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Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Rest in Peace Granddad

(Amah and Granddad, March 2009)


Babes Granddad passed away yesterday, Wednesday 28th July 2009. He had a severe stroke 5 days earlier and quietly went to sleep in his hospital bed surrounded by Amah (his wife), Jean and Eileen (his daughters) and me.

He was 87 years old, he and Amah were in their 61st year of marriage. Granddad had served for England in World War 2, he was an English Mason, a member of the RSA and a talented wood turner. He loved his family, a whiskey on Saturday night and he had a wicked sense of humor.

Rest in Peace Granddad, we love you and will miss you so very much.
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18 comments:

  1. Amy29 July 2009 at 19:48

    So sorry Rachael *hugs*

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  2. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique29 July 2009 at 21:28

    So sorry to hear of your loss Rachael.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  3. Linda29 July 2009 at 23:10

    Very sorry to learn of your loss.....heartfelt sympathies to you and your family...hugs, Linda

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  4. bluemuf30 July 2009 at 00:53

    I'll be thinking of you with prayers and good thoughts.

    Hugs Karen

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  5. Sugar Bear30 July 2009 at 02:10

    Big hugs. So sorry to hear of your loss.
    Karla

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  6. Natasha Burns30 July 2009 at 03:44

    I'm so sorry Rachael, thinking of you and your family xox

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  7. Lori30 July 2009 at 05:01

    i am so sorry for your loss...

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  8. Alison Gibbs30 July 2009 at 08:38

    Rachael so sorry to hear of your loss. Wonderful that he was surrounded by those he loved as he passed away
    Alison

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  9. ~Becca~Bluebird Rose30 July 2009 at 14:20

    So sorry for your loss.
    (((((hugs)))))
    ~Becca~

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  10. Connie2 August 2009 at 00:06

    Sorry to hear you lost your granddad, but I hope you are doing well......well, you AND the Princess, sugar!
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  11. Terry3 August 2009 at 04:13

    Howdy Rachel
    I am so sorry for your loss,but glad you have such wonderful memories of a beautiful life and His love to always hold onto in your heart.
    I do hope you don't mind my leaving a comment.
    Hugs to you and yours.
    Happy Trails

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  12. Fete et Fleur4 August 2009 at 07:35

    He sounds like he was an exceptional person. What a wonderful life he led and you are so blessed to have shared it with him. Sending you comforting thoughts and hug.

    Nancy

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  13. shabby*vintage*dreams10 August 2009 at 09:03

    So Sorry to hear that Rachael,
    sending you blessings and remember he is now your angel looking after you all!
    have a great week
    mandii

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  14. Monica10 August 2009 at 11:13

    So sorry to hear about your loss .
    Hope you are well
    Hugs
    Monica

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  15. Unknown12 August 2009 at 17:08

    Oh Rachael, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your sweet family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
    Love you,
    Amy

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  16. Great-Granny Grandma24 August 2009 at 12:43

    So sorry, Rachel. And sorry I did not read this post before. (I'm way behind on my blogging). Praying that the Lord will comfort you and your family as only He can do.

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  17. karlascottage.typepad.com30 August 2009 at 02:46

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  18. Cape Cod Rambling Rose30 August 2009 at 04:47

    So sorry to hear of your loss, Rachael. I hope everyone is doing well. You have my prayers.

    (Louise/Beachy)

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Thanks so much for leaving a message, it is very much appreciated - xo Rachael