David Fowler (24 Dec 1944 - 11 Apr 2021)

So today we laid you to rest and I'm stuck with a heavy feeling in my heart. It was a really sad day but I looked after Mamma for you.
I got to carry you into the chapel with Jaime which was good for us but a bit bittersweet - about time I paid you back for all the times you lifted me up as a kid though.
You're still the strong, tall grandpa in my eyes, the man that would throw me a few feet in the air and let me climb all over you. The look you would give us which I now understand and just pure love. Please just know that we loved you just as much. You were and will always be the most important man in my life. You've not left me, I'll always think of you and I know that you'll always be with me. The love you have shown me will be instilled into my own kids and grandkids, I promise.

To be half the man you were would be such an achievement.

I love you so much.

David was a lovely man who lit the room up with his sense of humour will be sadly missed

It still seems so surreal, grief fills us to the core
The reality that you wont walk in and greet us any more
Leaning over to kiss hello and ask if you had a good night
Then he'd chatter to the cats to see if they were all right
Greeting anyone and everyone, usually calling them his mate
And sharing his personality with such honesty, that people thought he was great
Always positive no matter what and wearing that huge, special smile
Always saw good everywhere, never bad, as that was just his style
His sudden outburst of that unforgettable laugh, made people stop and stare
But it never ever bothered him, he really didn't care
His sense of humour was definitely unique, he loved all his own jokes
And now looking back and remembering, lots of memories are invoked
A loving husband, a special dad, exceptional grandad and a gentleman
Always pleased to see you and join in with any plan
We miss you already, in so many ways but you will always live on
In our memories and in our hearts, you will never ever be gone
So goodnight, sleep tight, feel well, breathe easy and free from ill
You're in.our hearts, we love you and we always will 💙

Still feels surreal even writing this but yesterday I lost the most important man in my life. My grandad was always my father figure in life, taught me how to swim, ride a bike and everything a man should be. I'm so so grateful to have had you in my life, nothing with ever compare to the love you showed us and I'll always carry you in my heart and try and instill that love in everything I do.
I've never known someone be so positive and forever grateful for the smallest things in life. The love he showed my grandma was like something out of a fairytale - true deep love. Im honoured to have been your grandson and to have someone like you show me the way in life.

I will never forget you and I'll always love you.

Rest easy and we'll meet again some day, I can't wait to see you again.

It has taken some time to think about what to say and put on here. David was such a special man and loved by all whom were lucky enough to have him in their lives. He has been part of my life for 30 years and those years have been eventful and full of many memories both happy and sad. I remember David coming into our lives with that full head of hair flicked to the side and ive never know someone who can tan so easily! He was such a good, kind and hardworking man whom loved his family so much. His love for his boys was enormous and yet he still had capacity and love to share with us. Brave man taking on three females! He taught me to drive and allowed me to practice in his beloved Saab. A corsa after that was not the same ! I had my first go on his motorbike and just about pooped myself despite him going really slow due to my squeals. I wont ever forget the happiness and smile on my Mum s face on their wedding day. I close my eyes and I see that picture with ease. It meant the world to see that and the happiness they shared. I found it hard when David had his accident and things were different. David never complained though. He loved life, would always smile and had such an infectious laugh. He loved spending time with the grandchildren and as Shona said would be gone for hours. They loved it and so did he. I feel very blessed to have had him in my life. I am glad he is no longer suffering but will miss him being there and all his little mannerisms that made him David. Even joking at the end which made me smile with his attempt at a shuffle. So glad he got to fill his live with so many memories and adventures. Will never forget those happy times xx

The loss of my dad is the greatest moment of sadness I have encountered in my life so far! But being his son and spending the years I have with him and having so many happy memories is what I will remember for the rest of my life. I couldn’t have asked for a more hard working but still diligent farther who did everything he could for his boys, I have regrets for not contacting him as much as I should over the recent years but have no regrets in knowing an extraordinary man and calling him my dad x

Loved and remembered always. We feel so privileged to have shared 30 years of friendship with you David, giving us so many memories of some great times and some tough times too. Times shared together with Lesley and always with some good laughs. Life is going to be so different without you. Rest peacefully David and thanks for the memories xxx

Hi Lesley so sorry for your loss thinking of you loads. Although I am miles away in France, can always message me, but sounds as though you have a lot of support. Take care hugs and kisses Helen xx

So sorry for your loss Lesley he truly brought a smile to whom ever he came into contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I. Sure he will be makeibvvghem smile up there
.RIP David X

Im so sorry for your loss Lesley he was such a polite gentleman sending much love to you and your family RIP David 💙💙💙xxx

Rest in Peace David.