Robert Anthony Thornton

1935 - 2006
LocationNewcastle Upon Tyne
Age70 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth01/08/1935
Date of Death24/04/2006
Visitors7,242 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


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Marion Lyttle-Emma February 5, 2009

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I've listened to the footprints poem
a million times or more
of how when only one set shows
upon the sandy shore
it's the lord carrying us
and taking on our load
and his are the only set
of footprints that showed

But what if when we look
there are no footprints to be found?
all we see is plain and simple
sand upon the ground
no imprints showing that our lord
is carrying us through life
helping us when we feel
we can not handle all this strife

Where is my lord now that i've fallen
and can't seem to get back up?
so tired and lonely
trying to deal with what seems
an overflowing cup
where are those footprints
in the sand
to tell me he's right there?
helping me with problems
and showing that he really does care

Does he have favourites, OH NO
please tell me that's not so
but why does life seem easier
for some people that I know?
and sometimes I just scream out loud
although it seems in vain
but often gets harder each day
to deal with all this pain

And then it dawned on me
as I realize how simple could it be
I wonder why I was so blind
that I truly did not see
it must have been a lightening bolt
that one day gave me light
because out of the clear blue sky
I finally regained my sight

I saw a fluffy white cloud
shaped like an angel dear
that helped me to understand
and see things oh so clear
that's when I saw no footprints
and so often wondered why
my lord carried me on angel wings
when he decided to fly.
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Love always elaine xxxxxx

Xxx Elaine Riley Xxx (Friend) February 4, 2009

ANGEL WINGS YOU WEAR...♥ღ♥


The day you left broke our hearts
and the tears fell like rain,
but knowing that you now have wings
helps to ease the pain.

♥ღ♥

We know now when the snow falls
it is Angel dust from you
and when we see a shooting star
our Angel just passed through.
♥ღ♥

The rain drops do not make us sad
for they are not tears,
but sprinkles of love falling down,
our Angel again is near.
♥ღ♥

The winter cold has even changed,
Jack Frost no longer exists,
it's now a visit from our Angel
and he's left a special gift.
♥ღ♥

You also visit in the night,
your wings flutter with grace,
we know now when we awaken
that an Angel has kissed our face.
♥ღ♥

When the days are warm and bright
and the sun shines from above,
we feel the warmth wrap around us,
you've given an Angel hug.
♥ღ♥

You are with us at all times,
every day and night,
you try to end the pain we have
and the tears that we still cry.
♥ღ♥

Though Heaven is your home now
and Angel wings you wear,
you stay close to those you love,
until they join you there.
♥ღ♥

Written by: Dolly Lee

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Love always elaine xxxxxxxx

Xxx Elaine Riley Xxx (Friend) February 2, 2009

Mam's Birthday.

Hi Dad,
what a hectic weekend!
Hope you liked your golden flowers I laid on your grave for your 50th Wedding Anniversay yesterday.
We gave Mam a memorable day for her 70th Birthday.We took her for lunch to the Skiff Inn in Gateshead (you went there with Rob & Diane for a previous Anniversary) and then went back to Rob & Dianes for a glass of champagne & birthday cake. Then in the evening we had a party to celebrate Mam's birthday & Brenda & Kevin's engagement.Mam did shed some tears as we remembered you but we wanted her to enjoy her birthday so we pampered her and made it a lovely day for her.I'm sure you were watching over us.
Well we made it back to Stevenage without being snowed in but it's snowing now and the forecast says more is on the way!The boy's are hoping for a snowday tomorrow.
Well Dad,hope you are relaxing now after the celebrations this weekend,love you and miss you always xxxx

Angela Sapsford (Daughter) February 1, 2009

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it only takes a little space ;
to say how much we miss you ;

but it will take
all our lives ;
to forget the day we lost you

thinking of you and your loved ones today as always ;

love Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Alison Evans February 1, 2009

Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart

I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night

I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you

And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
... Forever in my heart

Love always your very special angel xxxx

Sheila And My Angels (Friend) January 31, 2009

ANNIVERSARY & BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ROBERT, HOPE YOU ENJOY A TIPPLE OR TWO IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL PARADISE.X
LOOK AFTER YOUR LOVELY FAMILY WHO LOVE & MISS YOU,ESPECIALLY YOUR LOVELY DAUGHTER ANGELA & NOT FORGETTING YOUR WIFE WHO MUST BE FEELING THE BITTER SWEET PAIN OF HAVING HER 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITHOUT HER BELOVED HUSBAND BUT ALSO TRYING TO CELEBRATE HER 70TH BIRTHDAY ON THE VERY SAME DAY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER.
MY LOVE & HEART FELT THOUGHTS TO ALL WHO LOVE & MISS YOU ON THIS VERY DIFFICULT DAY.XX
LOVE ALWAYS KATHRYN.XX

Kathryn Houghton (Friend) January 31, 2009

Please help the pain stop,,,,,

Pain stuffed inside of me,Can't let anyone near me,Can't let anyone see the real me,Can't let anyone even hug me,All this pain that's held in me,Why can't anyone see the real me,Why can't anyone help me,Why can't someone just hold me,All this pain that's eating me,Can't let go of the pain in me,Can't get this pain from me,Can't get this pain out of me
When will the pain stop hurting me,Why can't I just feel me,Why can't I just be me
Why can't someone take this pain from me

Sheila And My Angels (Friend) January 28, 2009

x♥x♥x
A FRIEND GIVES HOPE
WHEN LIFE IS LOW,
A FRIEND IS A PLACE
WHEN YOU HAVE NO WHERE TO GO,
A FRIEND IS HONEST,
A FRIEND IS TRUE,
A FRIEND IS PRECIOUS,
THAT FRIEND IS YOU.
x♥x♥x

LOVE AS ALWAYS ALISON XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Alison Evans January 26, 2009

sorry Robert ; but since GTS got changed over ; i lost you ;;; and a lot of my angels any how night god bless ; love Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Alison Evans January 25, 2009
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