Barry John Childs (13 May 1946 - 9 Sep 2019)

Dear Barry,

You will be hugely missed. Thank you for coming into our family and treating us all as your own and making Nana a happy lady again. Don't worry, I'm sure we'll all take good care of her and Prince for you.

I'll never forget 19th February 2016. The day Ash and I came to visit to tell you we were expecting a baby and your reaction was "you're up the duff?!" in your Brummie accent, which admittedly, was never my favourite accent, but now, I definitely have a soft spot for!

So long Baz, I'm gutted your life came to an end so quickly but so glad you are no longer suffering or in pain. I'll make sure Mason (or mud as you called him) grows up knowing exactly who you were.

Take it easy, lots of love Nicola, Ashley and Mason xxx

Barry,
I remember when I first met you at Nana’s house, you were shaking and started rambling on but I knew from that point, we were going to get on like a house on fire. Thank you so much for the laughs, the tears and the jokes we used to share, they will forever be with me. The times I used to come down to your house and just wait for the line ‘Here’s the chav’ and we used to just laugh about everything. I can’t thank you enough for coming into nanas life when she most needed it and the way you used to bicker but then laugh it off, was the best. The most honourable question you and nana ever asked me was whether I wanted to be your bridesmaid!! You and nana truly were a match made in heaven!
I am so heartbroken you are not here anymore, but I will forever be thinking about you and know you are always here with us and watching over us through everything. No more pain now Barry, just the laughs and the beers and a big cuddle from Alfie and Lola. I am so happy you are reunited with your mum, dad, your brother and sister and your best friend Mitch.
Carry on shining Barry, you really do deserve it. I love you grandad with all my heart, from your chav, Jess xxx

Hey Barry,
It's Ben here, I still remember the first day I met you a little over a decade now at Nana's door. It was in the early days of your relationship and I remember thinking "Old people still hook-up together?" It's funny looking back on it now because you turned Hazel's world around after a dark period in her life. Now that you are gone it is down to the rest of the family to guide her through this new dark period, we hope we can do you proud big man.
Your final few weeks were filled with pain and terror and for that I can only say how sorry I am if you feel I let you down. I hope you are in a better place now where you can be with your Mum and Dad, Joy and all the other important people in your life who are no longer on this Earth. I'll say hi to the next Ginger Tom I see because I know you'll be there.
Ben

Hi Barry,
I can’t believe you have gone so quickly and that you are not here anymore.
When I walk into your house, I still feel like you are sitting on the sofa in the corner with one of the cats or your cute dog Prince.
Thank you for always being there for us when we need help! You were the best step-father-in-law I could ever have.
You always dressed smart when go out, had a good sense of humor. and you were a chilled out person who made me feel relaxed when I was stressed out.
And I remember you as a brilliant jive dancer at Christmas time.
Most importantly, you brought so much happiness to my lovely mother-in-law Hazel!
We will miss you Barry, but you will always be in our hearts.. ❤️
Rest in peace,
Yasuko xx

Dear Barry,
I was so happy when you entered our lives and brought so much happiness to my lovely nana. Thank you for picking me up from Sainsbury’s carpark every Monday after school without fail. You really were the best third grandad I could have wished for.
I miss you very much but I’m so glad you joined our family and I got to be a bridesmaid at your wedding. The fuschia you gave me is growing strong in your memory.
Sleep well Baz, say hello to Alfie and Lola for me.
Love always,
Maya xxx

Barry, I can’t believe you aren’t here anymore, not a day goes by when you are not loved and missed. You are held in our hearts forever. Thank you so much for all the wisdom & advice you’ve given us over the years. I’ll try to make you proud everyday. Thank you for telling me I’d get the job when I didn’t believe it. I got it for you. Love you always xxxx

A heart of Gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best. x

No more pain Barry, sleep tight, gone but not forgotten 💙
It's been a pleasure knowing you and having you in our family xxx

My darling Barry, the love of my life. I love you so much and I always always will. The light has now gone out for me and my family. This Sunday 15th September will be our 7th wedding anniversary and I will be lighting a very special candle for you my darling. Miss and love you forever. Until we meet again. Baz you will forever be in my thoughts babe. I love you xxxxxxx

Barry my lovely stepdad am so glad you are no longer suffering and out of pain. You were a huge part of our life and such a fantastic husband to my mum. Miss you forever. Promise we will take care of Mum. Rest in peace now Barry. Love Rachael and family x