In Loving Memoryof

Robert John Slade7th November 1946 ~ 5th February 2010

The funeral service conducted by

Lady Pam Collinson

Wednesday, 10th February 2010at 12noon

MUSIC IN MEMORY OF BOBJohn Mclean ~ American Pie

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HYMNThe Lord’s My Shepherd

The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want.He makes me down to lie

In pastures green; He leadeth meThe quiet waters by.

My soul He doth restore again;And me to walk doth make

Within the paths of righteousness,Even for His own Name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,Yet will I fear no ill;

For Thou art with me; and Thy rodAnd staff my comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnishèdIn presence of my foes;

My head Thou dost with oil anoint,And my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my lifeShall surely follow me;

And in God’s house forevermoreMy dwelling place shall be.

POEM

What is a Dad?

A dad is one of life's best gifts,

Someone to treasure all life through,

He's caring and loving,

Thoughtful and true,

Someone who is always a special part of your life,

Someone who holds a prime place in your heart,

He's a mentor, a confident and also a friend,

Someone on whose love you can depend.

A dad always has your best interests at heart,

He's someone so dear and so good,

He's a blessing, he's a gift,

He's a treasure like no other,

He's someone that is truly wonderful.

Wherever you go, and whatever you do,

A dad’s love will always see you through,

A dad is truly invaluable,

Indispensable and unforgettable.

I wouldn't want anyone but you,

And that's why I'm so grateful,

that life picked you for me.

A PERSONAL TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ROBERT

A PERSONAL TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ROBERT

POEMYou Never Said Your Leaving

You never said "I'm leaving"

You never said goodbye

You were gone before I knew it,

And only God knew why

A million times I needed you,

A million times I cried

If Love alone could have saved you,

You never would have died

In Life I loved you dearly

In death I love you still

In my heart you hold a place,

That no one could ever fill

It broke my heart to lose you,

But you didn't go alone

For part of me went with you,

The day God took you home.

HYMNJerusalem

And did those feet in ancient time

Walk upon England's mountain green?

And was the holy Lamb of God

On England's pleasant pastures seen?

And did the countenance divine

Shine forth upon our clouded hills?

And was Jerusalem builded here

Among those dark satanic mills?

Bring me my bow of burning gold!

Bring me my arrows of desire!

Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!

Bring me my chariot of fire!

I will not cease from mental fight,

Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,

Till we have built Jerusalem

In England's green and pleasant land.

Service sheets printed by The English Funeral Director, Tony Smith. 650 631

POEMRemember Me

To the living, I am goneTo the sorrowful, I will never return

To the angry, I was cheatedBut to the happy, I am at peace

And to the faithful, I have never leftI cannot speak, but I can listen

I cannot be seen, but I can be heardSo as you stand upon the shore

Gazing at the beautiful sea, remember meAs you look in awe at a mighty forest

And in its grand majesty, remember meRemember me in your hearts,

In your thoughts, and the memories of theTimes we loved, the times we cried,

the battle we fought and the times we laughedFor if you always think of me,

I will never have gone.

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EXIT MUSICWet Wet Wet ~ Love is all Around