Mel's Web Pages .................................................

PRIVATE INFORMATION FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF DENIS BREEN

Pages by sister-in-law June Spawforth & her partner Melvin Ashton ......
Initially set up for Denis's late brother James - in New York, (which James viewed in a N.Y. library), but also viewed by nieces Maureen & Phyllis, (Ireland) and other family & friends.

Email: denis@denisbreen.co.uk

Web: www.denisbreen.co.uk (this page)

Pictures (Right Click on a picture & select 'Print Picture' for individual prints).

Map of Tralee & Picture of Barracks - Denis born here in 1924 !

Denis's Pictures

Phyllis & Maureen - Niece's from Ireland
Visited Denis in April, 2010 (pictures include Scooter Pictures)

New York Pictures - October 2007

Family Pictures: James, Kathleen, Phyllis & Tommy

Google Map of 'Tralee' Co Kerry, Ireland

Pictures from Claire's Wedding
Includes link to baby Ronan pictures !

Click Here for some of June's Pictures
Including Lily & Denis, Mel & June - the above pictures are from:
Mel's Outwood Website - Outwood Section - Pictures - Denis's Pictures

RECENT INFORMATION

Click here for latest version of this page

Update 16th September, 2011 ....... When replacing 150 watt light bulbs which DENIS HAD FITTED I realised that Denis ALMOST CERTAINLY fell while fitting the 150 watt light bulb above his bed !!! (he had also fitted one in his hall - hence I noticed the HEAT!
Denis wouldn’t dare tell us because he knew we had warned him not to !! [I suppose, ‘technically’, he did fall OFF the bed but not while dreaming etc.]
I informed Denis that ALL Incandescent light bulbs are now illegal.

September, 2011
Denis fell out of bed !! He cut his head quite badly on a metal drawer knob which caused quite a lot of bleeding. He used towels to stem the bleeding and used the red emergency system to request help. An initial response ambulance arrived and the paramedic was concerned and waited for the main ambulance. They used 'butterfly stitches' and Denis did not need to go to hospital. The wound is healing nicely (posted 11th September, 2011)

Thursday 14th July, 2011
Denis visited St James's Hospital for checks on the problems with 'growths' on his head.
The problem behind his ear now seems to be clear - the doctor stated that it was sun cancer.
The 'growth' on his forehead is now also much better. The doctor stated that this was due to 'sun damage' but was not cancer. The wound was 'frozen' and Denis is to return in three months time for a further check on progress.

Wednesday 4th May, 2011
Sadly, Denis's brother James was transferred back to Hospital where he died early morning on Wednesday 4th May, 2011 R.I.P. James

James was cremated on Monday 9th May - Niece Maureen & Husband Sean travelled from Ireland to New York to attend the cremation and sort out matters with a solicitor, with James's flat, etc. - a lot of work in a very short time !

Obituary / Eulogy Text & Pictures for James Breen

Click Here for further information Picture (October, 2007)

Wednesday 4th May, 2011
Denis had a fall in his lounge a couple of weeks ago and has a very badly bruised foot & ankle. He was managing ok & refusing help , (shopping, etc.), from June & I.

However ......
On Monday, 2nd May, Denis was admitted to St James Hospital for an x-ray and other checks. It seems that he has a slight fracture to a toe and anti-biotic treatment has to be carefully monitored due to current medication.

Denis was in the 'Clinical Decisions Unit' but is now home again (Wednesday), though June & I think he should have stayed longer.

Phyllis & Maureen - Nieces from Ireland - visited Denis in April, 2010.

They came over on Wednesday, 7th April & returned Friday 9th April - staying in the Marriott Hotel - Duncan Street, Leeds. They visited Denis on Thursday 8th and returned later to see Denis, myself, (Melvin), June and - of course 'Chloe' our Toy Poodle.
Later we had a few drinks and games of Bingo at St. Joseph's Catholic Club - Hunslet
Click here for Pictures.

End of updates !

Mel's Website:
www.tarncourt.co.uk

If you wish to contact Mel or June:
mel@melashton.co.uk
Tel: (01924) 834 464 home (new number August, 2008) 07740 282 567 mobile

Information - 2007 to 2010

Information 2005-2006

Information regarding his short hospitalization in October, 2004

Information regarding his long hospitalization in May, 2004

Leeds General Infirmary:
Switchboard (0113) 2 432 799
Patient Enquiries: (0113) 3 923 385
Bed Board (St James's) Allocate beds for LGI
Ask for Bed Board via switchboard if experiencing ward (bed) location problems
LGI Ward 49 Clarendon Wing B (0113) 3 9283 49
LGI Jubilee Wing Ward 14 (0113) 3 9271 14
Visiting 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 (confirm)

St James's Hospital
'Clinical Decisions Unit' - Tel: 0113 2 065 090