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AITKEN John (Jock) : Obituary

Published in the Scotsman Publications on 7 October 2009 (Distributed in Scotland)
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30 September 2009

AITKEN John (Jock) (Ratho / Penicuik) Died peacefully, at the Western General, on September 30, 2009, Jock aged 73 years, much loved husband and friend of Betty, loving dad of Sarah, Billy, Karen, Celia, Janet, John, David, Paul and Rachel, proud and loving grandad of 25 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, adored father-in-law of 7 and much loved brother and uncle of the family. Funeral service to St Mungo's Parish Church, Penicuik, on Friday, October 9, at 10.15 am, to which all friends are invited. Interment thereafter to Penicuik Cemetery at 11 am approximately. Sadly missed by all.

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  • CONGRATULATIONS DAD YOU HAVE A BRAND NEW GRANDDAUGHTER, BEAUTIFUL BABY BETH,LOUISE.BORN SATURDAY FEB 27TH WEIGHING IN AT SEVEN POUNDS. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Report this message By janet aitken on 22 Dec 2009

  • DAD, FATHER-IN-LAW GRANDAD, GREAT-GRANDAD, HUSBAND, FRIEND. BROTHER, UNCLE.
    LOVED BY ALL, MISSED BY ALL.

    THE AITKEN FAMILY

    Report this message By janet aitken on 9 Nov 2009

  • Lit candles:

    • BETTY
      13 Mar 2010
    • janet aitken
      13 Mar 2010
    • BETTY
      11 Mar 2010
    • janet aitken
      11 Mar 2010
    • karen
      10 Mar 2010

  • PAPPY

    THINKING OF YOU TODAY AS ALWAYS DAD,ALTHOUGH IM STILL SAD,I MISS THE MAN WHO WAS MY DAD.

    NANNII XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX

    Report this message By janet aitken on 8 Mar 2010

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    • BETTY
      8 Mar 2010
    • jan
      8 Mar 2010
    • jan
      8 Mar 2010
    • BETTY
      6 Mar 2010
    • janet aitken
      6 Mar 2010
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  • pappy

    Thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, with which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.

    love u miss u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Report this message By janet aitken on 6 Mar 2010

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    • BETH LOUISE
      5 Mar 2010
    • BETTY
      5 Mar 2010
    • janet aitken
      5 Mar 2010
    • karen
      3 Mar 2010
    • BETTY
      2 Mar 2010

  • dad

    just a quick note to say

    There has been a lot of sadness

    Since you went away

    You were loved as anyone could be

    and every day your missed and

    always will be
    love karen

    Report this message By KAREN SELBY on 4 Mar 2010

  • pappy


    As I ponder the love in his eyes,A Godly love, given without compromise....
    I recall many times that he stood by my side,
    And spurred me on with vigor and pride.
    His voice ever confident, firm and yet fair,
    Always speaking with patience, tenderness and care.
    The power and might of his hands was so sure,
    I knew there was nothing we couldn't endure.
    It's true, a few others provided insight,
    Yet, he laid the foundation that kept me upright.
    He wasthe grandest of men to have lived on this earth,
    Although not royal by stature or birth.
    He was a man of great dignity, honor and strength.
    His merits were noble, and of admirable length.
    He was far greater than all other men that I know,
    He wasmy Dad, my mentor, my friend and hero.

    always will be dad miss u still. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx

    Report this message By janet aitken on 2 Mar 2010
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  • pappy


    What Makes A Dad
    God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree,
    The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea,
    The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night,
    The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight,
    The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed,
    The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need,
    Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add,
    He knew His masterpiece was complete,
    And so, He called it ... Dad

    still missin you pappy always in my thoughts. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Report this message By janet aitken on 2 Mar 2010

  • Lit candles:

    • nannii
      2 Mar 2010
    • garry Aitken
      1 Mar 2010
    • BETTY
      1 Mar 2010
    • janet aitken
      1 Mar 2010
    • hazel aitken xx
      28 Feb 2010
    • BETTY
      28 Feb 2010
    • janet aitken
      28 Feb 2010
    • karen
      27 Feb 2010
    • petal xx
      26 Feb 2010
    • janet aitken
      26 Feb 2010
    • BETTY
      24 Feb 2010
    • nannii
      24 Feb 2010
    • nannii
      21 Feb 2010
    • BETTY
      21 Feb 2010
    • petal xx
      18 Feb 2010
    • KAREN SELBY
      17 Feb 2010
    • BETTY
      17 Feb 2010
    • nannii
      17 Feb 2010
    • hazel aitken xxx
      15 Feb 2010
    • betty
      15 Feb 2010
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    • janet aitken
      15 Feb 2010
    • hazel aitken xxxx
      12 Feb 2010
    • nannii
      12 Feb 2010
    • KAREN SELBY
      11 Feb 2010
    • nannii
      11 Feb 2010

  • pappy

    your stone went up yesterday dad you have you name back.

    Report this message By janet aitken on 11 Feb 2010

  • Lit candles:

    • hazel aitken xxx
      10 Feb 2010
    • betty
      9 Feb 2010
    • janet aitken
      9 Feb 2010
    • hazel aitken xxx
      9 Feb 2010
    • betty
      8 Feb 2010

  • pappy

    THINKING OF YOU TODAY.

    the first step in a long road,no stone left unturned. time will tell why we have gone through hell.

    i,ll see you in heaven, see you when i get there.

    Report this message By janet aitken on 9 Feb 2010

  • Lit candles:

    • jan
      8 Feb 2010
    • betty
      7 Feb 2010
    • jan
      7 Feb 2010
    • KAREN SELBY
      5 Feb 2010
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