| Location | Manchester |
| Age | 72 years |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1920 |
| Date of Death | 01/05/1993 |
| Visitors | 345 since 21/11/2008 |
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Hello, i am making this site in memory of my nana Gertie, who died of broncho pneumonia with respiratory failure
What can i say about my nana, much loved and so very much missed, my nana went beyond her nana duties, manchesters original comedian known around clubs etc for her sense of humour and stand up jokes (queen of comedy)
Starred in "Yanks" next to Richard Gere who sent my nana 3 dozen red roses to her funeral. Nana also starred in a documentary called "spongers". Nana has many trophies for her performances presented to her from the likes of Ken Dod.
Nana left behind 5 daughters & 1 son. Also grandchidren and great grand chidren(to many to mention)
My Grandad "Dennis Almond" died Sat 1st May 1973 and my nana Gertie died on sat 1st May 1993 which is more than coincidence and gave my mum comfort because she knew her dad had come to take her mum from the pain she was in
I cant say much about my Grandad because i never got to meet him but because my nana loved him so much i mentioned him here x
God bless you nana rest in peace xxxxxxxxx
Gertie Almond's performance in The Spongers (BBC1, 1978) was superb. I'm a student of Television & Radio at Salford University and as part of a module we look at The Spongers as a great example of British TV Drama - from Jim Allen's brilliant writing to the performance of the cast involved.
Gertie's realistic performance, whereby she plays the Aunt of a single-Mother (Christine Hargreaves) who struggles to look after her four children on state benefits, adds to the 'documentary' feel of what is in fact a heavily scripted drama. Her club performance in the play brings us some much needed relief in what is such a harrowing story and displays the versatile talents of Gertie; it's such a great shame that we didn't see much more of her on screen.
hey nana
16 years today,i remember where i was stood when they told me you gone, feels so raw sometimes yet in reality its been so long, you are missed so much,love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
do you know the number
please do you know the number for heaven up above i want to make a call to someone that i love,telephone directories enquiries,oh yes i have tried them all,i even asked the local priest because he talks to god you see i thought he,d have a direct line but he was no help to me,i tried the yellow pages but nothing seem to fit i just want to talk to you for just a little bit, love theresa xxx
Miss you Nana
ANOTHER MONTH. ANOTHER YEAR.
ANOTHER SMILE. ANOTHER TEAR.
ANOTHER WINTER. SUMMER TOO.
THERE WILL NEVER BE
ANOTHER YOU.
X X X X
A message from your daughter Pam (my mum)
A golden heart stopped beating,
Your hands were laid to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best
It broke our hearts to loose you,
But you did not go alone
For part of me went with you,
The day god called your home
From your loving daughter Pamela xx
A poem i wrote for you nana
I sit staring at your photo
Trying to remember the good times we shared
Cos when things were bad and I was alone
Nana you always cared
You’re in heaven now and there’s a pain in my heart
Cos I love you so much its unreal
Nana I miss you can you hear my prayers
I want you to know how I feel
I know you are settled and resting now
But nana your home is here
I cry many times over various things
For you I have special tears
I’ll never forget the times we had
You were there when things went wrong
You cared for us 24 hours a day
Oh nana you were so strong
Bless you nana for the love you gave
I’ve got memories that will never fade
I love you so much and the family do to
We bless the day you were made
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