Frederick Wilfred Hoy (14 Jul 1932 - 20 Jul 2015)

Today we finally laid you to rest. It was a beautiful moment shared with those closest to you. Words simply cannot describe the void you have left in all of our lives. To see and feel the heartache that we all feel is something I can only hope will get better in time. Our only comfort is knowing your not suffering any more.


I miss our chats at the home and listening to you whistling a tune. I miss how you were with the kids and the smell of your shaving foam from when u used to shave at the kitchen sink. I could write for days on everything that I will miss. I never got the chance to thankyou for all that you did although Im sure deep down you knew. The one thing I'm most grateful for is the son you raised who in turn became my dad. Seeing how he's coped and supported us all at a time that has probably been the most difficult in his life is not only commendable but admirable. He's an amazing man and I know he's done you proud as he has me. Please give him the strength he needs and also keep us all safe. We all still need you even though your gone.
Your words may not get us through our darkest days but your memories will.

Until we meet again All my love forever more xx

As I grew older and had my children I can remember when we went round he would get in to arguments with the grandchildren about who was the gaffer well dad you was the gaffer and always be the gaffer I just hope I can fill the void left by your departure as head of the freddy hoy clan xx

we miss you loads, love you loads and always will. we had good times together like when you black mailed me to go on the big wheel and you started rocking it.
love from david and eileen xxx

lots of wonderful memories fred, thanks for taking on my daughter as a daughter in law but a bit disappointing when you thought she was a 'bloke' x

So many memories from childhood. Remember waiting on a Friday afternoon for Fred to come and pick me up from Dame Agnus Street on his way back from work to take me to Clifton for weekend visits. From the moment I got in the fun started. Jokes and laughter followed throughout the weekend as he encouraged Diane Darren and me to do what we did best which was be kids and have fun.

He was at his best entertatining self when he came back from the pub and all hell let lose. Margaret had the patient of a saint with all of us. When he had a drink he was even worse than the us and got us all into mischief.


Thankyou my darling Uncle Fred for the laughter you gave me as a child and so glad you shared it with all the grandchildren and great grandchildren that followed in our footsteps.

God bless until we meet again. xx

well its a very upsetting day grandad, the day i never wanted to happen. but now your at rest i cant wish for anything better for you.
after the 17 years of memories i will never leave them behind. i love you so much and never expected you to go this quick.
its been emotional saying our goodbyes and i have stood by you for the last time today and will never regret it. im having a drink to celebrate you having rest from treating everyone like your own, but i will never forget you,
you will always be in my heart. youve kept me going over the years when i have been down and struggle to find a happy place.
but now i know that you are my happy place dont leave me, just look over me and make sure im behaving like you always wanted us to be love you loads see you love chloe xxxxxx

grandad, we will all miss you dearly, thankyou for all of my memories, always in our hearts and never forgotten, a true inspiration for your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. love you xxx charlotte and robert xxx

Lovely man, sleep tight Fred xx

How sad I am to lose you, I've got so many memories that will live on in my mind. One that is prominent was when you used yoo push me into the ditch on the way back from Sunday School. When you was good Freddy and I was 'that Iris'. But you would never let anyone else do it and would always look out for me. The time when we was both little and we woke up to a mouse at the edge of the bed and you said 'Iris, go get me that hammer!'. Or when we was at Grandma's and I had to wake you up to go to the toilet because it was dark and I was scared and to me, you was my comfort.

I've always loved you Freddy and I will never forget you.
Our older sister Janet will be waiting for you now to join her up there my dear.
Your sister always, Iris

Our memories of Fred were his great sense of humour, when we always met him his words were did you hear the one.. :-) and get me a pack of cards I want to show you a trick. Fred was an amazing family man and he has such a fantastic loving family who adored him and have such happy memories. Sleep tight Fred, no more suffering rest in peace. Thinking of all the family at this sad time lots of love Mel, Mark and Harry xxxx

In memory of Fred. God bless

Dear all we are so sorry about the sad loss of Fred . He was a much loved brother to Iris and Uncle to Jane, he always knew how to make someone laugh or smile and always had a joke to tell. Thinking of all of you at this time, Iris, Jane, Dean, Josh and Daniel xx

Late father-in-law of over 40 years rest in peace love to Margaret and to the family x

When I used to stop at mamas and grandads,on a Saturday night,we used to eat tea,which grandad was always the first one to finish,and mama last,after tea we watch Harry hill,then you've been framedat night he threw £3.50 on the floor,for the next car boot,love u lots rest in peace never forgotten

Fred I would love to say I'm gonna miss your jokes errm but I'm not.... I will however miss you and your kindness to the children. Such a wonderful family man and a man that knew his own mind. You are at peace now Fred and you will always remain in our hearts. God bless.

I miss playing on the Monkey game on his n64 ( one the oldest game consoles). I miss him very much xx

Happy memories of Grandad taking me and Josh to Highfields park, we had lots of fun. Don't party to hard without us hehe.... In peace with your daughter Diana, my nana. Give her a hug for me xxx

I had some amazing times with grandad. When i was younger i spent so much time with him and its unforgettable, he picked me up from school and always took me out meals. Love you loads x

Loving husband thank you Fred my darling for 61 wonderful years my heart is broken you were my life my world my one and only I'll love you till the end of time no more suffering rest in peace now sweetheart