George Simmons (7 Dec 1922 - 15 Dec 2015)

Dear George

Life in Pettie house won't be the same without you. All your stories and jokes will live on in our memories. You were one of the most generous people we have ever met and we felt like we lived next door to George and the Chocolate Factory as when our kids were young they would always receive arm loads of chocolates from you. You even kept your cool when Richard or as Maureen referred to him as Bam Bam managed to put your kitchen window through with his yo yo. Not to mention saving the day by driving Donna to St Mary's when she was in Labour with Dean. A big thank you for giving Vinnie his first job pulling the barrow out. But most of all we will miss the colourful banter between you and Maureen.

They truly broke the mould when they made you George your may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

Love Mark, Donna and kids

RIP Uncle George,
Never forget I used to wait for you to pull up in your van down Church St so i could help you unload all the box's of fish off the van onto the stall. You gave me £5 for my trouble which wasnt a lot even back then!
Lots of Love
Matt

Dear George. A great character. Will be missed by all who knew him. God Bless RIP
Love Susn Harvey and boys xxx

My Dearest Great Uncle Chicken George what a Legend you was! Such a Unique Character I wouldn't of had you any other way. Soooo many good memories I have of you I will cherish them forever! I remember our trip down to Devon you taught me an Sadie how to play cards (chase the queen I think) and you always made sure we won! Then took us down to the harbour the next day to spend our winnings and we had 3 ice creams in a row haha you and Grandad Alby let us, then went back an told nan an mum these kids got worms they don't stop eating haha good times!! Such a loving man always looked out for everyone, You played a big part in a lot of people's lifes and you will be truly missed by us all! I will always have you in my head and heart... Rest In Eternal Peace My Great Uncle George loadsa love Your Great Neice Jessie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Uncle George
In loving memory
Always in our thoughts and hearts

Karen & Roy
Xxxxxxx

My uncle George, whenever i felt sad you would make me laugh and whenever i felt happy you would bring me down! (talking about your illness's)

I always loved you, Ill always miss you.

Love Paul

Amongst many memories are the times when we baby-sat on a Saturday and you returned with Maureen with large salt beef sandwiches and gherkins - lovely grub. happy times. RIP George. xxxx

Fond memories for our Brother-in-Law George x

I would be waiting for deb in the front room leaning on the wall and George would always say I'll buy you a lamppost to lean on cause every time I see you your leaning on my wall. The language was a bit more colourful though. You Georgie Boy are what I would call a REAL DAD, I have known you for most of my 60 years on this earth and know you were loved by hundreds including me. Probably cocking your leg on the bar in heaven right now with a large one in hand making everyone laugh with your wicked sense of humor. Peace be with you sweet man.
I also remember being slung in the fish van Janet, hilarious times. R.I.P always.

Love always Christine Donovan

Dear George Rest in Peace.
Fria & Paul

Dearest George I will never forget the fun times you gave me as a childhood friend of Debs, the weekend breaks down to Bournemouth when we travelled in the fish van and arrived smelling of fish and couldn't get it out of our noses or our clothes...my first holiday abroad to Blankenberge in Belgium where you pulled Debbie and I out of a bar...we were only 16!!! One last thing how you didn't turn your back on me or Lucy when other's did, we will miss you kind man, until we meet again mines a diet coke!! xx