The obituary notice of Michael (Mick) BURNS

Over a year now, I cannot believe I have coped without Mick by my side. This day a year again at your beautiful funeral I didn't think I would be able survive the day.
It's thanks to our loving children all around me, loving and supporting me day to day.
The family and many friends too. Thank you all.
Let's remember my gorgeous boy! X X

Those we love don't go away.
They walk beside us every day....
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Rip dear brother, brother-in-law and most of all dear friend xxx
Teresa & Nigel

May you rest in peace Mick, and your family always be guided by the love, humour and kindness you shared.
Thinking of you all,
Lisa and Phil xxx

You Don’t Just Lose Someone Once.

You don’t just lose someone once.
You lose them when you close your eyes at night.
And as you open them each morning.

You lose them throughout the day.
An unused coffee cup.
An empty chair.
A pair of boots no longer there.

You lose them as the sun sets.
And darkness closes in.
You lose them as you wonder why.
Staring at a star lit sky.

You lose them on the big days.
Anniversaries.
Birthdays.
Graduations.
Holidays.
Weddings.
And the regular days too.

You lose them in a song they used to sing.
The scent of their cologne.
A slice of their favorite pie.
You lose them in conversations you will never have.
And all the words unsaid.

You lose them in all the places they’ve been.
And all the places they longed to go.
You lose them in what could have been.
And all the dreams you shared.

You lose them as the seasons change.
The snow blows.
The flowers blossom.
The grass grows.
The leaves fall.

You lose them again and again.
Day after day.
Month after month.
Year after year.

You lose them as you pick up the broken pieces.
And begin your life anew.
You lose them when you realize.
This is your new reality.
They are never coming back.
No matter how much
You miss them or
Need them.
No matter how hard you pray.
They are gone.
And you must go on.
Alone.

Time marches on, carrying them further and further way.
You lose them as your hair whitens and your body bends with age.
Your memory fades.
And the details begin to blur.
Their face stares back at you from a faded photograph.
Someone you used to know.

You think you might have loved them once.
A long time ago.
Back then.
When you were whole.

You don’t just lose someone once.
You lose them every day.
Over and over again.
For the rest of your life.

So sorry to hear the sad news about Mick, sincere condolences to Tina and family from Matt & Gill Farquharson x