TODAY is Fathers' 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 these links northwichguardian.co.uk/my/ccn/assignment/tAEuKLe6/ winsfordguardian.co.uk/my/ccn/assignment/q5z4XZUo/ knutsfordguardian.co.uk/my/ccn/assignment/U2mnyVjA/
to post your message, or email heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk
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?Peter John Tilley
Where was your dad from?Sandiway
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Dad’s happy place Share a special message for your dadSaying my final goodbye to you on Monday was heartbreaking and today, my first Father’s Day without you has been hard. I’m not a superstitious person but when my alarm went off this morning playing a song we listened to at your service, it was strange. To help me through today, I’ve told myself it was you letting me know everything’s ok. Sleep peacefully Dad. I love you.
What was your dad's name?Peter Marshall
Where was your dad from?Pickmere and later Barnton
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Peter a few months before he died from cancer in 2019 Share a special message for your dadMy dad was one of the most amazing men I ever met. I was blessed to have had him. I miss him every day. Thanks to his guidance I am the person I am today. Brave and protective to the end.
What was your dad's name?Ken Foster
Where was your dad from?Barnton
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11th Father’s Day without my Dad, who I miss everyday and love dearly Share a special message for your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day Dad. You are never far from my thoughts and I often share our memories with your granddaughters. Love you always, miss you forever. Love Helen
What was your dad's name?Howard Bowyer
Where was your dad from?Northwich
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Our hero Share a special message for your dadWe can't explain in to words how much we miss you everyday dad. You were always our rock and the one who kept everything together. We really hope you're enjoying life in the sky with mum and grandad. Until we meet again, our angel xxxxx
What was your dad's name?Graham Silver
Where was your dad from?Manchester
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Dad Graham Share a special message for your dadHappy Father’s Day to an amazing man who we called dad/stepdad. So many years have gone but you're always in our hearts. Special days like Father’s Day are hard to celebrate knowing you're not here to celebrate with us. Love you always. Happy Father’s Day Graham. Love Adam, Natalie and Michaela xxxx
What was your dad's name?Paul Fisher
Where was your dad from?Winsford
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Dad Paul Share a special message for your dadHe was one of a kind, always helping others when he can, was very hardworking and definitely a character 😂 Our proudest moment as a family is when he donated his bone marrow and helped save a little boy's life and that year we received a letter to say the little boy spent his first christmas at home and as far as we know he is still well 😊 he certainly loved his family (his grandson being his number one) and friends & everyone knew him for being a butcher or a great bowler (lawn bowling) he is missed dearly by us all ❤️
What was your dad's name?Frank Brown
Where was your dad from?Weaverham
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Dad Frank Share a special message for your dad27 years without you but still think of you often especially on Father’s Day. A much missed dad, grandad and now great grandad. Lots of love, Trish, Simon and family
What was your dad's name?Ernie Reddish
Where was your dad from?Winnington and Castle, Northwich
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Dad Ernie Share a special message for your dadJust over a year since you passed. You are greatly missed every day but especially on Father’s Day. A much loved dad, grandad and great grandad. Lots of love, Simon, Trish and family xx
What was your dad's name?Geoffrey Wyatt
Where was your dad from?Northwich
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Dad Geoffrey Share a special message for your dadHappy Heavenly Father’s Day dad. To the best dad anyone could have wished for. We love and miss you every day. Lots of love, Yvonne
What was your dad's name?Tadeusz Podlawski
Where was your dad from?Poland
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Dad Tadeusz Share a special message for your dadLove and miss you so much dad. Happy Heavenly Father’s Day. Love Suzanne
What was your dad's name?Richard Linnet
Where was your dad from?Northwich / Barnton
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Richard Linnet Share a special message for your dadDad, you are missed not just on Father’s Day but each and every day. You would love your great grandchildren. You met Elise but not Teddy and you would be so happy that Ed and Jade are having their cherished baby after so many lost cherubs. Hoping you are reunited with your own father on this special day. Give him a hug and kiss from me and tell him I now live where he spent his childhood. Ad Sul y Tadau Hapus a Taid (Happy Father’s Day dad and grandad in Welsh)
What was your dad's name?Dominic Mcquaid
Where was your dad from?Ireland
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Daddy Dom Share a special message for your dadTo my hero - my amazing daddy Dom. You brought me up as your own from the age of six. Always there for me as I was there for you when you passed. You were funny, caring and a hard worker. You were also the best grandad to my children. My absolute hero. Miss you every day x
What was your dad's name?John Glimond
Where was your dad from?Winnington
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Dad John Share a special message for your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day dad. We miss you so much. You’d be so proud of all your grandchildren. Love you
What was your dad's name?Brian Winnington
Where was your dad from?Weaverham and Leftwich
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Dad Brian Share a special message for your dadTo our beautiful dad. Life will never be the same. You were the hardest, kindest working man who looked after your beautiful wife and five kids all your life. We love you dad. Rest easy with your son Andrew. All our love forever and always, The Winnington family
What was your dad's name?George Brown
Where was your dad from?Weaverham
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George Brown Share a special message for your dadSo many wonderful memories of such a very special dad and grandad. Forever in our hearts. Love always, Alec, Janet and family xxx
What was your dad's name?John Wade
Where was your dad from?Northwich
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Dad John Wade Share a special message for your dadAnother year without my gorgeous dad. Love him lots, love from Gem xxxx
What was your dad's name?Norman Edwards
Where was your dad from?Whiston
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Norman Edwards Share a special message for your dadDad, I can’t believe it has been 12 years since we last shared a Fathers’ Day together. I think you knew how much I loved you but I hope you also knew that you would never be forgotten x
What was your dad's name?Brian Davison
Where was your dad from?Winsford
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Brian Davison Share a special message for your dadWe lost my dad Brian Davison in 2013 but the most special thing he left was his morals and how he did things as a person and a parent. I follow these every day and I am forever grateful.
What was your dad's name?Thomas Gibney
Where was your dad from?Northwich
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Thomas with Arlo and Orla Share a special message for your dadIt’s our dada’s first Fathers’ Day in heaven and we miss and love him so much. He’s so special to me because I think he’s so brave and strong (Arlo, six) He gave me the best hugs and he gave me blue eyes (Orla, five)
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