| Location | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Age | 70 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/1935 |
| Date of Death | 24/04/2006 |
| Visitors | 7,243 since 24/04/2007 |
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Robert Anthony Thornton(Bobby or Popeye to his friends) was born 1st August 1935 and died 24th April
2006 after a brave battle with Kidney cancer.He was 70 years old, to all his loving family he was
Gone too soon.
Robert was originally from Benwell but ended his years living in Newbiggin Hall. Robert has a loving
wife Isobel and 3 loving children Angela, Robert and David. He also has 7 beautiful
grandchildren,Stacey, Lauren,Alex, Holly,Robert, Lewis & Rosie.
Robert was the 2nd eldest of a family of 4 brothers and 2 sisters.They are Jacky
(deceased),Phyllis(deceased),Peter,Ellen, Allan and Michael.
Robert, my precious, unforgettable Dad, was funny,loving, friendly and enjoyed playing the
mouthorgan and accordian. He is sadly missed by all the family and everyone who knew him.
MUSIC: FATHER & SON by Cat Stevens,played at Dads funeral, chosen by his sons Robert and David.
WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING version by Foster & Allen, Dad used to play this on his mouthorgan and
accordian,it brings back very happy memories of my lovely Dad xxxx
Robert's brother Jacky sadly died on Easter Sunday 2008 and also has a site on Gone Too Soon, his
name is John William Thornton. The 2 inseparable brothers are reunited.
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has lit a candle and/or left a tribute. It is
very much appreciated. My Dad would be over the moon. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart xxxxx
We never stop to measure
Anything we might just miss
But if the wind should blow by softly
You'll feel an Angel's Kiss.
A Kiss that's sent from Heaven
A Kiss from up above
A Kiss that's very special
From someone that you love.
For in your pain and sorrow
A Kiss will help you through
This Kiss is very private
For it's meant for only you.
So when your heart is heavy
And filled with tears and pain
And no-one can console you
Remember once again.
About the one you grieve for
And so sadly miss
That gentle breeze you took for granted
Was your Angel's Kiss.
love as always Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Rest In Peace Robert
Heaven you hold something special
You've left me with an empty space
You’ve taken the joy out of my life
And a love I cannot replace
Thankyou Angela
I cannot dial your number
I can't get through to you
I called the operator
She did all that she could do
There is no code to heaven
I cannot place the call
No numbers left to try
I reckon i've tried them all
If heaven had a phone
I'd ring it every day
If heaven had a phone
Theres things I want to say
Tell you that I love you
Miss you since you went away
And how much I prayed to god
That he could have let you stay
Oh darling, if heaven had a phone
Theres things I want to know
Things I want to tell you
How do you feel?
Should I stay or should I go?
Are you looking over me
Do you see me cry a tear
Questions I want to ask
Answers I need to hear
If heaven had a phone
I'd ring it every day
My life has had no meaning
Since the day god took you away
I only know more sadness
More tears again today
Maybe one day i'll smile without you
Until then I will always cry
One day the sun may shine for me
Like it did for you and I
My life was for tomorrow
Now my life is yesterday
I cannot face this world alone
Please show me the way
If heaven had a phone
I'd ring you every day
If heaven had a phone
I'd hear your voice, know that you're okay
I just want to speak to heaven
please do you have a direct line
Operator says no number
But your loved one says they're doing fine
Love always Elaine x♥x♥
you left without a last goodbye;
And all we could do was sit and cry;
Tears they fall like pouring rain;
our hearts are broken and so in much pain,
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥
we longed to go back to yesterday;
To show we love you some other way;
But now we know we must go on;
For we cant get back now what is gone.
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥
love as always Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
~~ The Angels ~~
May angels rest beside your door
May you hear their voices sing
May you feel their loving care for you
May you hear their peace bells ring
May angels always care for you
And not let you trip and fall
May they bear you up on angels wings
May they keep you standing tall
May they whisper wisdom in your ear
May they touch you when you need
May they remove you from each trace of fear
May they keep you from feeling greed
May they fill you with their presence
May they show you love untold
May they always stand beside you
And make you ever bold
May they teach you what you want to know
About life here and here-after
May they fill you always with their love
And give you the gift of laughter
~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~
~~ Angel In My Pocket ~~
I am a tiny angel
I'm smaller than your thumb
I live in peoples pockets
That's where I have my fun
I don't suppose you've seen me
I'm too tiny to detect
Though i'm with you all the time
I doubt we've ever met
Before I was an angel...
I was a fairy in a flower
God himself hand picked me
And gave me angel power
Now god has many angels
That he trains in angel pools
We become his eyes and ears and hands
We become his special tools
And because god is so busy
With way too much to do
He said that my assignment
Is to keep close watch on you
When he tucked me in your pocket
He blessed you with angel care
Then told me to never leave you
And I vowed always to be there
~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~
~~ Guardian Angels ~~
When angels sense you need them
and angels always do.....
they come unseen from everywhere
to help and comfort you
they hover close beside you
till all your cares are gone
till they can see you're ready
once again to carry on
Then some of them may fly away
and take their gentle touch
to other hearts that need
the love of angels very much
but one at least stays with you
as your constant friend and guide
for guardian angels never leave
they're always at your side
~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~
Love Always ~~ Elaine...x♥x
We've known lots of pleasure,
At times endured pain,,
We've lived in the sunshine,
And walked in the rain. ,
But now we're separated .
And for a time apart,,
But I am not alone- ,
You're forever in my heart.,
Death always seems so sudden, ,
And it is always sure,,
But what is often forgotten-,
It is not without a cure.,
There may be times you miss me, ,
I sort of hope you do,,
But smile when you think of me,,
For I'll be waiting here for you.
Now there's many things for you to do,,
And lots of ways to grow,,
So get busy, be happy, and live your life,,
Miss me, but let me go x
we believe in Angels
we wish it wasnt true,
We didnt want an Angel
We only wanted you,
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Youve left behind some broken hearts.
Our thoughts and photos too.
We didnt want just memories;
We only wanted you ;
love as always Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Happy Valentine's Day xx
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Love Deb & Kit
xx xx
♥ "Special"♥
♥Is a word♥
♥That is used to describe♥
♥Something one-of-a-kind♥
♥like a hug♥
♥or a sunset♥
♥or a person who spreads love♥
♥with a smile or kind gesture.!♥
　　　　　　♥"Special"♥
♥Describes people♥
♥who act from the heart♥
♥And keep in mind the hearts of others♥
　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　♥"Special"♥
♥Applies to something,♥
♥That is admired and precious♥
♥which can never be replaced.♥
　　　　　　　　 　♥"Special"♥
♥Is the word that best describes You!♥
Friends are like flowers
Each unique in their own way
Put them all together
What a wonderful bouquet
Some are really brilliant
Full of light sharp and clear
While others are more subdued
To both you can adhere
You are a flower in my garden
That makes up my bouquet
My friends you all make
A very impressive display.
love as always Alison xxxxxxxxxxx
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