| Location | Hebburn |
| Age | 59 years |
| Date of Birth | 3/1946 |
| Date of Death | 10/2005 |
| Visitors | 716 since 16/09/2007 |
| Creator |
Ian Ditchburn died from cancer on the 6th October 2005 aged 59 years. He left behind his 3 beloved daughters, Tina (me), Lisa and Laura, a son-in-law, Steven and 2 grandsons, Craig and Ryan. My dad is not only missed by his daughters but also by his extended family and his work collegues in Asda, Boldon.
Dad started to get ill in early 2005. By the time he was diagnosed in August 2005 with widespread cancer it was too late for treatment. Despite it all, his only thought was for us, his 3 daughters. In his eyes he was the only one left for us because our mam had died nearly 13 years previously. He didn't want to leave us all by ourselves. He fought as hard as he could but he couldn't go on. A week or so before he died he went downhill quickly and couldn't do much for himself. On the evening of the 5th October 2005 he kissed us goodnight even though he hadn't previously had the strength to do it. He whispered "night night, love you" to each of us. During the night dad fell into a coma and died the following afternoon. We will never forget the time we spent with dad in the weeks before he died, nothing was left unsaid.
I loved my dad so much and he loved me and I will always be grateful to him for everything. Lots of men would have ran a mile when they found out that the woman they loved had children but not my dad. He fell in love with my mam and took me on. I became his daughter when I was a few months old. When my younger sisters were born he never treated us any differently. When I had my children he became a grandad and loved them so much.
Dad, you have another grandson now. Laura gave birth on the 22nd August to Blayne. He is absolutely gorgeous and you would be so proud of how Laura and Steven have coped.
No one who knew you, dad, will ever forget you. Your work collegues call you a proper gentleman, and that's what you were. You were kind and polite, very easy going, not judgemental at all. I could always talk to you if something was bothering me and you always listened.
I am proud to call you my dad and I know you would be proud of us all.
Happy New Year
Dad, another year is about to come to an end and I still miss you so much. I wish you were still here getting ready to do the first foot at home.
Christmas was hard but we had Blayne, your 3rd grandson and having him here helps so much. I love you dad
Love Tina xxx
a letter from heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, 'I welcome you
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......'My day was not in vain.'
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
And then He looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered'Peace be thine.'
It broke our hearts to lose you
. But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
may god bless you
may you rest in heaven ian,and look down on your loving family,they always say that god only takes the best, and sure he does,what a gent,you will be respected in heaven like you were on earth,i send love to your family RIP
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