| Location | St Albans, Herts |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1970 |
| Date of Death | 26/08/2008 |
| Visitors | 6,956 since 23/09/2008 |
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Gazza was the life & soul of every party.
I know everyone always says that about someone when they're gone, but it's true. You knew you'd have a good night if Gary was around.He never passed up an opportunity to party, always having a drink and a laugh. He was a top bloke.
He took the decision to end his life after some terrible setbacks in life. He fought & beat cancer several times and shortly before he died he had been troubled by the death of a friend in tragic circumstances. These were only a few of the problems he had to deal with. We know he put on a very public 'front' of partying hard and always being up for a laugh but there was another side to him. He loved growing plants and flowers, especially lillies & orchids. He also loved animals,like his snake, Sid, and his dogs Buddy & Alfie.
Gazza was no angel! He would & did irritate us , (just for fun!), but was kind & generous to everyone. He always made a point of calling me 'Mum' because he knew it irritated me, even though I'm only a few years older than him. But I so wish he was here to call me that again.
He will always be much loved by all of his family and the many, many friends he made during his life.
Gary has left behind his dad, Mick, stepmum Tina, sister Leanne, brother Dave, sister in law Caz, niece Zoe, nephews Zac & Saul and his daughter, Sophie.
We will all miss him so very much and wish that he had shared his pain with us, instead of showing everyone the 'larger than life' side of him, just so we could have helped him and maybe changed his mind. But we will never forget him and will always celebrate his life.
Love you Gazza - 831
Tina (Stepmum)
Hi
I've been unwell all last week so just getting back to normal life hopefully!
Your dad is so much better, bit of a shock to think he so very nearly didn't make it but he has, and is being his usual pain the jacksy self! So no change there then!!
I like to think you helped him out & made him believe it wasn't his time yet. He thinks he 'saw' you and you told him it wasn;t his time yet.
We could do with a bit of divine intervention with the Arsenal team, if you could have a word please! They are not playing well at all!
Miss you loads & wish you were still with us xxxxx
Hi
Sorry, it's been couple weeks but a lot has been happening. Your Dad is home & is on great form. In fact, as you probably know, he's back to being a pain in the jacksie! But we love him anyway!
So, Christmas was ok, hope you know we came to see you Christmas day, & had a drink with you.
Want to say Happy New Year, wherever you may be. We still miss you & love you loads. 2011 was a real crap year for us so I'd like to think you are looking down on us & helping to get your Dad better & us back to some kind of normal life. I'm so tired of stress & worry, want some normal boring life! Love you always xxxx
Coming home
Well, we're getting ready for your Dad coming home on Friday, just in time for Xmas. He is doing really well now, but it has been a very long 2 months while he was in hospital. And we so very nearly lost him too.
I hope you were looking after him, helping him get better to come home to me.
We'll be down to see you Xmas day as usual, and your Dad will be with us. Miss you loads and especially at certain times of the year like Xmas. Found the last card you sent to me & your Dad yesterday, when I was looking through some stuff. Had a little moment, I must admit. Reckon I must be getting extra sentimental in my old age!
I'd like to think you are partying away wherever you are, that makes me smile, cos it will be some party if you're there!
Love always
xxx
Sorry I haven't been on for a few weeks but there has been a lot going on. I've been ill, your Dad is still in hospital & then we also had my Uncle Colin's funeral last week too.
Its been a horrible year and I just want it over with, but preferably with your Dad back at home with us.
Keep looking down on us & keep your Dad safe & well.
We miss you mate - always
xxx
Didnt think this year could get any worse but it has. My lovely Uncle Colin passed away suddenly last night & I'm gutted.
Got to go up the hospital to see your Dad now but just wanted to drop you a note to say keep an eye out (geddit!) for Uncle Colin & I';d like to think you'd show him the ropes & have a few beers toegther - oh & he idid love his whisky too! He always liked a laugh so you sort him out.
Love always
xxx
Your Dad has had his op, last week. Took 12 hours. Worst 12 hours of my life, then all the worry of him being in ITU for 2 days. he's in High dependency ward now, and doing ok. Hope you are looking after him.
So tired Gary, wish we could catch a break one of these days, no illness, no stress, no worry for a change. Feels like we go round in circles, one good day = 3 bad days it seems.
Love you loads & wish you were here to cheer us up.
xxxxx
Well, your Dad is having his big op tomorrow. he has been in hospital for 2 weeks while they get him fit enough for it. It's all very stressful, turns out I miss the silly old sod loads when he's not around!
Hopefully, he will be all fine after this & we can get back to getting on with life. It ain't easy without you around but we were moving on before all this happened with your dad's health. Not forgetting you, could never do that, but learning to get on without you.
So, I'd appreciate it if you and your Nan & Grandad could all keep a close eye on your Dad & help him to get better soon.
Love always
xxx
Saw this & liked it a lot so here you go xxxx
When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day
Then forget to grieve for my going
I would not have you sad for a day
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay
And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best
Well your Dad is a much more porrly than we first thought. But he is in the best place now, they're getting him stronger for his operation.
I just want him well again. Leanne said she had a message to say you havent got room for him with you all so he isn't going anywhere! Was that you or maybe your Nan? LOL!
Wish you were here Gazza, could do with you around to cheer him up - oh and do some jobs for me too! With your Dad out of action we need some things sorted out.
Miss you loads
xx
Your Dad
Hi
Haven't been on for a few weeks, but it has been a very difficult few weeks to say the least.
Your dad has to go in hospital again for a much bigger heart operation, this time they have to relace the aortoa valve they put in in March. It will be a long op, and more dangerous & he is really scared, as am I. Could do with you & your Nan & Grandad all having a word with you know who to make sure he comes through it all ok. We need him back how he was, it's too soon for him to go, much too soon. So we must try to be positive, but surely our luck should change soon? Any chance of a helping hand please?
So, we have another few months of hospitals, recovery, your Dad in pain & ill. After which, hopefully he will have made a full recovery, he still has a job to go to & we can maybe look to the future, which is what we thought we were doing this time last year before it all went wrong again.
Missing you like we always do & wanting your Dad to stay with us.
xxxxxxx
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