| Location | Newport, Shropshire |
| Age | 42 years |
| Cause of Death | Leukaemia |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1962 |
| Date of Death | 14/08/2005 |
| Visitors | 2,149 since 18/03/2007 |
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Keith Winfield, affectionately known as "Winni" was born in Newport, Shropshire. Keith was the youngest of 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He was very well known in the town and is missed by his family and friends. I met him in Salou in 1994 while on holiday with my family. Keith was there with his parents and two children Anthony & Matthew. Just 5 weeks after our holiday romance I moved from Manchester and set up home in Newport. We married the following year and went on to have 2 more boys, Daniel and Adam.
Keith had followed in his fathers footsteps and became a qualified Gas Engineer. However, in 2002 just a week before his 40th birthday he was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. Always a fighter he carried on working and visited the hospital for treatment and blood tests. In 2004 he underwent a stem cell transplant which involved isolation for upto 6 weeks. However, in July 2005 he was told that he would not see Christmas. My children were only 9 and 4 years old, he would not be here to see Adams first day at school, their weddings, even their children! Keith had two grandchildren Jaydn (18 mths) and Tyler just 10 weeks old when sadly on the 14th August 2005 Keith passed away at home with his family around him.
That day I lost my husband, my best friend, my life and my future. It was an honour to spend 11 years with a very brave and courageous man. In the weeks leading upto his death he arranged his own funeral, even picked his own flowers. My 35th birthday was spent in the chapel of rest, my 24th birthday we got engaged. Two days later over 500 people attended his funeral. He chose "Who wants to live forever" by Queen and "Imagine" by John Lennon. "Goodbye my lover" by James Blunt echoed around the church.
I would like to thank our children for being so strong and for giving me the reason to live every minute of every day.
I would also like to thank all our family and friends who supported me through his illness and his death, and who continue to be there for me everyday. I have made many new friends since moving to Newport but without Keith by my side life can be very lonely.
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
reunited
At last your mum is with you. I am sorry I could not be with her at the end but I wanted to remember her as we last saw her, talking to Dan about his girlfriend, asking Adam about school and even showing Katie her painted nails. She has wanted to be with you for so long, her heart broke when you went, then losing your Dad then John over the next few years destroyed her. Hopefully she is at peace now and you will look after her. Love you always xxxx
Happy 49th Birthday
From my memories,
You will never be erased.
You have been a source of strength,
For all those years and even now.
Although, in your presence,
Life would have followed a different path.
Each day would be full of life,
With lots of love and new beginnings.
You are the greatest part of my life
Just feel blessed to be your wife.
I thank God for giving me 11 years with you,
I will miss you & feel your presence always.
Sending love on your birthday xx Tracie, Dan & Adam xxx Katie X
my birthday
Hi Keith
Well today is my 41st birthday! Its always overcast at it was the last time I actually saw you in the chapel of rest 6 years ago now! Dan has got me presents off the kids but it just feels like a normal day. Life is hectic right now, sorting the house to sell etc. I know you will think I am doing the right thing and although I seem to have moved on with my life, there isnt a day that goes by that I dont wish that you were back here when everything was normal, well almost. love to you always xxxx
Anniversary
6 years ago today, this house stopped being a "home"
♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥
I cannot see you with my eyes
Or hear you with my ears,
But thoughts of you are with me still
And often dry my tears.
You whistle in the rustling leaves,
That linger in the fall
And in the gentle evening breeze,
I'm sure I hear your call.
A part of you remains with me
That none can take away,
It gives me strength to carry on,
At dawning of new day.
I think of happy times we shared
And then I softly sigh
But then I know - we'll meet again
And never say goodbye.
♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥♥**♥**♥*♥
always in our hearts,
miss you
Tracie xxxx
6 yr anniversary.
Sending love from us all today and always another granchild on its way for us, keep them all safe x x
New babies
Hi Keith, We have had two new babies - Sarah gave birth to Daisy on 5th June and Sam gave birth to Aaron on 15th June. Hard to believe that little Sez has now got her own baby. She is beautiful, as I'm sure you already know. Keep watch over them, please. Miss you loads, xx
Thinking of you x
Its been nearly 6 years, no special date so why have I just burst into tears! I wish you was here, just for an hour really need to talk to you! Miss you so much xx
Tracie x
Craig Mason
Hi keith
Well you have probably already met up with your old friend Craig. Only 46, another young man taken too early! He spoke to me in the Swan a few months ago about lots of happy memories with you x
Hope your keeping an eye on your mum in the hospice, she needs tlc, looked so much better when I saw her last week. xx
Tracie x
Marion
Hi Keith
I hope you was there waiting for Marion!! I cant believe she has gone, she was an amazing lady. She helped so many people through their illnesses while fighting her own. Not looking forward to her funeral next week, please give me the strength to get through the day.
Thinking of you xx
Tracie x
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