William Neaven Rathbone

2007 - 2008
LocationWidnes
Age1 year, 6 months
Cause of DeathNot Listed?
Date of Birth01/06/2007
Date of Death28/12/2008
Visitors2,134 since 31/12/2008
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i was having identical twins i found out 2 days before new years eve that one twin would die after
birth. i was offered all the selective reduction procedures but i knew i couldnt do that. i know
anencephaly is not compatible with life but i loved both my boys
william was born twinty minutes after his twin NEAVEN rathbone. he was a footlong breech and we had
a difficult labour. william was born in respiratory distress. he was on a ventilator and was in hosp
for a month. when william came home he was on oxygen permanently and still was for all 19 months of
his life. william was disabled he had no head control had developement delay, lung disease a neuro
disorder macrocephaly, peg feed epilepsy and others. however william was very alert very smiley.
william was always laughing and chuckling he couldnt talk but he chuckled when he wanted you. he was
so little but the gap he leaves is tremendous. williams apnoea mat went off on sunday morning 28th
of december his dad got him and we both did cpr until the ambulance came william was taken to
warrington hospital.
i cannot express how devasted and distraught we are. we are just so lost without you little man.
william leaves his 4 year old foster brother spencer 4 year old brother bobby and 3 year old sister
leahrose. he also leaves behind mum and dad lots of family and a huge amount of friends who i know
will miss him as we do. the only consolation i have is he will be with his twin brother neaven.
take care up there my little soldiers xx
WILLIAM, YOU WHERE OUR ANGEL,
SENT FROM GOD ABOVE,
TO SHARE SO MANY JOYOUS TIMES,
TO SHARE OUR FAMILIES LOVE.

YOUR SMILING FACE LIT UP OUR LIVES,
YOU WERE A JOY TO KNOW,
YOU FOUGHT SO HARD TO STAY WITH US,
BUT THEN YOU HAD TO GO.

WE HAD YOU SUCH A SHORT TIME,
OUR MEMORIES WE WILL TREASURE,
TO HAVE YOU AND TO KNOW YOU,
WAS SUCH A LOVELY PLEASURE.

BUT THEN IT WAS YOUR TIME TO GO,
AND MEET UP WITH OUR NEAVEN,
HOW SAD WE ARE TODAY AND ALWAYS
OUR 2 ANGELS ARE IN HEAVEN


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An Angels kiss

AN ANGELA KISS XX
We never stop to measure
Anything we might just miss
But if the wind should blow by softly
You'll feel an Angels Kiss
A Kiss thats sent from Heaven
A Kiss from up above
A Kiss thats very special
From someone that you love
For in your pain and sorrow
A Kiss will help you through
This Kiss is very private
For its meant for only you
So when are hearts are heavy
And filled with tears and pain
And no-one can console you
Remember once again
About the ones you grieve for
Because you sadly miss
And that gentle breeze you took for granted
Was just......an Angels Kiss x
((((hugs)))

Shirleyann Blurton January 12, 2009

.♥.•�. �•.♥.•�.�•.♥

They say there are no tears in Heaven,
But that must be wrong today.
Because you took part of my broken heart,
When you went away.
I know my tears must have followed you,
How else can it be?
My Spirit feels so broken,
Beause you’re no longer here with me.
They say someday I will accept your passing,
But, right now that can’t be true,
Because part of me is in Heaven,
My tears..... followed you....

.♥.•�. �•.♥.•�.�•.♥

Gillian Houldey (GTS Friend) January 11, 2009

If tears could build a stairway
and thoughts a memory lane
I'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again
No Farewell words were spoken
No time to say good-bye
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.

My heart's still active in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay.

God knows why, with chilling touch,
Death gathers those we love so much,
And what now seems so strange and dim,
Will all be clear, when we meet Him.
I Knew you for a Moment

Angela Middleton January 4, 2009

Angels

"Angels"

When I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low
When there is no one here to talk to
And no where I really want to go
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are many miles apart
A smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call
An Angel's love is always true
On that you can always depend
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend

William & Neaven precious Angels

Shirleyann Blurton January 3, 2009

you were such a character to know, dispite your daily fight you always had a smile and a chuckle. Words cannot describe how much you will be missed William, and may you rest in peace little fella. Hope you and Neaven are reunited as one again. A massive great hole will fill the lives of every body you have ever known in your short life. I really dont know how to put it in words, i am speechless.

God bless you, you was pleasure to meet in the short time you weer here, gone but NEVER forgotten xxxx

Louisa Hankey January 2, 2009

Dear Anna & Stephen,
I am shocked & devastated to hear what has happened to William. I am just so sorry. I know there are no words that can help when you lose a child, but i wanted you to know i am thinking of you all right now & my heart goes out to you. If you need a listening ear, email me anytime x x x
William, play safely with your brother Neaven, i am sure you are together now playing happily & up to mischief, watching over your mummy & daddy. God bless you two beautiful boys-you have not left your mummy & daddy, as a part of them went with each of you the day you grew your wings x x x x

Paula Whittaker Mummy Of Evan (Friend) January 1, 2009

This is too sad for words

Dear William, I don't know how your mommy and daddy with manage without you. I do know that you were loved so deeply and with such affection. You are a very lucky little boy to have such a wonderful mommy and daddy and I only wish that they could watch you grow up. I am glad that you have Neaven to keep you company and know you are happy together. Love, Cami

Cami January 1, 2009

sweet dreams x

The world may never notice
If a snow drop dosent bloom
Or even pause to wonder
If the petals fall to soon

But every life that ever forms
Or ever comes to be
Touches the world in some small way
For all eternity

The little ones we longed for
Was swiftly here and gone
But the love that was then planted
Is a light that still shines on

Catherine Peters January 1, 2009

our dear little william

wiiliam you where such a little fighter from the minute you where born you faught all the way. we where so proud to be your god parents we have so many lovely memories of you and all your family, when ever we saw you you always gave us beaming smiles. you will never ever be forgoten we know you are up there with neaven two twinkling little stars play safe little boys we will see u again one day watch over your family they miss you both so much.if only i could have two wishes in life i would wish for you both to be back with your family.

our hearts go out to your mummy, daddy, bobby, spencer, leahrose and all you family we cannot imagen how they must all be feeling right now we are thinking about you all

all our love lilian marc and chloe x x x

good night godbless little man x x x x

Lilian Steadman (Godmother) December 31, 2008

Are you There?
by Diane Robertson

Misty breeze wraps about my shoulders, thinly clad.
I shiver not, despite the coolness on my skin.
Comfort, I now feel.
Is it you my precious Angel?

Are you there? I cannot hear your quiet voice,
But bird song fills the air
From high treetops to grassy marsh.
I wonder – is it you, Dear? Are you there?

The roses in your garden bloom large,
And varied in hue from crimson deep, to barely pink.
I cup the velvet bud, its fragrance soothes a troubled mind.
This must be you, my little boy. Are you there?

Are you the fiery autumn maples,
Or the star-like flakes of snow?
Are you the sparkle in the water of the lake that we both loved,
Or, perhaps, the warmth I feel in the sand beneath my toes?

Though your quiet voice I cannot hear,
Nor can I see again your sparkling eyes,
Or feel your dainty hand laid gently on my own,
You are here.

For memory's book will never close –
Each lovely sound, or sight, or scent,
Another page from special times that we have shared.
Oh, yes! You are here child – everywhere!

Mary Webb December 31, 2008
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