Tom Hickman (12 May 1938 - 28 Mar 2020)
In loving memory of Tom Hickman who sadly passed away on 28th March 2020 after a long and hard fought fight with Parkinson's Disease.
Tom continued to work until the beginning of February 2020 - writing, editing and proofreading. He never stopped working and never 'allowed' his diagnosis to prevent him from doing what he loved best. A journalist for most of his career, and later a published author, Tom was well respected by all those who had the pleasure of working with him.
Meeting the love of his life Lyn in 1957 and marrying in October 1960, Tom and Lyn enjoyed nearly sixty years of marriage, raising six children and living the 'Good Life' with their young family which included numerous dogs, cats, goats, birds, chickens, rabbits, ducks and geese, to name but a few.
The middle of three children, Tom leaves his younger brother Peter whom he referred to as one of his best friends. Sadly their older sister passed on 13th March 2020, a mere two weeks beforehand. .
Dad to six children and PoppaTom to fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, he leaves a hole in all our hearts but memories of a much loved man - always a REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE.
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donated in memory of Tom
Dear Mrs Hickman, this donation is made by The Lord Fairhaven, JP,DL, in recognition of the sterling work your late husband did in relation to his writing, "Finding Fairhaven."
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Dear James Please convey our thanks to The Lord Fairhaven for his kind words and donation. Kind regards Lyn Hickman
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With love to all from the Knapp clan xx
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Bless you all Much love Lyn x
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Thank you. Love Lyn x
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“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.”
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“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.”
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Dear Lyn, our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dear Tom. He was a gentle and true gentleman. May he rest in peace. Love Angelo & Angels,
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Dearest Angelo and Angela, thank you for your kind words, with much love Lyn x
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Much Love to you Lyn and all the family. Fond Regards Sandra and Brian Butler
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Dearest both Thank you so much for your kind words Much love Lyn x
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‘...lived and laughed and loved and left’ (James Joyce - ‘Finnegans Wake’)
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bless you all, love Mum x
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Always a smile and a wave. A one off. Miss you Tom
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Dearest both, thank you so much for your kind words, Lyn x
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I spent a long time thinking about what to say, but then I realised that there are no words to explain the sorrow, pain and overwhelming feeling of love that all of us are feeling right now.
It’s hard to love someone so much yet having no control, which only emphasises the fact that we must treasure every single moment with those we love.
We’ve lost an absolute soldier, nevertheless we are thankful that he is no longer suffering, we only want what’s best for him; as he would for us.
Simply, I’m just so glad to have known the wittiest and strongest man whom was loved by all - that is how I’ll always remember him
I will hold you in my heart forever Poppa Tom
Love, Millie x
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Bless you Millie Thank you for your kind words. Love Nannie
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I was thinking about dads published works, and how they would continue. This quote by Andy Warhol seems to sum it up perfectly:
"The idea is not to live forever but to create something that will."
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Love you Mum xx
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“Say not in grief 'he is no more' but in thankfulness that he was.”
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Beautiful quote. X
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Love you Daddy. X
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love you both, Mum x
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" in the end it's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years. ”
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Dearest Dominic How very true. Love you, Mum x
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My thoughts are with you and your family Connor.
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Dear Debbie, thank you for your kind words, kind regards, Connor and family
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Together forever.
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Love you Daddy. X
Together forever.
Together forever, until we meet again. Lyn x
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Brothers and best friends x
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Dad gave me this bracelet last year with the inscription: WHEN THIS YOU SEE, THINK OF ME DAD A beautiful gesture but looking at my bracelet only serves to remind me of how much his loss has broken my heart Rest in peace my gorgeous daddy xx
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