Mel Downing (3 Sep 1944 - 12 Aug 2017)

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MelForest Holme Hospice Charity

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Location
Poole Crematorium Gravel Hill Broadstone BH17 9BQ
Date
30th Aug 2017
Time
12.30pm
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In loving memory of Mel Downing who sadly passed away on 12th August 2017.

Loving husband of Sue, father to Vicki and Ade, Grandfather to Ellis, Father in law to Caroline & Graham and brother to Vonnie.

So incredibly missed by all his family and friends.

A great man with a warm heart, a big smile, never-ending humour, flamboyant taste in clothing, questionable colour choices, but not such a bad drummer!

Heaven is just that little bit more cheerful, brighter... and noisier than before.

We would love you to join us at Poole Crematorium on 30th August at 12.30 in bright cheerful clothing.

We will then be meeting at The Willett Arms pub directly after the service for drinks, nibbles and giggles, just as Mel would have wanted.

The Willett Arms can be found at 2 Oakley Hill, Oakley, Wimborne BH21 1RN. Less than a 5 minute drive from Poole Crematorium.

We are requesting family flowers only with donations to Forest Holme, which can be made from this page. Many thanks.

Sue Downing lit a candle
Sue Downing wrote

I'm thinking of you today as I do every day my darling Mel. If only you were here to celebrate that special day 59 years ago when we said I DO. The day's go by and life goes on but I've so many happy memories of our 53 years we shared. But how I wish I still had you. Happy heavenly anniversary my forever sweetheart. Sending you lots of love and big hugs. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Birthday wishes being sent to you out there dear Dad. You would have been 80 today and what a celebration we would have been having. Forever 72 years young. Miss you so much, in particular special days like today. XXXX

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Sue Downing wrote

My dearest darling Mel. Today would have been your 80th birthday. I want to wish you a happy birthday in heaven. I wish you could be here celebrating it with us. I can't put into word's how much I miss you each passing day. I remember you with thoughts that make me smile and will hold you in my heart forever. Sending you lots of love and hugs my forever sweetheart until the day we will be together again.
Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Hi Dad,
It’s been 7 years since you left us to sleep in eternal peace. Miss you so very much, but take comfort in knowing we will all come together one day. Until then the love and memories you left behind guides me through. XXXX

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Sue Downing wrote

Remembering this day 7 years ago my darling Mel with a heavy heart. Words can't describe how hard it was to let you go. Your memory is my greatest treasure and gives me great comfort. A love like ours will never die. I miss you more each day my dearest Mel. Sending you lots of love and big hugs my forever sweetheart. Sue XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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Happy Father’s Day Dad, Miss you so very much, never far from my thoughts 💝💝

Happy Father’s Day Dad, Miss you so very much, never far from my thoughts 💝💝

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Hey Dad, Merry Christmas to you. You are the brightest star shining down on us this Christmas time, reminding us of all of the many happy times we had with you. Our celebrations are not the same without you, we miss you enormously. Until we are reunited once more, the love and the memories will be what guides us through these special times.XXX

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Sue Downing wrote

Merry Christmas in heaven my darling as we spend our 7th Christmas without you. Life has changed since you left us but you are in our thoughts and hearts every day. I'm so lucky to have all the wonderful memories you left behind. I'll never stop loving you my forever sweetheart. Sending you all my love and big hugs. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Sue Downing wrote

Wishing you a happy heavenly 58th wedding anniversary my darling. So many happy memories of that special day when we said for better or worse in sickness and in health. We were blessed with 53 wonderful years together. I just wish it could have been more. Sending you lots of love big hugs and kisses on our special day my forever sweetheart. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Vicki Pauley wrote

How I wish you were here to celebrate your special day. Happy Birthday Dad. All those special memories you left us with remain strong in my heart and mind. Will raise a glass and say cheers to the best dad ever, so loved and so very missed. XXXXX

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Sue Downing wrote

Wishing you a happy heavenly 79th birthday my darling Mel. As the days and years go on without you you're always in my mind and in my heart. Your birthday reminds us of the precious times we shared and the wonderful memories you left us with. Sending you lots of love and big hugs my forever sweetheart. Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Happy Birthday dad. We'll keep hitting them tubs till the end of time x

Happy Birthday dad. We'll keep hitting them tubs till the end of time x

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Dad, it’s been 6 years since you could fight no more and needed to rest in eternal peace. Life for me changed forever, however the love and precious memories you left behind still run so very strong in my heart and mind. Miss you so very much Dad. XXXXXX

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Dad, it’s been 6 years since you could fight no more and needed to rest in eternal peace. Life for me changed forever, however the love and precious memories you left behind still run so very strong in my heart and mind. Miss you so very much Dad. XXXXXX

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Sue Downing wrote

It's been 6 long lonely years without you my darling Mel. Words can't describe how much I miss you each and every day. There's not a day goes by when I don't think of you and wish you were still here with us. All we have are the wonderful memories we will hold in our hearts forever.
Sending you lots of love and big hugs my forever sweetheart Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Happy Fathers Day xxxx

Happy Fathers Day xxxx

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  • So many happy memories 😍💕💝

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Vicki Pauley wrote

Miss our Fathers Day get togethers Dad. Sending love to you wherever you are out there, forever in my heart, forever in my thoughts XXXXX

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