Fiona Stoll
Dearest Ernie, You we’re such a loved, positive, fun
Wonderful Man, always there for others and I have
many great fun memories from our times in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. I will never forget you.
Lots of love Fi XXX❤️
Lorraine Sherman
Uncle Ernie always in my thoughts love you lots
Leah Parkes
Deepest Stmpathy Hanna and family. Memories of time with you both in Perth and of how much Ernie loved walking Jake. Sending my love across the miles. ❤❤❤
Carol and Ross
We would love to be with you to farewell your wonderful Ernie but sadly we can’t get to the UK. You certainly will be in our thoughts. We’ll always remember your visits to Australia. Sending you so much love and will always remember Ernie’s smilie. Always Mr Happy. Sending love to Hanna and family. Love Carol Ross and family
Michelle
Wonderful Ernie with that glorious smile will miss you and sunny days spent at the beach with demi love Blackwood Family
Margaret Smith
Sympathy to Hanna and family.
So pleased his final wish came true.
Many memories of our dear neighbour in Ferndale, Western Australia.
Wally micky and family
With your passing our hearts were broken.your ongoing suffering with words unspoken.unconditional love gentle voice loving smile.the bikes you loved restored and fixed you rode many a mile.a hard working family guy a true gentleman.time for others always willing to lend a hand.god closed your eyes silent thoughts tears unseen.rest in peace Ernie wishing your passing only a dream
Sooze
That cheeky smile will be missed as well as that twinkle in the eyes, lovely Ernie , Hope you’re still on your bike up there 💗💗
Suzanne & Chris Horton
So sad to hear of Ernie's passing. He was such a lovely, gentle man. I don't think I ever heard him say a cross word to anybody.
Our sincere condolences to Hanna, Chris, Merry, Steve and families.
RIP Ernie, you will be greatly missed xxx
Christine Rowe
You will be very sadly missed by your beautiful wife Hanna and your family.
Your one of the good ones Ernie..taken too soon
RIP : Chris
Brian Higgs
On one of our many holidays on the Norfolk Broards dad hired a 7 berth yacht and besides myself Mum Dad and Jenny Robbie and Maureen 2 ladies who worked with Mum and Dad at Lucas’s Ernie also came with us to make up the 7.
Ernie and myself had the 2 births at the front of the boat as shown in the picture which was pretty cramped but we still managed to have fun.
Dad was fond of sailing and one of the days whilst sailing up the boards which wasn’t plain sailing as we had to tack from one side to the other to catch the wind on one of the tacks Ernie happened to be in wrong place when the boom swung round and knocked him completely off the boat dad loosened the sail so the boat slowed right down and we were all looking over the side where Ernie had gone over and getting a bit worried Dad was going to jump in when Ernie asked us what were we looking for little did we know that he had gone right under the boat and climbed up the other side looking like a drowned rat but Smiling We were all glad to see him.
Brian Therese Kelly and Jess
A kind, caring, adventurous sometimes cheeky gentleman. A pleasure to have shared many good times, especially card night's at Ernie and Hanna's everyone was welcome, he was very patient to put up with us yobbos especially when he had to go to work early the next day! Rockingham beach will forever be Ernie's patch, the mad Pom swimming when everyone else had jumpers on. A sad goodbye to a top bloke will always be fondly remembered by Brian, Therese, Kelly, Jess, Ted and Tidge
Steve
Dad ialways on a journey in the moment.
Sue and the Millers
For us always ‘Merry’s dad’
Gorgeous, gentle with that smile!
Condolences and love to his family
xx
Merry
I know of no other gentle man as you, no other man who believes in me as whole heartedly, no other man who loved unconditionally,respects and honours all those he loved as you did.
I will miss you Pops everyday, but with every bird song, every cycle ride and every laughter you are with me. I will imagine your spirit swimming through every rolling wave and walking through every forest with the breeze blowing and the leaves rustling.
Love you for always. Your little girl xx
Steve
Seems like yesterday
Steve
Dad's appreciation for the day is worthy of this poem.
Edna Baile
Edna sends love to Hanna and all the family. She had fond memories of your days in Queens Park. Rest in peace Ernie.
Jo Bucki
Ernie had such a loving soul, so friendly and inviting, my Son met Ernie for the first time here and he had never cuddled up to anyone before due to being super anxious, he went so naturally to Ernie and it made me so happy.
Such fond memories of a true Gent.
Loved always and will be greatly missed.
Joe and Perina
Ernie you came into my and Wally's life when we were around the age of seven. After you married our sister Hanna in Australia and the passing of our father, you were like a father figure to us young boys. We have many memories of you as a gentle and compassionate person who enjoyed the simple things in life, like gardening, bicycling and travelling. One of the most memorable memories was our family trip to Scotland with you. You were very adventurous and you unsettled me a bit when we did the partial climb of Ben Nevis. Brad & Dan had a great time on that trip enjoying your antics. One of them was you running around with your jumper over your head and saying you were the Loch Ness monster. We are left with fond memories of a gentle and kind person who would go out of his way to be helpful. Your memory will live on and you will be sadly missed.
Love Joe, Perina, Brad & Dan
Collin & Mary Rowe
Fond memories of Ernie. Our love to Hanna and family.
Collin & Mary xxx
Delerine (Del) Murray
Ernie, you will be missed and remembered as a
gentleman, always with a welcoming smile.
I will remember the times in Perth, when I would just drop in for a coffee and a chat with you and Hanna and was always made to feel at home.
May you forever rest in peace and love.
Sincere sympathy to Hanna and Family
Love
Del and Family
Delerine (Del) Murray and Family
RIP Ernie
Susanna, Kerry & Family
We are deeply saddened about the passing of Ernie. Our heartfelt condolences to Hanna, Chris, Steve, Merry and families. We will always cherish the many special memories created in Perth and the UK over the last 50 years of friendship. Ernie’s warmth, kindness, strength, and happy nature will always be remembered in our hearts. We are sending our love and thoughts during this sad and difficult time.
Lots of Love Susanna, Kerry, Sarah and Claire ❤️
Mark Hills
The lovely that was Ernie.
It’s no secret we always had a tool for the job! However big or complicated or handy and small, they were the fun times finding something strangely out of the ordinary. We got a buzz from that ‘an adrenaline rush’. (That was our connection) only ours!
It will always be ours and shared with no one else.
I will hold those memories dear to me, whenever I need something, you will be my first thought every time.
So wish I had a tool for you!
A privilege to have known a man, so smiley with an infectious constant happy about them and above all a simply charming individual.
Much love and affection.
Mark x
Pauline Page
Uncle Ernie - Fondly remembered as the great adventurer with the great big smile. Love you always, Pauline and Family xxx
Gaby, Mark & family
***❤***
Ten-pound Pom, tall and handsome
A gentle-man, of footy renown
Set sail from his home, an English county
To settle here in a dry western town
Seeking sun and sand and sea
Away from his northern motherland
Giant heart with an adventurous soul
Guiding all with a gentle hand
Two young hearts, full of life
Who met at a ballroom dance
Two wandering souls, who found it all
A lifetime of love and romance
My mum was there from the start
A bridesmaid, bursting with pride
She was part of the storybook beginning
Forever by her bestie's side
A beautiful family and beautiful friends
Life in Queens Park was full of simple pleasures
Never short of laughs and conversation
Experiences - life’s greatest treasures
Dedicated to work and toil
His loyalty would never waver
Wise and charming and cheeky too
Memories I will always savour.
A childlike curiosity for exploration
Forever at one with nature
Peace and joy in the glistening sun
Rockingham's crystal blue rapture.
We are grateful for the memories
And the love you always shared
We are grateful for your kind heart
And for your soul which deeply cared
My mum will look after you now
In heaven you can truly fly
And with every hug, and passing memory
A tear that I will cry
But I know in time the grief will fade
Beautiful memories will beat the pain
Your presence will be felt with each embrace
And the love you shared, never wane.
We will never forget you Ernie Higgs, Rest In Peace.
***❤***
Jason Feist
When ever I see a bike it will always remind me of you uncle Ernie. Getting to spend countless sunday evenings eating fish and chips during summer in Perth with you and aunty Hannah was always a good time with plenty of laugh. I was lucky enough to get to spend your last birthday with you, it was a pleasure mate. Rest easy uncle Ernie
Joan & Ron Redding
Our deepest sympathies to Hanna & family. Amazing memories of when Ernie and Steve cycled from Milton Keynes to West Moors, also some great memories of Ernie, Hanna & family with Mum on their visits when the kids were small, always remember Ernie for his cheeky, fun adorable ways.
Your ever loving sister Joan, Ron & family xxx
Ann Blight
There are no words that can take away the heartache that all his family and friends are experiencing at this moment but the love that surrounds you will help.
The things that I will keep with me are that lovely smile and twinkling eyes when he greeted you, the generosity of spirit which will remain with those who knew him.
His absolute love for his family was very evident to all who met him, he was immensely proud of all of you.
I am privileged to have known him, rest in painless peace Ernie.
Ann B
Lesley and Stephen
We will always remember Uncle Ernie with the fondness of memories. He had the biggest smile , was full of fun and was such a lovely man . Much loved by his late Sister Margaret, late brother in law Len and Lesley and Stephen
Beat&Joe Bradley
Ernie our best friend and maté we’ve been friends for over half our lifetime so many lovely memories of times we spent with you and Han on holidays in Devon&Cornwall Australia Lanzerote such fun times! Playing cards at weekends laughing at the banter between you and Joe! always about football Arsenal & Chelsea and Wenger / Marinio and the little bets you had with each other great memories we are so going to miss you!!! Never be another man like our Ern a hard working loving caring family man always there to lend a helping hand nothing ever too much trouble, will miss that beaming cheeky smile taken much too soon love and miss you always RIP
Beat Joe &Benji x
Debra Harrison and Tyran Hanlon
Long time friend to the Harrison family. Many great times in sunny Perth with many a celebration shared. Thanks for the chats and many laughs. Will miss the stoic Ernie who put
up a good fight till the end. Hope you’re catching up over a cuppa with mum and dad. Sending love to Hanna, Chris, Steve, Merry and their families during this difficult time.
Love Deb and Ty xxx
Sue
Grandad Ernie,is one special gentleman,he as been part of our family for many years,he will stay close in our hearts with so many treasured memories of our times spent with him from playing cards,family gatherings & holiday’s together💙rest in peace Ernie with lots of love always Sue x x x x
Mabel
Gramps & Nanny you make me smile xxx
Claudette and Nigel
In living memory of a spécial and kind man, living father to Merry and father-in-law to Charlotte. We shall miss you xxx
Derek Redding
These tributes tell of a much loved man. It was always wonderful to be with Uncle Ernie, always shooting a kind of knowing smile at you as if to encourage some gentle mischief, always fun and friendly to be with. Wonderful Uncle Ernie, I'll always remember your winks and smiles.
David Brooks
Dear Ernie, you will forever be held in loving memory and cherished by people who knew you. You are part of a lovely family and my thoughts and love are with you all. God bless x
Ali & Chris
Uncle Ernie, I have to say your best feature was always your smile.. it was so infectious and sincere… you never complained and always was easy to please… I’ll never forget the time Jason made you a cup of tea at my parents house and didn’t put a tea bag in the cup.. so u basically had boiling water and milk.. you thought it looked a bit strange but didn’t say anything… 🙈 to me you will always be remembered as the fun loving guy who loves to keep fit.. sending love and condolences to Aunty Hannah and family
Jason Feist
When ever I see a bike it will always remind me of you uncle Ernie. Getting to spend countless sunday evenings eating fish and chips during summer in Perth with you and aunty Hannah was always a good time with plenty of laugh. I was lucky enough to get to spend your last birthday with you, it was a pleasure mate. Rest easy uncle Ernie
Paul & Jen
Ernest,
Never without your beautiful smile, inspirational was your courage and strength.
Your passing has left family and friends with broken hearts, but the loving memories you left will help to heal their loss.
Until we all meet again, safe peddeling our friend X
Kirsten Malkos
Sending my condolences to Hanna and the family! Uncle Ernie was a delight and beautiful soul who shared happiness and joy to anyone who was near by. He will be truly missed 🤍🤍🤍 Rest In peace Ernie.
Jane and Alex
Ernie,
You will be remembered as a kind, loving husband, dad and grandad and for the twinkle in your eye, your amazing cycling adventures and your welcoming smile.
You will be very much missed - not only by those close to you but also those who saw you from time to time and on whom your sense of fun and your love of family made a lasting impact.
Hanna and family - our thoughts are with you and we send you our love.
Vicki
We're all going to miss you Ernie, You were such an inspiration to us all, You will always be in our hearts, Sleep well now ❤️ Xxx
Mrs Lindsay Dunham
With happy memories of a true gentleman,who always had a smile on his face.
Sue Finney
Grandad Ernie was a very special man who will always live on in our hearts xxx
Kath and Dan
My favourite memories of Uncle Ernie are him saying to me when he was having dental issues here “ My teeth are like the stars Kath, they only come out at night!!” Always made me smile. Also, how he danced with me to Xanadu at my wedding. It was very memorable for me. That song holds a special place in my heart as does Uncle Ernie xx
Fiona, Tom and Bea
All of my memories with grandad Ernie are full of love but more importantly laughter. There was never a time when we didn’t laugh together or chuckle (mostly at nan hannas expense) about something. He was the kindest soul with the biggest heart. Even his handwriting emitted warmth.
When I remember Grandad Ernie, I will forever remember him as part of a pair. To me he will always be one half of an incredible partnership. Some people don’t find in a lifetime what Nan Hanna and Grandad Ernie found in each other. The unconditional love, the true friendship and the unfaltering companionship.
Grandad Ernie, I feel enormous gratitude to have been able to know, to love and to spend time with such an incredible human being. My childhood would never have been the same without you. I feel incredibly lucky to have spent so many years knowing and loving you.
You will be forever missed and cherished. We love you with our whole hearts.
Fi, Tom and Bea xxxxx
Pete & Sue
Ernie was one of the nicest people you could ever wish too meet. He was loved, lost but will never be forgotten. Such a gentleman