Gerald Charles 'Gerry' Simmons (10 Feb 1944 - 3 Feb 2021)

I will never forget Today's date March 17th was a great day when we got married and today would have been our 54th Wedding anniversary Your'll never be forgotten

We're in March and slowly approaching 17th our anniversary (54yrs)-- Oh how I miss you - yes I have things to do -but not same without you
I am having my treatment and feel Ok - and do all the things I've always done I do miss going Florida of course golfing bowling dancing meals out BBqs friends and being together ..

3rd Feb is approaching and 10th two very significant dates I will always remember XXX

January came and went so quick with hosp appointments - with oncology the cancer is being controlled and hopefully will continue my arm is now swollen with lymphoedema have to wear a sleeve I helped arrange a party for next door 50th been dancing of course been to shows 'Elvis' what else ? Feb here now 3rd blood rest 4th CT scan and talk with oncology got some shows booked and going for w/end away Folkestone dancing -Got Elvis IMAX booked car passed MOT but insurance is expensive -sorting that out Geoff Joan visiting 3rd he may help look for a good deal -- I really miss you --

well, December came and went - I had a lovely meal with Sylvia / Stephen Christmas day - Boxing day the Fountain had a singles table had a meal with friends - I miss you and usually in Florida but it's back to 'normal' January 8th back to Smallgains dancing - and have some shows and socials booked Still having my Chemo and treatment seems to be working ..I miss you terribly XX

November --usually looking forward to going Florida see our friends and neighbours but not this year -bad Health has stopped travel this year ..Health ins to USA quoted me £8600- I have a scan Sunday 2nd so I'll wait for results of that -- hoping the cancer hasn't spread Going lympheodema clinic as arm hand swollen - Got things going on here going Line dance w/end 14-17th Folkstone and some shows booked.. I'm living my life best I can -- I really miss being able to sit and talk things over with you ..XXX

Wow October already .been a lot going on -Many visits to the Hosp On Oral chemo-- it does have effects but I guess if its having the right effects Keep taking it-- did have Ultra sound Saturday to rule out blood clot -my arm / hand ankle swollen so have diuretics now - and antiboiotic for my throat !!
How I wish you were with me -- you always gave me strength Miss you so much X

August 1st already - been a busy time with many appointments and test to find I have cancer- stage 4 -so no surgery trying oral treatment to stop it spreading if possible -- I'll fight on just like you did babe --I know your looking down on me and that gives me strength .. I will live my life as I always have who knows what the future holds..XX

wow it's July 6 my birthday and Geoff Joan here -to stay with me till end of July
my health not good BUT i don't give in as you well know ..I know I can 'talk'to you anytime and you'll look down at me -and take care of me --I miss you my love ..XXX

Well here we are June 1st already -I could do with you here my love -I've had lot of test -and more tomorrow -then wait see what they all reveal .. had a little prang in the car I really miss you and your hugs that would give me confidence .. I'll face whatever I have to knowing your looking over my shoulder looking after me How I miss you X

May 1st - the year is flying by -- may has a few things happening some lunches out shows etc., going Driving range when I can - not played golf for years ..Really, miss playing golf with you.

March already months are flying by - I still go places visit people see people (some not seen for a while)and your always mentioned and on my mind never forgotten X

1st Feb already -- I really get down as we near Feb 3rd the day you left our lovely life together - and on the 10th you would be 81yrs young If there is afterlife know I really do miss you X

Im late with my message as I was fortunate to have a few days away in Corby to see the new year in-Not the same without you there We're now in 2025 and experiencing cold winter ..and hoping this year will be kind to everyone ..

yikes here we are Dec 1st 2024 - the years have passed so quick - this year has been eventful -- visited the Villages -see friends .although some have passed away we Jean & I visited Memphis Graceland etc., Boy did we have fun when we went there together -Can't believe think it was my 6th visit. Missed being with you Now Christmas will be here soon just not the same without you

wow it's November already this year is passing so quick it'll soon be Christmas and as usual my thoughts will be of you -and all the lovely times we had
Miss you so much your always in my thoughts