| Location | Dublin |
| Age | 5 months |
| Cause of Death | Cot Death/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/2007 |
| Date of Death | 30/09/2007 |
| Visitors | 15,573 since 08/11/2007 |
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*** Lucy became a big sister on 3rd April 09 at 2.55am when her little sister Jade Lucy Dunne made
her entrance into the world. She looks so like her two big sisters Kate and Lucy ... I've added a
photo to Lucys gallery thanks so much to everyone for their support and I will catch up with all
your angels candles soon - love to you all Ali xxx ***
Our precious baby girl Lucy who arrived on earth 18th April 2007 and entered heaven on 30th
September 2007 aged 5.5 months.
Lucy was such a good baby perfect - maybe too perfect from the day she arrived in the early hours of
her due date she lit up our lives. Life was busy busy as her big sis Kate was just gone 18 months
when Lucy was born but we loved every minute of it... Our perfect family just how we had always
imagined and hoped..
I feel ready now to tell the full story of 'that' day - the day Lucy left us :
We put Lucy to bed as normal the night of Sat 29th Sept and coming into the early hours of Sun 30th
Sept Lucy woke up ... I didnt wake with her Daddy took her up and said she settled very quick but he
took her into the bed to give her a little cuddle....
A few hours later I woke up - I will never ever forget the feeling I had that morning when I opened
my eyes it was a cold feeling I instantly looked to Lucys cot and she wasnt there and I start
screaming to Mick 'Where is she - somethings wrong with Lucy !'... He told me to calm down she was
lying beside him and I looked - there she was so pale I said to him - shes not breathing shes dead !
he tried to convince himself that she wasnt but I took her in my arms and why I dont know I put my
fingers in her mouth thinking she might have swallowed her tongue or for some reaction but nothing -
I will never forget the cold of her gums....
At this stage all I can remember is screaming and I could hear myself saying what "what am I going
to do ?? ".... I screamed for my Mam to come down the stairs to my room all I wanted was for her to
say everything will be ok I'll never forget asking her was Lucy dead and she was just hysterical
aswell and said ' I think so '.
Its all a blur then I went downstairs and Mick had her on the table on her changing mat working on
her with the ambulance crew on the phone telling him what to do he gave me the phone at one stage
but I dont even know what I was saying to be honest...
Next of all I remember the fire brigade coming and the ambulance they seemed to be only there for a
minute when a fire officer came out I'll never forget it grabbed his arm and asked was my baby ok
he lifted his head and I could see he was crying and that was it I knew.....
They told us we couldnt travel in the ambulance that the fire brigade would take us to the hospital
but as some stage one of our neighbours came out and drove us to the hospital...
All the way there Mick kept telling me she would be ok but I knew, I think he did aswell but was
just trying to comfort me....
We got to the hospital and after falling up the steps and into the reception (still in pj's and ugg
boots) we were met by the chaplin ... I wouldnt even walk to the room with her because I didn't want
to hear the words.... I dont know how we got to the room but we did we passed the resussitation room
where they were working on our little girl but I didnt even see Mick told me about it after...
Just after we were brought into the room a doctor came in and asked me to sit down I wouldnt I said
to her just tell me I know already... Mick pleaded with me to sit down and listen until they tell me
what they are doing to help her and I just remember saying they are doing nothing - shes gone and
demanded to the doctor to tell me - which she did I felt like stone when she said the words ' I'm
sorry ' and Mick just seemed to fall apart....
Within minutes our family was there and we were brought into a room where they had Lucy she was so
beautiful I just couldnt hold her though it was as if rolls reversed in minutes Mick was amazing he
just held her and sat there with her for hours ... I just fell apart and it seemed like hours before
I could hold my baby girl... I came home and got her blanket - Mick stayed with her and when I went
back we wrapped her in her blanket and put her in the crib they had - I'll never forget walking out
of the hospital that day - what are you supposed to do ?
We were told the next day Mon 1st Oct that the post mortem would take place.... We were able to go
back that evening and take our baby girl home for one last night...
She looked so beautiful in her Christening gown - her godfather and aunt bought a new white moses
basket and we brought her home in that with her pictures and teddies beside her... close family and
friends came to see her that evening ...
The next morning Tues 2nd Oct was the day that our baby girl was laid to rest.... We had most of the
morning at home with her and after some last cuddles with all the family - Daddy & Mammy put her
into her tiny little white coffin .... I dont know how we done it but I promised her Lucy we brought
you into the world we will be the ones to bring you out, your Mammy & Daddy.... So we closed our
little girl's coffin and carried her out to the funeral cars and on our laps to the church....
I'll never forget all the people who turned to to pay respect to Lucy I was amazed at the impact a
5.5 month old girl can have on a community and I am so proud of her for that.... So Daddy & Mammy
carried her into the church for her funeral mass I cant really remember much if it but all the
family took a part....
We then carried her back out of the church and on our laps to the cemetry ... She was then laid to
rest with my Dad / her grandad. We released lots of pretty pink balloons as I didnt want all her
little cousins looking into the ground I'll always remember all the balloons travelling in the one
direction towards where we live.
Its just been a bit of a blur since then.....
Lucy left behind her heartbroken Mammy & Daddy, her big sis Kate and all her family who love and
miss her so so much.. And she has now met her grandad who we are sure has her safe & warm.
** 21/02/2008 - We received post mortem results today. Lucy's cause of death has been confirmed as
Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy - Cot Death **
' All the stars are coming out tonight, their lighting up the sky tonight for you '
Our precious angel, too perfect for this world xx
I have a little daughter, who means the world to me
She's living with the Angels and is as special as can be
And even though she's up there, playing in the clouds
She's still my precious daughter and I am so very proud
Her picture takes pride of place on my living room wall
Ready to be admired by all who come to call
I know I can not hold her, or bounce her on my knee
But I only have to close my eyes, her little face to see
I never will stop missing her and wishing she were here
But sometimes I feel, indeed I know that she is very near
So play happily my little daughter, you will never be forgot
I love you so and always will, though I miss you such a lot.
Sweet dreams baby girl love Mammy & Daddy xxxxxxx
A child who loses its parent is called an orphan
A man who looses his wife is called a widower
A woman who looses her husband is called a widow
However, there is no name for a parent who looses a child
There is no word to describe such pain
Good Morning Beautiful angel xx
I just wanted to come on and say Im so sorry for not being there for you and your family, Ive been struggling recently and found it difficult to come on GTS
I always think of you and if I dont come on every day it doesnt mean I have forgotton you
I send all my love to you always xxxx ♥
☆ °.♥♥.•°☆ Your Precious Angel ☆ °.♥♥.•°☆
I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
we'll meet again one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way.
xxx Sorry 4 The Lack of Candles xxx
Very sorry I havn't been on to light Candles 4 your Angel the last day or 2, finding things very difficult and my 3 kids have me mad busy. My internet is playing up also. Hope to be back on track very soon, thank you 4all your support. All My Love Donna.
•♥• A CANDLE OF LOVE FOR YOU •♥•
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.............((............ A ray of sunshine came & went
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12TH SEPTEMBER 2009
With Love. xXx
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With love xxx
Nature's Rainbows
We held them in our parent arms
for days or weeks or years.
Now we hold them in our hearts
and cry the darkest tears.
The cord attached to children,
eternally fine and strong,
we never leave the missing;
it holds us all lifelong.
Our children now inside us -
our souls tattooed with gold,
their love, their words, caresses,
are hugs that we still hold.
If we open to the knowledge,
that they aren't completely gone,
we will feel sometimes, their touching,
sometimes soft and sometimes strong.
When they show us nature's rainbows,
we can feel their proud delight,
sending signs to show they're living,
only far beyond our sight.
Unknown
To Lose A Child
To lose your child is the hardest loss to bare
No other loss on earth will compare,
Your hearts been broken, your soul ripped in two
This precious child was once a part of you,
You don’t know if you can carry on
Others tell you to be strong,
You struggle with each passing day
The pain in your heart never goes away,
Days and months come and go
The grief you feel begins to grow,
The ache and longing is always there
You sit alone, you sit and stare,
Nobody knows what to say to you
You need their help to see you through,
Friends start to drift away
They can’t listen to what you say,
You remind them of what life could be
If it happened to them instead of you or me,
Nobody understands your pain each day
Some look at you and just walk away,
They can’t bare to see you cry
You can’t stop or live a lie,
This is your life now and it’s for real
Your broken heart will never heal,
So if you know a mum who has lost her child
Please try to understand,
She does not need your sympathy
She needs you to hold her hand,
Special days come along
These are days she can’t be strong,
Birthdays, Christmas and Mothers day
Are the days she dreads in every way?
Then comes the day that hurts the most
The day her life changed for ever,
Please let her know the memory of her child
Will stay with you and leave you never.
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I am a friend who will be here for you until the very end x x x x
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Hiya baby girl I'm so sorry I havent written on here proper in a while but you know all I am feeling and thinking....
I cant seem to pick myself up Lucy worrying about your sisters esp Jade the age she is now and then hurting so much cause you are not here and feeling guilty for carrying on.....
I didn't think I had the amount of tears in me that have come the past few weeks I just cant seem to help it. It should be so different you should be starting in playgroup tomorrow with Amber - what I;d give to have you here....
I have too much going on in my head and my heart to write anything more but you know it all baby girl stay close to me and give me some strength for the next few weeks I know I am going to need it....
See ya later aligator ! Hugs and Kisses Always - Mammy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
MISS YOU MY DAUGHTER
Miss you daughter with all my heart
The day we said goodbye i fell apart
Miss you daughter as you know
The time goes by very slow
Miss you daughter so very much
I miss your beautiful smile and your loving touch
Miss you daughter as you were my best friend
We done everything together right until the end
Miss you daughter like flowers need the rain
Please come back dear daughter and take away my pain
Miss you daughter like a lock needs a key
Miss you my darling daughter as you were everything to me
Miss you daughter like the beach needs sand
Miss you daughter i only wish i could hold your hand
Miss you daughter and there will be no other
Miss you daughter i will always be your mother.
copyright� Jackie Thomas 2009.
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Tributes For This Weekend
FOR FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST
Grief Is Like A River
My grief is like a river,
I have to let it flow,
But I myself determine
Just where the banks will go.
Some days the current takes me
In waves of guilt and pain,
But there are always quiet pools
Where I can rest again,
I crash on rocks of anger,
My faith seems faint indeed,
But there are other swimmers
Who know that what I need
Are loving hands to hold me
When waters are to swift,
And someone kind to listen
When I just seem to drift.
Grief's river is a process
Of relinquishing the past,
By swimming in Hope's channels,
I'll reach the shore at last.
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FOR SATURDAY
To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me
When I'm gone, release me, let me go;
I have so many things to see and do.
Don't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you love.
You can only guess how much that
You gave me in happiness.
I thank you for your love you each have shown.
But it is time I travel alone.
So grieve a while for me, grieve you must;
Then let your grief be comfort by trust.
It's only for a little while we must part.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I'll come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
If you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and a
"Welcome Home!"
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FOR SUNDAY
Tears
Tears are delightful expressions
Of happiness, sorrow, and love,
Made to release deep emotions,
A special gift sent from above.
When seeing sweet thoughts of a loved one
Midst memories of days of old,
A tear finds a cheek in the moonlight
As thoughts reach deep in the soul.
In moments of anger, frustrations and grief,
When happy thoughts flee like a thief,
Running away with our hopes and our cares,
A tear brings welcome relief.
If unwanted sorrow consumes us
And life seems so hard to bear,
With time a soul is healed,
Restored with the help of a tear.
Sun and beauty bring health to the soul
Through all of the days of our lives,
Deepest feelings of thanks are expressed
Through tears which appear in our eyes.
Be grateful for tears for their presence
Restores our most glorious thoughts
Of laughter, compassion and loving,
The most precious gifts of all.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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x x x Your Special Angel Lucy. x x x
Lucy was so very, very special
And was so from the start,
You held her in your arms
But mainly in your heart.
And like a single drop of rain
That on still waters fall,
Her life did ripples make
And touched the lives of all.
She's gone to play with angels now
In heaven up above,
So keep your special memories
And treasure them with love.
Although your darling daughter
Was with you just a while,
She'll live on in your heart
With a sweet remembered smile.
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