After a wonderful life lived to the full my lovely mother left us in the early hours of this morning. I will write more about her in coming days but for now it’s a comfort to know that my brother and I have taken turns (alongside her other close family) to be at mum’s side constantly for the past week, day and night. She passed away in her room at the Care Home where the term “care” was never more aptly applied. We cannot thank them enough from the cheerful laundry lady, the smiling cleaners, cooks, reception and office staff and the wonderful carers and nurses. Each person treated mum and us with kindness and dignity and humour. Mum made a good choice. We were blessed with a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother and we have a lifetime of memories and photographs to treasure in the months and years ahead. No tears, no regrets, just gratitude for a woman who taught us how to live life to the full.
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May God comfort you all Gill. I am deeply sorry for your sad loss. You were a wonderful daughter and l am sure your mother was happy in the knowledge that she was loved so much. I wish you a long life. Thinking of you Gill
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Your mum was Beautiful inside and out with a smile that lite up every room she walked into She adored all her family and had a truly wonderful life Our thoughts are with you Sending love & hugs Pam and Allan
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Dear Gillian, I am so very sorry for your loss. You were lucky to have your wonderful parents with you for so long. Luv Em xxx
What a wonderful post, and what a tribute to such a wonderful woman, that she leaves such a legacy of love and strength. Jeff and I wish you and all the family Long Life. xxxx
I am so sorry to hear this news, Gill. I have loved reading about your mom’s wonderful , exciting life in your posts through the years . Your family has, I am sure, wonderful memories to look back on and I hope they bring you solace and comfort.
What a beauty legacy she left behind Thinking of you I am in California with Alison and baby girl Michal
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So sorry to hear the sad news of your dear mother’s passing away. I hope she didn’t suffer unduly.
As you know, I have always been very fond of her. She was kind, intelligent, beautiful, a real lady. You were a wonderful daughter and I am sure she appreciated it very much. To leave behind nice memories is a great source of comfort. Wishing you and your brother Long life and no more sorrow.
Much love Elise xxx
Dearest Gill, just read your blog re Mum passing away. So sorry I didnt see it before or write to you in time. I always particularly enjoyed every visit with her you detailed so warmly. And even this one, announcing her departing from this world, was couched with the love you had for her and the care and respect you and your brother gave her. I am sure the grand and great-grandchildren will have a treasure chest of memories about her. My sincerest condolences from afar. Good friends will come to visit from all over. Hopefully, I will be among them, in the not too distant future. You two too, have built a beautiful family, I am sure much along the lines of her teachings, and they will bring you a little comfort in your great loss. Love to Jeremy, Lots of love and big hugs to you, Judy xxx
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> gfreedman2013 posted: ” Mum, aged 92 in November 2019 After a wonderful > life lived to the full my lovely mother left us in the early hours of this > morning. I will write more about her in coming days but for now it’s a > comfort to know that my brother and I have taken turns (a” >