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 Grandmother


    • By Victoria L. Payne
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.

    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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  3. 2. Grandma

    • By Augustine Perez
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2006 with permission of the Author.

    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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  5. 3. My Darling Grandma

    • By Margaret
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2009 with permission of the Author.

    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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  6. 4. My Grandmother's Poem

    • By Dani Alexandra
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2009 with permission of the Author.

    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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  7. 5. Sleep Now, Nana

    • By Alexandra Burrows
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2012 with permission of the Author.

    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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  8. 6. My Beautiful Angel

    • By Aoife Minnock
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2009 with permission of the Author.

    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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  9. 7. Grandmother

    • By Ashley Sifuentes
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with permission of the Author.

    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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  10. 8. Nan

    I lie here every night thinking of you
    Tears fall from my eyes feeling so blue
    Why did you leave me all alone
    You got your wings and off you have flown

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    This is a helpful poem even though I understand that she is in good place I ' stop crying and sobbing I am just 9 and I also know she's missing me too.

  11. 9. My Grandma Was Special

    • By Mandy Bauer
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    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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  12. 10. My Nanny

    • By Aimee Mc Keown
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2015 with permission of the Author.

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

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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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  13. 11. Another Day

    • By Kirsty Kennedy
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2019 with permission of the Author.

    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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  14. 12. Grandma

    • By Jennifer R. Boker
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2006 with permission of the Author.

    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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    I feel you. I lost my grandmother too last fall and she was very special to me. She was very kind and loving. I called her everyday just to talk to her and tell her things going on with me...

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  15. 13. Grandmas Don't Last Forever

    • By Daniel Stewart
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2011 with permission of the Author.

    My grandma, oh she was so grand.
    I loved the way she'd hold my hand,
    and when my troubles they did swarm,
    I'd go to her; her heart was warm.

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    I am in my 50s, and I just lost my grandma on Friday August 24, 2018. I am so lucky that I had her this long. She was 94 years old but had the heart of a lion. She is missed so much already...

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  16. 14. 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.

  17. 15. The Strength Of One Woman

    • By Glorimar Fontanez
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2006 with permission of the Author.

    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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  18. 16. Grandma

    • By Rob
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2016 with permission of the Author.

    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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  19. 17. One Of A Kind

    • By Julie B. Bradstreet
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.

    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. Grandma


    • By Dan
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2020 with permission of the Author.

    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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    • Rating 4.66
  21. 19. Missing You, Nan


    • By Sarah Harrison
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2018 with permission of the Author.

    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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  22. 20. Grandma

    • By Ilona M. Blake
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2019 with permission of the Author.

    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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    • Rating 4.40

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