Mary Jane Lewis Downs

1936 - 2008
LocationCamelon Falkirk
Age72 years
Cause of DeathSepticemia
Date of Birth23/09/1936
Date of Death06/11/2008
Visitors856 since 08/02/2009
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My mum was a homely person that was quiet but with an inner strength. She was always there for her family with a smile for you when you saw her. The person you could go to when you need to talk but she never judged you. Family was above all the most important thing in her life. When I was young and walked through the front door I could always hear the click of knitting needles she was always knitting and could do it without even looking. Then she hurt her back and could not do it anymore which was hard for her. The wonderful thing about her was she could laugh at herself when she did something silly. She was shy with people she didn't know but a good friend to those she did. She over came a lot of health problems in her life. On the 8th of August she went into hospital. In the three months she was in she spent most of the time in isolation because she was so ill. With infection after infection her health got worse but she fought it all the way right to the end and she never gave up hope of getting home. I'm glad we had 1 more birthday with her eventhough it was in hosptial. I hope we made it special for her. With all us there. Every week my son took her roses or some other flowers but she liked the roses the best. She got quite a collection of soft toys as well all from him she took ages to name them and all the nurses made sure she had them right to the end. They slept with her every night in the hospital The last thing she responded to was when I gave her a kiss from my younger son she smiled (didn't open her eyes just smiled). My Uncles and I spent a lot of time with her at the end. The sad bit for all of us was none of us were there at the end. I had popped home for a hour and my Uncle arrived 10 mins after she left us. I will always feel really bad about that. The nurses told us that often happens.They leave when your not there. She was my mum and I think about her everyday with sadness and with love. At the moment I still think of her as the frail old lady of the last few years but in time I will remember her as the woman she was strong and loving. Or lives will never be the same without you. We all love you and miss you mum.xxxxxx



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Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

June 1, 2010

Waiting at the Door

I can’t explain so deep inside
The very fabric of my soul
Only a heart that grieves such loss
Can ever truly understand

It’s like you’re waiting at the door
Until a loved one comes back home
You feel a longing in your heart
When they appear the longing stops

But in a loss that never ends
You’re always standing at that door
You feel the longing in the breeze
So incomplete and never filled

I cannot find the words to say
Just what it’s like to want forever
Never seeing them again
Just always waiting at the door

Alison Mary Dunn

Phyllis Frazier Harris

November 6, 2009

1 year

1 year on we have done all the firsts without you now but it's not easier, today will be the hardest for me mum. We miss and love you.

Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

November 6, 2009

Birthday

Happy Birthday mum
We miss you so much and will be thinking about you today.Our first year without you here with us. Take care. Love from all of us xxxx

Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

September 23, 2009

Not goodbye

Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean we’ll miss you
Until we meet again

Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

August 22, 2009

My Birthday

Hi mum it's my first birthday without you. I will miss the phone call from you singing happy birthday to me. You couldn't sing but it always made me happy to get the call. It's days like today that I feel even sadder that you left us. I miss you so much today more than ever. Wish you were with me even just for the day theres so much I would say to you. Love you mum.xxxxxxxx

Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

June 11, 2009

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The Lord needed a flower
and that flower was you
so he picked you up from down here
and up and up you flew ~~

He planted you in his garden
he said 'You'll stay here now with me'
and there you'll stay away from harm
the prettiest flower you'll always be ~~

Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

April 22, 2009

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Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

April 14, 2009

With Love. xxx

I'm Still Here

Please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colourful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everyplace!
xxx

Poppy Samuel

April 14, 2009

To a wonderful Mum

Do Not Stand At My Grave & Weep.
I Am Not There. I Do Not Sleep.
I Am A Thousand Winds That Blow.
I Am The Diamond Glints On Snow.
I Am The Sunlight On Ripened Grain.
I Am The Gentle Autumn Rain.
When Your Awaken In The Morning's Hush,
I Am The Swift Uplifting Rush-
Of Quiet Birds, In Circled Flight,
I Am The Soft Stars That Shine At Night.
Do Not Stand At My Grave & Cry,
I Am Not There. I Did Not Die.

Sandra Gallacher (Daughter)

April 7, 2009
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