My dad, who I loved and miss so much. I still find it so hard to come to terms with losing my dad and feel only now the realisation of actually losing him is only just starting to hit home now. How could we ever forget you dad!!!! Your smile, your warmness and hospitality you always portrayed everytime we saw you. No matter how bad things got in the last stages of your illness your strenght, courage and lack of self pity truly shone through. I will never forget this. I still talk to you dad in my own way and hope wherever you may be you can hear me. Kove from Nicolaxxxx

Walter was a gentleman and my life is better for knowing him. He was my 'Daddy B' and displayed a caring attitude towards me like a good father would. I can remember him thinking of alternate routes to my place of work as he had been concerned about me crossing a particularly busy roundabout! I often find myself smiling about the way he mixed words up on purpose or the way he would go on about North Wales! I never told him, but I admired Walter for his decorating and building skills and his attention to detail. He certainly left his stamp on my own house and I am still grateful for that. During Walters' illness, he taught me how the human spirit can triumph a cruelness beyond understanding. It humbled me to witness Walters' courage and lack of self pity - I shall never forget that. Nor shall I forget how smartly he dressed, how mild mannered he was and what a lovely husband, father and grandfather he made. Well, Wally, you are greatly missed by all. Here's to having the biggest Hamlet they have in heaven. x

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