Thomas James Moran (18 May 1936 - 26 Sep 2020)
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In loving memory of Thomas James Moran who sadly passed away on 26th September 2020
Thomas was born in Boyle, Roscommon in the Republic of Ireland in 1936 and grew up with his parents William and Mary and siblings Michael, Peter, Maura, Pauline and Gabriel. Finishing school at 14 years old he worked in the Arigna mines and at the age of 17, took the ferry to Holyhead and headed for Nottingham to find work. With a bit of the Irish blarney he found employment and learned his trade as he went along. He was particularly proud to tell people that he worked on the building of the Queen’s Medical Centre and one might get the impression that he built it single handedly! However, he was actually a very modest man.
He met his wife to be and Tom became the husband of Joyce for 64 years, marrying on October 1st 1955. He was the proud and dearly loved father of Linda, Karen, Kevin and Janet, grandfather of Dan, Pete, Tom, Adam, Marc, Jamie, Antonia, Alex and Claudia, and great grandfather to Renee-Mae, Maddie and Hollie.
Tom believed in hard work and that ‘if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well’, in fact perfectly!! He set high standards of behaviour and in that respect was a perfect role model to us all. He was a very generous and thoughtful man, although he hated waste and throwing anything out if it could be fixed. His repairs to the bin lid and teapot lid come to mind, much to the dismay of Joyce!! There was nothing that couldn’t be fixed with a screw and bolt!
Aged 58 he was struck down with a heart attack, but this turned out to be a catalyst for a change of lifestyle. He stopped smoking immediately, retired from work and took up his lifelong passion - golf.
Over the following years, Tom increased his fitness, honed his skills and became a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. He made many friends, particularly at Bulwell Forest Golf Club, played in many tournaments, locally and away, and filled the house with the trophies, crystal, china, golf equipment and clothes he won. Always very modest and self critical, although inwardly I suspect, very proud.
Life can be cruel and Tom’s health deteriorated over recent months. During the last few weeks of his life, he spent most of his time in bed, unconditionally cared for by his family and the wonderful carers from the Red Cross, Tu Vida and the Nottingham Hospice. He loved having visitors, phone calls and video messages, always asking the caller, ‘how are you?’, rather than complaining about his own situation. He also maintained his dry sense of humour throughout his illness along with some very clear opinions on the state of the country!
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In fondest memory of a wonderful friend and neighbour. The laughter and sense of humour shared by Tom & Endel was amazing especially on occasions when the two were determined to take down the trees & the chaos that caused . A great respect & love was shared & we were especially blessed to have you as our neighbour. Endel & Brenda Vali.
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🥀Feel no guilt in laughter
He’ll know how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile
That he’s not here to share
🥀You cannot grieve forever
He wouldn’t want you to
He’d hope that you would carry on
The way you always do
🥀So, talk about the good times
And the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together
All the happiness you shared
🥀Let memories surround you
A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture
A time, an hour, a day
🥀These bring him back as clearly
As though he were still here
And fill you with the feelings
That he is always near
🥀For if you keep these moments
You will never be apart
And he will live for ever
Locked safe within your heart
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When all of us, family and friends, were gathered at your funeral today, it felt weird not having you there! How strange! Being surrounded by our family without your presence is very, very strange. A hole that will never be filled, nor forgotten.
It was a beautiful service and the sun shone down as we said goodbye. Graceful words were spoken of the powerful impact you made on so many lives, amongst comical anecdotes and tears we shared.
I love you, eternally, for the courage you have ingrained in my being, for the laughter you instilled in all life you touched and for the love you shared with all of your family.
May you leave this life honorably and fulfilled in the knowledge you have brought such happiness to all those around you.
Although you no longer walk with me, you are an everlasting inspiration and strength, and I see this as a reminder to look after my family, love deeply and laugh often.
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My wonderful dad
I saw you go
Tried to say goodbye
Not sure you heard me
I felt your pain
I feel it now
But holding on
Just hurts me
I miss you dad
Won’t ever be the same
Can’t ever imagine
Loosing this pain
Simple words
That’s all I have
So here’s goodbye
My wonderful dad.
Love Janet xxx
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A lovely kind man and a privilege to know.
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Sadly I didn't see Tom very often but when I did we would always have a chat about football and how the game had changed and usually how money had ruined it! I would ask him about his golf and how that was going and Tom would always say that I should go out with him for a round. I wish I had. I got a call from an old friend the other day saying that he had played with Tom many times at the Irish Golf Society and Tom had given him many good golfing tips over the years and that he was just the loveliest fella. That's how I remember him too, a lovely fella. Love to Joyce and all the family. Des x
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We send our love and deepest condolences to Joyce, Tom's family, and his many friends. Tom was such a good, kind man.
We wish we could be there on Wednesday to say our goodbyes, but we will be there in spirit.
Colin and Linda.
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You will be sadly missed Tom by all your workmates of the past.
Rest in Peace and God bless.
Condolences to all the family.
Love from Shay & Jean x
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Will be missed so much by Shay. So many wonderful memories. Rest in Peace, Tom. God Bless.
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Remembering you is easy we do it every day.
Losing you is the heart ache that will never go
away.
Loving wife Joyce and family. xx
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I had planned for say this at the service but may not be able to due to obvious timings and restriction...
My Grandad.
My memories of him will last forever and my actions will endlessly be inspired by him. He led by example and I will always try and emulate his success and approach to life. Married for sixty-five years, kids that adore him and grand & great grandchildren that were besotted by him. That level of wealth is something that is so hard to come by and is the greatest of signs of a fulfilled life and one well lived.
His attitude to life and the way he conducted himself was one of perfection, hard work and dedication and this has without a doubt filtered down to all he interacted with. Do a job properly and do the job well, it’s a reflection of yourself. He levelled the garden, built a garage, and more recently fixed the bin lid, tea pot and the fridge shelf with what could be described as excessive strength nuts and bolts. But the message is clear, take pride in what you do and believe in yourself.
He was as charming as they come, always joking and had the most contagious of laughs. The last time that I saw him I told him a joke. “What do you call a man with no shins?...Tony.” I can see him right now; rolling his eyes and throwing his head back with a tut. I clearly need more work but I will never forget that smile and laugh when something really tickled him.
It takes drive and determination to achieve the things that he did, from raising a family, his construction and DIY projects to his golfing conquests that he was always so humble about, even with a win he would always describe his performance as “rubbish”. My Grandad was the truest of gentlemen and I will always strive to follow his example.
He never preached but his actions always inspired. His pride in his family was always so evident with unwavering support and delight. His legacy is clear, with a strong, tight family of four generations who he adored and was adored and admired in return. He will live on in each and everyone one of us and I am unconditionally proud to be able to call him my grandad.
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My dad was the best and I love him very much. This picture reflects his sense of humour.. xxx ❤❤❤❤
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The last time I saw Tom, he was very ill but had not lost his sense of humour. We talked about when he first came to England in the early 50's, how he used to travel all over to play Gaelic football and that it wasn't easy to get lifts or transport to places like Birmingham or Leicester . He said, with that big smile of his, 'it was worse if you lost as you had to walk home!'
Tom, Mickey and I worked together at Staythorpe Power Station, Stanton Iron Works, Boots and others and while the work was hard we always had the craic, I have great memories of those times and wish we could go back.
You will be vary sadly missed by myself, Ann, Colin, Des and Gabrielle.
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