It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, son and uncle Gary Coussens who left us on 12th May, 2021 peacefully in the arms of his family at our home in Lincoln.
He leaves behind three sisters, one brother, nieces, nephews and many many friends. He will be missed greatly.
Gary will leave his flat in Thames Court, Leysdown-on-Sea at 1pm on Friday, 11th June and take one final drive through the hometown he loved so much before being laid to rest at Riverview Natural Burial Ground, Wardwell Lane, Lower Halstow, Kent at 2pm.
Gary’s wish was to be buried with nature. He also asked that everyone wears colour with no black clothing.
Gary was such a popular and friendly gentleman who only ever wanted to make people happy. He achieved this time and time again. He was a keen photographer and had a huge love for music. Those who knew him well will understand that what Gary took an interest in, he studied to perfection. He also had a passion for flying planes, and would often be spotted standing in a field for hours on end flying until the sun went down. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed.
Family flowers only please. All donations will be split between St Barnabas Hospice and Marie Curie, both who cared for Gary in the most incredible way during his final weeks, allowing him to peacefully pass away with the love of his family by his side.
Another Christmas has been and gone without you Gary and mum here with us. Such a massive hole, I really hope that you are together, and happy, in a world far more peaceful and kind than this one ever was. You are both missed so very much, you will never know, but we keep you alive with our memories. Forever in our hearts 💜xxx
There aren’t many or any days that I don’t think of you Gary. I can’t say anymore as there is just too much. You are forever in my heart 💜xx
Four years ago today we held you in our arms as you left our lives.
Your wisdom, humour and beautiful nature is missed so much Gary. I miss our daily phone calls in my lunch hour, listening to your determination to fight the illness that would finally take your from us.
I would hear your words with tears in my eyes knowing that you were in a fight that you could not win. But you never knew that. I always showed such enthusiasm to help give you the strength you needed to believe.
The pain of me and Julie holding you as you moved into the next world will never leave, although we wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else that awful day.
I love you so much Gary - Love Bob xxxx
My brother 💜xxx
I miss our chats and your wisdom, I miss talking to you and sharing my true self, as no one in my life would understand x
A gold candle for you Gary, as you were so precious, we only have our memories now, but there are many. I often think about when we were kids, we still found a way to all laugh hysterically together. We will always be joined together, wherever you are… love you always xxx
Thinking of you Gary, and Mum at Christmas time, when I miss you both so much. Think you would be proud of your family now. We are following the love, guidance and wisdom that you both had, and shared with us. I hope we are doing you proud 💜🌊🕊️xxx
Not a day goes by without you being in my thoughts Gary, with so much sadness… you had so much more to do, to experience, you loved being alive and only saw the beauty and good in everything. .. so unfair that you had to leave so early, I miss you 💜
Thinking of you always Gary, I so wish you were here, would love to talk to you about stuff, and get caught up in your childish games, like when we were all kids. Love you and miss you so much 💜x
Today, 3 years ago, we laid you to rest in a most beautiful place, naturally, just how you wanted. We planted a tree on your grave, and it is blooming, as we all did after being in your presence. You are loved and missed every day, and always will be, love you Gary xxx
One of my most treasured photos. This was the first time I saw you after you came out of hospital. You were ill and weak, so weak. Within an hour you were standing in a field flying your plane. You told me my energy did that to you. I miss you so much x
I listened the songs we played at your funeral today. I cried. It's three years since you left and I had a stark reminder that all the pain I thought I had parked is still just beneath the surface. This time of year always bears a massive sadness being the in between of the day my sister and I held you in our arms as you left this world on May 12th after your most incredible battle to stay, to when we laid you to rest with nature - just as you wished. You'll always be my big bother. From your wisdom and wonderful advice to our childish games we used to play (making me do loud fart noises on my arms in shops!), just you make sure you're waiting for me won't you? And bring Mum too! xxxxx
Thinking of you at this time of year when your amazing belief and positivity was for us… you thought about everyone, not yourself, totally giving to others even on the final day. That was you Gary 💜xc
It would have been your 63rd birthday today, but you never acted your age and would have still been messing about and making us laugh. I miss your goodness Gary, and I hope wherever you are you are on the beach, where you loved to be, I always think of you when I go to the sea. Sending all my love to you, Your mad sister Julie 💜x
Miss you so much Gary, wherever you may be, I wish you a very happy Christmas xxxx
My brother 💜xxx
One of my most treasured photos. This was the first time I saw you after you came out of hospital. You were ill and weak, so weak. Within an hour you were standing in a field flying your plane. You told me my energy did that to you. I miss you so much x
I found this earlier one the few photos I have of Gary and our son tim .we used to be always on days out with u snapping away
With you always 💜
We were 5, now we are 4. Feels so bad, you are so missed Gary 💜
Our Gary, so missed and loved … we still go by your words of wisdom … you live with your family every day, and always 💜x
Hope you are together now 💞x
This is your beautiful view Gary… and you can smell the sea close by …. You would take beautiful photos of it that would show its total beauty 💜x
Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Son and Special Friend to many … so missed x
Pure love.
Missing you so much - my amazing, kind brother 💜x
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