In loving memory of

“The Sun has set and your light has gone,
I will endeavour for your legacy to live on,
Your six soldiers carry the flare,
Which will shine bright in your name,
The foundation was laid strong,
You’re now where you belong,
Safely in the arms of Jesus may you eternally rest in peace,
Always in our hearts”

Your loving wife Sheila, Sandra & Sue

“To Dad, I will miss your calm intelligence and dry humour. The best cricketer to never play for the West Indies is now playing for his favourite team, after scoring a century under an eternal sun. Thanks for the memories”

Rob

“Dad, I will miss your hugs and the love and kindness you showed us. They have been inspired by you. I loved our in-depth talks about books and hearing your stories about Barbados. Most of all, we will miss your smile. Rest in peace, sweet man. You will be so missed”

Sharon Xxx

“I miss your talk. May you rest in peace. We all miss you – until we meet again some day”

From the Gray family

“Norman was such a lovely person and I am so sad that I won’t be able to see his lovely smile again.  Our sincere condolences”

Marika and Cookie

“I just want to say that he was a lovely man who will be sadly missed”

Julie Strudwick Xx

“Norman was one of my favourite people growing up, may he rest in peace”

Debbie Trinder x

“Norman was a wonderful man and neighbour. We will all miss him, please accept our sincere condolences”

Gary and Lauren

“Grandad, even though you’re gone your presence will always be here. I will miss you coming over every Friday and teaching me how to cook. I will miss all the stories you had to tell but most of all I will miss your smile and your hugs. I love you grandad always have and always will”

Love Lola

“After living a long and successful life I have to say goodbye to the most kind, gentle and loving person. You were always an influence to me – especially having diabetes as well. I aspire to be like you and to live a long and happy life. Even though you’re gone, you will never be forgotten and will always have a place in my heart. Fly high, grandad. “

Love Cass

“Grandad, I will miss your warm hugs that you always gave to me.”

Love Isis

“Grandad, I hope you’re resting easy, I’m going to miss you.“

Love you lots, Roman

“I am going to miss hearing all the great stories you told me about your life. I am really going to miss you saying “oh my boy”

Love Art x

“To Grandad, thanks for all the memories, I’ll never forget you teaching me how to play chess and playing it together in Barbados. You will be missed.“

Issac

Messages from The Reynolds Family & Jamie Forrester

“We are so sad you have left us but we will always remember your cheerful face and beaming smile – it was an honour and a privilege to have known you. Sleep tight”

Dot & Tony x

“To a lovely man, may you now rest in peace (and thanks for all those lifts by car to primary school !)”

Jamie x

“So sorry to hear that sad news. When will all this sad news end. Deep condolences to the family”

Walter

Tribute from Family in Barbados

“It is with a sense of sadness and deep bereavement that I pay tribute to our dearly beloved brother Norman. It was indeed a great shock to all of us here in Barbados on hearing of his passing, since two days prior, we had all celebrated him on his 88th birthday and even though it was clearly seen from the short video forwarded to us, that he was not in the best of health, we still did not expect such a hasty departure, especially witnessing him so cheerfully and gracefully accepting all the well wishes being bestowed on him, with him even singing along and managing to blow out the candles on his birthday cake afterwards.”

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“‘Norms’ will indeed be greatly missed by all of us in Barbados. During his many visits here over the years, he always made a special effort to pass by and visit Mummy and Daddy (now deceased) and Mummy spared no effort in ensuring that she rolled out the red carpet for him, ensuring that he was well feasted on his favorite Barbadian dishes, (that I’m sure he sorely missed), with Mummy ensuring that her preparations were not too salty or sugary, given his diabetic condition. Believe it or not, when Norms came a calling from jolly ole England, he was treated as if he were arriving from Buckingham Palace!! All the children in the household also adored Norms, since he regaled them with stories about life in England, especially of experiences he had during his stint at the London Transport. Everywhere else he went in Barbados, he was also treated and greeted with respect due to his calm demeanor and at all times jovial manner.

From what I witnessed on my visit to the Jones’ household in Twickenham last November, I could tell that he was well loved by his children and grandchildren and despite his advancing years, was definitely the glue that kept the family close-knit and well stuck together. He was definitely the patriarch of the family.

So farewell to you Norms, you lived a good fulfilling life, in which you had a positive impact on the lives of many, and I think it is safe to say that your living was not in vain.

On behalf of the Smith family in Barbados, I express my deepest condolences to the entire Jones clan in England and even though saddened by his loss, you may however be forever gladdened by all the lifelong memories that would be forever etched in your minds of this great man!!

Rest in Peace Norman!!!”

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