November 29, 2015
November 29, 2015
My darlingJohnny, this nightmare is never ending and I am devastated to be without you, when will this fend? It's just too hard, nothing means anything anymore, I miss you my darling xxx
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, JOHN CROOKS, 68 years old, born on November 26, 1946, and passed away on April 9, 2015. We will remember him forever.
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November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
My darling Dad happy birthday. I hope you are having a few drinks I know I will for you. I miss you so very much, no time is healing my shattered heart. My secial man I will celebrate your birthday today with mum we will have pie and mash your favourite! I love you so very much my angel in heaven R.I.P darling dad blowing lots of birthday kisses to you from your Elizabeth X
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
Happy birthday dearest Johnny. I know you were listening when we sang happy birthday to you this morning. We all miss you so much, and wish we could see you to celebrate your birthday with you. How we all now realise how precious life is, what we would do to have another day with you, a few drinks and some laughs and maybe a few licorice allsorts! We know your spirit is free to watch over us and you will join your family today as they celebrate your life and the wonderful husband and father that you have always been. Happy birthday, our dear friend, God bless. Love you xxx
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
Happy Birthday Johnny. I will raise a glass to you tonight as you solely missed by many. You touched so many people with you kindest and thoughtfulness, you gave me the support in my mediumship and I know that you are watching us all and giving us the encouragement just like you use to. God bless Johnny love pearl x
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
I am sending a flower for your birthday Johnny. You may remember it was my John's birthday last week, perhaps you can celebrate your birthdays together. You are still both sorely missed by everyone xx
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
Happy angel birthday uncle Johnny
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
My darling JC, happy birthday, missing you so much, the pain just never goes away and I know it never will, you were taken from us too soon so suddenly, love you always until we can be together again xxx
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
Happy Birthday Johny. You are missed by so many whose lives you have touched.God bless and keep you.
Rest in Peace now until we all meet again. xxx
Rest in Peace now until we all meet again. xxx
November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015
Thinking of you today especially Uncle Johnny, as we all wish you a happy birthday sending much love up above for you to catch Angel Johnny. Love and those all important pinches too xXx
October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
My darling JC, it's now six long months since you were here with us in the physical. How or where this time has gone, or how I stand alone without you I truly do not know, I have said many times now, I can't, but somehow the days carry on as does life around me but for me it's not living, its existing, a sad, sad existence. I love you with all my heart and soul and miss everything about you, your eyes that light up when you smile, your laughter when tears roll down your face and you can't speak from laughing, your humour, your caring for everyone, your unconditional love the complete package ...... YOU ! God bless you my lovely husband until we meet again xxx
October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
My darling dad.... Well I got through my birthday without your voice, hugs, singing and love. I do not know how it was a sad day for me. Mum sung happy birthday for you both which was special. Now I find another mile stone of 6 months since you left us is here. How painful this is. I miss you so much special man life seems impoisible without you and yet we get through each day some how. Love you so much darling dad... Your Elizabeth x
October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015
Johnny, I just cannot believe it is six months since I received that dreadful phone call from Linda, time seems to have gone so quickly although to Linda and the girls it will seem like an eternity. I am doing my best to try to support them with words if only from a distance and I'm sure their friends are standing by them as well. So please Johnny, Rest in Peace in the knowledge that although they are naturally devastated to not have you by their side they know you are with them in Spirit xx
September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015
Day passes after day my darling JC and it feels impossible you are not here, totally crazy, people always said there is no Johnny without Linda and no Linda without Johnny, well I can confirm the latter for sure, my darling this is not living, its existing, waiting for it to be my time to be with you, it's all too painful and I am so alone, I miss everything about you and it's all too hard. Having just had one of my hardest first's, the most simplist of things shows the emptiness of you not being here. I love you with my heart and Soul and will be with one day xxx
September 13, 2015
September 13, 2015
Hello Dad I just wanted to tell you that I miss you so much time is not a great healer, but I know you are trying so hard to help me. My heart is so empty and shattered and I don't know how to put it back together without you here. My darling dad why have you been taken. You were and are so special to me and just the best dad and person ever. I hope you know how much I love you. Keep resting in peace dad my special man, my hero. Love you so much, your Elizabeth x
July 27, 2015
July 27, 2015
Thank you Dad for coming through to me your wise words as usual are such a comfort and I promise to keep listening. I'm trying so hard to be strong, but the tears and pain never ends for my shattered heart I love and miss you darling Dad love always your Elizabeth xxx
July 9, 2015
July 9, 2015
My Darling Johnny, no words can truly say how how I feel or how much I miss you. It is now three months to the day our whole world shattered and tumbled down into tiny pieces leaving us with a void far too great. Your space in our lives will always be there leaving our family incomplete. You were our rock and we, together, were the foundation. Now I know I have to be strong to be our girls rock and foundation but I know you will be there for me as you always have, but now it will be from your home in Spirit and I know just as you were always so strong on Earth, you are the same in Spirit, as you prove every day. I know my life will be different, too different, but it will continue, I have to learn that this chapter in my life is part of my journey, I have to learn to be an 'I' and not a 'We', a horrific lesson but it has to be done to go forward. As yet, although I am just rolling into days right now, I will try to get it right knowing you are the 'Footsteps' beside me. I love you now as I did when we started our life together over 51 years ago, but that LOVE was so special it bonded us so tight and strong that I know, although we are apart in the physical, we will never be apart in our Soul. God Bless you my darling until we meet again, my love always, your Sinny xxx
July 9, 2015
July 9, 2015
Hello Johnny, It's three months to the day since I received the very sad news of your passing over so I am sending a flower in remembrance. In common with a lot of families we didn't always have enough contact as time passes so quickly but that doesn't mean we didn't care about each other. Linda and the girls are naturally devastated and life will never be quite the same for them but I hope that all their friends and family will continue to give them all the support they so richly deserve. I will do my best to stand by them even if from a distance. Rest in Peace Johnnyx
July 9, 2015
July 9, 2015
Dad it's been 3 months now that you left us and there is not a day go by that I don't think of you, I miss you so much and life without you is so different and hard I find myself just going through each day with sadness in my heart I can't understand why you left us and wish with all my heart you were still here . Although I'm doing my day to day work I can honestly say my days are so hard I'm trying so hard to help Mum and Elizabeth but I can't take there pain away and feel so rubbish Dad I love you so much and so does Chris and we both miss you so much always in our thought forever Feel the Love Dad my special man xxx
July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015
Hello dad just wanted to tell you how much I love you and miss your smile, talks and hugs just everything about you. I wish you were here darling dad. Until we meet again rest in peace and visit me soon. Always and forever your Elizabeth x
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
My JC, another day is over and another will begin, how this is happening with me here without you I just do not know but it does. I can only go by the date because other than that I can't remember when I was last happy, but I know it would have been the day before I lost you, so it was the 8th April 2015. I know you come close to me everyday and that is wonderful, I also know I am lucky in the sense of that for I know there are many who do not have that luxury but it doesn't take away the pain. I love you now as I always have and always will. God bless you my darling, until we meet again xxx
June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015
Well my darling, today is Fathers Day, our first without you, this day for me was always about my own wonderful Dad and now our daughters are going through this day without you, the pain and sadness doesn't change because of today but instead of celebrating and sharing it with you, it's all changed because you are not here in the physical although we know you are in the Spiritual. God bless you always my lovely and best husband I could have shared my life with, also for my lovely Dad and best I could have ever wished for ..... Happy Fathers Day xxx xxx
June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015
I know you're not my Dad Johnny but I am laying a flower on this special day for you and all the Dads we have lost throughout our family, Rest in Peace xx
June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015
Happy Father's Day my darling dad forever missed and today without you is not the same but I know you have been around me in spirit. I lit a candle for you my best friend, my hero, my dad. I love you and miss you so much the sadness I feel is so painful. Lots of love dad from your Elizabeth (curly) xxx
June 21, 2015
June 21, 2015
Happy Father's Day To my very special Dad, I miss you so much, I lit a candle for you today everyday is so hard without you here I just thank God the last time we saw each other I gave you that big cuddle I still feel that soft dressing grown you had on Dad I love you with all my heart and only wished you were still here I wish I understood why you had to leave us always in my thoughts and so very tight in my heart Feel the love always xxx
June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015
Our dear friend Johnny, we all miss you so much. We wish we could hear your voice and tell you how much we love you. A true friend who became more like family. A surrogate dad and grandad, someone to turn to in the hour of need, always dependable, always a tower of strength and protection. You have the kindest heart, the warmest smile and the softest nature of any man. We know we will meet again, and join with you someday, our friend, our family member, Johnny Crooks....simply the best! X
June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015
My darling JC, it's always so hard driving home at night now remembering you waiting at the door making sure I got in safely, now you are not here with me and although our little Tiva is waiting excited to see me , my tears are Falling so fast I can hardly focus her, bless her. No one can take away this pain or the tears. I love and miss you so much my darling xxx
June 13, 2015
June 13, 2015
Two months and four days, too long without you. Our lives changed that time ago as if a ton of bricks fell out of the sky and shattered us. We as a family hold on tight to each other but the piece of our jigsaw that is missing is the most important part .... You, I will love you with all my heart until we meet again xxx
June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015
Miss you dad more than anything I just want you here love you x
May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015
The days go by Dad and I struggle with why you are not here with us. It hurts so much I talk to you every day. My work is keeping me busy, but then reality hits when I leave to come home and every night my tears still flow. I love you so much Dad please help me understand and put your arms around me. My amazing dad you truly were and still are perfect in every way. I'm a lucky girl who had the best Dad ever. Sending big hugs to you in heaven darling Dad love and miss you x
May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015
Life seems so empty without you my lovely Dad, although I'm trying to carry on as normal sometimes it's so hard but then I hear your voice and remember all the good times and there are many I hope your resting now and at peace I love you with all my heart and wish I could have you back Feel the Love Dad xxx and God Bless xxx
May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015
It's still so unreal but writing these words feels like I am talking to you. We are so broken to be without you, you didn't know it but you are one very special man, not just to us, your family but to many. I love you always, your Sinny xxx
May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015
This tribute was added by Yaya ceesay on 1st May 2015
"daddy prayer be to you always. We miss you."
"daddy prayer be to you always. We miss you."
May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015
This tribute was added by Yaya ceesay on 1st May 2015
"its a great lost that we lost our brave beloved father. But still stays in our heart. Daily our prayers goes to you. May his soul rest him in Perfect peace."
"its a great lost that we lost our brave beloved father. But still stays in our heart. Daily our prayers goes to you. May his soul rest him in Perfect peace."
May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015
Miss you so much Dad you have left such a whole in our lives. I wish you were with us now. You are so truly the best Dad ever and the best husband to mum. Our friends and family adored you. Love you so much my special man. Always in my heart darling Dad lots of love your Elizabeth x
May 9, 2015
May 9, 2015
My love today and always, where has a whole month gone since we sat together, laughed together and were just together? Now I feel I only exist because living is too hard without you but the days go on and I know I have to find a way. I know you will be beside me no matter what. You are the kindest, most loving husband every day and I know how lucky I have been to be your wife for 48 years. Bless you my darling JC until we meet again l love you xxx
May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015
To one of the most amazing men I have ever had the pleasure in knowing and was always there for everyone.
Gone but you will never be forgotten.
God rest your sole xxx
Gone but you will never be forgotten.
God rest your sole xxx
May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015
I never met you, but when Elizabeth talked about you I could tell what an amazing man you was. May you rest in peace, and look down and smile at your beautiful family xxx
May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015
R.I.P. Johnny. X I will do as I said. X
May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
Such a sad loss of a lovely man loved by many till we meet again uncle Johnny sleep well with the angels xx
May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
RIP Johnny, a wonderful guy. I light a candle for you and your special ladies this evening. God bless xx
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
Uncle Johnny who we were were privaliged to know, who entered my life some 20+ years ago now, such an honest, kind lovely Gentleman with always a beautiful smile on his face, who adored his dear wife Linda & lovely Daughters. I have such fond memories of him, as well as his 2 not so little GodDaughters who also loved him so dearly, he will be forever in our hearts - Rest in peace xXx
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
Johnny Thank you for all the support you gave me when I was starting out on my spiritual journey, you were there on my performances at the door to give me a hug and giving me your encouraging words. You had words of wisdom, you were caring, considerate I could go on and on in all a fantastic man and it was a privilege to have known you. I know you are with your special family giving them the strength to carry on. God bless you Johnny xx
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
A wonderful man in every way.It has been a pleasure to know you and see the deep love you have for your family,Linda, Deanne and Elizabeth.
Rest in peace Jonny until we meet again.Love Joy and family.
Rest in peace Jonny until we meet again.Love Joy and family.
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
So sad we are unable to lay a flower tomorrow so I am sending one here. Rest in Peace Johnny x
April 30, 2015
April 30, 2015
My Dad, the best Dad in the world, one of the most kindest,loving, man you would ever meet, who loved his family with all his heart and do everything for us we will miss you so much, your smile, laugh and the twinkle in your eyes. We love you with all our hearts and will always remember so many good memories of us all taken from us so sudden but never forgotten Feel the Love always Dad xxx lots of love Deanne ,Chris and puppy Charlie xxx
April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015
Jonny, a wonderfully generous and kind gentleman, one that left a smile on our faces and sincerely touched my heart, I will never forget you, your humorous stories and family tales, rest in peace, We will meet again one day I'm sure, with love always Sara, Scott, children and big licks from Honey ❤️
April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015
A truly special man xx your strength and spirit will shine through your two beautiful daughters, Deanne and Elizabeth and your loving wife Linda. It was a pleasure and honour to know you. RIP Johnny xxxx
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
My Darling Johnny, my husband, love of my life, my best friend, you will always be in my heart and soul. Over 50 years of loving you will never change. You are and always have been, a very special man who made me feel very special everyday, how I go on without you by my side in the physical I do not know, but I know the days will continue no matter what, in my heart I will have your strength and you will guide me from the Spirit World. God bless you my amazing husband and Thank You for being the best, until we meet again (Sinny) xxx
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
I have known Johnny since I was very young, he was a loving father to my two special friends Deanne and Elizabeth. He was always there for them both, very kind and caring Dad. He also was the prefect husband to Linda, and they shared 50 wonderful years together, always by her side and sharing life's experiences together.
It was only in January this year that he comforted me at a friends funeral, it just shows how thoughtful and gentle he was and he will be sadly missed. God bless Johnny xxx
It was only in January this year that he comforted me at a friends funeral, it just shows how thoughtful and gentle he was and he will be sadly missed. God bless Johnny xxx
April 28, 2015
April 28, 2015
I have only known Johnny and Linda for a short while because of all the great work Deanne as done for us in Jofi school the Gambia , but I have to say It was a great privilege to meet this wonderful kind generous man.. in the short time I knew him, he touched our lives in such a huge way.. I can not explain the sorrow we all feel...
How we live our life is more important than how long... for Johnnie's kindness is worth more than 100 years, forever in our hearts rest in peace.
How we live our life is more important than how long... for Johnnie's kindness is worth more than 100 years, forever in our hearts rest in peace.
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April 9
April 9
9 years since your passing and it feels like only a short time since you have been gone. I do not know how that time has flown. We do, and always will remember you fondly for all the reasons that made you - you. You are sadly missed by your family and by us - friends that you made along the way. If only we could see you again and chat for a while...one day, we will all meet again, another time, another place. Keep busy in the meantime, as we know you would not want to be resting too much! Love, always, Michelle, David and family xxx
April 9
April 9
Today, 9th April turns another year to add to our broken hearts. One year to another never changes our pain, you are and always will be our very special JC. I’d give anything asked of me to spend another day with you. Love and miss you always my darling Johnny, always in my heart xxx
April 9
April 9
9 years ago today we lost you my darling Dad. You are so very much missed. My wonderful dad what a special man you are. My heart still breaks and my tears will never stop. I wish I could have just one more cuddle, one more time hearing your voice. Love you always my darling, my special man x
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May 5, 2015
My dad was the most amazing dad any daughter could wish for he was simply the best in everything and loved me and my sister and my mum unconditionally. We idolised him as he did us. Nothing was ever too much for him he would also be there whenever we needed him. We are so broken but we have the most precious memories to cherish. A true inspiration to everyone and loved by everyone. A very wise man with advice that was always so right. My dad will live on in me and my sister and my darling mum we will look after for you dad. Miss you so much you great gentle man. A true diamond with a massive heart. I love and miss you so much special man. You are a perfect angel looking down and keeping us safe R.I.P lots of love from your Elizabeth x
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April 28, 2015
by Linda Crooks
Johnny loved his family unconditionally and exstended this to his daughters many friends. He was caring, gentle, strong and fun to be with. Recently found his love for The Gambia and especially the Jofi School where he has sponsored a little girl. It was his intensions to return to do some more work with the school and had already booked to go out there again next February but sadly his sudden passing has changed this so I will do my very best to do it for him. His tributes from the many shows how well liked and loved he was, it just brims my pride of him to overflowing. God Bless you my J.C. I miss you more than words can ever say, Love Always Sinny xxx