Josh Howgate (17 Oct 1996 - 3 Jan 2017)

In loving memory of Josh Howgate who sadly passed away on 3rd January 2017

I was born on the 17th October 1996 and was very much loved by my devoted parents mum Clare and dad Andy, I was born with 2 abnormal chromosomes which led to severe learning difficulties, severe global developmental delay and complex health needs I also suffered with epilepsy and brittle bones and every time I had a seizure I would break my bones, I suffered a lot with numerous health issues in my life but I always had a smile on my face that would light the room up and always made other people feel better when they were down. I had 2 little brothers called Daniel and Harry who I adored and who adored me back just as much, I was very lucky to belong to a loving caring family like mine. I attended Rowan Park School from the age of 3 to 19 and made loads of very special friends and memories, my life was only short but my family always made sure I lived it to the fullest I could n we always had fun doing it. I touched the hearts of many people and they in return touched mine and I will be extremely grateful for the many happy times we shared together. Sadly my health complications got too much for me and my parents had to make the awful decision to take my machines away so off we went on my final journey to Claire House Children's Hospice were I had a week of amazing surprises waiting for me (a pony, some owls and a dog came in to visit me, foot prints on canvas and they even threw me a new years eve party so I could celebrate with all my family around) and me and my family made some very special memories that we will all treasure forever, on the 3rd January 2017 my lungs had had enough of all the infections and I took my last breathe peacefully in my mums arms and the rest of my loving family by my side. X