TODAY is Father's Day - a difficult time for anyone who has lost their dad.
While many people will be spending today thanking all the important male figures in their lives - dads, grandads, uncles and family friends - some people will be missing a loved one.
We know there are many of our readers whose dads have sadly passed away and we wanted to give you the chance to remember them by sharing your own special messages.
If your dad is no longer with us and you'd like to share a photo and a few words telling us why he was so important to you, use the link at the bottom of the page to post your message.
Here are some of your heartfelt messages to the dads you have loved and lost.
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What was your dad's name?Gilbert Francis Leach
Where was your dad from?Chester and Rhyl
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Gilbert Francis Leach 1943 in Royal Artillery uniform Share a special message about your dadGilbert (1916-1982) was a WW2 veteran. He served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He was a caring and inspirational father.
What was your dad's name?Stefan Ellis
Where was your dad from?Grew up in Norman Street, more recently Bebington
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Picture taken on a trip to Wembley with Tranmere Rovers - he was a long standing fan and season ticket holder Share a special message about your dadWe miss you every day. The best dad and grandad X
What was your dad's name?Terry Nolan
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Terry Nolan Share a special message about your dadThe best dad and grandad in world 💙 One year without you and not a day goes by when we don’t think or speak about you. Forever in our hearts.
What was your dad's name?Michael Miller
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Michael Miller Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day from us all x
What was your dad's name?Billy Holland
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Billy Holland Share a special message about your dadLove you dad. Never far away ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What was your dad's name?Ken Clark
Where was your dad from?Wallasey
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Deb Dolan, Ken Clark and Susan Lee Share a special message about your dadDad, You are the brightest star in the sky now. We love you to the moon and back xx
What was your dad's name?Colin Stapleton
Where was your dad from?New Brighton
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Colin Stapleton when he was younger Share a special message about your dadThere's not a day that goes by I don't think of you dad. Love and miss you 💔
What was your dad's name?Thomas
Where was your dad from?Wallasey
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My Dad and me taken in Wyndham Road Wallasey Share a special message about your dadI miss your everything
What was your dad's name?Barry Evans
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Dad supporting Birkenhead St Mary’s cricket club Share a special message about your dadFirst Father’s Day without you dad and it’s been nothing but heartache. Thank you for everything you have done for us all and for being the best dad and role model we ever could have wished for. You’re in our thoughts every single day and are missed so much. We love you dad. Love David, Christopher, Michael and Ruby xxxxxxxx
What was your dad's name?Fred Towers
Where was your dad from?North End Wirral
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Fred Towers Share a special message about your dadGrandad Fred was one in a million
What was your dad's name?Clifford James Buckley
Where was your dad from?Liverpool
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Clifford James Buckley Share a special message about your dadSix years since my wonderful dad left us. He shared so much with mum, my sisters Les, Gill and Tina, and my brother Malcolm. Always remembered, never forgotten, a true gentleman and Evertonian. God love you dad xx
What was your dad's name?John Lawrenson
Where was your dad from?Wallasey
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John Lawrenson Share a special message about your dadOur hero till the very end, our dad, grandad. Thank you for being ours and for the amazing memories. We will hold close forever. Miss you more than ever, enjoy a pint up there. Good night god bless xxxxx
What was your dad's name?Terry Pearson
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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The last Father’s Day we got to spend with him Share a special message about your dadThis man would do anything for his kids. He taught his sons how to be men and his daughters the type of men they deserve
What was your dad's name?Kevin Bruce
Where was your dad from?North Shields, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Taken a few weeks before his passing. Kevin Bruce 23/09/1955 - 12/02/2013 Share a special message about your dadHope you're at rest now. No more itchy feet. Hope you're with me when I walk down the aisle next month. Ten years has gone so fast. I love you dad . From your baby girl
What was your dad's name?Brian Dawson
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Brian Dawson Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day pops. It’s our first year without you. Our hearts are broken forever. Love Claire, Sharon and Laura xx
What was your dad's name?Andrew Leyland
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Father and son Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day to a loved and missed dad and grandad xxx
What was your dad's name?Leslie Shallcross
Where was your dad from?Moreton
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A beautiful picture of dad at his daughter's wedding last summer Share a special message about your dadDad, you where taken away from us suddenly. You were everybody's best friend especially mine. I know you walk side by side with us everyday. Happy Father's Day Padre. Miss you always. Love Stacey and Charlotte. Your girls xxx
What was your dad's name?Denis Pratt
Where was your dad from?Wirral
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Denis Pratt Share a special message about your dadHe was courageous, funny, kind, caring and so much more. He loved meeting new people and spending time with his friends and family. He was the most caring man I have ever met and he was so proud of his family. He was a true angel.
What was your dad's name?Dave
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Left Joyce Lewis right Dave Lewis Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day dad, miss you so much. You were so proud at my wedding and I will cherish the memory forever. I hope I can become the dad to my kids you were to me. Until we meet again. Love your son Andy 💙💙
What was your dad's name?Roy Mckay
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Me and my lovely dad Share a special message about your dadMy dad was my super hero. I miss him every day
What was your dad's name?Gerry Williams
Where was your dad from?Hoylake
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Gerry in his Wirral ukulele fanatics t-shirt Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day - this is our first one without you. Miss you every day.
What was your dad's name?Paul Murray (Mugsy)
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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This picture was the last picture with my dad before he passed away in hospital in 2021 Share a special message about your dadYou will forever be missed dad 💙
What was your dad's name?Denis Pratt
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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(Back from left) my mum, my great nan Bella, who we miss dearly, and my gramps, who we also miss so much.(Front left) Me and my sister. Share a special message about your dadMy gramps, One year already! Gone but not forgotten. Such an amazing person. I will always love you with all my heart. We hope you like your FB page and all the rocks! 'Denis Pratt - our rock'. You were everyone's rock. Happy Father's Day Gramps xxxx
What was your dad's name?Barry Musgrove
Where was your dad from?Wallasey
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Barry Musgrove Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day dad and grandad. Gone but not forgotten. From Kim, Kirsty, Stephen, Freddie, Dotty, Ruby and Isla xxx
What was your dad's name?Bertie Roberts
Where was your dad from?Pensby and Neston
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Bertie Roberts Share a special message about your dadWe miss you so much dad. Happy fishing up in the sky. Lots of love, Emma, Jeff and Aaron xxxxxx❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What was your dad's name?Bill Aldersea
Where was your dad from?Ellesmere Port
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Bill Aldersea (right) Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day, dd. Miss you loads.
What was your dad's name?Peter Greenland
Where was your dad from?Wallasey
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Peter Greenland my hero Share a special message about your dadMy incredible dad 💙 My hero. Seven years without you - these years have flown! You helped so many people, a truly special man. We know how proud you'd be of your great grandchildren born since. The Egg Run has never been the same, 😢 nor the unintentional laughter you brought to golf every weekend!😄 But oh, the memories you left with us will last forever. We love and miss you always dad. Happy heavenly Father's Day xxxxx😘
What was your dad's name?Billy Lucas
Where was your dad from?Grew up in rock ferry lived in Bebington
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Taken on Karen’s wedding day 16 years ago Share a special message about your dadFirst Father's Day without you. Think about you every day and miss you so much dad. Miss our daily chats and visits . Love you always
What was your dad's name?Stan Leggett
Where was your dad from?Born in Essex passed away at Arrowe Park
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Missing you on this Father's Day dad Share a special message about your dadAlways loved and missed and never forgotten
What was your dad's name?Tony Charles
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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My dad with his beloved wife Diane and Poppy and Phoebe Share a special message about your dadA sunny Sunday walk with wife, Diane. Walking his grand-doggy Poppy and his beloved baby, Phoebe. A captured memory that will never fade. Taken in Arrowe Park by daughter Natalie. We loved to walk there as a family. These memories are precious, especially on Father's Day. Dad, we miss you beyond words. Love you always, Natalie, Anthony and son in law, Mike.
What was your dad's name?Ted Godman
Where was your dad from?Maritime Park
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Ted Godman Share a special message about your dadI lost my lovely dad last year and I miss him every day
What was your dad's name?Mark
Where was your dad from?Liverpool
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Me and my dad Share a special message about your dadMy lovely dad Mark passed away four years ago, two days before my 21st birthday. He was the biggest family man you’d ever meet, put everybody before himself and truly was one of a kind. So very loved and dearly missed.
What was your dad's name?Chris Edmunds
Where was your dad from?South Africa
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Chris Edmunds Share a special message about your dadDad, you left this earth on 11th May 2023 and this will be my first Father's Day without you. You were not just my dad but my best friend too and I will always hold close to my heart the incredible memories we made. This Father's Day is going to be so hard but I promise to be brave and celebrate your life. I miss you every day dad and one sweet day we will be together again. Love you Babyshoes
What was your dad's name?Denis Pratt
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Dad in his post office uniform. He worked from Argyle St sorting office and Prenton sorting office Share a special message about your dadAn amazing human being, known for his love, humour, integrity, selflessness and honesty. Everyone who knew him has a story to tell. He would do anything for anyone and is remembered by them fondly. What a loss last year. Loved always dad, Denise xxxx
What was your dad's name?Steve Murphy
Where was your dad from?North End and Heswall
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The man himself Share a special message about your dadA fantastic man and father who we miss a lot since he left us in January. Thanks for all the memories, love and support xxx
What was your dad's name?Denis Pratt
Where was your dad from?Wirral Moon Street
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Me and Gramps Share a special message about your dadDenis Pratt - Our Rock. Miss you always G. Thanks for be the best grandad in the world xxx
What was your dad's name?Rex May
Where was your dad from?Heswall
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(from left) Sarah Vigar (daughter), Rex May (dad) and Rachel Taylor (daughter) Share a special message about your dadOur dad was wonderful. He adored his family and would have done anything for them. We miss him every day and want to show our love ❤️❤️
What was your dad's name?Denis Pratt
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Dennis Pratt - our rock Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day Gramps 💙 love and miss you millions x
What was your dad's name?Denis Pratt
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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“Denis Pratt Our Rock “ Share a special message about your dadOur dad was our rock, always there when we needed him. Miss his smile, his humour and his caring, positive personality. Thank you for being our dad. If we had the chance to do it all over again and choose a dad, we would choose you over and over again. Love you dad. Miss you every single day 💙
What was your dad's name?Richie Lucas
Where was your dad from?Hoylake
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Richie Lucas Share a special message about your dadNearly one year without dad. It's by far been the toughest year of our lives. Words aren't enough to describe how much we miss him. Every day he is missed, every day he is thought of and most days a tear is still cried for him. Happy heavenly Father's Day dad xx
What was your dad's name?Thomas Williams
Where was your dad from?Bebington
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Thomas Williams Share a special message about your dadFirst Father's Day without you dad. We all miss you so much. We will raise a glass to our wonderful dad today. All our love always, Cheryl, Lee and family xx
What was your dad's name?Roy Clifton
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Dad in his favourite coffee shop Share a special message about your dadTo my lovely dad, First Father's Day away from home! Can’t begin to tell you how you are missed and loved so much! Things have never been the same dad without you. Love you forever 💔😢
What was your dad's name?John Dennis Murphy
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Mum and dad Share a special message about your dadOur first Father’s Day without you. Loved and missed forever. Julie, Joanne and Neil xxx
What was your dad's name?Jimmy Murphy
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Dad Jimmy Murphy Share a special message about your dadLoved and missed every day. Always in my heart ❤️
What was your dad's name?Jimmy McManus
Where was your dad from?Seacombe
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Taken at dad's care home Share a special message about your dadMiss you dad but we know that you are with us always. Love Sharon and Jo-Anne
What was your dad's name?Gordon "Gee Whizz" Smith
Where was your dad from?Liverpool
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Gordon Smith Share a special message about your dadMy beautiful, funny, kind, crazy dad. Miss you more and more every day. You always made me laugh and had a wonderful look on life. Through your endless illnesses you never complained. The picture was taken at Goodison Park. Going the match without you is not the same. The best dad and grandad ever!
What was your dad's name?Jim Stanton
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Barbara and Jim Stanton, the happiest couple there ever was Share a special message about your dadNine years without my lovely grandad and it doesn’t get easier. Happy Father’s Day grandad xx
What was your dad's name?David Sangster and William Sangster
Where was your dad from?Wallasey
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My Grandad (William Sangster) me (Ryan Sangster) and my dad (David Sangster) Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day to my dad and grandad. Sending you special love on Father's Day. We miss you both every day. In our hearts and in our minds forever and always xxx
What was your dad's name?Steve Soar
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Steve Soar and Alex Soar - a dad and daughter reunited! Share a special message about your dadHere's to you dad on the first Father's Day without you here. I wish you could hear "I love you" one last time! Massive love to everyone who will be without their dad this Sunday ❤
What was your dad's name?Guy Templeton
Where was your dad from?Wirral
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Our for a lovely meal x Share a special message about your dadFirst Father's Day without you my lovely Pops. Love and miss you so much. Happy Father's Day. Steph and John xxx
What was your dad's name?Steve
Where was your dad from?Wallasey
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Lucy Barker (left) Steve Brumpton (middle) Becky Brumpton (right). This photo was taken on the day Dad came home from hospital after 10 months. Share a special message about your dadOur dad was affectionately known as Pa to many. He was the best dad any girl could’ve wanted and we both miss him dearly. Now then love. Today dad we will have a trifle and a glass of red wine, just for you. X
What was your dad's name?Lee Parker
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Lee Parker, our dad! Share a special message about your dadWe miss you millions dad and always will! Our fourth Father’s Day without you and it’s still just as hard as the first. Always in our hearts xx
What was your dad's name?Geoffrey Smith
Where was your dad from?North end of Birkenhead
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Acting a clown like usual Share a special message about your dadThe best man to walk this earth! Love Leanne, your grandchildren Jess, Rebecca, Charlotte, Chloe and the great grandkids
What was your dad's name?Nick Weir
Where was your dad from?Wirral
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Nick Weir out on a boat fishing Share a special message about your dadI miss you so much dad. I just hope that you know how much I love you and that I hope that I am making you proud. I wish so much that you could've met Isabelle (by now you'd be teaching her how to fish) and still be here now. You taught me so much throughout my life. Happy Father's Day in heaven. I know you'll be watching Freddie Mercury perform as much as possible and probably joining up with grandad to wind nan up. Sending all my love to you dad
What was your dad's name?Bob Halliday
Where was your dad from?Wirral
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Bob Halliday in 1990 Share a special message about your dadSimply The Best ❤️
What was your dad's name?Chris Williams
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Gone but never forgotten Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day dad. We love and miss you so much. Always in our hearts. Love from, Shelley, Carla and Lisa x
What was your dad's name?John Russell
Where was your dad from?Ellesmere port
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Dad and mum at a family party Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day day. We miss you beyond words xx
What was your dad's name?George Griffiths
Where was your dad from?Bebington
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Denise, Terry, Eileen, George, Jill, Barry at mum and dad's diamond wedding anniversary party Share a special message about your dadThe best husband and dad to his four children, grandad to his 10 grandchildren and great grandad to his 21 great grandchildren. Forever loved and missed deeply xx
What was your dad's name?Jim Brumfitt
Where was your dad from?Hoylake
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Dad and mum at my wedding in 2011 at Leasowe Castle Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day dad. You are missed beyond words. We all love you lots xx
What was your dad's name?Ali Menzies
Where was your dad from?PortSunlight/New Ferry
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My Dad Loved His Holidays Abroad Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father's Day to an amazing dad and grandad. Loved and missed every day xxx
What was your dad's name?Colin Edwards
Where was your dad from?Rock Ferry
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My Dad , Colin Edwards?? Gone but never forgotten Share a special message about your dadDad, The first man we ever loved. Happy Father’s Day - our second without you 💔 Our hearts will be forever broken without you. Truly missed by your two daughters Sophie and Kimberley. Rest easy up there until we meet again😇 until then our memories will live on forever lots of love from your two girls❤️❤️
What was your dad's name?Howard Richardson
Where was your dad from?Denbigh
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Howard Richardson Share a special message about your dadHappy heavenly Father’s Day dad. Loved and missed every day. XxxxX
What was your dad's name?Kevin Smith
Where was your dad from?Birkenhead
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Taken on July 23, 2011, my wedding day Share a special message about your dadHappy Father's Day daddio. Another one without but you are always in our thoughts and heart! Cheers scone x
What was your dad's name?Alan Bailey
Where was your dad from?Neston
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This picture was taken at my wedding in 2004 Share a special message about your dadHappy Father’s Day to the best pops and grandad. We love and miss you every day
What was your dad's name?Frank Webster
Where was your dad from?Wirral and Llanarmon Yn Ial
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Frank webster Share a special message about your dadDad, Missing the fun times but we are all doing well. I’ll back a winner for you at Wolves soon and get you a Bathams xxx Love Lee
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