Keith Lake

1947 - 2001
LocationWolverhampton
Age53 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth02/12/1947
Date of Death25/10/2001
Visitors2,310 since 29/01/2009
Creator

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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Just look at all these stars..
They shine bright up in the sky
God took you to heaven far TOO SOON..
Without given a reason why

Now you are the brightest star..
That lights up the sky at night
We love and miss you so very much..
God Bless..
Sweet dreams..
Sleep tight


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copyright Jackie Thomas 19/10/09.

Jackie Thomas (Friend) October 19, 2009

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Up to the moon and the stars..
Way past Jupiter..
And way past Mars

You are missed by so many..
And loved so very much
If you can beautiful Angel..
Please stay in touch

We all love you precious Angel..
So just you remember this..
I will blow kisses up to heaven..
For our Angel that we miss

With love always xXx

copyright� Jackie Thomas 18/10/09.

Jackie Thomas (Friend) October 18, 2009

Hello From Heaven
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It's me again from Heaven
With a message from above
Feel my spirit all around you
As I sprinkle you with love...
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I have watched you, as your tears flow
I have heard your silent screams
I know you sleep with visions
Of me visiting your dreams...
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I have come and sat beside you
Placed my hands upon your face
Wiped away the many teardrops
I so wish I could erase...
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I have watched you every day now
Seen such pain within your eyes
I just wish that there were some way
I could help you realise...
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I am happy up in Heaven
In this peaceful loving place
Where I will be here waiting
To welcome you with my embrace...
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You will join me here in Heaven
When your time comes you’ll see
Leave your Earthly cares behind you
Travel on to where you’re free...
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I have heard you ask to go now
But there is more for you to do
I promise I'll be waiting
When your time on earth is through ...
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FLY HIGH ANGEL FLY

Karyn Aldridge (Friend) October 15, 2009

Im in this special garden
where I dwell with god above
He watches over all of us
and gives us all his love.

And in gods special garden
all our dear friends will be
sat amongst the flowers
discussing you and me.

Baby Angels ,wings so bright
fluttering in the soft sunlight
looking down and wondering why
all below are sad,and cry

Remember us with joy they say
we'll be together again one day
and in gods garden we we will share
all his love and tender care.

Then once again you'll smile with me
as all together we will be
So do not weep or cry in pain
Im sending you sunshine, not the rain

The gentle breeze, its only me
sitting quietly by your knee
A soft caress
A whisper low
telling you that I love you so

So do not worry while Im away
we'll be together again one day.
by patricia clegg xx

Karyn Aldridge (Friend) October 13, 2009

If only i could smile again
Learn how to enjoy my day
I died too the day you left me
You'l get over it people say

Whats the use in trying
When you are not around
My heart is broken into pieces
Since we lay you in the ground

Please dont tell me to get a grip
I feel to weary to carry on
Iv no more fight in me
Since the day my love was gone

There is one thing that keeps me going
That lets my heart still beat
Is the knowledge il see you again
Where in heaven we will meet
copyright�Jayne Roddy

Karyn Aldridge (Friend) October 7, 2009

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WITH LOVE TO A SPECIAL ANGEL
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I'm sending lots of love..
And great big kisses too
All wrapped up in love..
Especially for you

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You are such a special Angel..
You shine down just like a star
Keep shining precious Angel..
Like the bright star that you are

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copyright Jackie Thomas 02/10/09.

Jackie Thomas (Friend) October 2, 2009

I love you Dad..
And I always will
Since you have passed..
Time has stood still

You will stay in my memory..
Close to my heart
I only wish..
We never had to part

I think of you..
With all my love
My precious Dad..
In heaven above

May God keep you safe..
And show you love
As you walk with the Angel's..
In God's garden above


copyright� Jackie Thomas 01/10/09.

Jackie Thomas (Friend) October 1, 2009

Live for me

If I could, I would tell you that I love you,
And that I chose to spend the time I had with you.
If I could, I would tell you that you are not to blame
For all was written in the stars, so long ago

If I could I would tell you that I love you,
And just how much our time together meant to me -
How I remember every kiss, and the loving arms that held me
And in my memory, I beg of you, please don't forget to live!

LIVE FOR ME! Don't take a moment for granted �€“
Every breath you take and every friend you make is a precious, precious gift -
LIVE FOR ME! Open up your heart and let the people that surround you
Help you love again -- LOVE and LIVE for me!!!

If I could, I would tell you that I love you,
And I remember every precious moment shared
I would ask you to release, any pain that still remains
And fill your heart with peace and love for you and me

If I could, I would tell you that I love you,
I would hold your hand and tell you that I am fine.
Cause here I play with the angels, and I even dance with God (or among the stars)
And the love and light I feel is all I need!

LIVE FOR ME! Don't take a moment for granted
Every breath you take and every friend you make is a precious, precious gift -
LIVE FOR ME! Open up your heart and let the people that surround you
Help you love again -- LOVE and LIVE for me!!!

Forgive yourself and love yourself and
Love all those around you --- in memory of me
LIVE FOR ME! Your life is a gift of mine as much as it is yours
So please, please, LIVE and LOVE for Me!

Wishing you all many wonderful signs from your beloved Father, and the warmth and joy of the light in which they reside.

much peace,

ALL MY LOVE GLORIA ANTHONY'S MOM

Gloria Anthony'S Mom (Friend) September 30, 2009

BEAUTIFUL ANGEL KEITH

I Shall Remember You


I shall remember you for as long
as there are fields of snow
And there are flowers in the ground
with strength to grow.
As long as there are stars above
and moonbeams on the sea,
And just as long as there are songs
of love and memory.
I shall remember you today
and dreams of you tonight,
And look for you tomorrow when
the sun begins to light.
Whatever season, month or year
this much will be the same,
The special sound of joy will be
the mention of your name.
I shall remember you for as long
as there are earth and sky.
And all eternity
may it take to say goodbye.


ALL MY LOVE GLORIA ANTHONY'S MOM. XOXO

Gloria Anthony'S Mom (Friend) September 27, 2009

Last Goodbye

Goodbye my love it's time to go,
The pain is now starting to show,
The suffering that you have had to endure,
Sleep now my love and worry no more,
A last lingering kiss and words of love,
Your journey will soon start to Heaven above,
I know you will have no more pain,
But how will I ever smile again?
You have always been a part of me,
It is going to be hard to set you free,
I know it really is for the best,
It is time for you to go for a long rest,
Close your eyes and go to sleep,
Memories of you I will always keep,
Together for always we were going to be,
But I know you will be waiting for me,
So though it breaks my heart so,
Goodbye my love it is time to go.

Copyright @ Sandy

Karyn Aldridge (Friend) September 24, 2009
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