| Location | Sheffield |
| Age | 79 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 25/06/1926 |
| Date of Death | 11/10/2005 |
| Visitors | 352 since 28/06/2008 |
| Creator |
My grandad, George Harry Baldwin, was born on the 25th of June 1926. He died of lung cancer on the
11th of October 2005 aged 79 at his home in Sheffield. He did various jobs, including long distance
lorry driving for Sanderson kayser. He was a soldier in the army in WW2 with the Kings Own Yorkshire
Light Infantry (K.O.Y.L.I)
He was married to my grandmother, Joyce Baldwin, for 58 years. They had 3 children, Ann, linda and
George jnr.
He has a brother, Ron, who lives in Birmingham. Also Mick and Barry his son in laws.
He and my grandma have 7 grandchildren, me, Lee Steven, vicki, Lee Michael, kelly, Jessica and Ryan.
And 9 great-grandchildren, Wayne, Abby, Travis, Maddison, Harrison, Georgia, Tammy, Sharna and
Danny.
Grandad loved cars, and was always tinkering with engines and the like. Even up to him being ill, in
his 70's, you could find him on his back, underneath a car! He never acted his age, and we loved him
for it!
He'd try his best at d.i.y, usually trying to fix things with 'no nails' or a six inch nail! He
stuck their bathroom cabinet on the wall with no nails!
They would go on holiday in a caravan to chapel St. Leonards, and Ingoldmells every year.
My grandad was my hero. Being the oldest grandchild, I always thought he'd be around forever, that
he was immortal, but sadly, he wasn't.
The night before he died, I had a dream about him. I saw him in a car, smiling and waving to me. I
think that was him saying goodbye to me.
The morning after, the phone rang, and I knew before I answered it that it was my mum calling to
tell me about grandad.
The one thing Im grateful for is that he met my husband, Mark, before he died, and loved him,
although he did tell Mark he was joining a family of f**kin' nutters! Grandad never minced his
words, usually swearing, even up to the very end!
He was only at our wedding in spirit, but I could feel him there.
I love and miss him everyday. Grandma has done really well on her own. we all thought she'd follow
him straight away, but shes strong, and stayed with us, for now.
Grandad, keep watching over us and making the lights flicker!
Until we meet again xxxxx r.i.p LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALWAYS XX
4 years today x
Grandad, Ive just been and tended your grave, but it still doesnt seem real, still cant believe youre gone. Youve left such a hole that will never be filled. Grandad, sleep peacefully, youve earned your rest, I know that God only takes the best, your loving granddaughter, Lisa xxx
Happy birthday grandad x
Every year about this time I find it very hard,
its your birthday and youve left me, if I could only send a card,
just the way I used to to tell you that I care,
but Im sure youre looking down on me and Im very much aware,
I know you know that Ive been here on your special day,
just smile at me from heaven,
as I walk away.
My tears just keep on flowing, I still cant believe its true,
The only thing Im sure of,
is that I miss you and love you xx
Sleep well grandad xxx
Thinking of you grandad x
Hi grandad, its only me!
Its nearly your birthday, and instead of getting easier, to be honest grandad Im not coping very well without you.
Grandmas ok, but shes talking about being with you very soon, every time she goes to see you, she says "Not long now George love" :(
Im struggling grandad, please send me some strength xxxxx
Loving you always, forgetting you never xx
An eternal memory of my grandad x
This is just a little token,
sent with love to say,
that theres been alot of sadness,
since you went away.
You gave your very special love to all your family,
and in return you really were as loved as one could be.
And every day youre missed so much,
you always will be too,
for Grandad, no one could ever forget,
someone as dear as you xxx
For my grandad x
You loved us all so very dear,
and we all loved you so.
No one knows the heartache,
that lies behind our smiles,
no one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something,
so there wont be any doubt,
youre so wonderful to think of,
but so hard to be without.
Today and tomorrow, we will always remember you xxx
grandad
hi there grandad missing you always ,we all miss you loads and loads ,grandma doing good and being well looked after she misses you every day and thinks about you every day like we all do ,mum misses you to see you again one day love grandson lee steven xx
R.I.P DEAR GEORGE X
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Coming around again grandad.
I dont know if Ill be up to coming here on the 11th, your 3rd year away from us, so Ill put this on now for you, God bless you.
For as long as I can remember,
You were always there,
The head of all our family,
Sat there in your chair.
You didnt always say that much,
You didnt have to, we all knew,
You never ever missed a trick,
Nothing got past you.
Now that chair is empty,
My grandads gone away,
And I miss him and his wisdom,
Every single day.
Love you grandad xxxx
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