John McCandless

1942 - 2009
LocationBelfast
Age66 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth13/07/1942
Date of Death10/06/2009
Visitors330 since 04/10/2009
Creator

My Uncle John was a real character and everybody loved him, he was a very kind person with a heart
of gold. He didn't have an easy life and always had to work very hard for everything. When my Daddy
died John and my Aunt Jean looked after me and they were always very good to me more like second
parents than an Aunt and Uncle, I more or less lived with them and my cousin Maggie the whole time
my dad was ill and when he passed away they were there for me through it all.
John was very strong willed nothing ever got him down he was always positive. When he found out he
had Cancer he took it in his stride although inside I know he was concerned but he never showed it.
He went through so much and in the end he was just too tired to go through anymore. I will always
love him and miss him so much. John Leaves behind his wife Jean and his Daughter Margaret, her
husband Paul and their children Nicola, Paul. John and Conor and many Nephews, Nieces,Brothers and
Sisters-in-Law. We all miss him dearly. Rest in eternal peace Uncle John. xx



To my wife, from heaven.

I just wanted you to know.

That I'll be with you wherever you go.

I've gotten my wings and learned how to fly.

And I'll dry your tears whenever you cry.

Though I've went away and it seems we're apart.

You will forever be my soul and my heart.

The love that we shared will not go astray.

For deep in my heart it will always stay.

You held me close when I was filled with pain.

And your smile gave me sunshine when my life filled with rain.

You guided me when no one else could.

You protected me when no one else would.

We've shared so much that mere words can't express how knowing you has made me feel truly blessed.

So please dear Jean, fret not for me, for now my soul is truly free.

So think of me often, as much as you can.

And I'll always be there to hold your hand.

I'll be your angel and guide you through life.

I'll give you comfort through torment and strife.

So thanks dear Jean again and again, thank you always for being my wife and my friend.


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Hi Uncle John, was on the phone to Maggie earlier she is missing you so so much and i know thats understandable but when you are going through that yourself it just feels like hell on earth, there's an emptiness that no one can seem to fill, but don't worry uncle John I know your up in heaven with my mum and dad and charlie and all the others and i know you miss us as much as we miss you. i will always be there for Maggie and Jean so don't worry about them, just keep watching over us all down here and give my mum, dad and charlie a hug from me, god bless love and miss you heaps xxxxxxx

Angela Kelly Mary Mcgrillen (Niece) 3 weeks ago

Just sitting here thinking about all the good times we shared Uncle John, you were a real rock to me when mum died and i miss you and i know Jean and Maggie and all your grandchildren miss you so much, you have no more pain or worries now, cos your safe with the Angel's and all your relatives so please watch over us from heaven and keep us all safe, love you and miss you, god bless xoxoxoxox

Angela Kelly Mary Mcgrillen (Niece) October 19, 2009

I would like to thank everyone for all their kind gestures and tributes for my dad. My cousin angela johns neice, set up this memorial for my dad i dont have a clue.I just want to thank angie and all of you for your kind thoughts I want you to no that you are all in my prayers and am thinking about your lost loved ones everyday.

Margaret Largey (Daughter) October 18, 2009

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~~ The Angels ~~

May angels rest beside your door
May you hear their voices sing
May you feel their loving care for you
May you hear their peace bells ring

May angels always care for you
And not let you trip and fall
May they bear you up on angels wings
May they keep you standing tall

May they whisper wisdom in your ear
May they touch you when you need
May they remove you from each trace of fear
May they keep you from feeling greed

May they fill you with their presence
May they show you love untold
May they always stand beside you
And make you ever bold

May they teach you what you want to know
About life here and here-after
May they fill you always with their love
And give you the gift of laughter


~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~


~~ Angel In My Pocket ~~

I am a tiny angel
I'm smaller than your thumb
I live in peoples pockets
That's where I have my fun

I don't suppose you've seen me
I'm too tiny to detect
Though i'm with you all the time
I doubt we've ever met

Before I was an angel...
I was a fairy in a flower
God himself hand picked me
And gave me angel power

Now god has many angels
That he trains in angel pools
We become his eyes and ears and hands
We become his special tools

And because god is so busy
With way too much to do
He said that my assignment
Is to keep close watch on you

When he tucked me in your pocket
He blessed you with angel care
Then told me to never leave you
And I vowed always to be there

~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~


~~ Guardian Angels ~~

When angels sense you need them
and angels always do.....
they come unseen from everywhere
to help and comfort you
they hover close beside you
till all your cares are gone
till they can see you're ready
once again to carry on

Then some of them may fly away
and take their gentle touch
to other hearts that need
the love of angels very much
but one at least stays with you
as your constant friend and guide
for guardian angels never leave
they're always at your side

~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~

Lots Of Love Always ~~ Elaine...x♥x

Xxx Elaine Riley Xxx (Friend) October 14, 2009

Thinking of you uncle John

Was thinking of the time my mum had a christmas party John up in Delhi Street and you were up dancing to Elvis and we were all in stitches laughing cos you said you could sing and dance better than Elvis, I would give anything to have those days back. You were always great craic at parties and you loved a sing song too, you would of enjoyed the we night we had out at the busmans before Margaret and Billy went back to Australia we had a wee sing song that night, it was strange you not being there but i know you were with us in spirit, miss you so much, give my mum, dad and charlie a huge hug from me, god bless. xx

Angela Kelly Mary Mcgrillen (Niece) October 5, 2009

Please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everyplace!

Angela Kelly Mary Mcgrillen (Niece) October 4, 2009
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