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The funeral of Our Peter took place at 1.30pm today at the Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium, Hull.
As requested by members of MHF, I offer the following report on Peter's funeral.
The congregation of about 75 included several representatives of MotorhomeFacts, namely: LeoK and Penny; Jock (JockandRita); Richard and Mary; AuntieSandra and UncleNorm; Trevor and Ruth (RapidoTruth); plus another couple whose names I have forgotten! Sorry!
The service was a mix of prayers, Bible readings and hymns, and was, by all accounts, exactly as Peter would have wished for.
There were two particularly moving parts, in my view:
Firstly, a message from a senior representative of the Stammerers' Association, highlighting the contribution made by Peter on behalf of Stammerers and Clutterers around the world, and for which he received an official citation last March, as reported on MHF... http://www.abc-sites.co.uk/speakingout/
Secondly, the reading of the poem "A Letter From Heaven", posted on MHF by Les, SaddleTramp. I confess to copying the poem and giving it to Chris but I didn't realise it might be used in the service. The Vicar read it extremely thoughtfully, as if it had been written by Peter himself....
A LETTER FROM HEAVEN
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
After the service, the donation boxes rapidly filled. The collection will be split between the two charities that Chris had nominated, St Andrew's Hospice, Grimsby, and MacMillan Nurses c/o MHF. But some of you might remember, Chris did give special dispensation for MHF Staff to send a floral tribute also. That tribute and its accompanying card can be seen in the attached photos.
I have some more photos which I will put in Post2.
Last edited by UncleNorm on Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:35 pm; edited 1 time in total ______________________________________________________________ ........... Best wishes from UncleNorm x
........... Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift!
Let´s keep fighting with Mavis, Ray and all those in need!!
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Three more photos showing the MHF Floral Tribute ...
______________________________________________________________ ........... Best wishes from UncleNorm x
........... Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift!
Let´s keep fighting with Mavis, Ray and all those in need!!
.......... http://rayandmave.wordpress.com/
Thanks uncle norm.
Unfortunatley I had to make a delivery to Manchester.
I did think of the visit I made to Peter and Chris not many weeks ago.
A very nice couple indeed. Peter will be greatly missed .
Dave p
______________________________________________________________ I never wish anyone dead, but I do take pleasure in reading some obituaries
Thank you for sharing what was clearly a moving funeral with us. I'm glad you were all able to represent us there, and Chris, if you read this, I'm sending you my thoughts and warm wishes in the difficult weeks ahead. May your pain turn into bearable and then happy memories.
À tous mes amis du forum thankyou pour toutes vos pensées agréables et avec son amour derrière moi je lutterai contre mon conflit avec un esprit de postive et le triomphe
Thank you all for being able to go - I was in the dentists chair at the time, and it gave me space to think of Peter - and I do hope that Chris will find some time to read all the comments that have been made.
I never did meet Peter, but we had many a PM around the time of his Hymer problems with Brownhill's - and reading your post tonight has bought a huge lump in my throat and sent cold shivers through me
Many thanks to you.
Love to Chris
Carol
______________________________________________________________ Carol
Thinking of Peter and Fiona and Fighting with Mavis and Ray and also Paul (Otto)
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