| Location | Wishaw, Lanarkshire |
| Age | 59 years |
| Cause of Death | Stroke |
| Date of Birth | 30/07/1912 |
| Date of Death | 29/07/1972 |
| Visitors | 1,491 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.
A THOUSAND TIMES WE'VE NEEDED YOU
A THOUSAND TIMES WE'VE CRIED
IF LOVE ALONE COULD HAVE SAVED YOU
YOU WOULD NEVER OF DIED
A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BEATING
TWO TWINKLING EYES CLOSED TO REST
GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST
NEVER A DAY GOES BY THAT YOUR NOT IN MY HEART AND SOUL.
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Our hearts are truly broken, our tears they fall like rain, we wish to see you one more time to ease this awful pain. We know that you're in Heaven and in Heaven you shall remain a very special Angel, until we meet again xxx
════╔══╗xxx Gone but
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If we could have one lifetime wish, and one dream that could come true, we would pray to God with all our hearts just to see and speak to you. A thousand words won't bring you back we know because we've tried and neither will a million tears, we know because we've cried. You've left behind our broken hearts and precious memories too but we never wanted memories, we only wanted you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hero Dad
You are my hero, Dad
You're my secure foundation.
When I think of you, I'm filled with love
And fond appreciation.
You make me feel protected;
I'm sheltered by your care.
You're always my true friend;
When I need you, you're always there.
You have a place of honor
Deep within my heart.
You've been my superhero, Dad,
Right from the very start
Burma
My father who passed 10 years ago also served with the 8th Army (Chindits( in Burma). Hope you don't mind the little pic I put on for John. A true hero of days gone by. We will remember them. God Bless. Jean xx
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Light a Candle
Light a candle for those we mourn.
Into a new life they will be born.
Do not look for them at the gravesite.
They are somewhere else radiating their beautiful light.
They have gone to a new world where there is no darkness, no pain.
Their light and essence will always remain.
Light a candle for those who have left this mortal place.
They are free to travel through time and space.
When we think of them, they are near.
When we sit in a beautiful garden. Their voices we hear.
When we listen to a divine symphony,
We close our eyes, their faces we see.
Light a candle for they have not really gone.
With each flickering flame, in your hearts they will always belong.
A TRUCK FULL OF LOVE xx
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a truck for you SWEETHEART,its filled with love for you xxx IRENE xxx
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