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Friend has died suddenly

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MotherMucca · 27/03/2011 23:16

A very good friend of my mum, and by extension, my friend has died suddenly.

He was an amazing mine of knowledge in some areas and he was really, really funny.

Mum had been friends with him for nearly 30 years: she is really upset.

I am just posting in his memory - not expecting any responses!

RIP NW X

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 27/03/2011 23:20

Oh MotherM I'm sorry to hear this.

Would you like to tell us how he was so funny and special?

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ajandjjmum · 27/03/2011 23:20

Sorry.

It's good that he's got good friends to remember him.

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nickschick · 27/03/2011 23:21

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 27/03/2011 23:21

Sorry that smile looked wrong - I think I was trying to encourage good memories of him.

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MotherMucca · 27/03/2011 23:29

Thanks, I am surprised and touched by your responses!

He was an "eccentric", I suppose and very deadpan in his humour. He loved blues and hated colour TV. Whenever I went to see him, he would only ever be watching his tiny b&w set. He said he preferred it!

He was a bachelor and he swore a lot. Not sure why I am saying this.

My mum is devastated at his passing. I am in shock.

He was lovely. :'(

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MotherMucca · 27/03/2011 23:31

CTR: I appreciate your smile, no offence here!

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MotherMucca · 27/03/2011 23:47

Of course I mean "no offence TAKEN"

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 27/03/2011 23:50

That's kind of you Mother.

He sounds like a bit of an eccentric.

If we're put on this earth to touch people's lives, then his objective has been achieved - sounds like he has given you and your mum some fond memories.

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MotherMucca · 28/03/2011 00:00

Yes, chaos, since my darling grandma died in 2009, I have felt that death is pointless, and all deaths since then (there seems to have been A LOT) must have a reason.

I kinda believe this, too...

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MotherMucca · 28/03/2011 00:15

Last post made no sense... :-/

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suburbophobe · 28/03/2011 22:42

Makes sense to me...

My condolences.

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 28/03/2011 22:47

Yes, MotherM, it nade sense here too.

How are you feeling today? And your mom?

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MotherMucca · 29/03/2011 09:42

Thanks for your thoughts :)

Mum is really upset and feels quite lost. I just feel really sad.

I've offered to do the food for his wake (I would be honoured) and his sister has accepted. Glad to know that I can do something.

Thanks again.