From left to right:

Ruby Perks (wife of Doug), Peggy Edwards (Perks), Doug Perks, Kath Bagby (Perks), Bob Perks, Nancy Carver (Perks). 


I think the photograph was taken at the wedding of one of Aunty Nancy's daughters.   

When he lived in Panxworth with Grandma Diana, Grandpa Bob would often ring to hear how we were doing, what we had been up to and just for a general chat.  On this occasion, none of us were in.  Rather than just hanging up the phone, Grandpa used the opportunity to conjure up a short poem and leave it as an answerphone message.

Things such as this epitomised him; his kindness and selflessness; taking pleasure in hearing of the pleasure and goodfortune of others; being a great listener whenever others had problems; and his fantastic wit, which formed such a large part of his personality.