| Location | Crook |
| Age | 48 years |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack |
| Date of Birth | 27/04/1960 |
| Date of Death | 10/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 346 since 08/10/2008 |
| Creator |
Joseph James Hope died unexpectedly on the 10th of September 2008. Son to Lorna elsie Hope and James
(Jimmy) Hope. Brother to Val, Janet, Taffy, Steven, Barbara, Ronnie, Zena. Father to Chris, Joanne
and Abbie, step father to Darren and grandfather to Declyn and chandler. Joe was a very friendly
person which touched the lives of many people. He had a brilliant sense of humour. You could never
be in a bad mood when Joe was around because he was always doing something to make you laugh, Joe
spent his live struggling with an alcohol addiction, 2 weeks before his death he went into a detox
unit to try and defeat his addiction. However he suffered from a fatal heart attack and was found
dead in his bedroom. Joe lived in Crook most of his life with his parents at first also spent 4 and
a half years living with his brother Ronnie which he was close to, then got his own place, Joe then
moved to Darlington and then on to Newcastle which was where he passed away. Joe came back to Crook
for his funeral and the hearse left from the estate which he spent many years of his life living on
both with his parents and brother Ronnie which is what he requested, had a service at the salvation
army at Crook followed by cremation at Durham crematorium, the wake was held at Lottys bar in Crook.
Joe had a good send off. He will be greatly missed by all of his family. Especially his son Chris as
him and Joe where extremely close throughout there lives. R.I.P Joe, hope you are at peace now with
you Mam and Dad x x x
I choose this music as;
REM- Everybody hurts, This song was played at the crematorium it was Joe and his son Chris song that
they both used to listen to together.
Frank Sinatra- I did it my way, Joe used to enjoy singing this song on karaoke.
Elvis Presley- Old rugged cross, This was one of Joes favourites that he requested to be sang at his
funeral.
Hugs From Heaven
by Charlotte Anselmo
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high.
If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.
If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.
If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace.
So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely my dear friend
Hugs that are sent from Heaven
A broken heart will mend.
with love theresa xxx
A Bend In The Road
♥ღ♥ When we feel we have nothing left to give
and we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
to valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry
the tears that the heart is crying?
There's but one place to go and that is to God,
and dropping all pretense and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
and gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's crossroads
and view what we think is the end.
But God has a much bigger vision,
and He tells us it's only a bend,
For the road goes on and is smoother,
and the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger
let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
you've just come to a bend in the road ♥ღ♥
with lots of love theresa xxx
one year ago we had to part with a brother we loved with all our hearts RIP joe will mis you always love babs and family xxx
barbara penrose
still think of you every day joe wishing i could have done more but it was not to be still you are now with mam and dad so you will at least be happy xx
do not stand at my grave and weep i am not there i do not sleep i am a thousand winds that blow i am the diamond glints in the snow i am the sunlight on ripened grain i am the gentle autumn rain when you wake in the mornings hush i am the mornings uplifting rush do not stand at my grave and cry i am not there i did not die x this is a poem joe and his beloved mother loved xx
This was read at joes funeral x
I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard His call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
O yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
The day you went away
The birds hid in the trees
There wasn´t the smallest breeze
While the woods froze in nameless grief
Unable to believe that this would be the day...
No more waves came rolling in
No more leaves would toss and spin
The rivers would dry out but swell
Knowing all too well that this would be the day...
The sunlight held no relief
The moon sneaked in like a thief
And stole my peace of mind
And left my heart blind on this cursed day
The day you went away
They said you´re somewhere safe
My eyes see only a grave
It all seemed so untrue
This pain that I went through since that day
The day you went away
RIP Joe x x
silent thoughts of our times together bring happy memories that will last forever rest in peace little bro all my love babs
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