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My dad died this evening

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roisin · 18/09/2006 20:29

He died peacefully with my mum beside him. He's only 64, but has been very ill with cancer for a long time, and the last few months in particular have been very tough.

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RTKangaMummy · 18/09/2006 21:47

He sounds like he was a wonderful Grandpa

MagicGenie · 18/09/2006 21:48

Wow. I'm sure they'll have fantastic memories of him.

handlemecarefully · 18/09/2006 21:48

He sounds like he was an absolute gem.

fullmoonfiend · 18/09/2006 21:49

so sorry to hear you've been going through this Roisin. With big love and hugs. x

carol3 · 18/09/2006 21:52

so sorry for your loss, thinking of you

rustybear · 18/09/2006 22:03

So sorry to hear this, roisin

edam · 18/09/2006 22:08

So sorry Roisin. Lovely story about Diggerland.

Gingerbear · 18/09/2006 22:09

Oh, Roisin, I am so so sorry. xx

HullaBalloo · 18/09/2006 22:10

So sorry to hear about your Dad.I think I remember he had Multiple Myeloma, which my Dad died from in July, so fully understand what those tough months must have been like. My Dad was diagnosed in March and died in July.It's such an awful disease, your Dad must have been very strong to survive it for 4 years. He sounds like a lovely man. Love and best wishes to you and your family.

harrisey · 18/09/2006 22:15

roisin, just wanted to let you knwo we are thinking of you and your family
xxx

auntyquated · 18/09/2006 22:19

roisin ...i'm sorry.
thinking of you all; look after yourself.

suejoneziscalmernow · 18/09/2006 22:19

So sorry Roisin, thinking of you and your family

StrawberryMoon · 18/09/2006 22:21

thinking of you and your family Roisin.x

SherlockLGJ · 18/09/2006 22:22

How many years were they married ??

IIRC it was a very long time.

PeachyClairHasBadHair · 18/09/2006 22:25

My thoughts are with you and your family Roisin

X

singersgirl · 18/09/2006 22:39

So sorry, Roisin. Thinking of you all.

COD · 18/09/2006 22:41

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UrsulatheSeaWitch · 18/09/2006 22:43

Oh, roisin

64 is so young but how lucky that he took the early retirement (many men wouldn't have, I know) and had those 5 wonderful years for you all to remember.

Aero · 18/09/2006 22:45

Very sorry to read this roisin. Thinking of you and yours. He sounds like he was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.

Milge · 18/09/2006 22:46

So sorry to read this Roisin, thinking of you and yours tonight.

loopylou0612 · 18/09/2006 22:46

Sorry for your sad news Roisin. Thinking of you and your family {{{{hugs}}}}

madal · 18/09/2006 22:50

I am so very sorry. Your love for him will rest with him in peace. Kindest wishes for you and all your nearest and dearest. xx

mymama · 18/09/2006 22:53

sorry to hear that roisin. Thinking of you and your family.

yoyo · 19/09/2006 08:34

Roisin - I am so sorry to read this. I was thinking of you over the weekend knowing that it would have been a difficult time for you but had no idea that your Dad was poorly. I'm sure your boys will have wonderful memories of him; he sounds like a fabulous Grandad. My Gran died in June and we have relived some wonderful times we had with her and try to remember her wicked sense of humour and the kindness and love she showed. It is hard but it helps. Thinking of you today.

FioFio · 19/09/2006 08:34

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