Mum's passed away

[rsser]

Peacefully in her sleep, aged 92.

There was time for family to say goodbye.

She was soothed by the playing of her favorite music, Handel's Messiah, as she went into that deeper sleep.

The nursing home, residents and staff, were fully and lovingly there for her. It was as they say a good death.

The sun shone briefly (this is Melb. after all) as we carried her to the grave beside Dad who she loved, supported and hosed down from time to time for 50+ years.

She was a gentle, strong and intelligent woman.

[steve r]

My condolences, to you and your family,


Sent via electronic carrier pigeon :)

[rwbuild]

May you and all the family keep her in your hearts until you all meet again. Cherish her wisdom and remember the precious moments you all shared.

Blessings

[Cliff Rogers]

Thoughts are with you Ern.

[Sturdee]

Sorry to hear that Ern, my thoughts are with you and your family.

Peter.

[Wongo]

Sorry to hear that.

[FenceFurniture]

Ern, I'm going to go a little different there and say that's a really nice and touching post. It was coming, and it sounds as though it was a good as it could be (for all). Won't stop people missing the old girl of course, but today will have some fond memories for them, I believe, and that's a good thing.

[Chesand]

Mourn your loss but treasure your memories.

My mother died at 94 just on 6 years ago and as my son often remarks, "they just don't make them like that any more."

[Mulgabill]

Ern! I sorry to hear of your family's loss and my heart goes out to you and all your family.
Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we have our memories.

[chambezio]

Hi Ern
Thanks for sharing your news. You were very fortunate that you had her right to the end. We lost my Mum 9 years before she went due to dementia.Tour Mum was fortunate too, to be able to say goodbye. Mate she will always be with you in your your mind. You will also see her in your kids (I know I do with mine)
All the best to you and your family at this time

[Gra]

Sorry to hear Ern, all the best from me and mine

[tea lady]

Thoughts are with you Ern.

(Hosed down? :think: )

[Mr Brush]

"Nobody is really gone until the ripples they leave in the world have died away" - Terry Pratchett

Sorry to hear of your loss Ern. Treasure the memories.

[Drillit]

Hello Ern,
Sincere sympathy. Take the fond memories. It is amazing how their wisdom and idiosyncrasies
prompt you every now and again. Take care, John M.

[Allan at Wallan]

My thoughts are with you Ern.

May she rest in peace.

Allan

[Scott]

My thoughts are with you and your family Ern. Take care.

[rsser]

Thanks all for your kind words.

I was close to her and in my life there will now always be the before and the after.

Heh, after 3 sons she was convinced she'd produce a daughter and I was going to be named Elizabeth.

She had mild but increasing dementia and spent 2.5 years in an excellent nursing home. We used to take her out weekly for lunch and she was still open to exotica like shashimi and sushi at the local Japanese restaurant.

After the funeral we had a great wake with family having come from all over the country and phone calls from her rellies in Holland.

At the service one of my sons spoke a fine eulogy on behalf of the 3rd gen. in Oz.

In time I'll write my own, when the keyboard won't get trashed by tears.