Raymond Ryder

Raymond was a very kind man. He brought up 5 children on his own. He worked all his life trying to give his children the best life he could. It wasn't always easy but he did the best he could. My Grandad. I miss him soooooo much. I don't actually know what he died of. All i know is that he was in hospital with various different reasons for about a year. Everytime he pulled through with one of them his gained another. I went to see him every night with my dad even though i didn't know he was sick. I was only 6 or 7 but i still remember sitting at the bottom of his bed and doing my colouring in on his little table. The nurses there used to give me a little tub of ice cream everytime i saw them. He eventually became better and was allowed to move into a home for the elderly but that night, he died. We were told that most people arn't used to the change and therefore we came to the conclusion that it was the change that killed him. x

We got the phone call in the morning. My dad was in work so my mum told him to come home. I have never seem my dad cry but i know he was absolutely distraught. I miss him sooo much. I know it has been a long time but your is still in my thoughts always. I love you so much Grandad. Hope your not drinking too much of your black coffe up there Grandad. Save a place for me on your cloud. xxx