Terence Michael Dunne

“You will always be in our hearts and wherever we go, and whatever we do, we will take you with us”  

Terence left behind a great legacy by living his own life on his own terms, he never
faltered in being true to himself albeit he was self- aware, sometimes lacked
confidence, often doubted his own self-worth and over analysed how he was
perceived by second guessing how people would react to him.

Terence could be described as a double edged sword, private and reserved but then
once you got to know him he was really an open book, a funny, jolly man with a good
sense of humour.

Blessed with good parents, he enjoyed a happy childhood living in Crewe, his father
was the landlord of the Cheese Hall in the days when many performers slipped into
the tavern from the stage door of the Lyceum and his auntie worked at the cinema so
Terence was used to theatrical people from an early age. He developed a love of
music, especially jazz and live big bands.

His greatest passion was travelling on trains. He and some friends often embarked
on day trips and in later years, he led a more solitary life. He was happy in his own
company, regularly travelling on his own to places as far afield as Belgium.

He rarely stayed away from home as he was content to travel the distance, admiring the
sights from the comfort of his seat on the train and when he reached his destination
Terence loved to mooch around for a short while before catching the train home.

Around six years ago, he had a spell in respite where he met his dear friends
Christabel and Sharon. They gave Terence dedicated care and a new lease of life.
He loved going out for a drink especially on Friday evening when they took him to
the Raven or The Brunswick for a pint of lager. His other indulgence was a Magnum
Ice Cream, and the girls kept the freezer adequately stocked.

He rarely complained about his life but he was vehemently against animal cruelty.

The poet Samuel Butler wrote, ‘I fall asleep in the full and certain hope that my
slumber shall not be broken; and that though I be all-forgetting, yet shall I not be all
forgotten, but continue life in the thoughts and deeds of those I loved.

Terence passed away on 27th September 2020 aged 85 years and will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

His funeral took place on 12th October 2020 at Crewe Crematorium.