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 best friend, who died of an aggressive and rare cancer in September aged 54. Missed terribly. RIP.

A very stiff G&T for my lovely DPs and DGM who are no longer with us. We use their carving knife, christmas pudding bowl (and recipe) and special "turkey" plate which feels like their presence is still at the table with us.

I'll raise a glass to my aunt who died far too young two years ago on Monday coming

To all of those on this thread and another for my youngest little girl, you would have been six (nearly 7) and still so excited about what Santa would bring. I’ve bought you a little doll and sat her next to your memory boxes. Not sure why, I just couldn’t get something for your siblings and not you. Miss you my angel

A candle lit and a glass raised to my cousin who died Christmas Day four years ago aged 48. It was a sad Christmas Eve when we sat with her. She would be so proud of her beautiful children and the grandchildren she never met. It is probably her own mums last Christmas with us this year and it feels all so sad.

Feeling fragile today.
Missing my Mum (to cancer in 1993, never got to meet her Grandchildren), my brother (in a hit and run accident in 2007) and most recently my beloved 20 year old son, to suicide last year.
I fucking HATE Christmas.

To my dad, who truly was the spirit of Christmas in our family. I'm doing my best to carry it all on in your name, dad.

To my father who died in 1985

He would be so proud of what his great granddaughter is doing in the NHS

To my aunt, uncle and SIL who all died this year. And to BitofFun (who many of you will have known) who is much missed.

To my wee granny, gone 22 years exactly tomorrow morning but missed every one.

Also to the best librarian I ever knew, lost this year, Jean I’m sorry I didn’t know until it was all over.

And to BoF 🍷

YNWA my friend

My mum who died 2 months ago, only 57

To both my grandmas who I know will be watching down and smiling, they both loved Xmas. ❤️

To my grandad who was taken too soon after my grandma and definitely died of a broken heart 💔

To my grandad, I never got the chance to meet ❤️

To Linda, the first one without you for your family, we know how much you loved Christmas ❤️

To my mum. 17 years gone but not forgotten and always missed. I wonder what all our lives would have been if you had been able to stay longer.

To my friend Gee Bee, in honour of many happy evenings in the pub putting the world to rights. I am always grateful for the time we spent together and the laughter shared.

To everyone on this thread, for those with recent losses and to those who are finding the weight of grief too heavy right now, I raise my glass to you all. You are not alone.

I'll join you all in raising a glass to my lovely parents, my Dad lost last November and my Mum this August ♥️

I can't drink but I'm sure someone will do if for me for my Nana who died 16 years ago. Only last week I went to ring her to tell her something about DS1 and has that Oh moment when I realised I couldn't tell her .

So sorry for all our losses.

My sister produced a photo album from Christmas 1995 today - I've bawled like a baby for my grandparents and my mum, who loved Christmas so much and never got to share the joy with her grandchilren

Raising a glass to my very best friend this year. Still very raw 18 months later

🍷mum, I’ll look after dad tomorrow

& 🙏for the families & friends of those I looked after, battled to save & lost during their time on covid itu, we cared for them as if they were our own & felt your pain, hope Christmas brings some past happy memories & peace

For my wonderful mum who died in 2019 - I still can't believe she's gone. I miss her every day.
And for my dear FIL who died earlier this year, a true gent.

My precious first born, Zoe.

My very dear Dad, how passed away last month.
I raise my glass to you both. Missed and loved beyond measure.

To my lovely granny who was the life and soul of Christmas. This time last year we said goodbye to her through a window.

To my mother eight weeks ago, my black Shadow cat this summer, my granny this spring, my uncle just before. At least my mother and my cat will be off being pleasant to people somewhere! A glass to both of them.

To my mum who we lost in May. She was the kindest person I've ever met and died aged just 62. Missed more than I can possibly describe 💔

To my amazing mum. Who has been gone 22 days and not yet laid to rest. Our hearts are broken. We miss more each passing second. We are lost without you.

I love you. Always. Tell Nana I love her too and look after eachother