| Location | Wishaw, Lanarkshire |
| Age | 59 years |
| Cause of Death | Stroke |
| Date of Birth | 30/07/1912 |
| Date of Death | 29/07/1972 |
| Visitors | 1,490 since 07/09/2008 |
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Dad, JOHN CAIRNS, was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, to my Granny Agnes Grant and Granda Thomas
Cairns. His dad died when he was a baby and Granny re-married Mr McAllister, who I never knew. I
don't know anything about him, but he obviously re-named my Dad as his own. By the time I was born,
Mr McAllister had passed on and Granny was married again, to Mr Millar. I never knew him either,
till the night Granny died, and I went to the house to find out what was happening. Mr Millar was in
the pub, Granny was lying in the Mortuary in Cleland Hospital, Wishaw. That was the one and only
time I ever remember seeing my Granny Millar, as we called her. A close family we were not. Dad went
to her funeral, but would not let any of us go.
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Dad worked in The Clyde Alloy Steel Works in Netherton, Wishaw, for as long as I can remember, and I
can't remember any time when he missed a shift. He worked until the night we were wakened by men at
the door to tell us he had taken ill at his work (nightshift) and was in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Dad was a stroke victim, who was then bed-ridden, crabbit-faced and IMPOSSIBLE for 4 years before he
died. My Mother, Nellie, nursed him day and night. He wouldn't let ANYBODY but Mum or Aunt Janet
(his wee sister) attend to him, he would not have a Day Nurse or allow a Home Help to look after
him. If I offered him a cup of tea he hunted me out of his room. He even took the nasty against
my wee sons, Chris & Ziggy, as his condition worsened. They just wanted to love their Granda, but
he wouldn't have them in his sight. The strokes took his brain, and a lot of our life, away from
him and us. Aunt Janet insisted the POW Camp, where he was held for 5 years, had destroyed him. He
was not the brother she knew before the war.
Dad passed away in Law Hospital, and was cremated at Daldowie in Glasgow. Mum dedicated a rose bush
at Daldowie for him, but we have no headstone as such to visit. His ashes were scattered at his rose
bush.
Dad was in the Black Watch Regiment, and went to Burma, France, Germany during the 2nd World War. He
was a P.O.W. in Germany for 5 years. Dad was a keen gardener, he grew all the veg for the family and
lovely flowers for mum. We were banned from the strawberry patch, for obvious reasons. He liked a
pint and a game of dominoes in his local pub and was fond of dogs. He loved my boys, Chris & Ziggy,
although he called them Wullie & Airchie, for the fun of it. But for a while before he passed, he
could not stand the sight of any of us, his brain was so badly affected.
God Love You Dad, it wasn't pleasant for us, but it can't have been easy for you either. We were not
a close, loving, family unit, but you know we all adored mum to bits. She wanted for nothing after
you were gone, we all closed rank around her, our very special lady, our Duchess. Thanks for
choosing her Dad, she was the very best.
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I've listened to the footprints poem
a million times or more
of how when only one set shows
upon the sandy shore
it's the lord carrying us
and taking on our load
and his are the only set
of footprints that showed
But what if when we look
there are no footprints to be found?
all we see is plain and simple
sand upon the ground
no imprints showing that our lord
is carrying us through life
helping us when we feel
we can not handle all this strife
Where is my lord now that i've fallen
and can't seem to get back up?
so tired and lonely
trying to deal with what seems
an overflowing cup
where are those footprints
in the sand
to tell me he's right there?
helping me with problems
and showing that he really does care
Does he have favourites, OH NO
please tell me that's not so
but why does life seem easier
for some people that I know?
and sometimes I just scream out loud
although it seems in vain
but often gets harder each day
to deal with all this pain
And then it dawned on me
as I realize how simple could it be
I wonder why I was so blind
that I truly did not see
it must have been a lightening bolt
that one day gave me light
because out of the clear blue sky
I finally regained my sight
I saw a fluffy white cloud
shaped like an angel dear
that helped me to understand
and see things oh so clear
that's when I saw no footprints
and so often wondered why
my lord carried me on angel wings
when he decided to fly.
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Love always elaine xxxxxx
ANGEL WINGS YOU WEAR...♥ღ♥
The day you left broke our hearts
and the tears fell like rain,
but knowing that you now have wings
helps to ease the pain.
♥ღ♥
We know now when the snow falls
it is Angel dust from you
and when we see a shooting star
our Angel just passed through.
♥ღ♥
The rain drops do not make us sad
for they are not tears,
but sprinkles of love falling down,
our Angel again is near.
♥ღ♥
The winter cold has even changed,
Jack Frost no longer exists,
it's now a visit from our Angel
and he's left a special gift.
♥ღ♥
You also visit in the night,
your wings flutter with grace,
we know now when we awaken
that an Angel has kissed our face.
♥ღ♥
When the days are warm and bright
and the sun shines from above,
we feel the warmth wrap around us,
you've given an Angel hug.
♥ღ♥
You are with us at all times,
every day and night,
you try to end the pain we have
and the tears that we still cry.
♥ღ♥
Though Heaven is your home now
and Angel wings you wear,
you stay close to those you love,
until they join you there.
♥ღ♥
Written by: Dolly Lee
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Love always elaine xxxxxxxx
Hugs from Heaven....
Hugs From Heaven
by Charlotte Anselmo
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high.
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace.
So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely my dear friend
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
A broken heart will mend.
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MEMORIES OF YOU
Memories of you...
Will stay in my heart forever,
Memories of you...
I will always treasure.
Memories of you...
make me feel warm inside,
Memories of you...
are the love I cannot hide.
Memories of you...
help me through the day,
Memories of you...
will never fade away.
Memories of you...
are beautiful and dear,
They seem to grow still brighter
with every passing year.
Precious words by Sophia Parker
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A GUARDIAN ANGEL
Flew down from above,
To teach me a lesson
About the powers of love.
She whispers to me,
Take a hold of my hand,
There are so many things
I wish you to understand.
About the powers of love,
And all it can do,
To someone who needs
To share it with you.
A pat on the back,
A kind smile on your face,
Can make someone's life,
A much brighter place.
It doesn't take much,
To show someone you care,
To give them the love,
God gave you to share.
So please keep in mind,
All the powers you possess,
To grace someone's life,
When they're in distress.
You've been put on this earth
To bestow the powers of love,
And with those final words,
She disappeared up above.
Love Always Elaine xxxxx
2009
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009 TO YOU AND YOUR ANGEL XXX
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LOVE ALWAYS ELAINE AND MY ANGELS XXX
*♥* MERRY CHRISTMAS TO A SPECIAL ANGEL IN HEAVEN *♥*
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Thinking of you & your family this Christmas xxxxxxxx
The moment that you died
my heart was torn in two,
one side filled with heartache,
the other died with you.
I often lie awake at night,
when the world is fast asleep,
and take a walk down memory lane,
with tears upon my cheeks.
Remembering you is easy,
I do it everyday,
but missing you is heartache
that never goes away.
I hold you tightly within my heart
and there you will remain.
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all the best of health for 2009 to all of you
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