Terry Cavanagh

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THE FOLLOWING POEM WAS WRITTEN BY MYSELF AND IS AT THE MOMENT BEING PUT ON SOME MEMORIALS WITHOUT MY
NAME ON IT. I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD AMEND IT.
THANK YOU.

FOUR LITTLE WORDS

There are four little words
that can easily be said
to my angels in heaven
before I go to my bed.

I look up to the stars
that are shining so bright
and I whisper so quietly
I Love You, Goodnight.

Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009

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MY SOLDIER BOY
My angel was a soldier boy
travelling far and wide,
He served his country faithfully
with his comrades by his side

My soldier boy was just a child
when he signed up for the cause,
but little did we know that soon
he would be fighting in the wars.

He wore his uniform so proud,
and medals for all to see,
but little did I know quite soon,
he wouldn't come back to me.

So as he waved bye bye that day
We both stood there and cried,
and then that awful letter came
for his country he had died.

I sometimes smile, I sometimes cry
now that we are apart
I will never forget you soldier boy
You're always in my heart.

Copyright ©Jean Cavanagh 2009

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M - Miss you every day and night
Y - You're that star in the sky shining bright

A - Angel wings hold me so gently
N - Never ending love surrounds me
G - God took you in his loving care
E - Embracing you on your journey there
L - Left me with just memories of a love so rare.
✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽✽ܓ✽

Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009

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H is for the HAPPINESS and how you always cared
E is for the Everlasting love that we once shared
A is for the Angel that you are up above
R is for the Robin the Butterfly and the Dove
T is for Terry who I will always miss and love
A is for the Awful pain that you had every day
C is for the Cancer that took your life away
H is for the Heavenly Father who took you up above
E if for the Emptiness I am feeling without your love
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Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009

MANY THANKS FOR ALL THE KIND MESSAGES I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING ABOUT MY POEMS AND CANDLE VERSES. I ONLY
STARTED WRITING THEM A FEW MONTHS BACK BUT GET GREAT COMFORT FROM DOING THEM. I FEEL SO PROUD THAT
MANY OF YOU HAVE ASKED TO USE THEM ON YOUR MEMORIALS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

THANK YOU TO ALL MY LOVELY FRIENDS WHO CONTINUE TO LIGHT CANDLES ETC FOR TERRY AND MY MUM AND GIVE
ME SO MUCH SUPPORT IT MEANS SO MUCH.


PLEASE FEEL FREE ANYONE WHO WISHES TO LIGHT A CANDLE ETC. FOR TERRY. I GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR ANYONE
TO USE ANY PHOTOS PROVIDING IT IS FOR USE ON TERRY'S MEMORIAL ONLY.

My Family

RIP Dvr John Brown died in 1939 aged 18 years of pneumonia in Tidworth Military Hospital. Buried in
Tidworth Military Cemetary. Uncle of Terry Cavanagh.

RIP (Dad) 22957366 Sgt John Victor Cooke RASC/RCT died of prostrate cancer in 1998 aged 79. Buried
in Aldershot Crematorium. Fought at Dunkirk. Ex 8th Army and Chindit. He always paraded at the
cenotaph in London every Remembrance Day until the last year when he was in a wheelchair and still
managed with Mum pushing him. Served 32 years in Army.

RIP (Mum) Agnes May Cooke passed of cancer on 2 March 08 (Mothers Day). Funeral took place on 14
March on what would have been her 83rd birthday.

RIP (Cousin) Major Ronald Cooke died aged 60 of massive heart attack on 15 Dec 07. Served 22 years
in Army.

RIP Nell Cooke (Aunt) passed of cancer 1985

RIP 24158495 LCPL Terry Cavanagh (my husband)4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards died at home of cancer on 19
Jan 07 aged 57. Buried in Tidworth Military Cemetary.

RIP Annie Cavanagh (Terry's Mum)passed of lung and liver cancer also aged 57 1974

RIP Charles Cavanagh (Terry's Dad)

RIP John Cavanagh (Terry's Brother)passed of brain cancer.

MY SON AND HIS PARTNER ARE EXPECTING A BABY BOY IN APRIL. THEY ARE GOING TO GIVE HIM THE NAME TERRY
AS A SECOND NAME IN MEMORY OF HIS GRANDDAD. ALSO 1 MORE GRANDCHILD DUE IN AUGUST 09.

◄███▓▒░░ LOVING HUSBAND ░░▒▓███►

My partner, soulmate, and husband of 33 years Terry went to heaven on 19 Jan 08 age 57 years.

Joined the Army 1969-1978
4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards
Bricklayer/Foreman.

Terry was born in Leeds and lived with his mum and dad on North Parkway in Seacroft, until he joined
the Army at the age of 18.
He was posted to Tidworth in Hampshire in 1975 and that is where we first met, and eventually
settled down when he came out of the Army. Terry has 4 surviving sisters Jean, Margaret, Ann and
Michelle. 3 Children - Ilona, Dyanne and Richard.
6 grand children - Mitchell, Leah, Kayla-May, Chloe Jane, and Ruby Rose born 23 Feb 08 and Caleb
Terence born on 20 Apr 08. (1 more due, August 08).
I already had 2 children from a previous marriage when we met, and he brought them up as his own and
they always called him dad.
Terry was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer on 7 June 07. We did not know he had cancer but the
specialist told us it had derived from the colon or bowel which he probably had for 2 or 3 years and
not known. We wept uncontrollably the day we left the hospital as he was only given 6-12 months to
live. Terry told me that evening he was not afraid of dieing, probably the old soldier in him.
We lived together for 32 years and finally got married on 14 July 07. He said to me on the way to
the Registry Office that morning "Promise me you won't cry, or you'll start me off." When he put the
ring on my finger he was the one that cried, and then everyone started, I choked but managed not to
cry. It was just a small ceremony with close family and friends, but it was the happiest day of my
life. The sun was shining on us that day,it was one of the warmest days of the year. He even
postponed his chemo for a month as it co-incided with our wedding day. A week later he drove all the
way down to Dorset where we stayed in a holiday bungalow for a week. All the way there he was
suffering terrible stomach pains but was determined we would have our last holiday or honeymoon. We
even took our little dog with us.
Terry suffered a heart attack on Remembrance Day after attending a service at the Royal British
Legion. He spent a week in hospital and after his x-rays we find out that the cancer had spread to
his lungs. From that day on he was almost bedridden.
Terry spent his last days doing his favourite hobby, fishing, and went on a fishing trip with his
grandson Mitchell and a close friend. They fished for 31 hours, he just didn't want to stop. He knew
it would be the last time.
As the days went on he lost so much weight and just slept for hours on end. Christmas was terrible,
he ate a half of weetabix and was violently sick. He could not eat anything and just laid in bed
sleeping all day. My son and daughter came over and the 3 of us just sat in the kitchen and tried to
make the best of it.
Terry died peacefully at home on 19 Jan 08 and with such bravery and dignity. His sister Michelle
and Niece Lynne were here with me. Terry was always remembered for his sense of humour and never
stopped cracking jokes. I still love him dearly, he was my soulmate. I miss him terribly. We would
sit of an evening listening to music over a bottle of wine or two. His favourite music was Country
and Western but liked listening to Dean Martin and often used to mimic him.
Never a day goes by without me not thinking of him and shedding a silent tear.
Because he was so dignified and brave I feel I am not frightened to let go when my time comes. Such
a brave, brave man.
I still love you my darling and I always will. No-one could ever replace you. Till we meet again my
little soldier boy, God Bless and goodnight. Sleep tight, you are forever in my heart.

I cannot thank my daughter Dy, son Rich, and friends Pete, Jim, Sarah and Laura enough, who have all
been so supportive. Also to my grandchildren Mitch, Leah, Kayla-May and Chloe who have helped me to
raise a smile with their wonderful sense of humour.
Thank you to all those kind people on here who have lit a candle and paid a tribute to my darling
Terry.