Grandmother Death Poems

Grandmother Death Poems

Rest in Peace Grandma Poems

Grandmothers are famous for their hearty meals and fresh baked cookies, their abundant hugs and kisses, and their insistent desire to spoil their grandchildren. Times spent at grandma's house are often marked by love, laughter, and contentment. In fact, grandmothers are often responsible for bringing the whole family together. Because grandmothers are such a source of joy for their grandchildren, they are always sorely missed when they pass away. To lose a grandmother is to lose a most valuable family member. Many grandchildren find a peace and solace after the loss of their grandmother by expressing their feelings through poetry.

25 Poems Remembering Passed Away Grandmothers

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  1. 1. My Darling Grandma

    A woman of extreme strength, courage and love,
    Who was beautiful, soft and now peaceful and free as a dove.
    Someone on who our admiration was built around,
    For her womanhood, wife, friend and grandmother since she was brought into this ground.

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    My great-grandmother lived to be 101. She was a beautiful, wise, and strong woman. Up until July 2017, she was still living in her own home and cooking full meals. She more or less raised me...

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  3. 2. Sleep Now, Nana

    • By Alexandra Burrows
    • Published: March 2012

    Although I cannot see you,
    I feel your presence near.
    I will hold you close in memory
    Till I drop my very last tear.

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    I was 16 years old when my grandma died. She died of kidney failure, but my grandma had a loving heart and was always kind and loving and would do anything for anyone no matter what you were...

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  5. 3. My Grandmother

    • By Victoria L. Payne
    • Published: July 2006

    In my rose garden of memories,
    I see you standing there,
    An angel in disguise,
    Who taught me how to care.

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    My grandmother's name was Rose. This poem is so apt. She had cancer. While it gave me time to spend with her, it made it really painful to watch her lose weight and her hair, withdraw into a...

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  6. 4. Missing You, Nan

    The years will always roll on by
    and time will always pass,
    but every memory I have of you
    will definitely always last.

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  7. 5. Grandma

    • By Augustine Perez
    • Published: April 2006

    Thank you for the gift of love.
    Now you're sharing it up above.
    You had many things to say,
    All in a caring way.

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    My grandma passed away on October 28th at 1:27 a.m. It was really, really hard to see my grandmother leave us. I know she is in a better place, but I would love for her to have stayed with...

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  8. 6. Grandmother

    • By Ashley Sifuentes
    • Published: November 2006

    My heart never felt so much pain.
    The sky came together and dropped lots of rain.
    I thought my life was coming to an end.
    All I know is I will never give in.

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    Grandma, you are my source for happiness. You are bound to my heart with the epic stories which you taught in my childhood. You created a friendly environment whenever you were with me. Now I...

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  9. 7. My Beautiful Angel

    • By Aoife Minnock
    • Published: November 2009

    Nan, to walk into your room and see you smile,
    I walked over and hugged you all the time.
    You always made me smile and always had stories to tell.
    I loved sitting with you every day and listening to the memories you had to share.

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    My Grammy passed away Saturday morning after a tough battle with cancer. It took her so fast, and this poem captures my exact feelings. I have never watched someone die before, and seeing...

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  10. 8. The Strength Of One Woman

    • By Glorimar Fontanez
    • Published: August 2006

    She played a different role in all our
    lives: a mother, a sister, and a
    grandmother. No matter, what the love
    we have for her is one. Ask anyone,

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    My older sister has always been there for me! When I needed to talk, she always had the answer. And said I Love You no matter what! No one has the answer to cancer, Why do you have to leave...

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  11. 9. Grandma


    From my beginning until your end,
    You were by my side, my first best friend.
    I never expressed it when you were here
    Though my love and admiration were sincere.

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  12. 10. Another Day

    • By Kirsty Kennedy
    • Published: May 2019

    Life gets very busy.
    Things get in the way.
    Do I have time to visit?
    I'll go another day.

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    I turned 67 this year and have been searching for old friends online. I went to college in a city 1500 miles away. It was probably the best time of my life. I have now looked for four friends...

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  13. 11. Grandma's Departure

    Grandma's room is empty; she moved away.
    She departed this life and is gone to stay.
    There was no struggle, but with great ease
    she closed her eyes and took her leave.

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    I am thankful my poem touched you in some way. Sorry about your lost but remember that love heals wounds, even God's love.

  14. 12. Grandma

    Grandma is one special angel, a
    Really gentle, beautiful soul.
    Angel of God, so pure and whole.
    Never leave me, stay close by.

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  15. 13. A Butterfly

    • By Silvia Burley
    • Published: July 2015

    A caterpillar walks in beauty
    through the sunshine and the rain,
    leaving sweet memories
    to ease away the pain.

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  16. 14. My Grandmother's Poem

    • By Dani Alexandra
    • Published: April 2009

    If Grandma had a meaning
    I'll tell you what it'd be
    if you were close to yours
    like mine was close to me

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    My Grandmother has been one of the most important people in my life and such a great influence to me always, and she passed away about a month ago. I still can't stop mourning the loss. But...

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  17. 15. My Grandma Was Special

    • By Mandy Bauer
    • Published: August 2008

    My grandma was special in every way,
    She made me smile every day.
    And she was always there for me,
    Especially in my time of need.

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    This is the most painful day for me. When my grandma left me I was so lonely. December 25 is the day she died. My grandma was my best friend. She always supported me. Whatever I learned today...

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  18. 16. My Nanny

    • By Aimee Mc Keown
    • Published: June 2015

    You picked me up
    And held me tight.
    And said you loved me
    Every night.

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    • Votes 97
    • Rating 4.43
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    My Nana Sue died 2 weeks ago and now I am going to her funeral. I miss my Nana and will do anything to get her back. She died of a brain hemorrhage It was so unexpected that we only found out...

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  19. 17. One Of A Kind

    • By Julie B. Bradstreet
    • Published: July 2006

    The funny beautiful lady
    That means so much to me
    May be gone from the land of the living
    But with me she will always be

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    This is a beautiful poem, about grandma, well now as mothers day is near, I just think of my granny ( nanny as we used to call her ) , my what a lovely, caring, mother / granny she was,...

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  20. 18. Dear Grandma

    You're not that far away.
    I can still envision your smile.
    God brought you to be with Him,
    But I'll see you in a while.

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  21. 19. Grandma

    • By Rob
    • Published: May 2016

    The words you spoke so wisely
    Have never been so clear.
    All the lessons that you taught me
    Still remain right here.

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    When my grandmother died, I felt so empty because she was the closest thing I've lost. She was there for me when I needed her the most. And every special day of my life she was there: 1st day...

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  22. 20. Grandma

    • By Jennifer R. Boker
    • Published: March 2006

    There's this one special person
    She's always on my mind
    All the things we used to have
    Are so far behind

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    My grandmother passed away on the 26th February 2002, but I still can't get her off my mind. When I sleep I dream about her. She raised me from when I was 7 months old, she was my mother. She...

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