TODAY is Father's Day - a difficult time for anyone who has lost their dad.
While many people will be spending today thanking all the important male figures in their lives - dads, grandads, uncles and family friends - some people will be missing a loved one.
We know there are many of our readers whose dads have sadly passed away and we wanted to give you the chance to remember them by sharing your own special messages.
If your dad is no longer with us and you'd like to share a photo and a few words telling us why he was so important to you, use the link at the bottom of the page to post your message.
Here are some of your heartfelt messages to the dads you have loved and lost.
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What was your dad's name?Ken Green
Where was your dad from?Orford
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It really was ‘Wire till you died’ x Share a special message about your dadOur lovely dad. The first Father’s Day without you. I still think you will come bounding down the stairs at any moment. Love you always, dad xx
What was your dad's name?Keith Briggs
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Keith Briggs with Catherine, Emma, Tyler and Millie-Mai Share a special message about your dadWe miss you more than words will ever express. I hope you're enjoying a Guinness up there in the sky. Our Guardian Angel. My first and forever love Xx
What was your dad's name?Glen Miller
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Glen Miller Share a special message about your dadAmy, Kelly, Vanessa and Glenda miss you so much. Your grandchildren know all about you - we speak about you all the time. Love and miss you always. Gone but never forgotten x x x x
What was your dad's name?Wilf Peel
Where was your dad from?Salford
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Wilf Peel Share a special message about your dadMiss you each and everyday. Love you always xxxx
What was your dad's name?Martin Breen
Where was your dad from?Salford
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Martin Breen Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad. This is the first one without you. You are missed so dearly by all the family and your friends at the depot. You would light up the room no matter where you went and I hope you're doing the same wherever you are now. Forever and always, your Rebecca xxx
What was your dad's name?Stanley Cowap
Where was your dad from?Warringtin
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John Cowap and Stanley Cowap Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad. Love and miss you so much xxxxxx
What was your dad's name?Sarfraz Qayyaum
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Sarfraz Qayyaum Share a special message about your dadKind hearted person, always helping people out
What was your dad's name?Stephen Taylor (China)
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Stephen Taylor Share a special message about your dadOne in a million. Happy Father’s Day dad. Second one with out you and not a day you don’t cross my mind. Life still isn’t the same with out you around. Miss you so much dad. Hope you're having a beer up there. Love you forever and always. Your Lu Lu x
What was your dad's name?Stephen Wrench
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Dad cheering on the Wire Share a special message about your dadHappy Heavenly Father's Day Dad x We love and miss you every day. You were an amazing dad who always made us laugh with your silly ways. Hope your beloved Wire get the win for you today. Love you loads Vicki, Jolene and Lee 💛💙 x x x x
What was your dad's name?Michael James Leicester
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Riley, Dad(Mike), Alfie Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day dad. Love you and I bet your Fufa team is still better than mine. From Riley Michael and Alfie James x
What was your dad's name?Len Murphy
Where was your dad from?Larne, Northern Ireland
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In holiday in the Algarve, precious memories Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day. Love and miss you always
What was your dad's name?Colin Owen
Where was your dad from?Bewsey
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Kirsty Owen Heald and Colin Owen Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad/grandad Colin. We love and miss you more than anything in the world xxxx
What was your dad's name?Jeffrey Mairs
Where was your dad from?Padgate
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Jeffrey Mairs Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad. Loved and missed every single day
What was your dad's name?Thomas Davis
Where was your dad from?Padgate
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Zoe with dad Thomas Share a special message about your dadI lost my dad on Father's Day last year. He brought me up single handed from me being seven years old. He will always be my hero. Love you so much. Your broken daughter Zoe
What was your dad's name?Roland Jack Rennie
Where was your dad from?Dundee in Scotland
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The Greatest dad in the whole entire universe Roland Jack Rennie Share a special message about your dadMy heart was shattered into a million pieces when my dad passed away nearly 11 years ago. He was and still is the greatest dad that I could ever ask for. He was always there for us and protected us to the best of his abilities. His family always came first. He gave the best hugs and advice. Nobody could ever replace him. I am and always will be my dad's girl. My head knows that he has gone but that doesn't stop my heart from constantly searching for him. The pain of him not being here is never ending. I am happy that he is no longer in any pain and I hope that he is finally resting in peace. I would like him to know that I will always love him forever and I promise that I will make him proud. He was and always will be the greatest dad in the whole entire universe. He is and always will be my shining light and my guardian angel. Sending him so much love forever. I LOVE YOU DAD FROM YOUR GIRL SHARON Xxx
What was your dad's name?Kevin Timmins
Where was your dad from?Orford
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Kevin Timmins Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day to the best dad. You are missed so much. Love Diane, Carla, Shell, Jay, Donna, Gaz and Rachel 💔
What was your dad's name?Pete Martin
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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My dad I still miss so much go far too soon Share a special message about your dadIt never gets any easier after 19 years. You were only 56. You've missed your other three grandkids but at least I made you a grandad first. You will be so proud of the man he as become! Happy Father’s Day dad. Love and miss you xxx
What was your dad's name?Frank Barlow
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Dad looking happy and relaxed Share a special message about your dadWe love and miss you beyond words
What was your dad's name?Carl Blackburn
Where was your dad from?Yorkshire (adopted Warringtonian)
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My dad on the left with me at the Munich Oktoberfest many years ago. We will raise a glass to you again this year, dad! Share a special message about your dadLoved and missed every day by your family and fondly remembered by friends and bowlers throughout the town. We will always love you and be proud of you, dad!
What was your dad's name?Ste Rowley
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Ste in Turkey Share a special message about your dadOur dad was the best person to all of us kids and we love him so much. He was also an amazing grandad to Skye. He was also well known by everyone and a great uncle. There wasn't a single person I know who didn't have a smile on their face when they met our dad. Love you so much dad and miss you lots. Love from Stephen, Jessy, Jamie, Demi-lea, Spencer, Tristan, Oscar, Lola-Rae and Skye. And your nieces and nephew: Tilia, Genie, Billy and Yenipher xx
What was your dad's name?John Mercer
Where was your dad from?Appleton
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John Mercer Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day to THE BEST Dad and Grandad EVER!!! Always in our hearts x
What was your dad's name?Dave Wrench
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Katie Wrench and Dave Wrench - at Wembley for the challenge Cup final Share a special message about your dadThis is my favourite picture with my dad, lost him 12 years ago. He loved rugby and this is a very special memory that I will always remember with him 💛💙
What was your dad's name?Barry Valentine
Where was your dad from?Manchester
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Barry Valentine Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day Pops! We all miss you each and every single day love from Denise, Lisa, Andrew, Louise, Danielle and all your grandchildren 💙
What was your dad's name?Jimmy Wailes
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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My mum and step dad Jimmy on their wedding day in 2011 Share a special message about your dadJimmy was a wonderful step dad who will be loved and missed forever
What was your dad's name?Bernard Steele
Where was your dad from?Birchwood
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Taken on his 80th birthday, 2018. Share a special message about your dadDad, You were the best dad, grandad and great grandad we could've asked for. First Father's Day in heaven. We all miss you, but have a good one.
What was your dad's name?Alan Murray
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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My dad on my wedding day with my youngest daughter 25 years ago Share a special message about your dadMy dad loved his daughters and his grandchildren and was a hard working man as a refuge collector binman. He was also a character and liked a pint or two after work and many bacon butties made off his customers with his friendly personality and banter. He loved walking day with his family he passed 23 years ago and it would have been his 80th birthday in June. He was 57 when he passed. We carry on the walking day tradition every year in memory of those who have passed and the new members of the family that are born. He will be looking down on us. Happy birthday dad. Love always xx
What was your dad's name?John Kavanagh
Where was your dad from?Runcorn
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Danielle Watson with her Dad, John Kavanagh Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day to my dad, John Kavanagh. Loved and remembered every day. My husband and I are having our first baby next month and know he will be watching over us as we begin our new adventure. Love you always Dad xxxx
What was your dad's name?John Ellis
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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My gorgeous Dad in heaven Share a special message about your dadA brave man with a golden soul and the kindest heart. I will never understand why you were taken away from us but I do know that I am so, so grateful to have been given you as my father. I wouldn't change that for the world. I love you so much Dad, always ❤️ Thank you for being perfect.
What was your dad's name?Fred Clare
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Grandad Fred enjoying his favourite hobby, fishing with one of his big smiles. Share a special message about your dadGrandad Fred, we miss you every day but you’re still making us all laugh with the great memories we all share of you. Thank you for the love and kindness you always showed us. The grandchildren are doing you proud. Love from us all.
What was your dad's name?George Dodd
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Missing you every day Share a special message about your dadMissed every day
What was your dad's name?John Millar
Where was your dad from?Cadishead
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John Millar Share a special message about your dadThinking of our amazing dad and grandad on our first Father’s Day with him in heaven. A true legend who is missed deeply.
What was your dad's name?Peter
Where was your dad from?Great Sankey
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My lovely Dad Peter Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day dad. You’re always in our hearts, our thoughts, and our lives. Your memory will live on through us. All our love, Diane and Fiona
What was your dad's name?Ken Green
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Ken Green (Grandad) with his youngest grandchildren Katie and Henry Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day to the most amazing Dad and Grandad. The first one without you and we all miss you so desperately - it’s far too quiet at the match! All our love, Rach, Katie Alice and little H x
What was your dad's name?David
Where was your dad from?Lowton, Warrington
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Blake Croly, Reuben Croly and Ellis Croly with David Share a special message about your dadOur dad went to heaven three weeks ago. We miss him so much. He’s our hero, our star in the sky. Love you dad xxx
What was your dad's name?Mike Kilsby
Where was your dad from?Bolton
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One of the last pictures of my dad..he had an infectious loud laugh and smiling eyes Share a special message about your dadThis will be our first Father's Day without our dad who sadly passed away last month. He was my hero and my everything. We miss him so much. My dad would help anyone in need at the drop of a hat
What was your dad's name?David Gleeson
Where was your dad from?Kent but lived his life 43 of them in Warrington
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This picture shows our happy special centre of our family. On the first one without you. Share a special message about your dadWe all miss you so much . Cathy, Charlotte and Ian, James & Kay, grandkids Shannon, John, Amelia and Zara. Until we meet again xx
What was your dad's name?Brian Birchall
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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(from left) Kirsty Birchall, Brian Birchall and Harvey WhiteTaken in his later days while being cared for by the amazing staff at Cheshire Grange nursing home. Share a special message about your dadMy Grandad Bri. The greatest man ever to walk this earth. Life will never be the same without you. Thank you for the best childhood and the memories we made. Love and miss you always. Happy heavenly Father’s Day xxx
What was your dad's name?Kenny Pomfrett
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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My beautiful father in law Share a special message about your dadKenny was my father in law, who is sadly missed everyday. You gave us memories to last a lifetime. Happy heavenly Father's day. Love and miss you, Danielle, your son Haggie and grandchild Jayden
What was your dad's name?Bernard Hall
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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My amazing dad Bernard, who passed away last month Share a special message about your dadYou were the best dad in the world and we wouldn't be the people we are today if it wasn't for you. We love and miss you every day.
What was your dad's name?Alan Catherall
Where was your dad from?Born Ynyshir, Rhondda, moved to Warrington.
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My dad, Alan Catherall Share a special message about your dadYou left us in March 2022, two weeks after my brother, David left us. I guess you didn't want him to be alone. We had a joint funeral for you both with all of your friends and family around you. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Many tears have been shed, of memories I have of you, but you can rest with knowing that, I'll never stop loving you X
What was your dad's name?Rob Parker
Where was your dad from?Dallam and Spain
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My Dad living his last few years in Spain Share a special message about your dadWonderful dad who looked after his family. Miss him every day. Love you dad
What was your dad's name?Peter Martin
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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My dad with mum who have both sadly passed away Share a special message about your dadWishing you a Happy heavenly Father's Day dad. Forever in out hearts and sadly missed daily. Love you always xxx
What was your dad's name?Graham
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Graham Collins (left) and Adam Collins (right) Share a special message about your dadMy dad was amazing and still is. Miss him daily as all of his family do
What was your dad's name?Jimmy O’Neill
Where was your dad from?Liverpool
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Dad Share a special message about your dadLove you dad with all my heart x You were cruelly taken from us aged 65 by lung cancer. I miss you every day xxx
What was your dad's name?Daniel Hicks
Where was your dad from?Latchford
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Oliver with his daddy Share a special message about your dadMiss you dad. Happy Father’s Day
What was your dad's name?Daniel Gemmell
Where was your dad from?Salford
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Daniel Gemmell Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day dad. The first one without you! We love and miss you all the world thanks for being the best dad anyone could ask for
What was your dad's name?Billy bennett
Where was your dad from?Padgate
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Dad on a day trip to Blackpool Share a special message about your dadMy first father's day without you. We lay you to rest the next day. You are and always will be the best dad. Forever in my heart x
What was your dad's name?Stan Harrison
Where was your dad from?Woolston
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My dad during lockdown did a series of different ways to take the bin out Share a special message about your dadFirst Father’s Day without you. Miss you x
What was your dad's name?Simon Yates
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Simon yates Share a special message about your dadMiss you every day dad. Miss your singing and stories. Until we meet again
What was your dad's name?George Miller
Where was your dad from?Grappenhall
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George Miller Share a special message about your dadDad, Not a day passes when I don’t think of you. I miss you so much and wish more than anything you were still here! Gone but never forgotten xx
What was your dad's name?Anthony Smith
Where was your dad from?Burtonwood
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This was at his nephew's - wedding he was so happy Share a special message about your dadMy Dad loved his family and put everyone first. He loved nothing more than family time and he is missed so much
What was your dad's name?Thomas Walley
Where was your dad from?Thelwall
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out having a family meal, one of Toms favourite things to do. Share a special message about your dadToday we would have celebrated your 93rd birthday as well as Father’s Day. Instead it’s our first without you. We miss your love, kindness, smile and cheekiness every day. We keep you with us always. A loving husband, an amazing dad and dad in-law and the best, cheekiest grandad a girl could wish for.
What was your dad's name?Thomas Davis
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Farther and daughter on my wedding day Share a special message about your dadMiss you more each day since you left me on Father's Day
What was your dad's name?Tony Crane
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Tony Crane and Gill Callan Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day to my No 1. My first Father's Day without you xxx
What was your dad's name?Colin Quayle
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Trish, dad and Wendy on dad's 80th birthday Share a special message about your dadDad, We miss you every minute of every day. You were taken far too soon. Our hearts broke in March 2022. Another Father’s Day without you. We love you always and forever xxx
What was your dad's name?Derek Morris
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Derek Morris Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Fathers Day dad. Miss you every day. Love Debi, Diane and Donna xx
What was your dad's name?Micheal Hadland
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Happy heavenly Father's Day dad. Love Sharon and Mark Share a special message about your dadWish I could spend one more day with you x
What was your dad's name?Brian Green
Where was your dad from?Stockton heath, warrington
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Brian Green with wife Catherine Share a special message about your dadLoved and missed more than words can say by his five children and spoken about fondly by his 13 grandchildren who he would be extremely proud of.
What was your dad's name?David Holden
Where was your dad from?Manchester
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It was taken in the Blackburn Share a special message about your dadDad when I look at you, I see more than a man who taught me some of life's most important lessons. I see a man who represents what our family is, where we come from and how strong we are. The older I get, the more I realise just how much you give me through my whole life, You're a great man, dad. I am so proud you're my father. All my love RIP 😪😪💔xx
What was your dad's name?Eric Atkinson
Where was your dad from?Haydock then Newton-le-Willows
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My wonderful dad Eric, who sadly passed two years ago last March. He’s left such a big whole in our family, but he lives on in us all and his grandchildren and great grandchildren Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day dad. I miss you with every beat of my heart. Love always and forever, Paula xx
What was your dad's name?Frank Prikasky
Where was your dad from?Latchford
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Dad Share a special message about your dadLife never been the same without you, dad! You were simply the best! Miss you every single day! Love you always, Petra and Martina
What was your dad's name?Danny Mckay
Where was your dad from?Latchford
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Always loved a large pint x Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad. You are still so loved and missed love you always and forever
What was your dad's name?Peter Craddock
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Me and my dad in the lakes Share a special message about your dadThis man showed me what it is to be a father, a husband and most importantly to be a good man. I will forever miss him but I'll never forget him and the lessons he taught me. Love you dad miss you xx
What was your dad's name?Stephen Bowen
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Jason Bowen and Stephen Bowen Share a special message about your dadMy dad was my best mate and a brilliant grandad. He is missed beyond words and loved beyond measure!
What was your dad's name?Trevor Bradbury
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Happy Father’s Day to our first love the man who made us who we are who never let us down. He was there no matter what. We are lost without you and we love and miss you beyond words, Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day to our first love, the man who made us who we are who never let us down and was there no matter what. We are lost without you and we love and miss you beyond words
What was your dad's name?Gary Barton
Where was your dad from?Orford
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My Amazing Dad at his special place Tenerife Share a special message about your dadTo our dad, There is never a day that goes by where we don’t think about you dad. Happy Father's Day. Our world has never been the same since you left we are broken hearted forever
What was your dad's name?Martin Travis
Where was your dad from?Culcheth
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Left Emily, middle Martin, right Eilis. On Holiday in Ibiza. Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day to my dad, who is missed and loved every day. Although we never got to say goodbye we see him everyday in the flowers we grow. The memories we make and the sunsets we see.
What was your dad's name?Tommy O'Brien
Where was your dad from?Padgate
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Tommy O'Brien Share a special message about your dadTo the best dad in the world. Happy Father's Day. You are missed beyond measure, but we know you are always by our side. All our love forever, Sean, Michael, Colette and Elizabeth xxx love you Ace!!!
What was your dad's name?Bob Hunter
Where was your dad from?Latchford
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Dad and myself, mum and dad, dad and granddaughter's Hayley and Shannon, dad and son-in-law Rob Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day, We all love and miss you so much. You were our diamond, our protector, our everything. All our love and kisses, Katrina, Rob, Hayley, Shannon, Mason and Mya-Rae xxxxxx
What was your dad's name?Tony Crane
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Tony Share a special message about your dadOur first Father's Day without you! You were the best husband, dad, grandad and great grandad. Not a day goes by without thinking about you or talking about you. You are loved by us all so much X
What was your dad's name?John Cann
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Michelle Warburton, me, Rebecca Rice and John, our amazing dad Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day, dad. The first one without you here. You're the best dad and grandad we could wish for and we miss you beyond words! Wishing you were here today so we could have our Daddy Daughter day. I love you more than words can say x
What was your dad's name?Vinny Barton
Where was your dad from?Warrington
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Vinny Barton Share a special message about your dad16 years without you dad. Miss you every day xxxx
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