"In Memoriam" verses from 1941

	I often sit and think of you, dear, And think of how you died; To think you could not say good-bye Before you closed your eyes. Do not ask me if I miss him, Life for me is not the same; All the world would be like heaven Just to have him back again. From his loving Wife and baby Daughter Annie The call was sudden, the shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear; Only those who have lost can tell The bitter parting without farewell. From (In Laws) Mum, Dad, and Donald Abate
	I often sit and think of you, dear And think of how you died; To think you could not say good-bye Before you closed your eyes. Do not ask me if I miss him, Life for me is not the same; All the world would be like heaven Just to have him back again. From his broken-hearted Gran Not a day do we forget you, In our hearts you are always near; We, who loved you, sadly miss you As it dawns another year. From Aunt Ivy, Uncle Jim, Eileen, and Eddie His last faint whisper we should have loved to have heard And breathed to his ear one last loving word, It is only those who have lost who are able to tell The loss of a loved one without saying farewell. Sadly missed by Aunt Lil, Uncle Joe, Ted and Bernard
	Without farewell he fell asleep, With only memories left to keep; Sleep on, dear brother; God knows best; On earth there's strife; in heaven rest. From Tom (brother)