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Lovely dad passed away in hospital

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IDidNotSignUpForThis · 05/04/2020 06:42

I am heartbroken. My 74 year old father was taken into hospital two days ago suffering with Covid 19. He passed away last night with only a nurse by his bedside. My mum is ill with symptoms at home. I am beyond heartbroken. I don’t even know if we will be allowed a funeral. I cannot take it in. It doesn’t seem real.

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BIWI · 05/04/2020 07:16

I'm so sorry Sad

Batmanandbobbin · 05/04/2020 07:16

So sorry for your loss Flowers

naturallydelicious · 05/04/2020 07:17

I'm so sorry for your loss . You're in my thoughts at this sad & difficult time . May your dad rest in peace 💐

user47000000000 · 05/04/2020 07:17

So sorry for your loss OP. Flowers

Bowerbird5 · 05/04/2020 07:18

Sorry for your loss.

My dad died of cancer years ago and we weren’t with him at the end either. My sister and I sat with dad’s sister when she was dying and eventually went at 9pm as we had to get back to the children as a friend was kindly looking after them. She died shortly after we left, the nurse said often the way it happens as they want to spare you. I hope this is some comfort for you that you were unable to be there.
I think they are allowing immediate family to go the funeral. Locally ten mourners only. Some people are saying they will have a memorial later.

Didkdt · 05/04/2020 07:19

I'm so sorry

Otherrooms · 05/04/2020 07:20

I'm so sorry OP. Thanks

Justontheoffchance · 05/04/2020 07:21

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad .

KatherineJaneway · 05/04/2020 07:22

So sorry for your loss Flowers

JoyceByersWasRight · 05/04/2020 07:25

Dear OP, my father died on Friday of CV19, and like you, we were not able to be with him. I just wanted to say that sadly, you are not alone, and that others are going through the same thing. I am so sorry for your loss, it is utterly, utterly heartbreaking [ flowers]. We are devestated. Please feel free to PM me if you would like.

londonrach · 05/04/2020 07:26

Sorry for your loss xxx

RedDiamond · 05/04/2020 07:26

I am so sorry for your loss. Flowers

Patchworksack · 05/04/2020 07:27

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your mum recovers.

frumpety · 05/04/2020 07:33

So sorry for your loss OP Flowers

MaryShelley1818 · 05/04/2020 07:37

I'm so very sorry for your loss xx

Brenna24 · 05/04/2020 07:39

I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.

StealthPolarBear · 05/04/2020 07:43

I'm so sorry op, and Joyce.

Roselilly36 · 05/04/2020 07:51

It’s so awful, so sorry for everyone that has lost a loved one to Covid and sadly still more to come, heartbreaking. Take care of yourselves everyone.

Original poster
IDidNotSignUpForThis · 05/04/2020 07:54

Thank you all for your lovely messages. You have helped me through a really dark and lonely night.

OP posts:
Egmeg · 05/04/2020 07:57

This is so sad. I'm so sorry for your loss, and to everyone who has lost a loved one Flowers

TheCanterburyWhales · 05/04/2020 07:57

Flowers OP and also Joyce.
A family member of mine also passed away, not a parent but close.
Brew dragon, thank you for what you do for our loved ones.

ByeByeMissAmericanPie · 05/04/2020 07:58

I’m so sorry you’ve lost your father.
Flowers

ByeByeMissAmericanPie · 05/04/2020 07:58

Joyce too... Flowers

echt · 05/04/2020 07:59

So very sorry for your loss, IDidNotSignUpForThis, and hope your mum gets well soon.

So sad for you too, JoyceByersWasRight

Many Flowers for both of you.

flowerstar19 · 05/04/2020 08:01

I am so desperately sorry, just completely heartbreaking for you and your whole family. I have heard with limits on funeral mourners, some people are opting for an additional remembrance service later in the year, perhaps this could be an option Xxx

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