Goodbye Dad

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1598

770 posts

165 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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My condolenses for your loss.

I've yet to experience this but I fear that as my parents are aging it is not so long away. frown


lambysdad

939 posts

241 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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My condolences for your loss.

My Dad passed away last November.
Remember the good times.

King Herald

23,501 posts

218 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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SeeFive said:
Today saw me lose my closest mate - my Dad...
I can only echo what everybody else has said, so sorry for your loss. You have the comfort of knowing you enjoyed all those years together to the maximum. No regrets, just years of good times and good memories. Cherish them.

Aizle

12,429 posts

177 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Sorry for your loss. I can only some comments that say to remember the good times. There is no right or wrong way or grieving, just do what feels right, nothing wrong with shedding a tear.

All the best.

43034

2,966 posts

170 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Sorry to hear about your loss OP. If it's any consolation, your old man sounded like an absolute cracking fellow. I wouldn't trade mine for anyone but he sounds like someone who I would've loved to share a pint and a chat with.

Hope you're OK! thumbup

Thesaint01708

935 posts

159 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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I saw the subject, but i cant read anything in this thread because it will ruin me.

Lost my dad in 2001 and ive never really been the same since. to the OP im sorry for your loss, it does get easier over time, but it will always feel like a part of you is missing.

You notice the change as the thoughts of the loss turn into the memories of the good times, stuff that makes you smile or chuckle out loud.

{{ hugs }}

Adenauer

18,588 posts

238 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Very sorry for your loss, OP.

I shall most definitely raise a glass to your Dad tonight, he sounds like a top chap.

RVVUNM

1,913 posts

211 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Sound's like a great bloke, pass on as much of his wise knowledge as you can down the line. R.I.P.

trace1967

222 posts

194 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Myself and 'Parrot Of Doom' lost our dad in december 2010 to bladder cancer. He was 73. I miss his laugh, his smile, his silly funny ways with things like 'shut the window the heat is being let out of the house' then he would sit in the kitchen on the computer with the back door wide open while my mum was feeling the cold in the other room lol.

We never had a funeral, he donated his body to science but when they have finished with him they will do a ceremony for us with us there.

I miss his voice and his presence at mums house, his shed is still full of electronics stuff and we aim to empty it in summer and demolish the shed as its rotting away. He made it himself and its quite big. Its so mum can finally have the yard into a garden.

So I understand your loss and the feelings that come with it.
My dad passed away at 3am in hospital and we were not there because we thought he would last a week or more.

nelly1

5,631 posts

233 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Gutted for your loss cry

I lost my Mum in 2008.

She was my Dad's whole world, and he was truly devastated (as was I).

He's not 'over' her by a long stretch, but he is enjoying life now.

I see him whenever I can and as often as possible.

Life goes on...

Chin up mate.

Miguel Alvarez

4,944 posts

172 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Sorry for your loss. He sounded a top bloke.

Kneetrembler

2,069 posts

204 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Sorry to hear your sad news, my Dad passed away last November and as you say it is a huge loss a very sad time.

Condolences to you and your family.

King Herald

23,501 posts

218 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Both my parents are 76, and currently in very good health. Last year my wife and I made the painful decision to move to the other side of the world to live. It was indeed a hard decision to make.

I've promised both them and myself that I'll visit them at least once a year, but it still doesn't make me feel any less guilty. frown


OdramaSwimLaden

1,971 posts

171 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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We hear nothing of this great man in 81 years and then you tell us he's gone......selfish OP, just selfish.

He sounds like a great guy to be around. If my kids think of me like that when I'm gone, I'd be chuffed to bits...... smile

Ps....I especially like the bit about the spelling mistakes. For me it's the one thing, more than any other i've read here, that sums up PH!!

Keep smiling for him fella.....

Vieste

10,532 posts

162 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Sorry to hear your sad news frown

AlVal

1,883 posts

266 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Great tales. Tell us more if you think of such and have it in you to do so

Don1

15,965 posts

210 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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It sounds like one of your dads greatest ever triumphs was bringing you up the way you are. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, very jealous of your obvious close bond and affection, but in the same case, heart-warmed by it.

v8will

3,301 posts

198 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Gutted for your loss. He sounded like a top bloke.

All the best to you and your family.

William.

Mr.Jimbo

2,082 posts

185 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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All the best in this difficult times.

As you seem to be doing, remember the good times smile


but the undiscovered engine stroking sounds a bit naughty biggrin

GLENRED

8,462 posts

208 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Sorry for your loss ......