We're walking the bridges of London with our children and other family members on June 14th in memory of our brother-in-law and uncle to the boys Tom Bendy.

Tom left us all far too soon after a sudden illness and will be deeply missed by all, especially Bek, Harry, Josh and all of his family.

An Ode To Mr B

Pragmatic to the core, he'd quietly see

How life, and council chaos ought to be

A raised brow, a gentle steer, a calm reply,

And suddenly everything felt clear

At home he hosted with effortless ease.

Cold drinks chilling outside in the breeze.

His 'outdoor fridge', a masterstroke told

In true Mr B fashion: 'never knowingly undersold'

A Star Wars fan with a pianist's grace

Understated talent in both hands and face

He taught Harry the keys with patient pride

Letting music become their gentle, shared stride

And when the galaxy rested and the piano slept

The games came out - a world he gladly kept.

Joshua follows him there - level by level

a quiet echo of his dads calm rebel

He loved his gadgets - the brighter the better -

that super torch could guide a jetsetter

His electric car? A quiet delight.

gliding along, clean, calm and light

Most weekends he stood pitchside, steady and warm

cheering his children through sunshine and storm

At the table though, his modesty froze -

Prawns and smoked salmon were the things he chose

Blink and thev vanished - swift. unseen -

A seafood raid executed with quiet routine

A beer or a Guiness he'd savour with care

Always sensible, steady, fully aware

Stubborn in the best way - gentle, sure -

A soft spoken soul whose kindness was pure

A wonderful partner, devoted and true

Beks calm constant in all she'd do

He'd do anything to make her happy, of course..

well - anything except camping, by force!

A Norfolk man in Essex, he'd smile at the

sound of his children picking up the local background

He loved them for it, every word, every tone -

For home was simply wherever they'd grown.

We'll miss that warm presence, steady and strong -

That's how we'll remember Mr B, all along

Any donations greatly received in support of this charity.

Thanks

Toyah, Graham, Freddie & Bertie