In order, so that a family who has been given a code by somebody else can find it quickly. Every one of these can go on a memorial card, a bookmark or a wallet card, and the wording is set by hand before it prints.
Vr-01When those we love go away,they never really leave us;they are with us now, wherever we are.Those whom we have cherished,live on forever, for love wraps itselfaround the heart.Although it’s difficult now,someday beyond our tearsand all the world’s wrongs;beyond the cloudsand all that we can see and touch,we shall all understand.
Vr-02God saw you getting tired,and a cure was not to be.So He put his arms around youand whispered, “Come to Me.”With tearful eyes we watched youand saw you pass away,and although we loved you dearly,we could not make you stay.A golden heart stopped beating,hard working hands at rest.God broke our hearts to prove to us,He only takes the best.
Vr-03Don’t grieve for me, for I’m free,I’m following paths God made for me.I took his hand, I heard him call,then turned and bid farewell to all.I could not stay another dayto laugh, to love, to sing, to play,tasks left undone must stay that way.I found my peace…at close of playand if my parting left a void,then fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kissah yes, these things I too will miss.
Vr-04Life is but a stopping place,A pause in what’s to be,A resting place along the road,to sweet eternity.Our destination is a place,Far greater than we know.For some the journey’s quicker,For some the journey’s slow.And when the journey finally endsWe’ll claim a great reward,And find an everlasting peace,Together with the Lord.
Vr-05Don’t weep at my grave,for I am not there.I’ve a date with a butterflyto dance in the air.I’ll be singing in the sunshine,wild and free,playing tag with the wind,while I’m waiting for thee.
Vr-06Beautiful things in this lifeare manifold it’s true.We count the stars by thousands,the birds and flowers too.The sunsets and dawnings,rare beauties far and near,but all the wide world over,there’s just one ‘Mother Dear.’
Vr-07Time cannot steal the treasuresthat we carry in our hearts.Nor ever dim the shining thoughtsour cherished past impartsFor the memories of the oneswe loved still cast a gentle glow,To grace our days and lightour paths, wherever we may go.
Vr-08No farewell words were spoken,no time to say goodbye.You were gone before we knew it,and only God can tell us why.It broke my heart to lose youbut you didn’t go alone,for part of me went with you,the day God called you home.
Vr-09Come to me, all of you who are tiredfrom carrying your heavy loads,and I will give you rest.
Vr-10God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference.
Vr-11I have fought the good fight,I have finished the race,I have kept the faith.Henceforth there is laid up for methe crown of righteousness.
Vr-12There comes a time we all must partbut you left too soon and broke our hearts.We know that you are now at peace,our thoughts of you will never cease.Too dearly loved to be forgotten.
Vr-13I’d like the memory of meto be a happy one.I’d like to leave an afterglowof smiles when life is done.I’d like to leave an echowhispering softly down the ways,of happy times, laughing timesand bright and sunny days.I’d like the tears of those who grieve,to dry before the sun of happy memoriesthat I leave behind when day is done.
Vr-14May there always be workfor your hands to do.May your purse alwayshold a coin or two.May the sun always shineon your window pane.May a rainbow be certainto follow each rain.May the hand of a friendalways be near you.May God fill your heartwith gladness to cheer you.
Vr-15Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,that never was it known that anyone whofled to thy protection, implored thy help,or sought thine intercession was leftunaided. Inspired by this confidence,I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother;to thee do I come, before thee I stand,sinful and sorrowful.O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petitions, but in thymercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Vr-16O gentle and loving Saint Anthony,you whose heart was ever full ofhuman sympathy, whisper my prayerto the ears of the infant Jesus,who loved to linger in your arms.One word from you and my prayerwill be granted. Speak that wordand the gratitude of my heartwill ever be yours.
Vr-17There comes a time for all of uswhen we must say good-bye.But faith and hope and love and trust,can never ever die.Although the curtain falls at last,is that a cause to grieve?The future’s fairer than the past,if only we believe.Trust in God’s eternal care,so when the Master calls.Let’s say that life is still more fairAlthough the curtain falls.
Vr-18When I come to the end of the road,and the sun has set for me,I want no rites in a gloom filled room,Why cry for a soul set free?Miss me a little, but not too longand not with your head bowed low.Remember the love that we once shared,miss me but let me go.For this is a journey we all must takeand each must go alone.It’s all a part of the Master’s plan,a step on the road to home.When you are lonely and sick of heart,go to the friends we knowand bury your sorrow in doing good deeds.
Vr-19They say there is a reason,they say that time will heal.But neither time or reason,will change the way we feel.For no one knows the heartachethat lies behind our smiles.No one knows how many timeswe have broken down and cried.We want to tell you somethingso there won’t be any doubt.You’re so wonderful to think ofbut so hard to be without.
Vr-20Oh Jesus, full of grace and charity,victim for sinners, so impelled by lovefor us that you willed to dieon the Cross, I humbly beseech youthrough your servant Saint Pio,who generously participated in yoursufferings who loved you so muchand labored so faithfully for the gloryof your heavenly Father and for thegood of souls. With confidence I beseechyou to grant me, through hisintercession, the grace ofwhich I ardently desire
Vr-21O God, the Creator and Redeemerof all the faithful, grant to the soulsof Thy servants departed, the fullremission of their sins, that throughpious supplications they may obtainthe pardon which they havealways desired. Who livest andreignest world without end.Amen.
Vr-22Day is done, gone the sun,from the hills and from the sky.All is well, safely rest,safely rest, all is well.Fading light dims the sight,and a star gems the sky.Gleaming bright from afar,drawing nigh, falls the night.Dear one, rest!
Vr-23We hold you close within our hearts,And there you shall remain.To walk with us throughout our lives.until we meet again.So rest in peace dear loved one,And thanks for all you’ve done.We pray that God has given you,The crown you’ve truly won.
Vr-24Guardian Angel from heaven so bright,watching beside me to lead me aright.Fold thy wings round meand guard me with love.Softly sing songs to meof heaven above.Amen.
Vr-25If we could have a lifetime wishand a dream that could come true.We would pray to God with all ourhearts, just to see and speak to you.A thousand words won’t bring you back,we know because we’ve tried.And neither will a thousand tears,we know because we’ve cried.You’ve left behind our broken heartsand precious memories too.But we’ve never wanted memories,we only wanted you.
Vr-26Don’t grieve for me, for I’m free,I’m following paths God made for me.I took his hand, I heard him call,then turned and bid farewell to all.I could not stay another dayto laugh, to love, to sing, to play.tasks left undone must stay that way,I found my peace at close of play.And if my parting left a voidthen fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Vr-27May Christ support us all the day long,till the shadows lengthen,and the evening comes,and the busy world is hushed,and the fever of life is overand our work is done.Then in his mercymay he give us a safe lodging,and holy rest and peace at the last.Amen.
Vr-28In tears we saw you sinking,and watched you pass away.Our hearts were almost broken,we wanted you to stay.But when we saw you sleeping,so peaceful, free from pain.How could we wish you back with us,to suffer that again?It broke our hearts to lose you,but you did not go alone.For part of us went with you,the day God took you home.
Vr-29If roses grow in Heaven Lord,please pick a bunch for me.Place them in my mother’s armsand tell her they’re from me.Tell her I love her and miss her muchAnd when she turns to smile,place a kiss upon her cheekand hold her for awhile.
Vr-30It’s so strange that those in needand those we love the best,are just the ones God called awayand took them home to rest.But every time I think of DadI seem to hear God say:“Have faith and trust my PromiseYou’ll meet again some day”.
Vr-31If we had all the world to give,we’d give it, yes, and more.To hear his voice, to see his smileand greet him at the door.But all we can do dear father,is go and tend your grave.And leave behind tokens of loveTo the best Dad that God made.
Vr-32Please. God, forgive a silent tear,a fervent wish our Dad was here.There are others, yes we know,but he was ours and we loved him so.Dear God, please take a messageto our Father in Heaven above.Tell him how much we miss himAnd give him all our love.
Vr-33When we remember your smile,it brightens up our day.And thoughts of your warmth and love,always smooth the way.Your gentle spirit is still with us,though you maybe gone.Sunny days and cool breezes,Always for you dear Mum.
Vr-34Things I feel most deeplyare the hardest things to say.Dear Mum, I loved you always,in my own very special way.If I could have one lifetime wish,one dream that could come true.I’d pray to God with all my heart,someday I’ll be with you.
Vr-35Never say goodbye to loveand let it pass away.Always hold me in your heartand think of me each day.For my love is always with you,from now until the end.For moments shared will never dieand true love shall transcend.
Vr-36Those we love remain with usfor love itself lives on,and cherished memories never fadebecause a loved one’s gone.Those we love can never bemore than a thought apart,for as long as there is memory,they’ll live on in the heart.
Vr-37After the clouds, the sunshine,after the winter, the spring.After the shower, the rainbow,for life is a changeable thing.After the night, the morning,bidding all darkness cease.After life’s cares and sorrows,the comfort and sweetness of peace.
Vr-38Where I have gone I am not so small.My soul is as wide as the world is tall.I have gone to answer the call,the call of the One who takes care of us all.Wherever you look, you will find me there.In the heart of a rose, in the heart of a prayer.On butterflies’ wings, on wings of my own,To you, I’m gone, but I’m never alone…I am home.
Vr-39Our father kept a garden,a garden of the heart.He planted all good thingsthat gave our lives a start.He turned us to the sunshine,the seeds of what we’ll be.We are our father’s garden.We are his legacy.
Vr-40A butterfly captures our heartsfrom the moment they appear.They are vibrant and gracefulas their presence lifts our spirits.Gone much too soon,they will never be forgotten.
Vr-41Those we love remain with usfor love itself lives on,and cherished memories never fadebecause a loved one’s gone.Those we love can never be morethan a thought apart,for as long as there is memory,they’ll live on in the heart.
Vr-42A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam.And for a brief moment its gloryand beauty belong to our world.But then it flies again.And though we wish it could have stayed…We feel lucky to have seen it.
Vr-43I’ll never find another friendto take the place of you.No one will ever touch my lifeexactly like you do.No one who’s quite so thoughtful,no one I cherish so.No one will mean so much to me;I just wanted you to know.
Vr-44Now the labourer’s task is over,now the battle day is past.Now upon the farther shorelands the voyager at last.Father, in Thy gracious keeping,leave us now thy servant sleeping.
Vr-45In our hearts your memory lingers,sweetly tender, fond and true.There is not a day dear Mother,that we do not think of you.
Vr-46Because in her life she was saintly,in her heart she was loving and pure.Her reward is a place in Heaven,our grief we must endure.
Vr-47Your smile has gone forever,your hand we cannot touch.We have so many memoriesof you, Dad, we loved so much.
Vr-48You were a loving husband,a friend, so good and true.A better husband never lived,your equals are but few.
Vr-49As I journey toward life’s sunset,mourning him who went before.Faith assures me, I’ll be with him,when I reach the other shore.
Vr-50A part of me she took with herbut her love she left me to keep.So we will never really be parted,the bond is just too deep.
Vr-51We lost a dad with a heart of gold.How much we miss him cannever be told.He shared our troubles& helped us along.If we follow his footsteps,we will never go wrong.
Vr-52Looking back with memories,upon the path you trod.We bless the hours we had with youand will leave the rest with God.
Vr-53Your life was one of kindly deeds,a helping hand for others needs.Sincere and true in heart and mind,beautiful memories left behind.
Vr-54Just a prayer from the oneswho loved you,Just a memory fond and true,In our hearts you will live forever,Because we thought the world of you.
Vr-55A silent thought,a quiet prayer,For a special personin God’s care.
Vr-56Deep are the memories,precious they stay;No passing of time,can take them away.
Vr-57Deep are the memories,Precious they stay;No passing of time,Can take them away.
Vr-58Those we hold most dearnever truly leave us.They live on in thekindness they showed,the comfort they shared,and the love they brought into our lives.
Vr-59All I ask is that you will rememberme at Mass and Holy Communion.O Mary conceived without sin, prayfor us who have recourse to thee.
Vr-60In life I loved you dearly,In death I love you still.In my heart you hold a place,That no one could ever fill.
Vr-61Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland,you gave hope to your people in a timeof distress and comforted them in sorrow.You have inspired countless pilgrims topray with confidence to your divine Son,remembering His promise: “Ask and youshall receive, seek and you shall find”.Help me to remember that we are allpilgrims on the road to heaven. Fill mewith love and concern for my brothersand sisters in Christ, especially thosewho live with me. Comfort me when Iam sick, lonely or depressed. Teach mehow to take part ever more reverentlyin the Holy Mass. Pray for me now,and at the hour of my death. Amen
Vr-62I am home in heaven, dear ones.Oh, so happy and so bright!There is a perfect joy and beautyin the everlasting light.All the pain and grief is over,every restless tossing passed;I am now at peace forever,safely home in heaven at last.There is work still waiting for you,so you must not idly stand,do it now, while life remaineth,you shall rest in God’s own land.When that work is all completed,oh, the rapture of that meeting;oh, the joy to see you come!
Vr-63Now I am contentedThat my life it was worthwhileKnowing as I passed along the wayI made somebody smile.When you are walking down the streetAnd you’ve got me on your mindI’m walking in your footstepsOnly half a step behind.And when you feel the gentle breezeOr the wind upon your faceThat’s me giving you a great big hugOr just a soft embrace.So please don’t be unhappyJust remember I’m out of sightRemember that I’m with youEvery morning, noon and night.
Vr-64Your gentle face and patient smile‚with sadness we recall.You had a kindly word for eachand died beloved by all.The voice is mute and stilled the heart‚that loved us well and true.Ah‚ bitter was the trial to partfrom one as good as you.You are not forgotten loved onenor will you ever beAs long as life and memory lastwe will remember thee.We miss you now our hearts are sore‚as time goes by we miss you more.Your loving smile‚ your gentle faceno one can fill your vacant place.
Vr-65Lord‚ make me an intrument of Your peace.Where there is hatred‚ let me sow loveWhere there is injury‚ pardon.Where there is doubt‚ faith.Where there is despair‚ hope.Where there is darkness‚ lightand where there is saddness‚ joy.O Divine Master‚ grant that I may notso much seek to be consoled as to console;To be understood as to understand.To be loved as to love.For it is in giving that we receive –it is in pardoning that we are pardonedand it is in dying that weare born to eternal life.
Vr-66Partings come and hearts are broken,Loved ones go with words unspoken,Deep in our hearts there’s a memory kept,For a husband and father we’ll never forget.Some day I hope to meet you,Some day, I know not when,To clasp your hand in a better land,Never to part again.Lonely is my home without you,Life to me is not the same,All this world would be like Heaven,Just to have you back again.
Vr-67I’ve lost my life’s companion,A life linked with my own,You’re still mine to remember,A husband proud to own.Many a tear I’ve shed since I lost you,Many more will continue to fall,You took my happiness with you,The happiest hours of all.Thus shall I walk with youAnd keep the bond that love doth give,Knowing that remembrance,though unspoken,Shall reach you wherever you live.
Vr-68May the Lord watch between meand thee, when we are absentfrom one another.Partings come to let us know,We love more deeply than we show,But love in death should let us see,What love in life should really be.You always waited for me,Anxious, if I were late,In winter at the window,In summer by the gate,Your thoughts were always for me,Not once did you forget,And so I know from Heaven above,You’ll be waiting for me yet.
Vr-69We honor you for whom you wereand the special things you’ve done…that made your life so rewardingand made you such a special woman.Your memories are ours to cherishas we fondly remember your ways…keeping you safely tucked in our heartsis where you’ll always stay.
Vr-70May love and laughter light your days,and warm your heart and home.May good and faithful friends be yours,wherever you may roam.May peace and plenty bless your worldwith joy that long endures.May all life’s passing seasonsbring the best to you and yours!
Vr-71Many the thoughts I give to youAs the long hours go by.Thinking of the things we used todo and say, just you and I.Sometimes they make me smileSometimes they make me cryBut are precious to me aloneMemories of You and I.
Vr-72Gone are the days we used to shareBut in our hearts you are always there.The gates of memory will never closeWe miss you more than anyone knows.With tender love and deep regretWe who love you will never forget.
Vr-73When God held out his precious handsTo take you from you painYou stretched your weary hand right back.As He softly called your name“Come home with me,” he quietly said“Your pain will leave you soon.Just close your eyes and take my hand,we’ll quietly leave the room.”
Vr-74May you always walk in sunshineand God’s love around you flow.For the happiness you gave us,no one will ever knowIt broke our hearts to lose youbut you did not go alone.A part of us went with you,the day god called you home.
Vr-75You’ve just walked on ahead of usand we’ve got to understand.We must release the one’s we loveand let go of their hands.We try to cope the best we canbut we’re missing you so much.If we could only see youand once more feel your touch.Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of us.Don’t worry we’ll be fineBut now and then I swear I feelYour hands slip into mine.
Vr-76I often lie awake at nightwhen the world is fast asleep.I think about the sister I lovewith tears upon my cheeks.I can’t get over losing youno matter how I try.I will always keep you in my heartuntil the day I die.You were that special sisterthat many were afond.But no one had, what we had,a Sister’s special bond.
Vr-77I believe in mystery and miraclesand the magic of a new day.I believe in angels and natural wondersand the beauty inside people.I believe in rainbows and happy endingsand dreams come true.I believe in a bright and shining tomorrowahead for you.
Vr-78We little knew that morningthat God was going to call your name,In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Vr-79I’ll lend you for a little while,a child of mine God said.For you to love her while she livesand mourn for when she’s dead.It may be six or seven years,or forty two or three.But will you, ‘til I call her back,take care of her for me.She’ll bring her charms to gladden youand should her stay be brief.You’ll always have her memoriesas a solace for your grief.
Vr-80Right now I’m in a different placeand though we seem apart.I’m closer than I ever wasI’m there inside your heart.I’m with you when you greet each dayand while the sun shines brightI’m there to share the sunsets too,I’m with you every nightI’m with you when the times are goodto share a laugh or two,and if a tear should start to fallI’ll still be there for youAnd when that day arrivesthat we no longer are apart.I’ll smile and hold you close to meforever in my heart.
