Namárië

[twitchbell]

My dad died unexpectedly on 9th May. Heart failure while he slept. He went to bed and ... just never woke up.

Been a difficult time for all of us. Still is. Funeral next Thursday. Some of you know me in RL, and you've been through this yourselves, so yeah. You know how it is.

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[shy-nerthuserce.livejournal.com]

Oh Jackie, I'm so sorry, I really am; I'm sending you all my love and best wishes, and wishing all the best for you and your family. What a dreadful time it must be at the moment. Worse still if there was no indication that your dad was ill. Horrible cliche, I know, but at least he didn't feel any pain and it must have been a peaceful passing - not that that changes anything in the slightest about what's happened, or makes it any the less bearable.

If I can help in any way, please do let me know. {{{{{{{{{{Jackie}}}}}}}}}}

[twitchbell.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Lou.

Dad had a lot of health problems, including heart, but had seemed really well recently. My sister and I saw him the day before it happened (we went round every couple of weeks or so to clean the house for him) and he was fine. We left him sitting in his favourite chair with a selection of brochures, planning holidays. (He loved planning holidays so I know where I get that trait from.) My sister, brother-in-law and myself found him, so, yes, we know it was a very peaceful passing. He just looked like he was asleep. I think he went the way he would've wanted. Which ... will be a comfort in due time.