| Location | Bradford |
| Age | 44 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Death | 12/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 974 since 21/05/2009 |
| Creator |
(LOVING SON OF JUNE AND THE LATE BILL MUCH LOVED BROTHER OF JULIE,NEIL,RODNEY,AND KIT, LOVING DAD
OF JODIE,SHERIDAN,AND PAUL,ALSO LONG TIME PARTNER OF DAWN,GRANDAD OF KADIE AND MOLLIE, FATHER_INLAW
OF JAN, AND CLARE. LOVING UNCLE OF AND GOOD FRIEND TO MANY) A ‘practical joker’ who planned his
own funeral will make his final journey tomorrow in the back of a Transit van with his best friend
and a clown riding up front.
Paul Hoggarth, of Thorpe Edge, Bradford, was determined to have the last laugh and even insisted
that the balloon-decked cortege stops off for a pint on the way.
The grandad and father-of-three died aged 44 in Bradford Royal Infirmary after a four-year fight
with a rare disease.
Lupus, which makes the body’s immune system attack its own organs, forced him to give up work as a
builder’s labourer.
His mother June Hoggarth, who lives in Thorpe Edge, said: “It’s a horrible disease but he fought
it with dignity. At times he could hardly bear to be touched, he was in such pain.
“In the end he couldn’t do anything for himself but he never lost his sense of humour. He was
always joking around, outgoing, full of fun, a real comedian.”
Mr Hoggarth’s symptoms started as a rash, followed by blisters and numbness in his hands.
Eventually his joints and bones became so painful he had to use sticks to walk with and in the final
stages all his organs shut down.
“It took years to get diagnosed,” said Mrs Hoggarth. “It’s not a well-known disease but it
can be one of the most devastating.
“He planned his funeral from start to finish and wanted a clown in the front of the van. We’ve
compromised a bit and got him a china ornament instead of a real one.
“His brothers and nephews are going to carry him into the church. He wanted us to play ‘He Aint
Heavy, He’s My Brother’. He thought it all through – even down to having a last pint to send
him on his way. He was so well-loved
After the funeral at Nab Wood, friends and family will be returning to The Swan in Idle to celebrate
Mr Hoggarth’s life. The pub has put a memorial plaque to Mr Hoggarth on a bench outside.
Donations in his memory will go to the Lupus Clinic at St Luke’s, where he was treated. His
specialist, consultant rheumatologist Richard Melsom, said the funds would go towards educating more
doctors about the disease and providing more specialist equipment.
He said: “Paul was a model patient who was charming to deal with. He had it (Lupus) very, very
severely but still dealt with the adversity in his own cheerful way.”
GOD BLESS YOU PAUL RIP xx
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Somewhere beyond the sunset,
where happiness never dies,
you live in a beautiful garden,
above the clear blue skies,
although we cannot see you,
you’re with us every day,
and all the love we have for you,
will never fade away.
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LOVE ALWAYS,Anne .xxx
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ALWAYS IN MIND
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Time has stood still for those who love you,
the grief is still fresh, their hearts are still blue.
Memories can ease pain but they never can fill,
the space that is left when they think of you still.
So stay near to those who miss you each day,
for they carry a sadness since you went away.
Send the strength to cope where others have tried,
and some love for their hearts that hurt deep inside.
⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰
All My Love Anne xxx
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ GOODNIGHT BEAUTIFUL ANGEL Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
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┊ ┊ ┊ ♥ Those we love don't go away
┊ ┊ ♥ They walk beside us every day,
┊ ♥ Unseen, unheard, but always near,
♥ Still loved, still missed and very dear.
With love Always
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Love Ash xxx
Special star
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You are that special star that shines so bright☆
Way up in the sky at night☆
Shining so bright with lots of love☆
My special star that shines above☆
You twinkle twinkle with so much love☆
Shining down on me from heaven above☆
Keep shining down on me every night☆
For you look such a beautiful sight☆
You follow me wherever you are☆
To me you are my perfect star☆
My perfect star sent with love☆
A precious gift from God above☆
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copyright� Jackie Thomas 23/07/09.
All My Love Anne xx
~*~ 23/07/09 ~*~
~♥~ I'm Not Gone ~♥~
Did you fell that gentle breeze
Just brush across your cheek?
That was me...I'm not gone.
~♥~
When the leaves start to fall,
Gently drifting down
And a blanket of colours covers the ground,
Watch - and you'll see them moving around.
That was me...I'm not gone.
~♥~
When you go outside in the morning
And hear the birds welcome the new day,
They are singing a special song for you,
From me...I'm not gone.
~♥~
If you pay attention and open your eyes,
and your ears and your heart,
I will send you signs that we are not apart,
I am still with you...I'm not gone.
~♥~
And when your time on earth
Nears it's end,you will find me
waiting with open arms to greet you.
And you will know that I never left,
I'm right here waiting...I'm not gone.
(by Cynthia Slider)
GOD CALLED YOUR NAME SO GENTLY
THAT ONLY YOU COULD HEAR
NO ONE HEARD THE FOOTSTEPS
OF A ANGEL DRAWING NEAR
SOFTLY FROM THE SHADOWS
THERE CAME A GENTLE CALL
YOU CLOSED YOUR EYES AND WENT TO SLEEP
AND QUITLY LEFT US ALL
ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU
ALL MY LOVE ANNE xxx
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