| Location | Manchester |
| Age | 76 years |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1930 |
| Date of Death | 15/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,970 since 26/11/2007 |
| Creator | |
| Helpers |
WALTER HESKETH 15TH JUNE 2007, MANCHESTER
WALTER HESKETH IS ONE OF THE NICEST MEN YOU COULD HOPE TO MEET. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WAS A GENTLEMAN, A KIND THOUGHTFUL PERSON. HE HAD A WONDERFUL SENSE OF
HUMOUR AND A GREAT LAUGH. I COULD ALWAYS DEPEND ON HIM AND HE NEVER LET ME DOWN. WHEN I WAS A CHILD
HE SAID THAT TO ME, THAT I COULD ALWAYS RELY ON HIM AND HE WAS TRUE TO HIS WORD. HE WAS MARRIED TO
MARGARET AND HAD THREE CHILDREN, CAROL, CHRIS AND MARK. HE ALSO HAD NINE GRAND CHILDREN AND TWO
GREAT GRAND CHILDREN. HE WAS ADORED BY US ALL. HE ALSO HAD A BROTHER AND SISTER.
MY DAD IS THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD AND WE ALL LOVE AND MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH. HE IS IN OUR THOUGHTS
AND HEARTS CONSTANTLY AND ALWAYS WILL BE.
HOW DO YOU THANK SOMEONE FOR LOVE BEYOND WORDS? FOR LOVING US? FOR SUPPORTING US AND FOR ALWAYS
BEING THERE WHEN WE NEEDED HIM? THAT IS MY DAD. HE ALWAYS LOVED US VERY MUCH AND WE LOVED HIM IN
RETURN.I ADORE HIM AND WILL ALWAYS BE A DADDY'S GIRL.
WALTER HESKETH WAS AN EXTREMELY POPULAR AND ACCOMPLISHED ATHLETE WHO ACHIEVED GREAT SUCCESS IN THE
1950'S,BECOMING THE BRITISH RECORD HOLDER FOR 6 MILES, THE FIRST MAN TO WIN THE NATIONAL CROSS
COUNTRY TITLE AT EVERY AGE GROUP AND TO REPRESENT THE GREAT BRITISH ATHLETICS TEAM ON NUMEROUS
OCCASIONS.
HE WAS PREVIOUSLY A MEMBER OF MANCHESTER HARRIERS AND LATER GOT INVOLVED WITH COACHING AT STOCKPORT
HARRIERS; WHERE HE SUCCESSFULLY NURTURED A NUMBER OF ATHLETES WHO WENT ON TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL
RECOGNITION.
MY DAD BEGAN RUNNING AT THE AGE OF FOURTEEN AND REGULARLY BEAT RUNNERS WHO WERE OLDER THAN HIM. HE
WAS A LONG DISTANCE AND CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER. HE BEAT THE FIVE MILE RECORD THAT HAD STOOD FOR FORTY
YEARS. HE WON MANY RACES, AND WAS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE FINEST RUNNERS OF HIS GENERATION.
HE USED TO RUN WITH GORDON PIRIE AND ROGER BANNISTER, FRANK SANDO, GEOFF SAUNDERS AMONG MANY
OTHERS.HE WON MANY TROPHIES AND WE HAVE FILES OF NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS OF HIS RUNNING CAREER.HE IS
MENTIONED IN ROGER BANNISTER'S BOOK, THE FOUR MINUTE MILE AND ALSO IN MANY OTHERS.HIS NAME IS IN THE
HISTORY BOOKS FOREVER, AS ONE OF THIS COUNTRY'S GREATEST RUNNERS OF THE LATE 1940'S AND 1950'S.
HE WAS KIND TO ANIMALS. ANIMAL WELFARE WAS A PASSION OF MY DAD'S AND THE NEIGHBOURS ALWAYS BROUGHT
STRAYS OR INJURED ANIMALS TO MY DAD, WHO LOOKED AFTER THEM. WE HAD MANY PETS OVER THE YEARS,
INCLUDING DOGS, LASSIE AND BESS AND A CAT CALLED MOGGY. HE HAD ONE DOG IN PARTICULAR CALLED ROSSIE
THAT HE LOVED VERY MUCH AND I HOPE THEY ARE TOGETHER IN HEAVEN.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A DADDY'S GIRL AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE. HE IS THE BEST FATHER ANYONE COULD
EVER HAVE AND I AM SO VERY LUCKY TO HAVE HIM AS MY DAD. I WANT TO THANK YOU DAD FOR LOVING ME, FOR
BEING THE FANTASTIC CARING MAN THAT YOU ARE. I KNOW YOU HAVE NOT LEFT ME. YOU ARE CLOSE BY, JUST OUT
OF SIGHT AND ONE DAY WE WILL BE REUNITED.
HE WAS ALWAYS A STAR IN HIS LIFE AND I AM SURE HE IS A STAR NOW IN HEAVEN. THE BRIGHTEST STAR,
SHINING IN THE SKY.
I LOVE YOU DAD, SO VERY MUCH. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE MOST LOVED PERSON IN MY LIFE.
Thank you
Children are inclined to take their Dad's for granted. But I want to give you all the thanks yous.
For all the things we did together when I was very small, for the laughter and the patience and the quiet comfort.
For every word you said to me in kindess and love.
For every deed, you acted out of love. I will never know such love,such security, such total acceptance as that again.
Thank you a million times. I treasure every minute I spent with you.
Love always, Carol xxxxxxxx
Those we love
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us ever day
Unsee,unheard but always near
Always loved,always missed and very ,very dear.
Love you always Dad, I will always be a Daddy's girl xxxxxxxx
Always a face before me
There is always a face before me
A voice I would love to hear
A smile I will always remember
Of my Dad,who I loved so dear.
We cannot bring the old times back
When we were all together
But those we love don't go away
They walk with us forever.
I really hope you are walking with me Dad, I love you, Carol xxxxx
Just you and me
Thank you for the quiet times - just you and me.
No one can take our jokes,our happiness,our games,our small adventures away from us. They are our precious memories to keep ,just you and me forever.
Thank you for being there in the background - sure and certain - always and always.
You are the rock on which I've built my life - never failing in your love, your support ,your wisdom and your laughter. How I miss your laugh.
Thank you a million times for being the best person in my life. I love you Dad, Carol xxxxxx
A father's love
A Father's love for his daughter is as soft as a snowflake, yet as strong as steel.
One little word from Dad,one simple compliment - that is all it takes to completely uplift your heart and brighten your spirit.
I miss your voice so much, I miss your laugh too. I miss everything about you and all of you.
Thank you for loving me in a way I never thought I could be loved. I will never know such a friend as you again.
You are the best. Thank you for being you, the best ,the dearest Dad of all.
Love always, Carol xxxxxxx
Dad
Dad's like a rock - he always helps. Such happy memories, such glorious days - and a lifelong love.
For your laughter,your support,your love. My thanks to you Dad.
Love and cuddles always, Carol xxxxxx
Always a face before me
There is always a face before me
A voice I would love to hear
A smile I will always remember
Of the one I loved so dear.
We cannot bring the old times back
When we were all together
But those we love don't go away
They walk with us forever.
Love you Dad, Carol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You have always been so lovely and kind,with such a good heart. We could not have asked for a better Dad. Thank you for everything you did and for loving us most of all.
Love forever, Carol xxxx
Far away or close to me,you are a part of my life
For your never ending love, thank you.
Thank you my dearest Dad for sharing our lives .
Love forever,Carol xxxxx
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