Photos of my
Dad’s funeral, Dad’s friends, our family, Patrick, my son; it was his second home. Patrick fell in love with Shoal Bay. I am so very thankful for everyone who cared about my Dad in my absence. Peter Sherriff for hosting my Dad’s reception and having meals dropped off to me every night during the time I was there. Grahame Mottram, whom my Dad worked with doing the the blinds and hanging out with my Dad. Sandra (Postie spice) for checking on my Dad every day. Stewart Krogh for visiting from Sydney so many times and was with him when he had his fall. Tommy and “Anner” for helping me with the Ferry to take my Dad’s ashes out to sea. He loved the raffles at the Shoal Bay Country Club where he had an appointment every day at five o’clock to “socialize” and play the pokies. Thanks to The Nelson Bay RSL staff. My Dad loved the Bay, loved his friends so much so, he just could not see leaving and coming to live with us. Never mind the fact that the temperature here sometimes go down to -21!! I lost my original site, so I am, with the help of Patrick, piecing it together. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of my Dad and my Mum. I am thankful for you all and thankful for having the parents I had. Thank you, I cannot say it enough. So many may not be with you anymore but I want your children to know how great their parents and grandparents were.
