Remembering those we've lost - the annual Christmas Eve 'raise a glass' thread

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I find strange comfort in this thread each year.
As the evening draws in I'll start by raising a glass and remembering my dad who died too soon after long ill health and my mum cruelly taken so tragically.
Thinking once again of family Christmases gone by when we were all together. You both should still be here.
Miss you every day.

My darling, beautiful perfect partner, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, told she would be unlikely to live more than 6-8 months, but lived almost 2 years. I am thinking of her tonight, like I do every night.

@sherl0ck your post has me sat here desperately trying to hold back tears in front of DD and DB, I feel exactly the same way about my mum who died in March 2019, DS, now 9, talks about her everyday and they would be the best of friends now if she were here. Raising a glass to my lovely mum and to all those on here who have lost people they loved

To my quirky friend. I miss you and your completely over the top dedication to Christmas.

To my Auntie who was one in a million.

To all of my Grandparents but especially my Grandad. I miss you all so much.

All if the people I mention have been gone for a long time but somehow Christmas makes me sadder than usual that they aren’t here. Much love to all on this thread and especially those for who the grief is still new and raw.

Raising one for my eldest daughter.

To my mother in law. We were not close but it's a funny old Christmas without you all the same.

Raising a glass of G&T to my daddy. I've missed you more this year than any other.

To my FiL, our 1st Christmas without you. I've bought your fav chocolates and I won't share them - just like you!

And Stevie, who died suddenly and shockingly a few weeks ago, shine on gorgeous.

And I'm missing our cat who.died this year after 14 Christmases. I am missing him knocking off baubles, sitting on the stool to join us at dinner eating turkey, being a nightmare with wrapping paper. No furry cuddles.

I'll join you. Lost my beloved dad last month to covid. Such a shock, we never dreamt it would become so serious. He always used to say he loved me first. I loved him last. He was the best dad, I'm heartbroken 💔

Raising a pint glass for my dear Dad who passed in the summer. Enjoy yourself was the motto of his life - I’ll try to without you to cheer us on! For all those looking back, my thoughts at this sad time - I never knew how hard even happy times could be when you’re grieving x

My Grandparents, Grandad whom died over 8 years ago and my Nan last year. Both really missed and talked about with happy memories by all.

To my Uncle who died after a long 2 year battle with Cancer recently, will be missed and remembered at every Monopoly game I play going forward.

My lovely Nan and my aunt who does in 2019.

DH's brother who was killed by a drunk driver when he was just 15.

Hugs to you all xx

I’ll raise a glass to my amazing MIL who died in July. A wonderful woman who’ll be sorely missed this Christmas.

Raising a glass to my mum who made Christmas so amazing. It’s been too may Christmases without you.
To my dad who died way too young. I’m older now that you were when you died.
To my wonderful sister. It’s our second Christmas without you but you are always in our hearts.
To my friend Billy who died so young this year.
May all of us hold our people near and ‘cheers’ to having known and loved them. Xx

I'm raising a glass to my mum who suddenly left in 1990 and my dad 2006. I keep thinking about Christmas with them. My grandparents too. My darling DGD told me today that even when she's old, she'll never forget me and think about me. It made me feel really happy.

I'll light a candle tonight in memory of my beautiful daughter 💖💖💖.
Tomorrow I will come to the cemetery with your Christmas wreath.
Also remembering my mum and dad

Rest in eternal peace.

Best wishes to all of you. Here's to my lovely mum who was mad about Christmas and died 5 years ago.

To my best friend of 25 years who died unexpectedly earlier this year. It shook us all to the core. The unfairness of it all makes me angry.

I have also had to say goodbye to another close friend. He’s alive but the presence in my life was unhealthy. The absence is another type of grief.

I’ll miss them both every single day if my life. They were both so unique and special.

I'll raise a glass for my lovely MIL and FIL. You loved me like I was yours. I miss you so much, and my DD still talks about you all the time.

My mum, she died suddenly in March, we were NC, but she still loved my DD, and sent gifts and cards. I'll raise the glass on her behalf.

Finally, the queen of Christmas who I met on here, the group of us miss you terribly. We will all light a candle for you this evening.

To my Mum, my Grandmother and my Son, lost in that order. All my love.

Raising a glass for my toddler who died last November and my beloved grandfather who passed away this autumn. I hope they're together

I’m raising a glass of Baileys to my DH’s lovely grandad who we lost in October after a very short sudden illness, I loved him to bits.

And our darling cat who we had to pts in April who would usually be lapping up the Baileys if I left it unattended. I adored him and miss him so much.

To my dad taken from us in January 18 years ago at the age of 46. He was 20 when I was born so I had 26 years with him but he really was the kindest most loving soul. Such a cruel illness he was literally here one day and died two days after diagnosis. Such a terribly sad time. Especially for my mum widowed at the age of 44 she had me when she was 18

To my dearest parents, who I never really appreciated when I was young - my dear Daddy who died in 2002 and my Mummy in 2007. I miss you both more as the years roll by - wish you were here to celebrate like we used to.

Phyllis, Jean, David, Tammy, Lorna, T, Jodie, Jacob and the four unnamed angels.

Merry Christmas xxx

Raising a glass to my Grandma who died aged 90 in September. She was so loved. DD and the other great grandchildren are having their first Christmas without her.

We’re all glad she’s no longer suffering and poorly and realise how lucky we all are to have had her for so long.

A toast to those no longer with us.

to everyone on the thread.

I'll raise a glass to my aunt who died last September. Only lasted 5 weeks after diagnosis but she died at home which is what she wanted.