| Location | Collyhurst, Manchester |
| Age | 59 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 31/10/1945 |
| Date of Death | 16/05/2005 |
| Visitors | 6,047 since 20/10/2006 |
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John was born on 31st October 1945 In Collyhurst to Eunice and John Woods, he was the first born out of a large family, Sadly his dad John passed away at the age of 30, when John was only 10 years old, he went to live with his Nanna Olive and Grandad Thomas when he was around 15 years old.
When he was 20 he met Maria Penny, who was 19 at The Embassy Club in Harpurhey, they had their first dance to Frank Sinatra, Strangers in the Night, they got Married on the 17th September 1966.
Their first Daughter Paula was born on the 9th Feb 1967, John was a doting father, he was a French Polisher and Maria worked in a warehouse, the were not well off, but they got by and made sure there children had everything they wanted.
Their second daughter Nicola was born on 1st Jan 1974, and that New year John really celebrated, Nicola was a bit of a handful as a baby or so I am told, but John really adored her.
Then along came the Son John had always wanted or a bookie mate as he called him. Ryan was born on the 23rd October 1979, John was ecstatic he had everything he wanted now, A loving wife, 2 loving daughters and his son and heir.
They used to go on holiday every year to Bournemouth, were John would make all of us wait outside the betting shop, while he put his bet on, he loved the horses, on a Saturday no-one could even speak to him until he had watched all the races, He Loved the Grand National especially, he used to make Nicola go and collect his winnings all the time and one day he told me I could have the money he had won and it was 30p, he thought it was really funny, John had a very infectious laugh which used to make everyone else laugh along with him and most of the time it was not even funny, but that was the way he was, he was a True Gentleman, who lived life to the full, he Had a great sense of humour and had many, many friends who all loved him, there is too many to mention as I would be here all day. John was also a great singer he had a voice like Frank Sinatra and now when we here Frank Sinatra songs it sounds so much like him it is untrue we all end up crying over and over again.
In December 1985 John was to become a Grandad to Ryan Jnr, he was a loving Grandad, Ryan really was a handful as he never ever kept still it used to drive John up the wall, but he loved him to bits.
In March 1995 Joel was born, John loved him very much and always said he would make a great footballer hopefully and I hope Joel keeps up his footballing to make his Grandad very proud.
Nicola then was due to have her 2nd Son Lee in Nov 2001, but he was Sadly Stillborn in Oct 2001, John and Maria helped her immensley during this sad time.
Then along came Grandson Number 4 in October, Loui was born and he was the apple of his Grandads eye, Loui is a lot like Ryan a Livewire, John thought the world of all his Grandsons.
From the age of 40 John was plagued by arthritis but he never let it get him down, he used to go out all the time with Maria, they went all over on every bus in Manchester I think, they never was apart in the 39 years they were together,
When John found out he had that awful disease he never told anyone about it and he never let his smile or laughter leave him, he just carried on as if there was nothing wrong, no-one would have every knew anything was wrong with him, he was admitted to Christies in April 2005 for Radiotherapy, he seemed great when he come home.
On Friday the 13th of May, the Doctor told his Wife Maria, John only had 3 days left to live, she then had to explain to her children which was awful as it was also Marias birthday on the 15th May the day before her beloved John was to collect his much deserved Angel Wings.
John passed away on 16th May at 5.20pm he was only 59 years old, surrounded by his loving family, who miss him very much, he was a very big part of our lives who may be gone but will never ever be forgotten, After John passed away Nicola had a baby boy 9 months later on the 3rd February 2006 who she named Saul David John Woods after her beloved Dad and her special uncle David who was also went to heaven on the 5th February 2006, very suddenly also aged 59.
Since my lovely Dad John passed away he has sent down 4 perfect angels from heaven his beautiful Grandson Saul born 03.02.06 his little redhead, followed by his Great Grandaughter Tilly Maria on 31.01.07 his first little Great Grandaughter so very cute, then his first Grandaughter Talia Remi Maria on 27.03.08 such a cutie and not long after his beautiful Grandaughter Maisey Kymarah on the 12.04.08, all sent from heaven and so wished for and loved by all the family,
John will be missed always and forever by his loving and caring wife Maria, his loving children Paula, Nicola and Ryan his adoring Grandsons Ryan, Joel, Loui, Saul and Grandaughters Talia and Maisey and Great Grandaughter Tilly X X X X X X X XESO
Sleep peacefully with your much loved brother David and you baby Grandson Lee X X X
Hope you have found a Ladbrokes up their Dad, and won more than 30p X X X Nicola X X
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~♥ With Love ♥~
Oh most beautiful star
In the sky tonight
You are most bright
I watch and wait
With hand raised up
Open and waiting
Slowly, oh so slowly
You move through
The night sky
You come closer
As I watch and wait
Hand outstretched
Then ever so softly
You come to rest
In the palm of my hand
You shine like a diamond
Your brilliance
Holds me in awe
I could almost wish
To hold you tight
To keep you safe just for me
In time, your light
Would fade from sight
You would die
To me and to all
So I let you stay
As long as you wish
With palm open
So you may leave at will
You will travel back
To the night sky
To shine brightly
For all to see
I will cherish
The moments you gifted me
With your light
Specially for me
For a little while…
Star So Bright
by Ann Marquette
Sending you lots of love angel and a big thank you to your loved ones for all they have done for my little princess demi-leigh and myself in the last year...HAPPY NEW YEAR XXXXX
Love alway elaine xxxxxx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO MY ONE IN A MILLION HUSBAND, SENDING YOU A MILLION KISSES WRAPPED UP IN ONE, IN MY HEART YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON, MISSING YOU EACH AND EVERYDAY, YOUR EVERLOVING WIFE MARIA XXXXXXXXXXXXX
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO MY BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING DAD, WISHING YOU A VERY VERY HAPPY 66TH BIRTHDAY WE ARE HAVING A LITTLE PARTY IN YOUR MEMORY FOR ALL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN, I KNOW YOU WILL BE SHINING OVER US ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY, LOVE NICOLA, JOEL, LOUI, SAUL AND TALIA XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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~ Gods Golden Door ~
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Will i always feel like this
That life is so unfair
Im so sad and so lonely
When i need you,youre not there
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Nothing can ever change this
For time is moving on
Now all i have are memories
Happy days now long gone
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All the love you gave me
I keep deep in my heart
For sure i know that one day
We will make a brand new start
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You know just how im feeling
So ill say nothing more
Just be there to guide me
Walking through Gods golden door
~ Copyright� Vicky Deaville 28/4/2011 ~
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With Love Always Elaine .xxxx
...............Happy New Year
....................... Angel
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.....Another year has come and gone,
.......Yet it doesn’t seem that long!
.......Time flies by but I’m still here,
......Wishing for just one more year.
...........But I never get my wish.
........Instead another year to miss.
.....Everything seems all messed up,
...As I send you cheers and lift my cup.
.......And usher in another year new;
......Another year for me without you.
............Anonymous 30.12.10
All my love always to you angel and your family and friends...elaine xxxxxxxxxx
♥ MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL ♥MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL♥
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Christmas Without You
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Christmas without you here with me,
can never possibly be the same.
But I carry an Angel within my heart;
one so precious, who has your name.
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An Angel forever watching over me,
at Christmas time, and over the year.
Although you can't be here anymore,
inside my heart, you are so very near.
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There is no special present for you,
wrapped up under my Christmas tree.
But I have a greater gift to give to you;
all the love you can still feel from me.
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No, Christmas time without you here,
could not ever possibly be the same.
But, I have had the precious gift of you,
and the memories and love, will remain.
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PRECIOUS ANGEL HAVE A LOVELY CHRISTMAS IN YOUR HEAVENLY HOME...ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS...XXX ELAINE AND ANGEL DEMI-LEIGH XXX
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Birthdays in Heaven
Are a wonderous thing
Every one is invited
And all the angels sing
They sing Happy Birthday
May your day be filled with love
And lots of birthday wishes
Sent from earth to heaven above.
So we send our birthday wishes
Wrapped in lots of love
We are sending them to heaven
On the wings of snow white dove.
copyright� Ingrid Aspey 3/9/09
Happy birthday john...love always to you and your family xx elaine xx
Happy Birthday John for tomorrow xxxxxx
If i could have one wish from God
The wish i would want would be..
To hold you in my arms again..
And bring you home with me
If i could have one wish from God
The wish i would want would be..
To see your smiling face once more
And love you so tenderly
If i could have one wish from God
I would not wish anymore
For the wish that i have chosen God is..
For you to open the gate to heaven dear God
And let my loved one walk through the door
So i thank you dear God for all that you do
And please dear God..
Make my wish come true
If Marie could find a way to bring you back
she surely would she misses you very much John
even today its heart breaking to watch her she is so
lost no matter who is around her keep taking care of her from above like you did when you were here
love Kath xxxxxx
•:*:••:*:••:*: Love To You Always •:*:••:*:••:*:
Gone, But Not Forgotten - Marilyn Ferguson
Gone, but not forgotten
This pain, I cannot hide
In memory, I see you
A million tears, I've cried.
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The tender thoughts you left me
Come to my memory
Your loving smile, so precious
Will always be with me
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You visit me in summer
When flowers are in bloom
Upon a ray of sunshine
A star-lit night in June.
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When winds are gently blowing
Across a cloudless sky
Within a rolling meadow
Where horse and cattle lie.
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I see you in the treetops
As summer comes to be
In shadows, you do linger
A soul so young and free.
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I see you in the garden
Your scent does fill the air
Just like a precious flower
A rose, so ever fair.
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On country roads, I find you
Along the wooded lane
Within the distant thunder
I see you in the rain.
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In early hush of morning
You come without a sound
Upon a blazing sunset
Your memory can be found.
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Like sprigs of morning glory
Upon the vine, they grow
With branches reaching outward
Into my heart, you go.
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Just like a special angel
God wrapped you in His care
And took you off to heaven
To live with Him, up there.
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But often, I still see you
Upon a light blue sky
And long so much to hold you
Why did you have to die?
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Marilyn Ferguson
It’s amazing what can truly happen,
How your life can be so grand;
When you give up trying on your own
And let an angel hold your hand.
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All the loneliness inside of you
Will completely disappear;
When you realize you’re not alone,
That your angel is very near.
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Your life will become more meaningful,
As well as totally rearrange;
You’ll be amazed at all that you can do,
At the blessings of the change.
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You will be able to handle anything,
There is nothing you can’t face;
With your angel there to lead you
Your entire life will fall in place.
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Just give up trying on your own,
And allow your angel to lead;
All of Heaven’s blessings will come to you,
Nothing else you’ll ever need.
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No matter what you are called to do,
How simple or complex the task;
Your angel will be there to show the way,
All you have to do is ask.
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Don’t ever let yourself feel discouraged,
Feel this thought within your soul;
All the things you’ve ever dreamed of
Will become a reachable goal.
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So let your angel hold your hand,
Your life will be so complete;
Prepare to conquer the tasks of life,
There will be no battle you can’t defeat.
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~Teryl Seaman~
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