| Location | Derby |
| Age | 20 years |
| Date of Birth | 19/11/1985 |
| Date of Death | 06/02/2006 |
| Visitors | 50,002 since 26/10/2007 |
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Leanne Derrick went to the angels above on February 6th 2006, aged 20. Missed dearly by her
parents, Brenda and Stephen and her older sister, Krystle.
Both our parents made each day for Leanne as special as they could. It was clear and obvious to
anyone that met Leanne that she adored both her mum and her dad. My parents always made Leanne feel
like a princess and it is impossible to love someone the way that my parents loved and continue to
love Leanne.
Leanne loved her DVDs, she adored the Tweenies and Disney films. I have so many happy memories of
Leanne that my family and I will continue to talk about until the day we die. The memories of
birthdays and special Christmases.
Leanne had the biggest brown eyes that constantly twinkled. She had the most beautiful laugh that
was incredibly infectious. I loved it when Leanne got the giggles her shoulders would go ten to the
dozen. Leanne may not have been able to talk but she made up for that in her snoring and her
laughing. The cheeky monkey. Her smile went from ear to ear and she was full of smiles that always
made everyone smile too.
Leanne only knew how to love and when ever I was down I only had to see my sister. She would always
brighten up my day. I learnt a lot from my sister the true meaning of love and the importance of
family.
Leanne was a people person and she loved to be around people. When we were out, it was no good
trying to talk to Leanne because she was to busy being nosey. It was so funny, bless her.
Many people said that Leanne was 'different' because of her severe Cerebral Palsy but to me she
wasn't, she is 'special'. Leanne had the greatest personality that anyone could have wished for. She
sparkled and brightened up every one's day.
I love her so much and we know that she is no longer with us but I do know that she will watch over
us all. Leanne is now a beautiful white angel and is a star that will continue to shine for as long
as we continue to share her memories and stories.
Leanne is the best sister anyone could have wished for and meant more to me than anything in this
world. Thinking of Leanne will always make me smile. We have seen each other at our worst, as well
as our best, yet we still have that special closeness that only we understand. I am so grateful for
the loyalty and love that Leanne has shown me over the years. Thank you for being such a great
sister, daughter and friend. Our love will always be with you angel.
Story of an Angel 8th Nov 2007
Brenda derrick from Mablethorpe, MUM
Leanne was born on the 19th November 1985 at Leicester Royal Infirmary. I had a difficult birth and
when Leanne was born she wasnt breathing she weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces in her first few days of
life she had pressure on the brain which caused a seizure and she had an operation to release the
pressure.
Leanne was in the special care baby unit for one month her head never grew for the first three
months and we were told if she had not been such a big baby she would not have survived. At 11
months we were told she would not walk or talk and her lifespan would be short we knew Leanne would
have problems. We had another beautiful daughter called Krystle who was 2 and a half years old when
Leanne was born.
We moved to Derby where Leanne went to a brilliant school, when she was 5 circumstances took us back
to Kettering where family lived but we soon realised Derby was the best place to be for Leanne. She
went back to Westbrook School where we met a lovely lady called Christine who was and still is a
good friend she was Leanne's lunchtime feeder.
Leanne had various operations in her life she suffered with hip problems and had two operations to
help her. When she was eleven she had a gastronostomy fitted, when she was eleven and a half her
consultant said there was an operation to fit a baclofen pump as it was expensive we had to wait for
funding as Leanne was very stiff she was an ideal candidate. In october 1998 Leanne was fitted with
the computerised pump she was the first child with Cerebral Palsy to have it done at the Queens
Medical Centre in Nottingham. It was wonderful leanne was happy and we could get out more as she
couldn't sit in her wheelchair for long without crying.
In 2005 leanne had rods placed in her spine to help the curvature her recovery was slow and three
weeks after that operation one of the rods at the bottom twisted and was pushing her bone out. So
she had to go back for another operation and she never went back to school as she had to leave at
18. By october 2005 Leanne was back to full health and was going to a day centre two days a week.
On January 18th 2006 Leanne went for her usual refill for her pump and the man who did the computer
didnt turn up, the refill was postponed until the following week 25th January but Leanne was not
well when we returned to hospital on that date and she was admitted to the Childrens Intensive Care
and on Friday 27th January.
She was taken to the adults intensive care on February 6th at 1:45am Leanne suffered a heart attack
due to muscle breakdown they revived her and we thought she would survive but by mid morning they
decided it was in Leannes best interest to turn the life support machine off.
Anyone who has been through this will know how we felt our precious daughter, sister died at 6:55pm
on the 6th February 2006. We have only just had Leanne's inquest in September 2007.
The very operation that gave Leanne quality of life has taken her from us and our family of four is
now three till we meet again watch over us angel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
In Memory of Leanne Victoria Derrick
To want and not to be able
To hold and love so true
Was taken from us one sad day
When the angels came for you
We held our hands united
We stood so proud and tall
But our strengths could not defy it
When the heavens made the call
We baptised ourselves in tears
When we heard the heaven bells ring
For we could do nothing more to stop them
But listen to the angels sing
They left your memory with us
They blessed us with your past
They blessed us with your presence
But Leanne it wasn't to last
You'll be shinning in the heavens skies
You'll be glowing like the sun
No more will we see you our sweet love
Until we come the chosen one
Andy Jordon
♥TIME♥
I thought that time was healing
All the hurt you left behind
That empty spaces could be filled
My arms, my heart, my mind
And though my body looks the same
As it did when you were here
The emptiness is growing
Even bigger with each year
I thought that time was healing
All the agonising pain
That as the tears were fading
Soon I wouldn't feel the same
And though I can be smiling
And you think that I'll survive
The pain is in my blood now
I have nowhere else to hide
I thought that time was healing
All the loss a mother feels
That now you live within my heart
I had you near me still
But I need so much to touch you
To see you smile again
And those memories I'm told are mine
Can never feel the same
I thought that time was healing
All the while the mask was worn
That underneath a new me
Was waiting to be born
But now I find I am the mask
It helps to keep me safe
And though my heart is breaking
You won't see it in my face
I thought that time was healing
All those tears my eyes have seen
That aching arms that miss you
Could be satisfied with dreams
But here I am, in pain again
And healing stands alone
And mother weeps the world can see
For a daughter who can't come home♥
We miss you so much our precious angel
Love Mum Dad and Krystle xxxxxxxxxx
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6th November 2009.
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I've just popped on your memorial..
To send you some love..
For a special Angel..
In heaven above
You are greatly missed..
By your family below
Why God took your hand..
They will never know.
You were loved so much..
And nobody could compare
For you are a their special Angel..
In heaven up there.
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copyright ~ Jackie Thomas 30/07/09.
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⊱♥⊰ ANGEL WINGS YOU WEAR... ⊱♥⊰~
The day you left broke our hearts
and the tears fell like rain,
but knowing that you now have wings
helps to ease the pain.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
We know now when the snow falls
it is Angel dust from you
and when we see a shooting star
our Angel just passed through.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
The rain drops do not make us sad
for they are not tears,
but sprinkles of love falling down,
our Angel again is near.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
The winter cold has even changed,
Jack Frost no longer exists,
it's now a visit from our Angel
and he's left a special gift.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
You also visit in the night,
your wings flutter with grace,
we know now when we awaken
that an Angel has kissed our face.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
When the days are warm and bright
and the sun shines from above,
we feel the warmth wrap around us,
you've given an Angel hug.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
You are with us at all times,
every day and night,
you try to end the pain we have
and the tears that we still cry.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
Though Heaven is your home now
and Angel wings you wear,
you stay close to those you love,
until they join you there.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
Written by: Dolly Lee
Have a good weekend, love Christine xxx
♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ PRECIOUS CHILD ♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥
A child is such a precious gift
To love to hold to treasure
A very special miracle
Who gives so much pleasure
But when that gift is taken back
And our hearts are cold and torn
Amid this grief and sorrow
We are so glad that they were born
For they have a precious legacy
Even though we are far apart
The love they left behind them
Will stay forever in our hearts
Author Unknown
Hello From Heaven
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It's me again from Heaven
With a message from above
Feel my spirit all around you
As I sprinkle you with love...
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I have watched you, as your tears flow
I have heard your silent screams
I know you sleep with visions
Of me visiting your dreams...
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I have come and sat beside you
Placed my hands upon your face
Wiped away the many teardrops
I so wish I could erase...
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I have watched you every day now
Seen such pain within your eyes
I just wish that there were some way
I could help you realize...
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I am happy up in Heaven
In this peaceful loving place
Where I will be here waiting
To welcome you with my embrace...
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You will join me here in Heaven
When your time comes you’ll see
Leave your Earthly cares behind you
Travel on to where you’re free...
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I have heard you ask to go now
But there is more for you to do
I promise I'll be waiting
When your time on earth is through ...
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♥ `*•.¸ 6th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.¸
The sky is filled with Angels
With puffy lacy wings
The remnants of God's beauty
With treasures they now bring
Each one of them a Guardian
That travels in the sky
To watch throughout eternity
Their parents from on high
Smiles that come from Angels
They fall like crystal rain
Eases earthly burdens
Lifting all life's pain
Halos so astounding
That glitter gold each day
Following their loved ones
In such a perfect way
Wings in gentle breezes
That fall from up above
Kissing every parent
With everlasting love
Angels soar through heaven
With everlasting light
Looking down from heaven
Saying their "goodnights"
Kissing all who loved them
So gently on the face
This life's tender mercy
Each parent can embrace
Wings and shiny halos
Travel from on high
Surrounding all their loved ones
They never say good-bye.
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..I Will Smile Again..
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I know one day ill smile again
Just like i used to do
No more being unhappy
Or just memories of you
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Therell be no tears of sorrow
And there will be no pain
Many tears of happiness
When i see your face again
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I wont forget my memories
Thats all i had of you
My heart will then be whole again
When at last i walk with you
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LOVE ALWAYS VICKY XXXX
copyright© Vicky Deaville 6/11/09
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JUST FOR YOU.XXX
♥ღ♥ My Angel ♥ღ♥
♥ღ♥ You'll always be my angel
Of happiness and love
You'll always be my angel
Looking at me from above.
I miss you a lot
And I wish you could have stayed,
But I thought
It's better for you, so I prayed.
And I keep praying
And thinking
But also crying
And leaking.
It was tearing me apart
Before I actualy knew
Through those golden gates
Those angel guards were you.
You were everything
That you could possibly be
And now that I think of it
Why was I only thinking about me?
You'll always be my angel
Of happiness and love
You'll always be my angel
Looking at me from above.
I see
You watching over me
And hear
You speaking to me
I won't
Give up and not care
I will
Move on and be fair.
As I think about you
I might be sad for a while
But as I think again My Angel
I see your happy smile
Smiling down at me
Through the clouds
And through the sky
I've left the ground
And just died.
I'm coming to be with you
And God, too.
You'll always be my angel
Of happiness and love
You'll always be my angel
Looking at me from above ♥ღ♥
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I know you walk beside me
The feeling is so right
You take my hand to guide me
Im holding on so tight
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Many tears have fallen
One aching heart for you
Memories so beautiful
Im so lost without you
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My heart will ache forever
So much love i have for you
Everything around me
There's a memory of you
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Youll live in me forever
I just cant let you go
All your love,i feel in me
Will forever grow & grow
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LOVE ALWAYS VICKY XXXX
copyright© Vicky Deaville 5/11/09
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Love You More
Do I love you
to the moon and back?
No I love you
more than that
I love you to the desert sands
the mountains, stars
the planets and
I love you to the deepest sea
and deeper still
through history
Before beyond I love you then
I love you now
I’ll love you when
The sun’s gone out
the moon’s gone home
and all the stars are fully grown
When I no longer say these words
I’ll give them to the wind, the birds
so that they will still be heard
I love you
Copyright James Carter
5th November 2009
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LOVE JUDE.XX
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