Norman Joseph Cruse

1944 - 2008
LocationDeeside Flintshire
Age63 years
Date of Birth02/12/1944
Date of Death27/09/2008
Visitors3,770 since 31/12/2008
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norman was the most loving and careing husband,who always thought of others before himself he loved
his garden and country music also his computer. he left a wife sandra ,two loving daughters linda
and michelle and threegrandchildren shannon danielle and michael whom he loved and cherished ,they
miss him so much .norman was my life we were married 45 yearrs ,miss him so much i was so proud to
have him as my husband always love you norm never forget you


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13TH NOVEMBER 2009


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Jude Swaddle (GTS Friend) 2 weeks ago

Miss you so much dad. Danielle and Michael started horse riding a while ago now, You would be so proud of them. They,re doing a first test next week and I know you,ll be looking down, watching them. I,m doing okay, just missing you loads. Michael,s still a little pain sometimes, still winding people up. He would always listen to you. Danielle needs to eat a bit more and she still has her tantrums sometimes. Shes doing well in school. Has took part in everything. She will give anything a go. Michael is my little DIY man. He does all the odd jobs around the house for me. He,s brill at that. I am so lucky because I had a dad like you and I have happy memories to hang onto which I will never let go of. Every night I come to talk to you (I know you hear me) and I know that when I need you, you will still give me the advice that I need. I know it'll be beautiful up there because you were a dab hand at gardening and that you will be
busy.Thinking of you and the time that we will be together again. Say hi to Lin for me and I'll say Goodnight (NEVER goodbye). LOVE YOU DAD with all my heart. See you soon xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Michelle Parkins (Daughter) 2 weeks ago

IITH NOVEMBER 2009

✿..LET US REMEMBER THEM...✿

✿ 'Please wear a poppy', the lady said
and held one forth, but I shook my head.
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old, and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.✿

✿ A boy came wistling down the street,
Bouncing along, on care free feet
His smile was full of joy and fun,
'Lady', said he, 'May I have one?'
When she pinned it on, he turned to say,
'Why do we wear a poppy today?'✿

✿ The lady smiled in her wistful way,
and answered, 'This is Rememberance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for,
the gallant men who died in war,
and because they died you and I are free--
Thats why we wear a poppy, you see'.✿

✿ 'I had a boy about your size,
with golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by, he learned and grew
and became a man--as you will, too.' ✿

✿ 'He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,
but he'd seemed with us such a little while
When war broke out and he went away,
I still remember his face that day.
When he smiled at me and said'Good-bye,
I'll soon be back, mom, so please don't cry'.✿

✿ 'But the war went on and he had to stay,
and all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it in my dreams at night),
with the tanks and guns and cruel Barbed wire,
and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.'✿

✿'Till at last the war was won-
and thats why we wear a poppy son'.
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said 'Thanks lady, I'm glad to know.
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your Son-- did he come back alright?'✿

✿ A tear rolled down each faded cheek;
she shook her head, but didn't speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
and if you were me you'd have done the same;
For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed,
though our freedome was bought-and thousands paid.✿

✿ And so when we see a poppy worn, let us reflect on the burden borne
By those who gave their very all
and asked to answer their country's call
That we at home in peace might live.
Then wear a poppy. Remember-- and give!✿

✿ Lest we forget......✿



Copyright ~ 2009 by Blair Leger & ilovepoetry.com

Jude Swaddle (GTS Friend) 2 weeks ago

I'LL BE HERE

I cannot erase your aching heart,
Nor take your pain away
But let me stay and take your hand
And walk with you today
I'll listen when you need to talk
I'll wipe away your tears
I'll share your worries when they come,
I'll help you face your fears

I'm here and I will stand by you
On each hill you have to climb,
So take my hand , lets face the world
And live just one day at a time
Your not alone for I'm still here,
I'll go that extra mile
And when your grief is easier
I'll help you lean to smile

Missing you so so much
LOVE YOU NORM ALWAYS xxxxxxxx


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Sandra Cruse (Wife) 3 weeks ago

Lovely (Center of My Universe) by Christian singer/composer Michelle Tumes

You're the sweet dreams that soothe me
when I can't fall asleep.
You're the field
in the middle of the city.
When I'm rushing by
at the speed of light.

You're the strong resolution
when I find no peace.
You're the church bells ringing
in the evening.
When all is quiet,
Your whisper comfort
lifts my heart.
I get so weak.

Ohhh.... You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe.
(my universe)
A thousand times
I look around me and I find...

Ohh... you're lovely. (lovely)
You're the center of my universe.
(my universe)
A million ways
cannot explain,
you're lovely.

You're the soft words that touch me
when I just can't speak.
You're the breeze on the ocean
in the morning,
reminding me
to greet the day.

You're the flowers I remember
seeing in Italy.
Colors through
a golden haze,
bright and radiant,
soft and fragrant
In the noon day sun,
it makes me sing.

Ohh... You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe.
(my universe)
A thousand times
I look around me and I find...

Ohh... You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe.
(my universe)
A million ways
cannot explain
You're lovely.

I understand...
There may be grief
and there may be pain.
But I am aware
You blind the darkness
with who You are
because...

Ohh... You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe.
(my universe)
A thousand times
I look around me and I find...

Ohh... You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe.
(my universe)
A million ways
cannot explain
You're lovely.

Mary Webb (GTS Friend) 3 weeks ago

10TH NOVEMBER 2009



~Life Beyond ~


Let them go, but not completely.
Hold on to them, but not too tightly.
Love them as you know you will,
as you always have.

Rejoice that they are well, the only difference
now is that you cannot see them,
But you feel them still and they will always be with you.
The spirit does not die as the body dies
and Love is of the spirit.

Nothing you have experienced together can be taken from you.
And your loved one shall be eternally yours in that love.
Weep not too long, that they may also cry,
But rejoice in their life and in yours also.
Let yours continue to be a celebration of all life; of your shared love,
Knowing that God holds you both in the palm of his hand
And in loving you both shall reunite you.

~~ Author Unknown.~~

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Jude Swaddle (GTS Friend) 3 weeks ago

SWEET MEMORIES

In quiet times I often sit
And find my mind adrift,
To another place ,another time
And oh my spirits lift.
I see your happy smiling face,
And that twinkle in your eye
I hear you sing your favorite song
And I laugh..... And then I cry

In side my heart sweet memories,
Stay with me each day
I cherish, and I cling to them
For I miss you in every way
Each thing I see , each thing I do,
Brings you close to me
For every thing upon this earth,
Brings all sweet memories

I imagine our reunion
Someday at heavens gate
It filles my heart with happiness
But for now, I will have to wait
Untill my life upon this earth
And my work here is complete
Sweet memories will keep me
Untill at last again we meet
Goodnight love ,sweetdreams
LOVE YOU ALWAYS NORM xxxxxx

Sandra Cruse (Wife) 3 weeks ago

GARDEN IN HEAVEN

There was a special garden in heaven
Waiting for someone as wonderful as you
So ,the master took your hand
And gave you eternal life,brand new
The angels, we can hear them singing
Small children are telling jesus the news
There is a new rose in heaven
Picked by god, that precious rose is you
It,s hard for us to let you go
To realise your life on earth is through
But wer,re thankful for all the memories
Seeds of love,planted in our hearts
By a man whose life was honest and true

In Loving memory of my dad
Who became a perfect rose in heaven.

I LOVE YOU DAD AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. XXXXX

Linda Cruse (Daughter) 3 weeks ago

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Tributes For Week Starting 9th November


FOR MONDAY

Your presence I miss,
Your memory I treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.

FOR TUESDAY

Loving you is easy,
We do it every day,
Missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.

FOR WEDNESDAY

No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God can tell us why.

FOR THURSDAY

Memory is a lovely lane,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane I so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.


FOR FRIDAY

Wings Of The Angels

A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a mother's name.

Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a mother's sent.

On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.

FOR SATURDAY

If I Had One Last Day

If I had one last day
To tell you what's inside
I'd tell you that I'm sorry
For all the times I've lied

I'd tell you that I need you
To hold my hand today
I'd tell you that I love you
I'd ask you, please, to stay

You'd look at me and smile
The way you always would
And say "I'd love to stay,
If only I really could"

Then you'd laugh the way you did
Whenever I was blue
You'd wipe my tears and whisper softly,
"Don't cry, I love you too"

If I had one last day
I'd love you from the start
I'd stop hiding how I feel
I'd say what's in my heart

If I had one last day,
I'd say my last good-bye
And that even though you are far away,
In my heart, you'll never die.

FOR SUNDAY

Cry Not My Friend

When you wake up tomorrow
And I am no where to be found
When you scream out my name
To the emptiness around

When every beat inside your heart
Is skipping and unsure
Cry not my friend for I am here,
Inside your love so pure

When the waves that used to touch our feet
Have gone back out to sea
When everything you once held dear
Was lost when you lost me

When the sun that once lit up your face
Is setting far away
Cry not my Friend for time shall pass,
But my love for you will stay

When age arrives and children play
And pain creeps up on you
When loved ones show you happiness
That your life never knew

When all of your expectations are met,
No matter what the pain
Cry not my friend, for I am waiting
To hold you once again

When beauty in your eyes turn grey
And all of the rainbow, white
When strong undying hearts
No longer feel an urge to fight

When winter snows become more pain
Than beauty in your heart
Cry not my friend, for I am here
And we will never ever part

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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum

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Marie-Angela Rowe 3 weeks ago

If there are roses in heaven
Will you send one just for me
So I can hold it close to my heart
Where you will always be
I will lay it on my pillow each night
As I tuck myself in
I will know that you are near me
And feel you here once again
I am thankful for all the years
You were there to help me through
I will always remember "My Precious Dad"
Whose love was Honest and True

Love you Dad and always will. xxxxxxxxx

Linda Cruse (Daughter) 3 weeks ago
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