| Location | Croydon, London |
| Age | 64 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/1928 |
| Date of Death | 06/02/1993 |
| Visitors | 270 since 05/02/2008 |
| Creator |
Brian John Neal - died 6th February 1993 at age 64. He laterly was a janitor at Carron Primary School, Falkirk before retiring and living in Hallglen, Falkirk. He was born in London and was one of 4 boys, Michael, David, Geoff and my dad. His family all stay in England apart from myself (his daughter Debbie), and Margaret who was his wife at the time of his death. He died of Cancer in Falkirk Royal Infirmary after a time of suffering.
He was the kindest, gentlest, most loving dad and would have done anything for me. I used to watch him fix cars and play all sorts of musical instruments - he could lay his hand to anything. I miss him every day of my life and wish he was here to see my son Ben who is now 7 years old. I try to explain to him what his Papa Neal was like but it is never the same.
Life is harsh and always takes away those we care about eventually - only he was taken far too soon.
His main hobby was playing in Clackmannan District Brass Band where he received a medal for 50 years in banding.
He is always in our thoughts and every night I look up at the sky and see a bright star, I think that could be him watching down on me.
You were the best Dad. Thanks
Father's Day
Yet another Fathers Day without you Dad. Miss you terribly - you would love Ripp the love of my life. He makes me so happy. Ben loves him to bits and treats him just like a dad!
My thoughts are always with you and I know that you watch over me every day.
Love always
Your Deb xxxxxx
Wish you were here!!!
Soon be another year passed since you left us. I know you are always watching over me and know my every move. You will know then that I am at a point in my life where I have never been happier than I am right now. Have found a wonderful guy called Ripp who I know you would have loved. He makes me so happy - he is kind, attentive, very loving and we have such a good laugh together. Ben loves him too which is great and lovely to see. Not sure how I managed to find someone like him but hey maybe you were watching over me and giving me the strength to do what I did and get a life and move on. I still miss you every day in life but you always give me the strength I need to go on.
Miss you always and love you forever - Your Deb xxx
My Dear Dad
17 years have gone by and still seems like yesterday that you, Mum and I were trailing round the 'booties' looking to pick up a bargain or two!!
Up at the cemetary today and did some lovely flowers for you.
Ben has now joined a Training Band and is getting on great with his cornet. He has learned to play the piano too and I think he will take after you as he tries to improvise with notes and has a really good ear for music.
His music teacher at school says that he is the keenest child he has taught in a long time - you would be so proud of him!
Today is always a very sad day for me but too a happy day as I remember the brilliant times you gave me. Forever in my thoughts - Deb xxxxx
I do love you even though I never met you!!
Hi, Papa
You are the only thing on my mind when i am at school, in my house and especially when I am playing the Cornet and I always that you hadn't have died because I think about you more than anyone else and I hope you are taking care of that mischevious dog of ours (Robbie).
From your beloved grandson.
Benxxxxxxx
Yet another year passes!!
Hi Dad,
Another year has passed and you have missed so much. The band are not doing too bad but miss you there to organise and get some fundraising done!! It would have been so good if the two of us had still been playing in it together.
Mum still very busy in her garden - bulbs time now. We talk about you often on a Saturday when we are out visiting boot sales etc which you would have loved. Ben is getting really tall and is a very clever little boy - you would have loved chatting to him.
Going over to visit you on Saturday with some flowers with Mum and Ben so will say bye for now and as always ever in my thoughts.
Your daughter Deb xxx
Competition results!
Hi Dad,
Me again - your loving daughter!
Just wanted to tell you that we came 7th in the Scottish Championships at Dundee which was really great for the band. It would have been great to have been there with you playing Bass - I thought about you so many times that day in particular. I kept thinking I could see you - I would look over to where some bandsmen were sitting and had to look twice as in my mind I was sure I could see you. I know you were there with me giving me the strength to play well and do my very best which I feel I did.
Every note I played, I played for you Dad.
I think if it is possible I miss you even more now than before as every time I walk into the band room I jush wish you were sitting there but then it gives me a very secure feeling knowing that I am continuing doing what you loved so much and that makes me happy.
Wish I could put my arms around you right now and thank you for making me feel this way.
Forever you loving daughter.
Deb xxx
You'd be so pleased!!
Hi Dad,
Just wanted to let you know that I am back in the Clackmannan District Brass Band again. Started last week for the Scottish Championships in Dundee on 22nd March 09. Playing 'Salute to Youth' which you have played many a time - a hard blow for me after being away from it for 14 years but thoroughly enjoying it.
Ben too has started learning cornet at school and can play C to G so fingers crossed he will keep it going.
I miss you so much at the band hall - I keep remembering all the great times we had in there and how you lived for banding. I am going to wear your 50 year medal on my band jacket for the contest for luck. Will be thinking about you all the time we are on stage and wishing you were there playing the Bb Bass. You have given me the strength and courage to do this again - I prayed to you before I went to band a couple of weeks ago to make it ok and it is. I love you and miss you always. Forever in my thoughts - Deb xxxx
16 years and still so sad!
Hi Dad,
16 years today since you were taken from me. I can't quite believe it has been all this time. It seems like only yesterday when we were at the band hall together talking about the next contest that was coming up. I still think about you every day and wish you were still here. It is always a very sad day but today even sadder as Mum's little poodle 'Robbie' had to get put to sleep this morning. Very upsetting for all of us. Tried to explain to Ben (8yrs old) that he was up in the angels with you and that you would be looking after him now. I think he understood.
You were a fantastic dad and never a day goes by that I am not proud to be your daughter.
Thanks for the memories. God bless - love always Deb xxxxx
Missing you loads
Just sitting thinking about you dad. It was Carnegie Contest at the weekend and you always loved that particular contest. That was the last one you played in before you took ill and you looked so well then. Time goes past so quickly - I can't believe it is 15 years since you left us. You were always so full of kindness and so generous to everyone. What I would do to have just 1 day with you to give you a hug and tell you how much I loved you. You will always be in my every memory - I am so like you and so grateful for being your daughter.
To Debbie
Just sitting listening to the music and thinking of your dear Dad and thinking of all the good times we had and laughs we enjoyed together = sad indeed that he was taken so early but we have good memories both of us and we think of him daily. We must keep our chins up as he would have wished us to do - lots of love debbie. Mum xxx
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