven is real good
I'm here with many angels
Some that you may know
Those angels send all their love
To all of you below
I know one day we'll meet again
On the day that you come home
Iv'e saved a place for you my loved ones
It's near Gods precious throne
I'll wrap my arms around you and
I'll lead you up gods stairs
Till then my lovely family
Carry on and dry those tears
Please do me one big favour
Look after one another
Please take the time to smile and think
That you still have each other.
╚══♥ xxx ♥═══♥
LOVE JUDE.X

Jude Swaddle February 17, 2009

*✣* GOODNIGHT DARLING *✣*

From an Angel on High......


A tender message of love was softly whispered into the ear
of this humble scribe....

Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch
a warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always.

With love Always
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JUDE.X X

Jude Swaddle February 16, 2009

im sure this means to you what it does to me Samantha.x

They say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason,
will change the way i feel.
For no one knows the heartache,
That lies behind our smiles
No one knows how many times
We have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something
so there wont be any doubt,
You're so wonderful to think of,
But so hard to be without,
We cannot bring the old days back,
When we were all together,
The family chain is broken now,
But memories live forever.
XxXxXxXxXxXx

Shelly Xx (GTS Friend) February 15, 2009

for you and your daughter.x

From mornings
first light
To evenings
last star,
Always remember
how special
You are.
xxx

Shelly Xx (GTS Friend) February 13, 2009

MY LOVELY DAD.XX

I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD,YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS.XX

Samantha Burton (Daughter) February 10, 2009

A golden heart stopped beating
Two smiling eyes at rest
God broke your familys hearts to prove to them
He only takes the best.

Shelly Xx (GTS Friend) February 8, 2009

Well dad,im here again,in me pj s thinking of you. Itry not to feel angry that you had to go but its hard. I hope you are looking down and watching my beautiful daughters grow up,and i hope im doing you proud. I try to be the best mum i can,and a good daughter to mom,i just wish you were here to share all the good times with us. Your ploppit is growing up into a beautiful young lady.... and i got you that plippet you asked me for! - although she s a handful-strong minded and stubborn!(dont know where she gets that from)! I love & miss you - you were the best dad i could have ever wished for. In my heart always. sam.xxxxx

Samantha Burton (Daughter) February 5, 2009
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