The concept that grandad won't be pottering around being his usual cheeky self is surreal.
Gerald dedicated a huge part of his life to myself and Amanda, providing many unforgettable experiences and teaching us a wide and bizarre array of skills and life lessons, below are a few of these:
He taught us how to safely feed horses, the different ways to join a corner when woodworking (and all about the importance of safety), baiting and casting a fishing line, driving a boat.
He built us a model train from scratch, took us on dog walks and to pick blackberries, went on holidays with us, took us to play on toy diggers, helped build sandcastles, took us to the arcade on the ORIGINAL version of the Folkestone arm to play on the coin-pushers at the arcade, to Sid's for battered sausage and chips, and to sit in the cabin with Bob at the harbour gate to talk about boats.
This only scratches the surface of the level of commitment he gave to us and reflects how much he cared about us. I couldn't have asked for a more unique and caring experience from a truly unique oddball of a man who made friends with everyone he came across and marched to the beat of his own drum! He was a huge part of my life growing up and has definitely contributed to shape who I am now.
Grandad - you have always been and will continue to be appreciated by many, and will be missed by all.
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