| 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
THANK YOU ANGELA XXXX
Thank you for your lovely candle for my mum and dad today on their wedding anniversary.
A ROSE FOR YOU MY FRIEND SENT WITH MY LOVE XXXXXXX
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There's a miracle of Friendship
That dwells within the heart
And you don't know how it happens
Or where it gets it's start
But the happiness it brings you
Always gives a special lift
And you realise that Friendship
Is God's most perfect gift
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Love always to you and your angels
Elaine xxxxxxx
THANK YOU ANGELA XXXX
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your lovely candle for my mum today on her angel anniversary.
You have made a hard day much easier for me.
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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.
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Love to you and your angels
Elaine xxxxxxxxxxxx
Hugs from Heaven....
Hugs From Heaven
by Charlotte Anselmo
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high.
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace.
So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely my dear friend
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
A broken heart will mend.
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Monday Gift From Me To You
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I send to you this Eve a gift of words, like a cloud delivering rain.
May they fall upon you ever so gently and wash away your pain.
For you and all your loved ones, I bow my head and pray.
May these prayers somehow guide you and help you find your way.
My thoughts and prayers are also with you, as you begin your day.
Only You and I, and God, know what these words attempt to say.
Never look into the past – move forward and straight ahead.
Do as your heart tells you, your soul will be fed.
Always remember how very special you are.
Your friendship to me is a beautiful, bright shining star.
For this friendship that we share, I send this small token,
May it somehow help you repair all that is broken.
There is a power on this earth greater than You and I,
He is the one who stirs your emotions and allows you to cry.
Please See Me Through My Tears
by Kelly Osmont
You asked, "How am I doing?"
As I told you, tears came to my eyes...
and you looked away and quickly began to talk again.
All the attention you had given me drained away.
"How am I doing?"...I do better when people listen,
though I may shed a tear or two.
This pain is indescribable.
If you've never known it you cannot fully understand.
Yet I need you.
When you look away,
When I'm ignored,
I am again alone with it
Your attention means more than you can ever know.
Really, tears are not a bad sign, you know!
They're nature's way of helping me to heal...
They relieve some of the stress of sadness.
I know you fear that asking how I'm doing brings me sadness
...but you're wrong.
The memory of my loved one's death will always be with me,
Only a thought away.
My tears make my pain more visible to you, but you did not
give me the pain...it was already there.
When I cry, could it be that you feel helpless, not knowing
what to do?
You are not helpless,
And you don't need to do a thing but be there.
When I feel your permission to allow my tears to flow,
you've helped me
You need not speak. Your silence as I cry is all I need.
Be patient...do not fear.
Listening with your heart to "how I am doing"
relieves the pain,
for when the tears can freely come and go, I feel lighter.
Talking to you releases what I've been wanting to say aloud,
clearing space
for a touch of joy in my life.
I'll cry for a minute or two...
and then I'll wipe my eyes,
and sometimes you'll even find I'm laughing later.
When I hold back the tears, my throat grows tight,
my chest aches, my stomach knots...
because I'm trying to protect you from my tears.
Then we both hurt...me, because my pain is held inside,
a shield against our closeness...and you,
because suddenly we're distant.
So please, take my hand and see me through my tears...
then we can be close again
MEMORIES OF YOU
Memories of you...
Will stay in my heart forever,
Memories of you...
I will always treasure.
Memories of you...
make me feel warm inside,
Memories of you...
are the love I cannot hide.
Memories of you...
help me through the day,
Memories of you...
will never fade away.
Memories of you...
are beautiful and dear,
They seem to grow still brighter
with every passing year.
Precious words by Sophia Parker
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A GUARDIAN ANGEL
Flew down from above,
To teach me a lesson
About the powers of love.
She whispers to me,
Take a hold of my hand,
There are so many things
I wish you to understand.
About the powers of love,
And all it can do,
To someone who needs
To share it with you.
A pat on the back,
A kind smile on your face,
Can make someone's life,
A much brighter place.
It doesn't take much,
To show someone you care,
To give them the love,
God gave you to share.
So please keep in mind,
All the powers you possess,
To grace someone's life,
When they're in distress.
You've been put on this earth
To bestow the powers of love,
And with those final words,
She disappeared up above.
Love Always Elaine xxxxx
As we walk our path of life,
We meet people everyday.
Most are simply met by chance.
But, some are sent our way.
These become special friends
Whose bond we can't explain;
The ones who understand us
And share our joy and pain.
Their love contains no boundaries.
So, even though we are far apart.
Their presence enhances us
With a warmth felt in our hearts.
This love becomes a passageway,
When even the miles disappear.
And so, these friends, God sends our way,
Remain forever near
Love to our Angel & all their loved ones xxxxx
Your grandsons birthday today!
Morning Dad,it's Robert's Birthday today.You were so chuffed to have a grandson named after you.He is so grown up now but still my baby.He misses you so much Dad.Love you always xxxx
Dear Mr Hallmark
I am writing to you from Heaven, and though it must appear
A rather strange idea, I see everything from here.
I just popped in to visit, your stores to find a card
A card of love for my loved ones, as there finding it very hard.
There must be some mistake I thought, I saw every card you could imagine
Except I could not find a card, from a person who lives in heaven.
They are still my loved ones too, no matter where I reside
I had to leave, they understand, but oh the tears they cried.
I thought that if I wrote you, that you would come to know
That though I live in heaven now, I still love my family so.
They talk with me, and dream with me; we still share laughter too,
Memories are our way of speaking now, would you see what you could do?
My loved ones carries me in there heart, there tears they hide from sight.
They write poems to honor me, sometimes long into the night
They plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells
They write to other grieving familys, trying to ease their pain as well.
So you see Mr.Hallmark, though I no longer live on earth
I must find a way to remind my family of there wondrous worth.
They need to be honored, and remembered too
Just as the people of earth will do.
Thank you Mr.Hallmark, I know you'll do your best
I have done all I can do; to you I'll leave the rest.
Find a way to tell them, how much they mean to me
Until I can do it for myself, when they join me in eternity
Birthdays and anniversaries!
Hi Dad,as you know January is a busy month for Birthdays and Anniversaries.It's John's Birthday on the 4th,David's Birthday on the 5th,Sheila's angel Anniversary on the 6th,Robert's Birthday on the 7th,Mam's 70th on the 31st and of course that day would have been your 50th (Golden Wedding Anniversary).That will be a sad day,look down on Mam,she is so sad and missing you so much.Your heartbroken daughter,Angela xxxx
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