Paul & Margaret O’Brien (Parents)
Written on 12/14/2017 from PAIGNTON
A thousand years won’t dry the tears we cried for you that day From sleep we woke, our dreams were broke and you were far away You smiling face, a warm embrace, a treasured daily meeting These memories live on, in our hearts and in song, your life was all too fleeting.
Always thinking of you.
Glynne/Chris & shar pei. Hugh Bo and Shazzy (Friend)
Written on 12/01/2017 from Goodrington Paignton
Dear Jonathon, it’s so hard walking on the beach and not seeing you and Rex. We all miss you. Hope you have found peace and are happy xxxxxx the gang miss you xxxxxxxxx
Derek & Jane O’Brien (Uncle & Aunt)
Written on 11/27/2017 from Southend
No words can describe the sadness we feel for my brother Paul, Margaret, and their family, with the loss of Jonathan. Our sincere condolences go out to you all. Despite the miles between us, our Mum, his Grandma, was the glue that kept our families together. Mum always encouraged Jonathan. She loved it when he started dance lessons. She’ll be looking after him now. Rest in Peace now Jonathan. X
Peter O’Brien (Cousin)
Written on 11/26/2017 from Ryde, Isle of Wight
With sincere condolences to all the family.
I have fond memories of Jonathan from our family holidays and whilst at Grandma and grandad’s house.
Happy and funny times that I shall remember forever.
Our love and support reaches out to all of the family.
Peter & Jeff xx
Tracy O’brien (Cousin)
Written on 11/26/2017 from Shoeburyness Essex
We all send our love and support to our family xxx
Glynne. Chris lane (Dog walking friends)
Written on 11/22/2017
Dear Jonathon We will miss our beach walks and chats on the beach And the peibys playing together xxxxxxxx
Angelina Colvin (Dear friend)
Written on 11/22/2017 from STOKEINTEIGNHEAD
My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to your family at this very sad time Paul . .You are in my heart and mind.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Please as I said anything you need , please do not hesitate to call again
Jonathon my dear friend was highly intelligent, loving, caring, a very gentle person, .So knowlegeable in so many different topics and very witty and funny and very creative.
I think he would do anything he could to help others even though he was suffering inside.
He did seem to touch hearts of those he met and had a lovely prescence about him.
I looked up to Jonathon, he was inspirational and we did have some fun times and lovely walks with Rex who will aslo feel his loss. Jonathon loved you Rex and Alfie so so much.
I really am so sorry I could not do more to help in time.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU JONATHON AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Sleep well my friend in your new life of peace. xx
Derek & Jane O’Brien (Uncle & Aunt)
Written on 12/07/2017 from Leigh-on-Sea
Memories: We first saw Jonathan at Burnham when he was about 3. Paul and Margaret had moved there some years before Jane and I married. We had Julie and Katy at the time. Jonathan was a lovely happy boy. Over the years Mum always kept us up to date with all the family’s progress, especially Jonathan who Mum always had a soft spot for. I remember her being particularly excited when telling us (several times!) that Jonathan had started dance lessons. And again when telling us he had a girlfriend. The last time we saw Jonathan was at Mum’s 90th birthday party a couple of years ago. Jane had a conversation with him about her antique china business, and he took great interest in this. Later that day, when he was home, he texted Jane to say he had done some research and found some items for sale that he thought would be a good buy. That’s how we will remember Jonathan, calm, intelligent, thoughtful, helpful. You will be missed Jonathan, but never forgotten. Grandma will look after you now.
Terry & Thelma O’Brien (Aunt & Uncle)
Written on 11/27/2017 from Leigh-on-Sea
Heartfelt condolences to all Jonathan’s family. So sad that someone we watched grow through the years is now gone. We fondly remember all our visits to his homes in Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and to his Grandma O’Brien’s house where the whole family would meet. We are glad that we were able to chat to Jonathan and give him encouragement for his career and social life – he always listened and took notice. He also confided in us about his search for a solution to his problem – it’s such a shame he didn’t find it in time. Rest in peace Jonathan, you’re with family in a better place now.
Richard and Sharon Winfield (Uncle & Aunt)
Written on 11/26/2017 from Bewdley
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jonathan, our heart felt condolences sent with love and remembrance to Paul Margret and Family.
Helen & Roger Emmett (Uncle and Aunt )
Written on 11/26/2017 from Cornwall
Our hearts go out to you at this dreadful time. Always in our thoughts xx
Megan O’Brien (Sister)
Written on 11/26/2017 from Plymouth
Jonathan, my brother, I miss so much. Jonathan always there for me and eternally helpful. I miss the solid, rock-like and assured support I had (and support I could give) not just in his presence but also in my mind in the reassurance of him there. His fields of knowledge and dedicating it to those he loved is like no other which makes him truly special and can’t be replaced.
Although I write this with a tear in my eye and I will always deeply miss him, I know he will always be there, looking down, and this special support he always gave will always be felt.
I give extra condolence to my mum and dad in dealing with this difficult time, and hope we as family can be strong together in knowing Jonathan is always an integral part of us, the backup he gives and the way he has shaped our lives.
“Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die. “