Eric Charles Skilton

Carol's Eulogy Those of you who know me well will know that there have been so many times in my life with Eric that he told me off for talking too much. Today I really don’t know how I am going to get these words out, but I cannot let Eric down, so please forgive me Eric if I get into a flap.   Everyone has a story, and I would like to share a ...more

Emma's Eulogy I know most people say their Dad is the bravest and strongest man in the world, but my Dad was the bravest and strongest man in the world and will always be, sorry Jimmy. With every battle he has had to fight and the amount of pain he has had to go through, he NEVER gave up, even in his last 12 hours, he still didn’t want to give up...more

CELEBRATION of LIFE SERVICE CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE FOR ERIC CHARLES SKILTON  6TH DEC 1938 - 2ND APR 2012  RIP   ENTRY MUSIC:                  Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo PIETRO MASCAGINI My name is Ian Hewson from Just Cremations and it is my privilege to conduct this service today. I would thank you each for attending and paying ...more

Unforgetable by Nat King Cole

The first time ever I saw your face by Roberta Flack

Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo by Pietro Mascagni

Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo by Pietro Mascagni

Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo by Pietro Mascagni

Everytime we say goodbye by Ella Fitzgerald

In Memory of Eric Charles Skilton Due to formatting differences the pamphlet that we created in memory of Eric could not be entered as created. It has been saved in the photos tab, but cannot be easily read, this is a copy of what was written. front page In Memory Of (His photo was inserted in this space) Eric Charles Skilton 6TH DEC 1938 - ...more

🕯 Emma Skilton lit a candle Happy Birthday Daddy xxxx

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle Happy Birthday My Love, my heart aches so much for you and our loss, the fact that nothing is ever going to be the same again for any of us. I want you to be still here with your beautiful girls sharing in their lives and milestones along the way, it simply breaks my heart that every ‘happy’ moment from now on will be ...more

🕯 Sarah Skilton lit a candle Happy Birthday Dad, I wish more than anything that you were here with us to share your special day, words can't describe how much I miss you and love you and wish you were here so I could give you a big hug, I love you dad xxx

🌷 Emma Skilton gave a flower We laid you to rest today, on your birthday. You are next to your son, who you can protect and be a Daddy for him now. You are still our Mr Strong, but everyday is different and empty, because you aren't here. I love you and miss you so very much Dad. Love always and forever Emma xxxxxxxxxx

🌷 Carol Skilton gave a flower Today on his 74th Birthday, Eric's ashes were laid to rest next to his son Stephen, at Karrakatta Cemetary in the presence of his wife Carol and daughters Emma & Sarah sharing their thoughts of loss and rememberance. Life goes on, but will never be the same without him .................

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle Its Christmas Eve, and its always been an emotionally reflective night for me, thinking of my family so far away, and those who have passed on.Little did I know last year that I would be spending this Xmas Eve alone, missing you so much, this is the saddest feeling in the world, please somehow can you send me a sign to...more

🕯 Emma Skilton lit a candle Hi Daddy, today is 1 year since you were taken from us =( It stills feels like yesterday. I miss you everyday day. I miss telling you all the adventures Jimmy and I have been up to this year. All the places you have traveled to and comparing stories. I want to share all the photos with you. We swam with the whale sharks...more

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle This weekend has certainly been a very emotional challenge for myself and the girls, it has hit us pretty badly and we are shocked and stunned to come to terms with the fact that its been a year since Eric lay in hospital fighting for his life, we are all still very traumatised when we think of those days ............ ...more

🌷 Sarah Skilton gave a flower To my dad, I miss you more and more everyday. I can't believe it has been a year, it feels like I saw you last week and I can still hear you calling out my name, my life is not the same without you here, there are so many things I want to share with you, just to have you here for one more day would be a dream come tru...more

🕯 Emma Skilton lit a candle Happy Birthday Daddy. 75 today and never looked your age. Love you lots and miss you heaps xxx

Happy Birthday Daddy. It still hurts so much that you are not with us, but I know you are in a better place and resting and not in pain. You are always in my heart and thoughts and I miss you everyday. Sending you lots of love, hugs and cake to where ever you are...Em ❤️❤️❤️

🌷 Carol Skilton gave a flower I will take this rose to you in my heart when the girls and I visit the cemetery on Sunday, we are bringing Poppie to say hello, you would love her she reminds us so much of Soozy, she has brought so much love into our lives which we wish with all our hearts you could share xxxxxx Carol

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle To my wonderful husband Happy 75th birthday. I miss you so much and it hurts me even more than my own hurt to know how much you are missing out on by not still being with us. I sat in my car by the river after work and felt so sad, there was a couple about my age sitting eating fish & chips and it made me think it shou...more

Rest in peace

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle It's still so hard to face Xmas without you. The build up tears me apart ... So much about being happy, when it's the last thing I feel. I went for a bike ride this am and floated some of your frangipani flowers where we spread some of your ashes. The I went to the cemetery and sat and talked to you and she'd some tear...more

🕯 Emma Skilton lit a candle Hi Daddy So hard to believe it is 2 years today, still feels like yesterday and hurts just as much. I miss you like crazy, and I'm sure you can see the times that I'm really struggling without you here, but I'm trying to be as strong and as brave as you were. I know your still looking after me, because I know you sent m...more

🌷 Carol Skilton gave a flower Today is your anniversary, 2 years and it still hurts like hell !!! We had a nice lunch together on Sunday and then went to the cemetery and sat and chatted to you in the gardens with Phil Collins playing in the background, our hearts still in denial that you will never return to be part of our lives ........... Life ...more

🌷 Sarah Skilton gave a flower Missing you more than ever Dad, wishing you were here with us, I can't believe it had been two years since I held your hand. Life is not the same without you, I hope you are watching us and see that I am a stronger person these days. I love you so much, i miss you Dad, forever and always. You would have loved Poppie t...more

Hi Daddy, I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and still miss you so much everyday. Sending you loads of love

🕯 Emma Skilton lit a candle Happy Birthday Daddy. Missing you so much. So wish I could give you birthday hugs and kisses. Love you lots xxx

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle Happy 76th Birthday to my wonderful husband, I have just been down to Riverton Bridge, sitting. & reflecting on the many happy times we both sat there at the end of a warm day. Sadly though, it no longer gives me comfort or happiness, other than that I feel close to you, there is just a heartbreaking feeling of sadnes...more

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle It's still so hard to believe that 3 years ago you were slowly slipping away from your life with us, you fought courageously to stay alive. It was the hardest thing in the world to accept, that there was nothing that could be done to keep you from dying. I still each day I question why did this happen to such a good ca...more

🕯 Emma Skilton lit a candle I still miss you everyday Dad. My love for you will never change and neither will the ache of you not being in my life and future. Love you loads and miss you even more xxxx

🌷 Emma Skilton gave a flower Happy Birthday Daddy. Still miss you everyday. Lots of love Em xxx

🕯 Emma Skilton lit a candle Remembering our last night with you Dad xxx

🕯 Carol Skilton lit a candle Thinking of you & remembering your courageous fight to stay with us, it was so unfair that you were taken from us. You still should be here enjoying life with us, there was so much more we needed to enjoy & share together. I can only hope that you can see what wonderful women your beloved daughters have grown into, we ...more