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George Denis Jones

1919 - 2005
LocationMancat, Wales
Age86 years
Cause of DeathBlood Clot
Date of Birth30/08/1919
Date of Death17/09/2005
Visitors1,244 since 27/08/2008
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Heidi Hewitt
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This is a tribute page to George Denis Jones AKA DODI, Big Daddy, created by his family in his
loving memory and for those that knew him across the world.

A loving Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad, Uncle and Brother, you leaving us was unexpected and has left
a big void in the family. Many hearts were broken and we miss you so much, we still cry, we laugh
and we talk about you often. You are still and always will be the head of the family.

30 August 1919 - 17 September 2005

Beautiful service in a church in Wales many attended old solider's, boxers and your family and
friends from far and wide. The lads carried you in with pride to the sound of Rocky your boxing
anthem. A very difficult day but we did you proud. Tough old solider to the end never ever
complained and we did not realise how ill you where. You left us, we tried to bring you back but it
was not meant to be, we laid you to rest in perfect peace in Harden on top of a beautiful Welsh Hill
overlooking the countyside

You fought in World War 2 in the Welsh Dessert Rats, front line, gaining many awards for your
bravery, including the George Cross. Later living in Italy as a milotory Police Corporal.

You returned to Wales working at Welsh Steel works for 20 plus years until being made redundant with
half of Wales!

Well known across Wales as boxer DODI fighting many fights for the Welsh Boxing Club and for being a
bit of a hard man

Remembered by all for riding your bike topless and your many tatoos especially the large naked lady
on your right forearm!

You was a well known, loved and respected man in different places across the world and across Wales
and Manchester. You loved and lived for your family all your life, especially the grandchildren that
miss you terribly, you gave us everything you could ever offer all your life and devoted yourself
and life to protecting all your family. We will never forget you ever and will always respect and
treasure your memory for ever more.

Please feel free to leave a tribute if George was known to you or you just wish to pay your respects
and share some love and peace, the family will appreciate it.

We love and miss you more than words can say Big Man R.I.P. xxx

We all hurt when we lose our loved one's that mean so much to us,
so.........

Thought of today to keep and remember....

Too often we don't realise what we have until it is gone;
Too often we wait too late to say 'I'm sorry - I was wrong.'
Sometimes it seems we hurt the ones we hold dearest to our hearts;
And we allow foolish things to tear our lives apart.

Far too many times we let unimportant things into our minds;
And then it's usually too late to see what made us blind.

So be sure that you let people know how much they mean to you;
Take that time to say the words before your time is through.

Be sure that you appreciate everything you've got
And be thankful for the little things in life that mean a lot.


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** Tranquil Thoughts **

** Tranquil Thoughts **

Through the gentle breeze and the stormy seas
Your love comes flooding through
A sense of your surroundings
Letting us know that it is you
A heavenly sky with sparkling flames
Becomes visible in the skies

Appearing is your shadows
As you turned to wave goodbye
A mellow whisper in my ear
Thanking all for whats been done
And letting us know that youre ok
As you glide towards the sun

No matter what the outcome
No matter how much we cried
You're letting us know that your still here
It was only the body that died

For your memory holds no boundaries
Everyday it is kept alive
Its gives us warmth and energy
That encourages our days to thrive

Just keep on remembering me
In your shadows I'll walk with you
And guide you through your darkest hours
In everything you say or do

For absence cannot be changed for us
We accept what had to be done
We cannot change the wishes of God
If he wants you to be the one
When you reach the golden promised land
And the gates are open wide
It will be there you'll find great comfort
And your tears you'll try to hide

As you settle in your new found world
You'll send us a glittering prize
It will brighten up the darkest day
And bring a tear to our eyes
Thankyou for your presence

And for all the memories too
You left this world something beautiful
It was the fact that we had you.


xxxxx

Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) January 7, 2009

A glimpse of you xxx

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Should you go first & I remain,
to walk the road alone,
I'll live in memories garden dear,
with happy days we've known.
In spring I'll wait for roses red,
when faded the lilacs blue.
In early fall when brown leaves fall,
I'll catch a glimpse of you.

Should you go first & I remain,
for battles to be fought,
Each thing you've touched along the way
will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your voice,
I'll see your smile,
though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping hand
will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first & I remain,
one thing I'll have you do:
Walk slowly down that long long path,
for soon I'll follow you.
I want to know each step you take,
so I may take the same.
For someday down that lonely road,
you'll hear me call your name.

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Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) January 7, 2009

Puzzle

I was a thousand-piece puzzle put together
And I knew who I was, and why.
The pieces fit together so nicely
As we walked through this life, you and I.

But you've left me and now this puzzle
Has been tossed and whirled about.
And I can't seem to put it together
For some of the pieces are left out.

So who am I now that you've left me?
How does this puzzle of me take shape?
The pieces don't quite fit together
Not even using glue and some tape.

I wish I had something to go by
Like a photo of me all complete,
So I could see if the pieces are placed right

Or if I should just give up in defeat.

Yes, who am I now that you're gone?
I know I'm not the same as before.
This puzzle of me is missing pieces . . .
Critical ones from down in my core.

I'll just keep turning the pieces over
Until I find who I'm supposed to be.
It's just going to take some time, Lord
To figure out this picture of me

Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) January 7, 2009

Think of me and know Iam with you xxx

Think of me and know Iam with you,
Think of me and smile.

Think of me and know that our parting
Is only for a while.

On the days that you feel desperate
To see my smiling face,

Just believe in your heart I am with you
And that i'm in a beautiful place.

So think of me and remember,
All the memories in your heart,

And believe and know that this is true,
We are never really apart.
xxxx
Think of me and smile.
Think of me and know that our parting

Is only for a while.
On the days that you feel desperate
To see my smiling face,

Just believe in your heart I am with you
And that i'm in a beautiful place.

So think of me and remember,
All the memories in your heart,

And believe and know that this is true,
We are never really apart.xxxx

Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) January 7, 2009

´*.¸(*.¸? ¸.*´)¸.*´ ?«´¨`RAINBOW °´¨`»? ¸.*(¸.*´? `*.¸)`*.¸

When you think your road is rocky and a bit too steep to climb,

When you think your guardian angel needs to work some overtime,

When your personal jigsaw puzzle has some pieces that won't fit,

When life has no rhyme or reason and you can't make sense of it,

YOU NEED A RAINBOW When the clouds are dark and stormy

And have blocked the sunshine out, And perhaps you start to wonder

What this life is all about, When your trials and tribulations seem to be so hard to bear,

And it seems there is no justice anytime or anywhere, LOOK FOR YOUR RAINBOW

When the molehills seem like mountains and the obstacles are great,

When you feel so heavy laden and your worries just inflate,

When you can't see any ending to the problems that you face,

For they just keep on increasing and you need some breathing space,

PRAY FOR YOUR RAINBOW It may be you need to look a little higher than before,


Or perhaps a little further to see past the clouds once more.

But you'll know it's worth the effort when your rainbow you can see,

And you understand the love behind God's creativity,
SEARCH FOR YOUR RAINBOW

For your rainbow holds a promise that this turbulence will cease,

And your inner conflict will become, instead, deep inner peace.

But if, though searching, you can't find your rainbow at this time,

Until you can, I say with love, you're welcome to share mine!
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Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) January 7, 2009

I stood by your bed last night;
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.

I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
'It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here.'

I was close to you at breakfast,
I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached to me.

I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.

I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I flew with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently landed on you; I smiled and said, 'it's me.'
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.

To say to you with certainty, 'I never went away.'
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say 'good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.'

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll fly across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
then come home to be with me.

Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) January 7, 2009

♥Miss you loads♥

♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~ ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~
We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your vacant place.

♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~ ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~

Our thoughts are ever with you
Though you have passed away.
And those who loved you dearly
Are thinking of you today.

♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~ ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~ ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~

We can't have old days back
When we were all together.
But secret tears and loving thoughts
Will be with us forever.

♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~ ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~

Love Always this New Year and Forever ~~ Delbel and all your loving family xxx

Dellisha Hewitt (Granddaughter) January 5, 2009

Merrry Christmas Angel xxx

Merry Christmas to our special big angel where ever you are Grampsxxx we had two wonderful days but they will never be the same without you, Nana P sat in your rocker all night, we love you xxx

Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) December 27, 2008

β˜†WISH YOU WAS HEREβ˜†

β˜†WISH YOU WAS HEREβ˜†

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β˜†Thinking of you
Makes the miles disappear,β˜†
β˜†Together we're looking at bright decorations,
Enjoying what we like to do,β˜†
β˜†Thinking of you makes the miles disappear~
For you're missed very muchβ˜†
β˜†All year through…

β˜†So just because you're
Far away, don't thinkβ˜†
β˜†For a moment that you're forgotten.
I'm thinking about you because loving thoughts travel far,β˜†
β˜†And wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year
β˜†Full of wonderful things
Wish was here.β˜†


*♥* MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGELS IN HEAVEN *♥*

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Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) December 23, 2008

~x♥x~ A CHRISTMAS PRAYER ~x♥x~ ~x♥x

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As we draw to the end of another year,
We think of the ones that we hold so dear;
We pause to give thanks for our friends so true,
And ask God to bless them, the old and new.
We hold up each loved one before His Throne
And ask Him to comfort the ones alone;
For those who have lost someone they hold dear,
We ask Him to strengthen and hold them near.
For those who have prospered, with new joys to savour,
We ask God continues to show them His favour.
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And those with new babies, or newly wed,
We ask Him to smooth out the path ahead;
For those who are ill and can barely stand,
We ask for the touch of His healing hand.
For those with new homes, with new jobs and new stress,
We ask Him to crown all their plans with success.
For those who have dreams and think, 'It's now or never,'
We ask Him to bless all that they should endeavour .
For those who are facing an uphill climb,
We ask Him to carry them through this time.
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As we come to the start of a brand new year,
We pray for the ones that we hold so dear.
We ask that each one will be soundly blessed,
To taste of His goodness and know His best;
For angels to watch o'er them day and night,
For miracles, blessings and sheer delight!
We ask for the gifts that the world can't buy:
A glimpse at the wonders of Heaven on high,
Contentment and joy till the Lord comes again,
This we ask for our friends, in His Name, Amen.
~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~


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As we draw to the end of another year,
We think of the ones that we hold so dear;
We pause to give thanks for our friends so true,
And ask God to bless them, the old and new.
We hold up each loved one before His Throne
And ask Him to comfort the ones alone;
For those who have lost someone they hold dear,
We ask Him to strengthen and hold them near.
For those who have prospered, with new joys to savour,
We ask God continues to show them His favour.
~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~

And those with new babies, or newly wed,
We ask Him to smooth out the path ahead;
For those who are ill and can barely stand,
We ask for the touch of His healing hand.
For those with new homes, with new jobs and new stress,
We ask Him to crown all their plans with success.
For those who have dreams and think, 'It's now or never,'
We ask Him to bless all that they should endeavour .
For those who are facing an uphill climb,
We ask Him to carry them through this time.
~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~

As we come to the start of a brand new year,
We pray for the ones that we hold so dear.
We ask that each one will be soundly blessed,
To taste of His goodness and know His best;
For angels to watch o'er them day and night,
For miracles, blessings and sheer delight!
We ask for the gifts that the world can't buy:
A glimpse at the wonders of Heaven on high,
Contentment and joy till the Lord comes again,
This we ask for our friends, in His Name, Amen.
~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~ ~x♥x~

Heidi Hewitt (Granddaughter) December 23, 2008
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