Dedicated to the memory of John Daniels
This site is a tribute to our wonderful Dad, John Daniels, who sadly passed away on Friday the 18th November 2022. The time the family spent in the Intensive Care Unit in Wythenshawe Hospital was the worst time in our lives, but we were supported and guided through it by the most kind and caring people. We can take comfort from the knowledge that the hugely skilled medical staff did all they could to save Dad, while also treating him with the utmost care, respect and compassion. Though we very sadly had to say goodbye to Dad, we will forever be grateful to the doctors and nurses for their care. We are therefore requesting donations, in lieu of flowers, to the hospital so it can keep supporting families through the hardest of times.
Dad was loved by all who knew him and he made friends wherever he went. His smile was ever-present and his generosity almost too much at times (not another scone/cup of tea/biscuit/slice of banana loaf!). We will miss him immensely, but he has given us a lifetime of fantastic memories and we would like to invite you to share your reflections and recollections here.
We have shared a selection of photos showing Dad’s love of fun, food, celebrations (especially Christmas), and most importantly, friends and family. It’s hard to find a picture where Dad isn’t smiling, being silly or playing with one of his beloved grandchildren. It was a life well lived! If you’d like to add any of your own pictures, we’d be delighted to see them.
Finally, we’d like to say thank you to Dad for being: the most loving husband possible to our Mum; the most dependable, supportive and fun Dad to his four girls; the cheekiest and most engaging Grandad to his eight grandchildren; the most loyal and kind brother and friend; and an inspirational teacher to hundreds of children over the years. We adored him and he showed his love for us in all the small gestures: the endless cups of tea brought to you without even asking; the (usually very noisy!) toys he continually gave to his grandchildren; him turning up at your house with something you casually mentioned you liked (the last example of this is a christmas village sourced from a car boot sale. I can’t wait to display that proudly this Christmas); and his massive bear hugs that made you feel completely safe and loved. He lived to make everyone around him happy and we were all so unbelievably lucky to have him.
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has donated. We are blown away by your generosity and your kind words.
Recent Donations
Helen
A small token of gratitude to the staff who did all it could to try to save Dad. I find it very hard to think about those days spent in the hospital, but in the year that has passed I know they will have supported hundreds of families in their darkest hour as kindly as they did us. Thank you. And Dad, I miss you every day xxxx
£35.00 (+ £8.75 Gift Aid)
Anonymous
Thinking of you today and always. Love you Dad xxx
£20.00 (+ £5.00 Gift Aid)
Anonymous
To the most wonderful Daddy, missed today and every day. Words can not do justice, to what an incredible man and Daddy you were and we were so incredibly lucky to have you. Always trying to be more like you every day. Love you xxx
£100.00 (+ £25.00 Gift Aid)
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