Really struggling today uncle John. Just wished we'd all been able to get together before you and mam left us, not afterwards. Heartbroken.

John Alfred, my uncle, my family, my friend, rest in peace bud

Playing dominoes and snap. Coming home tipsy with dad from the pub... singing, always singing. Falling asleep watching the football. I always do that. Having you visit and stay for weeks. Watching John Wayne films, Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, Quincy and Murder She Wrote. I miss those special times we had. Dancing better than John Travolta. Flirting with ALL the girls! Smiling and talking to everyone. I do that (well not the flirting with girls bit). Telling me how much he missed dad and thought the world of mam. Saying that Susan was a good lass, his bond with her was strong. How he loved seeing Alice-Marie and her men. Talking about Mathew, Sarah and Kevin with so much love. I saw that. Laughter, laughing so hard we cry. Walking for miles with me. Wearing hats and pulling funny faces. I do that now. Crying when we talked about dad. Looking after me, asking if I was alright at mam's farewell last year. Huge big hugs. I so miss that. Thank you, Uncle John Alfred, for being you, our second dad. All our love, Janet and Tony