Mel Downing (3 Sep 1944 - 12 Aug 2017)

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MelForest Holme Hospice Charity

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Location
Poole Crematorium Gravel Hill Broadstone BH17 9BQ
Date
30th Aug 2017
Time
12.30pm
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In loving memory of Mel Downing who sadly passed away on 12th August 2017.

Loving husband of Sue, father to Vicki and Ade, Grandfather to Ellis, Father in law to Caroline & Graham and brother to Vonnie.

So incredibly missed by all his family and friends.

A great man with a warm heart, a big smile, never-ending humour, flamboyant taste in clothing, questionable colour choices, but not such a bad drummer!

Heaven is just that little bit more cheerful, brighter... and noisier than before.

We would love you to join us at Poole Crematorium on 30th August at 12.30 in bright cheerful clothing.

We will then be meeting at The Willett Arms pub directly after the service for drinks, nibbles and giggles, just as Mel would have wanted.

The Willett Arms can be found at 2 Oakley Hill, Oakley, Wimborne BH21 1RN. Less than a 5 minute drive from Poole Crematorium.

We are requesting family flowers only with donations to Forest Holme, which can be made from this page. Many thanks.

Vicki Pauley wrote

Hey Dad, Merry Christmas to you. You are the brightest star shining down on us this Christmas time, reminding us of all of the many happy times we had with you. Our celebrations are not the same without you, we miss you enormously. Until we are reunited once more, the love and the memories will be what guides us through these special times.XXX

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Sue Downing wrote

Merry Christmas in heaven my darling as we spend our 7th Christmas without you. Life has changed since you left us but you are in our thoughts and hearts every day. I'm so lucky to have all the wonderful memories you left behind. I'll never stop loving you my forever sweetheart. Sending you all my love and big hugs. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Sue Downing wrote

Wishing you a happy heavenly 58th wedding anniversary my darling. So many happy memories of that special day when we said for better or worse in sickness and in health. We were blessed with 53 wonderful years together. I just wish it could have been more. Sending you lots of love big hugs and kisses on our special day my forever sweetheart. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Vicki Pauley wrote

How I wish you were here to celebrate your special day. Happy Birthday Dad. All those special memories you left us with remain strong in my heart and mind. Will raise a glass and say cheers to the best dad ever, so loved and so very missed. XXXXX

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Sue Downing wrote

Wishing you a happy heavenly 79th birthday my darling Mel. As the days and years go on without you you're always in my mind and in my heart. Your birthday reminds us of the precious times we shared and the wonderful memories you left us with. Sending you lots of love and big hugs my forever sweetheart. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Happy Birthday dad. We'll keep hitting them tubs till the end of time x

Happy Birthday dad. We'll keep hitting them tubs till the end of time x

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Dad, it’s been 6 years since you could fight no more and needed to rest in eternal peace. Life for me changed forever, however the love and precious memories you left behind still run so very strong in my heart and mind. Miss you so very much Dad. XXXXXX

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Dad, it’s been 6 years since you could fight no more and needed to rest in eternal peace. Life for me changed forever, however the love and precious memories you left behind still run so very strong in my heart and mind. Miss you so very much Dad. XXXXXX

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It's been 6 long lonely years without you my darling Mel. Words can't describe how much I miss you each and every day. There's not a day goes by when I don't think of you and wish you were still here with us. All we have are the wonderful memories we will hold in our hearts forever.
Sending you lots of love and big hugs my forever sweetheart Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Happy Fathers Day xxxx

Happy Fathers Day xxxx

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  • So many happy memories 😍💕💝

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Miss our Fathers Day get togethers Dad. Sending love to you wherever you are out there, forever in my heart, forever in my thoughts XXXXX

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Hi Dad, wherever you are out there Merry Christmas. 6 Christmas’s without you, it doesn’t get any easier. Happy memories of Christmas’s past remain strong in our hearts and minds, and this guides us through the festivities. Miss you so very much. Lots of love xxxxxx

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Wishing you a heavenly Happy Christmas my darling. Our 6th Christmas without you doesn't get any easier. I'm thinking of you with love today as I do every day. You left us with wonderful memories. I miss you each and every day, more than words can ever say. You were someone very special. Sending you all my love and big hugs my forever sweetheart. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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I think about you every day. I talk about you always. You will never be forgotten. I hold you close within my heart. Thank-you my darling Mel for the 53 wonderful years we shared. Wishing you a heavenly happy 57th wedding anniversary. Sending you lots of love big hugs and kisses on our special day my forever sweetheart. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Happy Birthday, Happy times xxxx

Happy Birthday, Happy times xxxx

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Happy birthday Dad, even though your physical presence is no longer with us, your spirit remains strong, and I definitely feel you are with us always, especially today as we raise a glass or three to toast your special day. Miss you more than ever. Xxxxxxx

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  • Dad enjoying his happy place 💕💕💕💕

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