Craig Anthony Rothwell

Craig was more like my brother, than my cousin and when he passed he was staying with me, and I was inconsolable.

This my dear brother is my tribute to you,

My mother was, his god mother, and so felt a duty to look after and care for him when he was in need of it.

Unfortunately was never able to grieve properly and circumstances, at the time left me distaught not being able to attend your funeral. I did however visit as soon as it was over.

I dont tend to your grave or even visit as often as i'd like but,our kid its still so raw, you'd not think it was twelve long years since you were taken from us. It left a massive gaping hole, and an endless flow of tears.

I was never given the chane to tell you how much love I had then, and still hold in my heart for you to this day and forever. I miss you babe, and still find it hard to hold back tears when you are in my thoughts

Not a day goes by without you you popping to my mind.that I dont think of you, in one way or an other.

LOVE YOU ALL THE WORLD AND BACK AGAIN
( I just only wish you could)

Miss you always and forever until we meet again little brother xxxx

your big sister
joanne
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as this creeps on top of us
another year of missing you, still see u clearly as day itself

Joanne Fraill (Cousin)
22 minutes ago
One of many
firstly let me thank you cathryn at last someone or should i say one of craigs endless army of friends has found our baby. thank you cathryn!!!

please tell people that craig new about craigs memorial site, ask them to share some of the many memories that will keep him alive in our hearts xxxxx thank you xx

hey craiggy xxxx

is that our diddyman going all soft on us!!!!

just wanna tell you ................. i really really really really really really miss you beyond belief. xxx

THE LAST TIME WE WENT OUT

Do you remember babe,you colin dids and i, gunge wrestling in the clough hotel!!!

Both you and didzz struggled greatly to get colin into the gunge filled paddling pool!!¬!!!!

me? i thought locking myself in the ladies would put a stop to you gunging me! did it??????? NO!!!!!!!

he three of ye dragged me out kicking and screamming, but yes you all launched me in, our house was a stones throw away but it was bloody freezing i ran in the living room and wouldnt let u and didzz in cozz i wanted to get dry in frontr of the fire lol. i could hear the sound of your teeth chattering pleading with me to hurry up! this is one of my last memorable moments with and one i often think about xxx

love you our kid
with love your jo
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Joanne Fraill (Cousin)
July 13, 2008, 12:00 am
my mate craig
to one of the best friends that i ever had. still can't believe that you are gone, miss you rothers n think about you all the time. I can still remember those good times as if they were yesterday. the mad times that we had, me n jonny, you n claire.
you always made time to listen when i needed you to and was always there to make me laugh. Remember chillin to meatloaf, bat out of hell, and who could forget american pie. love you always babe n miss you so much. xx

Catherine Jefferys (Friend) July 1, 2008, 12:00 am
craig
Your crazy antics running around
you'd shout out randomness, loud and proud.
remember our moonies as busses past
I never thought it wouldn't last.
the fun we had is still inside
I'd love to share with you one more ride,
on your pride and joy your motor bike.
we had no boundaries we did what we'd like.
I knew your pain you felt on your own
now to heaven you've passed i hope the pain's gone
of all who miss you now you are gone.
I believe it hurts me most.

I'll leave all who read this with one of his random shouts
' EWWWW ROGER PALMER ' god knows why but he shouted it often. lol

love ya craig ya gone but never will you be forgotten.
see you on the flip side

Diddz (Cousin) May 15, 2008, 12:00 am
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me...



When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,

He said, 'This is eternity,
and all I've promised you'.
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

Joanne (Cousin) April 18, 2008, 12:00 am
love u
You've touched my heart,
You've helped me through,
My pain and sorrow,
which weren't too few.

You shared my smiles,
and my tears.
You were always there,
to squelch my fears.

To you my uncle and confidant,
I give my heart of love,
My smiles of laughter,
and the hope that,
We will remain friends,
forever and after
meat u up der my lovin uncle xx

Chelsea (nice) March 14, 2008, 12:00 am
13 years
yes babe 13 years and still missing you like crazy xxx love you loads jo x xx

Jo (cous) September 8, 2007, 12:00 am
12 years yesterday
12 long years yesterday since we lost u still missing ou more than words can explian xxx love ya babe
joanne xxxxxxx

Joanne (cous) September 5, 2006, 12:00 am
12 years
hi baby, i just wanted to tell you you have been on my mind an aweful lot, you always are at this time of year.
Its been 12 long years on the 4th september, i still feel as raw as it was yesterday.
You, had matured into quite a mature but definately handsome man.

losing you we lost past of us, but i only have to think ablut you and your instantly around.
love and miss you alwasys crud.

hugs loves and a million kisses

Joanne xxxxxxxxxxx

Joanne Colin (Cousin) August 31, 2006, 12:00 am
so sorry for ur loss
my thoughts are with u craig and all ur family and friends. i know from what ur cousin/sister has wrote about u that its now been 12 years since u went to the better world but its still hard no matter how long u've been gone it will always be hard for the people who loved u. my brother died 4yrs ago nearly 5 yrs and its still like yesterday. any way my thoughts are with u all sweet dreams xxxxxxxx

Laura Ayo (none) August 24, 2006, 12:00 am