
In Loving Memory
Hither Green Crematorium
20/02/2023
12:15pm
Officiant: Robin Desmond
My beautiful brother I am so sorry that our relationship did not run smoothly whilst on this earth. Death takes away the chance to right the wrongs, instead I am left with overwhelming regrets. I see you my beautiful brother a heart bigger than the ocean, a beautiful vulnerable soul. My heart is shattered into a thousand pieces, your death is more than I can bear I fondly think of our happy times our conversations our tender moments and your comforting voice I know you are at peace, resting. I find great solace knowing this I carry your heart my beautiful brother, I carry your heart with my heart.
I was at school with Arthur as a you man, in a lower year. We integrated during vast games of football. Arthur was mature beyond his years and was considered in everything he did. I recall playing basketball along side him, travelling to other local schools to compete. What a terrible loss! Condolences, for those left behind.
My cousin , jimmy all I can say is that he was a family man. Loved his siblings and told me a lot of family history he new. He even introduced me to family I did’nt know. I know he loved his daughter Lauren and sister Marie…we got closer in the last 10 years after my father passed. Jimmy was there for me and I was there for him when needed. He loved his food , use to cook for him sometimes. Sorry that you lefted us the way you did .R.I.P. . Cuz! My handsome cousin jimmy.
Even the miles between us couldn’t separate us, thank you for always only ever being a call away I knew you Art as the joker, witty and charming. You were very sensitive and sometimes misunderstood. I know the heartache that caused you pain from being separated from loved ones but your loved never stopped I’m sorry Art I never got to say goodbye but this goodbye isn’t final, so until we meet again
Our first date in 1984 ♡
I’m so shocked and saddened to learn that my dear friend Arthur has passed away. It only seems like a short while ago that we were talking on the phone. We worked together at Archbishop Michael Ramsey School in Camberwell in the 1990s and remained in touch – we’d share news of our children ( my son Jacob is a little older than Lauren) and he loved to tell me how well she was doing, a very proud Dad. So sorry that I missed his funeral, my deepest sympathy to Lauren and Arthur’s family.