We all knew and loved Clive from different aspects, whether it as a family member, friend or colleague. Please feel free to share any memories and photos that you have.
A brother to six, a son to four, a father to one, and a friend to so many.
We all knew and loved Clive from different aspects, whether it as a family member, friend or colleague. Please feel free to share any memories and photos that you have.
remembering a colleague, miss your smile dude
Seems like only yesterday we were celebrating Clive’s 40th! Clive’s girlfriend, Nerissa had told him she was taking him for a quiet dinner at his favourite restaurant, what she hadn’t mentioned was that family & friends were also going to be there to surprise him! 😀 What a lovely evening we had & I am so pleased we got to spend what would’ve been his last birthday together. Miss & think of you every single day dear Brother. I hope wherever you are you’re riding high & having lots of fun with Curtis & Cordy xxx
Laban, it’s been quite a while that you’ve been gone and a lot has happened. Todays the day we would have been celebrating your birthday but today is probably another hard day to get through without going back to past memories of when my life was okay. When you were around. Words can’t describe how much I miss and love you and how much I wish to see and speak to you. I wish when I was younger I took the words of wisdom you spoke. I miss the little things you did and know that I am turning 14 tomorrow I regret that I didn’t listen to it. I want to do well this year not only for myself but for you, Alex and everyone who ever believed to in me . Although your gone in the flesh your sprirt lives on within Natasha, tazrah,harley, twinkle and mum.
I love you so much
And don’t ever forget that x .
Latina xxx
Still missing you so much it physically hurts my heart xx our memories are etched in my soul xx
Xxx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ANGEL….I MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, karen xxx
WISH WE COULD GO BACK TO YOUR 30TH IN PARIS..PRECIOUS MEMORIES I CHERISH X
He was always gentle and so mild
When he grew up his eyes were like that of a child
Oh how sad i was when you moved away
The times i wished i begged you to stay
I wondered how did he stay so slim
He ate soo much and yet no gym
When he told us he was to become a dad
That made each one of us so very glad
I still have the postcard he sent in 2002
What a great picture and what a nice view
Clive worked so hard to do so well
I used to love&listen to the stories he wud tell
Thank you dear clive for lewis your son
How happy you would be to see how handsome he’s become
Thank god,father&mother
For giving us clive our dear brother
Tammy xxx
A short video on South Beach in Miami….
Clearly not wanting anymore photos taken…this just seems like yesterday..
R.I.P Laban…always in my thoughts.❤
Thinking of you every second of the day. Xxxprecious
Hi Nerissa,
Was this picture taken whilst on your trip with Clive? I like to see pictures of him i havent seen before. Thanks for posting.
Hi Emma, yes this was taken in Peru. There are a few I have and will post them for you.
Lorna , Clive this is your second year my thoughts are with you. I still feel so sad, xc
Gone but not forgotten xx
xx
Thinking of you always.
As bone thugs n harmony said ” i’ll see you at the crossroads”
Always thinking of you…
Thanks for posting this picture neriSsa. I know how much He enjoyed tHat triP. I can just ImAgine him marvellinG at the viEwS. Lovely.
Your welcome Emma. x
What can i say?
I went To the grave on the 20th and as you’d expect from clive, he’s being a stubborn git……
There is still a mound and i guess its his way of saying “i’m still here”
How can i say happy birthday?
My thoughts are with lewis and everyone else who loved Clive. Its sad to think his 40th birthday was yhe last he celebrated. With everyone one else wHo was there it was a good night, and a surprise clive was not expecting.
On Your biRthday i miss you more than ever my angel, i love you xxx
Wish you was here to send you Birthday wishes. Thinking of you.
Miss you!
Lis xx
Xxx
What a day…………………..
another day normally celebrated…
Its horrible not being able to message you, life has its up’s and downs…
you will never share in them again with me, Lewis or anyone… it breaks my heart….
there is still so much i want to tell you…
i want to hear you laugh….
i miss you as many other people do clive..
all my love.
I miss you so much….
I’m glad i spent with you and could call you my brother….
Times like this make you wish you could relive moments…
Its wrong your not here….
It’s not getting easier….
In my dreams you are still there, just me and you, like it used to be…
I like being asleep so I can be with you again..I just can’t stop loving you xxx
Kiss
Hello laban no I haven’t been on here cause it hurts really hurts so I just wanted you to know that I am a vegetarian and you win eating lamb chops also I love you laban
Rip Lattina
I miss you x
Now you will always be with me
Love always
<3 Always xxx
A year has gone by and still it hurts that your no longer here.
I. Still feel the pain and miss your laugh.
I’ve missed trying to convince you to visit me a Christmas.
The last one I spent with you was emotional. Not cause of us but…..
I will.always remember your words
It is still hard to come to terms with not being able to.share another day again
Best wishes xx
A year has passed, and it still feels like only yesterday. Rest in peace dear cousin. You are truly missed. Nic’ x
So it’s coming up to christmas!
I’ve always loved this Time of year, busy lives stop for just a small window of time and the focus turns to family.
I could always count on a hug around christmas and a long and detailed phone call (mainly where I would subject clive to at least a 6 month catch up on my life so far.) I have missed you this year clive!
Clive has always been my big brother, a guide in life and a mentor. I have many memories that I could share, but at this time of year I will always remember one christmas, where, by some miricle, we managed to get everybody together on christmas day. That, by far, will always be my fondest memory and favourite christmas experience!
Love you and miss you always Xxx
XX Its been a year you are still missed so so much by me and your son Lewis. Really wish ya was still here. Will always be remembered and loved. Lewis looked at the photobook so beautiful. 4life, miss you always and forever lewis your son and his mum. Guardian angel
Its been a year and still the kids ask about you.
You told me about a year ago you’ll make a massive mark on the world. You really have. We all miss you so much.
Love and kisses
Me and my partner Doug know Clive from when we worked at Balfour Beatty, we would often meet up with him for a drink and a catch up. Unfortunately we were unable to attend his funeral because we are now living in Hong Kong but our thoughts were with his family that day and still are. I often look at this website and smile at the pictures and comments. But this is the first time I have been able to write something because it’s so sad to acknowledge that someone so special is no longer here.
There are so many fond memories we have of Clive, he was always up to something, a new interest or goal, which made him an inspiration to be around. Clive was taken far too soon, but whilst he was here, he gave 100% to living. Clive had a smile for everyone and that’s how we will always remember him…smiling. Much love to his family, particularly his son Lewis x. Jo and Doug.
I miss you
The kids miss you
always in our hearts
xxx
Hi hope your still watching over your son, gaurdian angel. still missed so much by me and ya son lewis. dad going 2holland next year to play football against other European teams know. you would be proud. love you, miss you always dawn and lewis xxxx
The long drives back to london from visiting ‘up north’, listening to Thomas Newman “someone else” reflecting upon our lives, the lengthy talks about the universe and positivity and manifesting better things, trips to the Tate and into “town” to marvel at the impressive sights of London like two excited teenagers. The wonderful meals we’d shared and cook for one another. The laughter, sometimes we laughed so hard we had tears in our eyes and aches in our bellies. Xx
Laban in my thoughts every day, missed by me and your son Lewis had lovely time with ya family last week. I mean what I said 2you will make you and your family proud of your son lewis. wish ya was still here but carry on being lews guardian angel always and forever, love always dawn lewis x
happy Birthday ‘our clive’ still fondly remembered and missed by all the friends you made at balfour beatty xxx
Thinking of you
i’d always try and ring you early today to wish you happy birthday…
there are no wishes to make
I, we all miss you xxx
xx
Better days xx
thumbs up from Clive xx
siblings xx
Getting loaded on clapham common Aug 2005 xx
A Day at london zoo x
Me at zoo great day dad just 2let ya know got red belt in karate also got award at school 4 english most inproved in my year hope ya proud looking and watching over me from heaven love always xxx
it’s 6 months since you died, i’m still crying
i wish i had your determination to see things through
i’m still so angry with the world
it’s not getting easier, i hate saying to people i’m ok
Laban, so sorry to hear of your passing, not only were you exceptional at your job, but you were an exceptional person, i only have the fondest memories of the time we speant together, as almost ‘old enfieldonians’. the world has lost one of the best – way way too early
a happy day x
shucks…..
its a weird day, ive recieved a call from my kids to say happy fathers day which is great, it made me smile, Carmella says she has a new pony, Antonio a new lorry and jose was just being cool. after the call my thoughts went to you and lewis and how this day will always bring saddness to him as his dad isn’t there to recieve the wishes, then noel and how he’ll never get the wishes from you and then Nathan and this being his first year as a father. so many emotions for so many diffeent reasons.
any ways, always thinking of you clive. all my love
Struggling today, wish you were here with me right now. I miss you so so much, words can not express. Love to Lewis for Sunday, and Dawn. xx
Dad. miss you. thinking about you. fathers day sun your not here. love you always and never foget ya. Love ya lewis your son xxxx
Laban hope your watching from heaven. you became a uncle again 2 a lovely beautiful new niece fern. still missed guardian angel uncle laban xxx
Dad miss you happy fathers day 4sunday love you always and forever xxx
krayzie bone – smoke and burn
ken boothe – everything I own
missing you everyday xxx
Gonna go lift that cup for you at the town hall. Your dream has come alive in North London Laban.RIP.
Precious Bbylve.xx
Hope you was watching arsenal from heaven – 3. 2 gunners. fa cup champions. still missed so much. you and lew would of been texting now. gunner 4 ever laban, guardian angel, missed and loved dawn and lewis xxxx
We miss you x
Laban still missed by us both. shopping with lewis in luton on sat. 4lunch went to subway, lewis said I went here with dad when we would meet in town. still remembered always and foever dawn lewis xxx
Shit
Time is meant to be a grwat healer…. EVERY TIME theres a reason to celebrate it just reminds me that your never going to be here. I know im meant to be able get over this but im struggling. Theres always reminders and i find it hard to smile when people ask about you. I want to but the pain is still there.
Im so so angry with the world, i dont want to be but the loss that i and so many other people have EXPERIENCED seems so wrong.
I miss you clive x
I know how you feel Curtis..Problem Is have is I have no one to talk to…I miss him so much I ache…xx sending you a big hug xx
Ros 13 March 2014
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Clive’s passing. I knew Clive For a number of years, always struck by his unassuming manner, ready smile, tender heart, gentle wisdom and wish to succeed. I remember how he spoke of his siblings with such extraordinary affection and most of all his love for Lewis.
One of my favourIte pictures of Clive that i adore. I remember him being this age making me a blue dish in his pottery class at school for my birthday. I loved it & have cherished it all these years.
I love you Bro xxxxxx
Laban you are missed so much, think of you every day. Thanks for once loving me and being the father of our son Lewis. Been talkng to Lewis remember when we first met and you and Rakem would ask me to say ‘water’ and ‘luton’, it made you both laugh. I am going too make sure lewis grows into a secure loving gentleman. He is going to make you very proud, also your family uncles, aunties, nanny Lynne, and Noel. You watch him from heaven and guide him. Lewis will always be an Arsenal supporter through and through. I promise I will be the best mum to Lewis you will always remain in both are hearts through me and your family. You’re an angel now, watch Lewis your son always and forever. You’re missed, RIP. Dawn x
Not a day goes by where i dont think of calling you, it seems forever since i spoke to you. I need your words of wisdom and reassurance.
I miss you so much x
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PICTURES OF CLIVE XXX
Clive, I just wanted you to know that today we got granted Special Guardians of baby Kimberley, George’s baby. I so wanted to tell you about this before you passed. I promise you we will look after her the way Lynn and Noel did you as I know that is what helped you, Curtis, Tammy, Emma and Nathan to live happy lives. I have been having lots of contact with Nathan at the moment and he is just as adorable as you always spoke of him.. your family loved you so much as I did..I miss you everyday and can’t stop thinking about our fond memories..I just wish I could have one more day with you..I miss you so much.. K xx
My first contact with laban was when i was a board member of the aipp, where laban worked as the aipp’s book keeper. However I came to know him better when for a 12 month period in 2012 to 2013 I took on the temporary role of CEO of the AIPP. This was not straight forward as living in Yorkshire I wasn’t based in the office in London. Laban was a massive support and was prepared to take on whatever needed to be done to keep the AIPP office operating normally, answering phones, taking membership enquiries, etc., which was more than his main task. Without his support I couldn’t have done my job. He was always totally professional, efficient, and helpful. I was so saddened when nerissa told me that he had passed away, a real loss, and my condolences to his family, and to nerissa and lattina
Xxx
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Beautiful baby pictures of Clive Xxx
Laban, you always told your son lewis that you loved cars, especially Lexus. you started with a really lovely model that you had then. miss ya, so does lewis. you’ll always watch over him, you’ll be Lewis’s guardian angel now. RIP xxxx
thank you laban for being there for me you were like a father to me if I could choose my father and you I would of picked you a million times more.rest in peace. I love you xx stepdad
It’s been over three weeks since you passed. its been so hard, you are in my every thought. your the last thing i think about if i sleep and the first thing i think of when i wake. i have prayed to every god, and wished on so many stars, but it still remains that you have died. my heart aches for so many reasons. i will never see your face again, i will never hear your voice, and the words of wisdom i often sort are no longer be coming from you. you gave me so much strength when i needed it, and now i can’t get the strength, my days seem to last forever. clive you touched so many peoples lives and hearts, you touched mine more then i ever told you and more then i ever let on. i’m sorry i never told you. if i had my chance again i would. people keep saying time is a healer, i feel so empty, my tears still come, my body still feels numb and my heart still aches.
i’m sory for all the times we argued, for all the times i should have been there for you and i wasn’t. all my love.
forever your big brother Curtis xxx
Laban you are missed. You’ll never know how much your family all of them did you proud on Thursday. Nanna Lynne’s personal reading was lovely. Lewis will always and 4ever love you. RIP. You’re an angel now xxx
laban and me had so memories together i remember when me and laban had a lamb chop eating COMPETITION
and i won 8-6 that was a AMAZING. there were so much memories and they will stay in my heart for life.
i was scared when i first met laban i was scared of tall people then so when i saw laban he was like a giant to me. but when i got know him i was not AFRAID anymore i did not have to because i knew he was the right person for my mum.he will be truly missed. rip laban xx.
xx lattina tivy
Clive one of us and one of you – 001
I’m am sure you’re all feeling tender but i can assure you he was safe, secure certainly one of our (14). I think these few images will demonstrate he had a great time.
Best wishes
Sean
Clive my friend….
It only feels like yesterday we met but how those 9 years have flown by since we meet at Laing O’Rourke. It all started when I helped you with some payroll queries back in 2004 and I’m pretty sure I was then on speed dial after that but I couldn’t resist helping in everyway I could….pestering you to make sure you submitted your timesheets in on time or sneaking adjustments in passed the deadline for you.
I will miss our days out where we would spend hours and hours walking around London…in and out museums, pubs and restaurants chatting until the cows come home. Such great memories I will cherish forever.
You are so kind, thoughtful, generous and funny. Such a great listener and someone who I could tell anything to, that is to me, a true friend.
I admired your passion and drive to continue striving for a better life and career. Despite being so laid back at times you always wanted to continue educating yourself taking exam after exam until you got where you wanted to be. You come so far and done so well for yourself, which I am proud of you for.
I am so glad you were able to meet Steve, my partner & Rosie, our new baby daughter before you were taken away from us.
My thoughts are with your family and friends…..especially to little Lewis who I know you adored. I will never forget you….RIP Clive xx
Clive – my mate.
It’s been so difficult comprehending such a ‘top bloke’ not being around. The tears may dry but the happy memories will always remain strong as quite simply there was, and only, good times.
Having met ‘many moons ago’ the genuine qualities were easily soon apparent – even before been aware an avid Arsenal fan as well! This remained the same over the years whatever the occasion, wherever it was and with whoever had the privilege to meet such a good man.
Sorely missed by so many but know at peace because that was always evident within.
Steve & all ‘North London’ friends (not just da Gooners) you made easy to like and AWAYS remember by just being the unique you.
Clive Laban,
I’ve never felt sadness like this…my heart aches..you were the most special man I knew with a kind heart and a beautiful soul…our experiences and memories are deep AND WONDERFUL and they will stay in my heart forever as I know they were in yours…you were my Angel and without you I would not be here today..you know that..I will always love you and praise you like I should..I will never forget you..REST IN PEACE, Karen (your SK) xxxx
Laban was our warm and generous work colleague at the AIPP.
We were so shocked to hear of his passing especially as i had taken laban and fellow colleague, alisa, out for a christmas treat just on thursday 19th December to the top of the shard in london. a fellow visitor took this photo of us 3 together on the 71st Floor. laban really loved the crystal clear views to be had that day. we then enjoyed a lovely long lunch together on the 31st floor of the shard and it was dark when we left. over our meal, laban really opened up and we talked about so many personal, interesting, and worldly things together and work was thankfully forgotten. rest in peace laban, one of life’s good guys and the world was a better place for having you in it. Peter Robinson and Alisa Ardini
I miss you uncle clive xxxxx
lots of love José xx
Xxx
Lovely picture carmen a group of beautifulll hansome boys with dad and uncle happy smiley xxxx
Dear Clive,
I’m still in shock that you are gone. And the saddest thing is before I heard you passed away, you crossed my mind but I will never get to see or speak to again. I remember when all the cousins got together when we were young at our Grandma’s, but mostly I remember you hanging out with me and David after Dj was born and you staying for dinner, and the jokes we had.
I’m sorry we didn’t stay in touch in person. You are an angel and such a lovely person with a good heart. And I feel so blessed to have a cousin in my life like you.
May your soul rest in peace and your memories live in my heart.
Love you lots Clive.
Shayne.xxxx
Nerissa Tivy
Thank you for being a generous soul and a beautiful spirit in a world that could use a million more people like you.
You are the smile I never tire of seeing and the conversation I look forward to at the end of the day. The silly moments that mean the world to me.
Rest now my darling until we meet again. One love Nerissa. [Precious Bbylve] XXXX
My dear brother Clive,
I always wished to protect you and be there for you. i am sorry i was not there when u needed it.
I am comforted with the fact you are asleep, and you are not in any pain. i long to see you again. you were so kind, mild and gentle, a great brother. You will always be in my heart. your big sister tammy xxxxx
Such an incredible loss, you were always so full of life and will be forever in our hearts. I haven’t felt this sad since nanny Edwards passed.
I will miss you cousin.
Nickell x
I am going 2 bring my son lewis laban up 2 be just like his dad. a loving well mannered gentleman. lewis will Always remember laban through my family. always a good dad. clive laban edwards xxxxx
Laban, such a shock to hear of your passing. My love to your family and everyone who knows you at this very sad time.
My memories of us at the emiratEs will stay with me forever.
Sleep well
Leon x x x
Love you always and forever
Your son
Lewis
I wanted to share one of the emails I received from my brother during his trip to Peru. I’d never seen him so alive & happy As i listened and watched him recounting the stories of all he had seen & done on his adventures. It was as though a light came from within him & shone through every pore of his being.
Over the past few years I’ve watched my brother develop in to the most beautiful human being I have ever known, with many admireable traits, kindness, patience & grace just to name just a few. I’ve noticed a change deep within him especially over the past two years. It was One of peace.
My brother had found happiness & i can think of no greater gift for him to bestow upon himself.
I will never forget you Clive, & will think of you every day of my life. everybody I meet will know your name. I will live my life to the fullest and treat people with the same kindness, grace & respect that you do.
I will look after lewis & be strong for the family.
Rest now my darling brother, until i see your light again & hold your hand.
Rest.
I love you.
yours always
little sis
Emma x x x x x x x x
Ps Honey says hi.
xxx
Hi Sis,
Thanks, all is well here.
We got back from Machu Picchu at 2:00am this morning after spending the night there.
So far this trip has been everything and more than I expected, certainly given me inspiration for more travelling. The views are amazing, I feel so high when we are “walking” amongst the clouds.
These are just two of the Pictures from the Iconic Landscape at Machu Picchu, as you can see we are above the clouds looking down on it. Once the clouds disappeared it was truly one of the Wonders of the World which man has created.
Love you
Clive
X
It is so sad to know that someone so caring and charming as you were.you will be greatly missed , we have know you a couple of years and its a big shock that your life has been cut so soon rip laban, one love from Michelle, amma and norman x
He was Gentle he was kind, like him is hard to find. only a few as beautiful as you.
Speak of him often not in sadness but in gladness, laugh out loud and remember him, his lovely smile his cheeky grin, the twinkle in his eyes.
Far too young far too soon far too quick you were taken. A Heartbroken mum. Love you Clive my dearest son forever. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
A true gentleman. I, as will so many others, miss him. I will love you until the day I die xxx
I will miss you forever, and will never forget you. So sorry that you are not here any more. Love you always. x