| Location | Burnley |
| Age | 56 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 20/03/1950 |
| Date of Death | 20/02/2007 |
| Visitors | 823 since 20/07/2008 |
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Wendy (Gail) Ann Fitzpatrick, my loving mum, the most genuine kind hearted person you would ever wish to meet. She passed away on 20th February 2007 aged 56 years.
Such a brave lady, her body was tired but her mind was so young.She loved spending time with Grandchildren and playing on computer games and playstations.
My Mum first became ill when she had a heart attack at 40 years old. She then had quadruple heart bypass surgery which seemed to benefit her a great deal. However on her last check up after her surgery she had pain and it was discovered that 3 out of the 4 arteries had blocked off again. I remeber that after her major heart bypass surgery, she awoke and she kept grinning and smiling, she was on morphine so wasn't properly with it. She was smiling so much it seemed strange. When she recovered I asked her if she remembered smiling and she did.She told me that she kept smiling because she wanted me to know that she was ok.This really touched me, as she had gone through a major operation and still she thought about how I was feeling- what a fab Mum!
Further test were carried out and for a variety of reasons further surgery was not an option, so the only option was to continue on medication.She worked as hard as she could to stay as healthy as possible but she was fighting a loosing battle.She had other medical problems too.She suffered from diabetes, had nerve damage, she had an abscess on her bowel that caused fistulas, she had ulcers on her legs, even her scars fron the operation never healed properly, but she never complained, she still put other people first.Her life was never easy infact at times it must have been awful, but my mum put all her time and effort into bringing me and my brother up. As we grew older and had children of our own, my mum became avery proud Grandma to my brothers daughter-Jodie Leigh and my son, Jake Lewis.Since my mums passing I had another boy called Max and my brother and his partner had a baby boy called Jamie.
Two weeks before she died she went into hospital to have fluid drained from her abdomen, she was carrying about 2 stone of fluid, this was caused because her heart wasnt working properly.The cardiologist seemed confident that he would get her up and running and feeling much better, it was such a shock to everybody. The medication used to drain the fluid didnt work and also sadly had a severe affect on her kidneys which led to mutiple organ failure. To watch my mum, the person that I dearly love and felt protected towards slip away infront of me was just truly devestating and heart breaking.I stayed with her for 4 days without any sleep because I wanted to be with her until the very end and continue to look after her like I had done for many years.
Unfortunately I had to pop home for an hour as my son was only 10 months old at the time, and in that short space of time that I went home she passed away. I am now left with guilt as I feel i let her down when she needed me most. I am convinced that my mum will come and visit me because if anybody can, my mum can.
My mum lived in Burnley, Loving Mum to Lindsay and John Lee. Absolutely devoted Grandma (Mama) to Jodie Leigh, Jake, Max and Jamie
Passed away peacefuly after a very long illness, fought with dignity determination and courage.
My mum was the most genuine kind and thoughful person in the world, never a bad word to say about anyone. She taught me all I know and showed me how to be a a nice balanced person. I love her lots and miss her so much.
Please feel free to light a candle for a top mother and Grandma, somebody who was genuine and kind and always put others first no matter what.
Life is just not the same now, althoug I put all my effort into bringing my family up the way my mum did with us, I just feel so empty and sad, and i feel that part of me has died too. Definately gone too soon, there was just so much that she wanted to do. I feel that I need to know that she is ok.
I hope she is looking down on us all and I hope that one day we will be together again. I always ask her to come and visit me in my dreams.
Well night night Mum, sweet dreams, love you always, thanks for all that you have done. No more pain or medication now mum, rest now. Until we meet again. Your loving daughter Lindsay
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Happy Birthday Mum
Wishing you a happy birthday in heaven Mum.Still struggle with the thought that you are not here with us, still so shocked and so sad.I wish I could see you again and it makes me feel so sad.My little boys send their birthday wishes up to heaven.Think about you many times everyday, love you so much, until we meet again.Love from your daughter Lindsay xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxHAPPY BIRTHDAY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
to my brilliant mum with love xx
We thought about you yesterday on your angel day.We lit a chinese lantern and watched it fly up to you in heaven,(it nearly hit as car on the way up), you would have laughed at that, it was sent with lots of love to you.Your thought of many times everyday.I hope you are watching over us.Miss you so much,until we meet again.Love Lindsay,Jake ,Max xx
to the best Mum in the world!With love always xx
They say there are no tears in Heaven,
But that must be wrong today.
Because you took part of my broken heart,
When you went away.
I know my tears must have followed you,
How else can it be?
My Spirit feels so broken,
Beause you’re no longer here with me.
They say someday I will accept your passing,
But, right now that can’t be true,
Because part of me is in Heaven,
My tears..... followed you....
To my wonderful Mum, why is it getting harder without you?I was told things would get easier.Miss you so much every second of everyday, always.Biggest hugs and kisses for ever.Sweet dreams love your loving daughter and Grandsons Jake and Max xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Big squishy cuddles to a cuddly much moved Mumj
To my special Mum
I hope you dont think I am ignoring you, I just find it so hard to come on here because I miss you so so much.Life was so cruel to have you taken away so young, and to have suffered so much too.I'm so sorry.I wish you were still here and even 3 years on after your passing it's so painful and I cannot accept it and i suppose I don't want to.You didn't want to die and we certainly didn't want you to. It keeps me going that you might visit me one day,and I am waiting for that moment,You haven't visited yet and I wonder if that's because you are mad with me for some reason or you think I am scared.Visit any time you like.I hope that I can pass your kindness and good morals and thoughtfulness on to my children.They talk about you, their Mama Click- Click.Big hugs always and forever from your loving daughter xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Big hugs to my dearest Mum xxx
To my dearest Mum
I have not left a message on here recently.as I have found it far too painful.I miss you so much, and think about you everyday if not every hour.I love you so so very much.Thinking about you on your angel day
with love Mum
Just wanted to let you know that I am moving house in 5 days time.Its a lovely townhouse, the first good thing that has happened since you passed away.Hopefully i have something to look forward to now.I have felt so lost,alone and deeply sad without you,I just want to know you are ok.It feels sad that you will never set foot in our new house,but I am hoping that you will visit me,possibly in a dream.I love you so much Mum.Sweet dreams Mum love and kisses and cuddles Linz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
with love to my desr mum xx
Hi Mum,had 2 dreams about you,I wonder if its your way of visiting me.I hope so much that you are safe and well.Burnley FC are in the final at Wembley,if they win they will be in the premiership, how about that?Jakw starts nursery school in September,I hope you can see him grow and watch over us all.it doesn't get any easier,infact it's getting harder.Life will never be the same,I am trying to be strong but its so hard, I miss you so much,I miss our chats.I love you to the stars and back always xxxxxxxxxxxxLinzxxxxxxx
Happy Mothers Day Mum.Thanks for everything you did for me.Much appreciated, you were such a good Mum and I am grateful for that.We never had much money but we had love and time spent with us.HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!Love you always Lindsay, Jake and Max xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxx
Happy Birthday Mum
Happy birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy bithday dear Mum
Happy Birthday to you.
Thinking about you on your birthday.Love you always. i have written a little tribute to you on my facebook page, because I am so proud of you.Love you to the stars and back.Love always Lindsay, Jake and Max xxxx
Oh Mum.It's 2 years ago today that you passed away.In some ways it feel like forever and in other ways it feels like yesterday. It still hurts so much, I don't think I will ever stop hurting.You were too young to go, still had so much to do and see.You have 2 extra granchildren, Max and Jamie and they are just wonderful.Jake and Jodie are just fine and I am sure you will be watching over all of us.I wish so much everyday that you were still here, to cuddle you, to talk to you, to go shopping with you.It hurts so much that sometimes I feel like I am going crazy, but I am determined to stay strong for my ittle boys.Well I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you on your 2nd anniversary of you passing away, but I think about you everyday and miss you so much.So many times I need your advice.We all love you and are sending you massive cuddles and kisses, you are always in our hearts and thoughts and nothing can change that, not even death.We are not truly seperated because part of me has gone with you and you are in my heart always.Loved more than you will ever know always and forever.You truly are the best Mum in the world, and I appreciate all your hard work, determination and genuineness.Love always Mum, sweet dream your loving daughter Lindsay.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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