It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, son and uncle Gary Coussens who left us on 12th May, 2021 peacefully in the arms of his family at our home in Lincoln.
He leaves behind three sisters, one brother, nieces, nephews and many many friends. He will be missed greatly.
Gary will leave his flat in Thames Court, Leysdown-on-Sea at 1pm on Friday, 11th June and take one final drive through the hometown he loved so much before being laid to rest at Riverview Natural Burial Ground, Wardwell Lane, Lower Halstow, Kent at 2pm.
Gary’s wish was to be buried with nature. He also asked that everyone wears colour with no black clothing.
Gary was such a popular and friendly gentleman who only ever wanted to make people happy. He achieved this time and time again. He was a keen photographer and had a huge love for music. Those who knew him well will understand that what Gary took an interest in, he studied to perfection. He also had a passion for flying planes, and would often be spotted standing in a field for hours on end flying until the sun went down. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed.
Family flowers only please. All donations will be split between St Barnabas Hospice and Marie Curie, both who cared for Gary in the most incredible way during his final weeks, allowing him to peacefully pass away with the love of his family by his side.
Not a day goes by without you being in my thoughts Gary, with so much sadness… you had so much more to do, to experience, you loved being alive and only saw the beauty and good in everything. .. so unfair that you had to leave so early, I miss you 💜
Thinking of you always Gary, I so wish you were here, would love to talk to you about stuff, and get caught up in your childish games, like when we were all kids. Love you and miss you so much 💜x
Today, 3 years ago, we laid you to rest in a most beautiful place, naturally, just how you wanted. We planted a tree on your grave, and it is blooming, as we all did after being in your presence. You are loved and missed every day, and always will be, love you Gary xxx
One of my most treasured photos. This was the first time I saw you after you came out of hospital. You were ill and weak, so weak. Within an hour you were standing in a field flying your plane. You told me my energy did that to you. I miss you so much x
I listened the songs we played at your funeral today. I cried. It's three years since you left and I had a stark reminder that all the pain I thought I had parked is still just beneath the surface. This time of year always bears a massive sadness being the in between of the day my sister and I held you in our arms as you left this world on May 12th after your most incredible battle to stay, to when we laid you to rest with nature - just as you wished. You'll always be my big bother. From your wisdom and wonderful advice to our childish games we used to play (making me do loud fart noises on my arms in shops!), just you make sure you're waiting for me won't you? And bring Mum too! xxxxx
Thinking of you at this time of year when your amazing belief and positivity was for us… you thought about everyone, not yourself, totally giving to others even on the final day. That was you Gary 💜xc
It would have been your 63rd birthday today, but you never acted your age and would have still been messing about and making us laugh. I miss your goodness Gary, and I hope wherever you are you are on the beach, where you loved to be, I always think of you when I go to the sea. Sending all my love to you, Your mad sister Julie 💜x
Miss you so much Gary, wherever you may be, I wish you a very happy Christmas xxxx
Your light is always with me Gary 💜
2 years today you were so cruelly taken from us, miss you every day 💜💔x
Very much in my thoughts Gary, can’t believe you have gone - but I know you have - I remember every moment of our last weeks with you, and our last days, approaching soon. Lighting a candle for you - hope you can feel my love in that flame 💜
Our 2nd Xmas without you Gary, you left a big hole in our lives, thinking about you by the sea that you loved, Happy Christmas big bro 💜x
I found this earlier one the few photos I have of Gary and our son tim .we used to be always on days out with u snapping away
One of my most treasured photos. This was the first time I saw you after you came out of hospital. You were ill and weak, so weak. Within an hour you were standing in a field flying your plane. You told me my energy did that to you. I miss you so much x
I found this earlier one the few photos I have of Gary and our son tim .we used to be always on days out with u snapping away
With you always 💜
We were 5, now we are 4. Feels so bad, you are so missed Gary 💜
Our Gary, so missed and loved … we still go by your words of wisdom … you live with your family every day, and always 💜x
Hope you are together now 💞x
This is your beautiful view Gary… and you can smell the sea close by …. You would take beautiful photos of it that would show its total beauty 💜x
Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Son and Special Friend to many … so missed x
Pure love.
Missing you so much - my amazing, kind brother 💜x
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