Gareth David Jones

1981 - 2006
LocationOldham
Age25 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth05/01/1981
Date of Death08/09/2006
Visitors5,666 since 03/11/2006
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Our darling Gareth most precious son of Dave and Sharon. Beloved brother to Samantha and Amy.

Gareth suffered for 2 years from a cruel brain tumour ( glioblastoma)
After 2 brain opps and endless treatments the cancer got to him in the end.

Gareth worked with his dad as a painter and decorator, he was a fun loving party annimal and a huge
Madonna fan, he really was beautiful inside and outside.

When Gareth knew he wasnt going to get better he planned his own funeral with so much bravery and
courage beyond belief, everything had to be perfect, typical of Gareth he was a perfectionist,

He was to see his beloved Madonna in Cardiff on July 30th 06,
At this time he couldnt walk and the 4 hour journey there seemed immpossible but Gareth being Gareth
was going, me and his Dad went for the weekend and against the odds stacked against us we got him
there he had to go in a wheelchair but he saw her for the last time.

It was after we got home that Gareth starting to get really ill.
The bravery and courage facing his own death was out of this world. but the pain we had to endure
watching our darling child go through this was unbearable.

Gareth lost his battle on 8 sept 06 at home surounded by his loving family
he passed away so peacefully, watching my brave Gareth take his last breath was heartbreaking.

The picture of Gareth in his cowboy hat was taken 2 years before he died at a Madonna concert.If you
go on his photo gallery the picture with his thumbs up was on his way to his last madonna
concert.Music playing Madonna-------- LITTLE STAR.
FOREVER YOUNG, ETERNALLY BEUATIFULL NO MORE PAIN MY SON XXXX

MY DARLING GARETH
A Glimpse
Sometimes I think I catch a glimpse
of you standing just close by
I turn and see that you're not there
at the corner of my eye.

I want so much to turn around
and see you standing there,
for you to stay and let me touch
your hands, your face, your hair.

I long to hear you call me Mum
in your beloved voice.
I want you so to stay with me
but I know you have no choice.

So I'll keep on trying to catch a glimpse
when you're just beyond my sight
I feel you there, I know it's true,
and not a trick of the light.

I know one day there'll come a time,
when there'll be no doubt I'm sure.
I'll find you there with arms outstretched
and be home with you once more
My Darling Garethxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


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So Sorry for your loss. My 22 year old son died last Dec from a very rare and aggresive cancer that practically wiped in out in a week. He fell asleep peacefully in my arms and I will never forget the feeling of heart break and shock but also relief as he was very ill and there was no chance he would get better, I didn't want him to suffer another day. We can only keep our son's memory alive. This world is so cruel sometimes. Its the loved ones that are left behind that have to somehow cope. I know you must have lovely memories of your son and you must be very proud of him. So glad he got to see Madonna. My heartfelt sympathy to the family, love from another grieving mumXXXXX

Micheline Scarlett (no relation) November 3, 2006

I miss you

No matter how bad you were feeling through your illness, you always showed concern for others, you always had a smile and could always make us laugh. You were a very brave young man and I miss you lots and I miss your hugs. Goodnight and Godbless Gareth xxx

Linda (great auntie) November 3, 2006
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