Gerald 'Gerry' Shipley (3 Sep 1938 - 8 Jan 2021)
In loving memory of Gerald 'Gerry' Shipley who sadly but peacefully passed away at Queen's Hospital on 8th January 2021, aged 82 years.
Beloved husband of Ann,
loving father of Sharon, Donna and Melvyn,
much loved grandad of Samuel, Samantha, Mitchell, Bethany and Emily
and soon to be great grandad.
Special father in law to Ady and Phil
and special man to Amy and Yasmin.
Gerry will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private family funeral will be held in the Carnarvon Chapel at Bretby Crematorium.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to 'Dementia UK' may be sent c/o Murray's Funeral Directors or donate online via this obituary.
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Dad as Christmas draws close, Iam struggling Hard this year more so to think our Christmas will not involve you, it Breaks my Heart to think my life doesn’t Have you surrounded by your Grandchildren in it, I pray🙏 that your watching over me as I do sit and Talk to you especially at the min as life is very Hard😢 I love and miss you always my Dad my Hero ❤️🌲xx
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Happy Heavenly Birthday Dad, Today you would be 86 yeas old, I can still remember your lovely smiley face, loved life with all your family, especially with your grandchildren around you, life’s never the same, just hope Iam doing you proud, love you always xxxxx
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Happy fathers Day dad you were the best Dad I could have wished for and I miss you every single Day more so on this very special Day love you my Dad my Hero xxxx
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,hday without you, life is so cruel and what I would give to see you again your great Grandaughter will be 3 soon xxx
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Happy father's Day pops. Love you and miss you ❤️
We enjoyed playing pool at lakeside and had some good laughs
He always used to mention the Billet and we knew what he meant when we visited the Arboretum
Many stories we heard about Gerry swimming in the Trent with uncle Sid, etc. Holidays and visiting Auntie Doreen, uncle did and the Stokies
Ooh, I win. He played for hours and loved it x
Grandad showing the kids how it’s done going down the bouncy slide x
First Birthday without you Rhubarb,I love and miss you so much,the world does not feel right without that cheeky smile of yours and you never failing to make me laugh.I miss your warm hugs and how you always picked me up when I was down 💔🌍 Xxx
Sandilands x
A proud moment, He will be watching over his first Great Grandchild xxx
Lovely day at Arboretum for 80th Arboretum
He was so proud to have been in the RAF, he got on so well with everyone and loved talking about his time spent in the RAF
Will forever be in out hearts ❤
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Partners in crime xxx
You always loved to look through the many silly selfies we took but this was one that always made you laugh.Life will never be the same without you.You always greeted me with the warmest of hugs and Smiles. I love and miss you so much Rhubarb ❤️🌍 xxxxxxx
My absolute world he will always be with us he lives on in our hearts "well always be together don't you worry"
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Gerry was the most kind hearted, gentle natured man who I was honered to of known. He will be so proud of all his family and loving wife. I remember one thing he always said flipping flop that is something I will cherish. So Gerry flipping flop RIP xx
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