In loving memory of David James Onens who sadly passed away on 17th June 2020 after a short and difficult battle with cancer.
This is Tracey, Dave's widow and I just wanted to say a few words about the man you all knew and loved.
I will keep this message short as I could go on forever about the man who came into my life and made me so happy. I cannot express enough how much I loved him and will miss having him in my life.
We had 10 wonderful years together, he had the ability to make me laugh, even right at the end and we had built up so many fantastic memories for me to take with me for the rest of my days.
Dave died at home on what would have been his 61st birthday with me by his side holding his hand.
He was a wonderful husband to me and my soul mate over the past 10 years. Kind, caring, funny, protective and sometimes a grumpy old sod but he was my grumpy old sod and I wouldn't have had him any other way.
He was also a fantastic dad to Lee and Neil, stepdad to Katie and Joe and a wonderful grandad to Ottilie, Reuben, Ruby, Josh, Sophie and Daniel and not forgetting twin grandsons due to arrive later this year. Dave was also a wonderful younger brother to Ruth who has been living in America for many years.
Dave had many friends and colleagues from both his current and previous work places, his extended family, caravan friends and also from his hobby of metal detecting.
I would like to ask if you would please take the time to add messages, memories and photos of Dave and what he may have meant to you as I will have these to add to my memories to treasure forever.
Daves funeral will be held at Redditch Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 2.00pm. Close family flowers only by request. Donations in lieu of The Primrose Hospice, Bromsgrove.
Sadly due to the current restrictions with Covid 19 we are limited to only 16 people at the funeral service so are unable to open it up to extended family, friends and colleagues however it has been arranged for the service to be livestreamed.
The details for the livestream are as follows
www.obitus.com
User name Heso 2124
Password 041766
You may notice that I have added a link for the just giving page for The Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove, whose support and encouragement played a massive part in helping me to care for him in his last few weeks with us.
There is, of course, no obligation but if you feel you are able to make a donation however small to help support the wonderful work that they do then it would be greatly appreciated.
I would just like to end by saying that Dave touched many lives during his lifetime and I, for one, am proud of the gentle giant that he was and he will stay forever in my heart.
Thinking of you today Dave, as I often do. Its the 5th anniversary of when you went to sleep. You are really missed in our family. Your lovely wife, my little sister is amazingly brave, but I know her heart is broken. You bought so much joy to her and made her happy. Thank you for doing that, you are a special man. Special hugs are being sent to you on your birthday. You are with people who love you Dave. Sending you love and hugs xxx
I can't believe it has been five years since your passing. I really miss you, Mom and Dad. It feels strange knowing that I am still here but my small family of three are gone.l hope you are resting in peace after such a horrible disease took you away from us all. I always think about you. My love to you, especially today.
Sending you all my love darling on your 66th birthday. Love and miss you every day 💔x💔x💔
Five years have passed since you left my side
But I still feel you as my guide
The days seem long, the nights much more
It's not the same as it was before
We thought we had so much more time
The love we had was quite sublime
And now each day I muddle through
and every moment, think of you
The love we had, the things we shared
Through everything you always cared
From strength to strength, our relationship grew
There was nothing quite like me and you
But then one day you had to go
Why God chose you, only he knows
A man of strength, so good and kind
I wish that he'd left you behind
And now my love, I miss you so
More than you will ever know
I know one day we'll meet again
I love you babe...I'll see you then
To my darling Dave. Five years on and my heart is still breaking. I hope you're still flying high with the angels. Love and miss you every day baby. From your Tracey xxx
5 years ago today we received the devastating news that would destroy our lives forever. You fought so bravely and with such dignity but sadly the disease eventually had other ideas. I remember you my darling with such love and pride and will keep you in my heart forever. Love you always ❤️❤️❤️
Well my darling it's my 5th Christmas without you by my side. I love and miss you every day and I'm sending you the biggest of hugs.
Hope your enjoying a large glass of something festive with all our loved ones who have passed.
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I wanted to tell you Dave that you are so very missed in our family. Our Tracey is being so brave, but I know that her heart is broken. It really feels like a few minutes since you went to sleep Dave, yet this is the 5th Christmas without you. I know that you look down on my little sister, keeping her safe, and strong. Sending you lots of love Faith xxxx
3 years ago today I laid your ashes to their final resting place. Miss you every single day my love ❤️
Well my darling I got through another birthday without you by my side, but more importantly another wedding anniversary......our 11th.
Thanks for sending the torrential rain when I was visiting you at the cemetery, I guess the joke was on you 😂😂😂. Anyway my darling, I'm sending huge hugs and massive kisses up to you. I love and miss you just as much as ever. x❤️x❤️x❤️x❤️x
4 years my darling since we laid to to rest. Love and miss you everyday but I know you are always with me helping me to move forward and make the right decisions. Sending the biggest of hugs to you in heaven 💙xxx
A candle shines bright for you at Christmas Dave. You've left a big hole in our family, and a bigger one in Tracey's heart. Thinking of you often, and especially at Christmas. With love from Faith (and Tes in heaven with you)
Another year has gone by and now it's 4 years since your passing. I miss talking to you on the phone but I know that is not a possibility any longer.I came to the UK last year and finally got to see your final resting place. It was time for closure and a little peace of mind for me. It is hard sometimes to be so far away but I did take lots of pics so that I can look at them when I feel the need to.In closing short and sweet I miss my little brother or should I say younger brother ❤️.
Happy Heavenly 65th Birthday Dave. Always missed and never forgotten. The Facebook memories will always make smile..the random messages and posts about Mom's numb teeth after a few drinks, or the money running out the gas meter amongst so many others. Mom is doing ok, she is the strongest and bravest person I know and you would be so so proud of her and what she has achieved and continues to do everyday. I know she misses you every day and always will, but we will always take care of her just the way you did. Love Katie
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A drunken night in Chester. Hope you can have a few up there for your special birthday ❤️ xxx
Four years have passed my darling since you had to leave. I remember you with the greatest love and think of you every single day. I miss you and everything you stood for. Your love, care and kindness, your undeniable protective instinct and your amazing sense of humour. As your 65th birthday approaches I send you the biggest of heavenly hugs and hope you will be chilling up there with the rest of our loved ones who have passed before.
Your ever loving wife Tracey ❤️ xxx
Well my darling it's my 4th Christmas without you here by my side. This year I feel so lost without you. Sending you so much love with all my heart.
Missing you always and forever.
Your baby xxx
Our dear brother-in-law Dave. You are so missed in our family. Your Tracey has been so strong, I know that you are so proud of her. Happy heavenly birthday Dave.
You are always in our hearts. Love from Faith xxx
I cannot believe it's been three years since your passing. They say time is a great healer but I am not sure about that sometimes.I miss knowing that you were only a phone call away. Take care in those heavenly skies. Always. X
My wonderful Dave. Happy heavenly 64th birthday and remembering you with much love on the 3rd anniversary of the day you gained your angel wings. Miss you every single day my darling. Love you always. Tracey xxx
A drunken night in Chester. Hope you can have a few up there for your special birthday ❤️ xxx
Me and my love ❤❤❤
Camping bbq ... fun times xx
always amazed me how big his feet were :)
Fab time at the Caravan - drinking and sports day!
The best dad you could have wished for
Always making us laugh
Dad and Ruby having a stroll.
Cheers Dave. I'm drinking your Jack Daniel's in your Jack Daniel's Glass. X
First time meeting his granddaughter Ruby
Such a proud Dad
Great Memories which will never be forgotten. Couldn’t wish for a better caravan neighbour XX
Meeting grandson Reuben for the first time x
A doting grandad.
A super happy day, with a father’s pride that will be forever in our memories.
Fishing with Dave
Bert
Bert
Rest in Peace Grandad Grinch, you are missed so much, love forever and always,xxx
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