Diaries about "Daddy"


John started to record details of what was happening with Grandad Bill when Grandad Bill became unwell with Knee replacement in March, 2005, followed by a stroke in August the same year, then the onset of dementia.

Knowing John, the gaps represent the times where Daddy was "OK", and John had nothing unusual to record.

I should warn readers that these are records of Grandad Bill's illness, and as such can be quite distressing. I have included them because they demonstrate clearly the abundance of love and devotion John had to care for our Dad, for which I will be eternally grateful.

But please take care if you do want to proceed.


From August 2nd, 2005 to August 29th, 2005 - A specific period which John headed as "August 2005, stroke & hospitalisation.


From August 30th, 2005 to October 19th, 2008.


From December 18th, 2011 until his death on 29th September, 2012.