My father passed away quietly in his sleep Sunday night. My brother phoned him every morning and when he didn't answer the call on Monday morning they knew something was wrong. He was 93 and still living independently. He always said that when his time came he wanted to go to bed some night and just not wake up in the morning. He got his wish. His worst fear was the hospital or assisted living. We are all thankful that he was spared that.
The funeral will be on Saturday so I will probably not be blogging until after that.
He was the best of Dads and Grandfathers and we will all miss him a lot.
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My prayers are out to you and your family.
may you and your family find peace...
I am sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear that. Glad that he died as he hoped to.
So sorry to hear the news. To go in my own bed, in my sleep at a ripe old age is exactly how I want to go. What a blessing for him and you.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Joyce.
So sad for those of you left behind Joyce, but he got his wish - may we all go the same way (((Hugs)))
Joyce, I'm so sorry for your loss, but there is some solace in knowing he lived as he wished. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
"He was the best of Dads and Grandfathers and we will all miss him a lot." There is no better tribute.
In the end I think all we can hope for is a good death. Sounds like he got that--which is also a blessing to you. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
How wonderful that he still lived independently to such a good age, and slipped away peacefully. It's the best we can hope for. Thinking of you.
My heart goes out to you. This will certainly be a difficult time for you and your family. How nice that he went peacefully in his sleep. It was the same with my grandmother.
Joyce, I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Jodie
Thoughts are with you Joyce.
What a good thing your father got his wish. It would be everyone's choice, & hopefully makes it a little easier to remember he went the way he wanted.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad that your father got his wish. It makes us feel so much better when they didn't suffer.
So sad to hear of your loss. You and your family will be kept in my thoughts.
My condolances to you and your family. You all are in my prayers.
Sorry to hear about your lost. I offer my deepest sympathy. Take care of yourself!
My heart goes out to you. No one ever wants to lose their Dad. I thankful he didn't suffer. He must have been an incredible man to be 93 and living on his own. I bet you come from good stock....
Joyce, sorry to hear the news. But I"m so glad he went the way he wanted. What an amazing man to still be living alone at 93! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry Joyce to hear of your loss. It is so sad but yet so nice that he was 93 and had a long and good life and in the end he got to die the way he wished. You really can't get better than that. God Bless
I am so sorry to hear that your father passed away. I hope that this time is not too difficult for you and your family.
No matter how long they've lived and no matter how 'happy' they died, it's still sad for those who remain behind. I hope his funeral and afterwards are filled with warm and heart-felt memories Joyce.
Sorry to hear about your loss but that really is the most wonderful way to go, hugs, Tracey
Dear Joyce, You and your family are in my thoughts. 93 is a wonderful age but you will all miss him.( that's as it should be ) I hope you get some comfort remembering all the good times that you shared with him.
Hugs from Alison.
Dear Joyce. He was obviously still fit in mind and body and died how he wanted to. Thoughts with you for the coming few days and especially Saturday. (((hugs)))
God bless you and your family, Joyce. You are in my prayers.
I'm so sorry, Joyce. Take care.
You will miss your father but how good to know that you had him with as long as you did.........
Please accept my sincere condolences.
thinking of you Joyce.......take care
Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss...Thinking of you Toni
I'm so sorry for your loss. We will be here when you return and feel like visiting again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept my sympathies. I'm so glad he passed peacefully. My prayers are with you and your family during the days and weeks to come.
Oh dear, a sad time. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Take care and remember the good times you had with him.
So sorry you have lost your dad, but glad that he went the way he wanted. Not everyone has that. Take time to remember your times together.
Your dad died the way most of us wish we could when the time comes. How remarkable that he was 93 and still living at home on his own. You surely must come from strong stock!
May all your memories be good ones. My sincerest condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss. And I guess it's a comfort to know he passed the way he wished. Take care. Hugs.
I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve.
I'm sorry for your loss. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Joyce, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You are in my thoughts.
So sorry to hear your news, but glad it was peaceful at the end. Take care.
Joyce, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose your father but I'm glad he went quietly without suffering. My dad was 59 when he lost his battle with lung cancer.
Joyce, I try to remind everyone, cuz' we forget sometimes...Memories last forever.
Hugs.
He was lucky to go the way he wanted to, and managed to stay independent for so long. Sorry to hear your sad news.
Please accept my belated condolences on the loss of your father. I'm still trying to catch up on my blog reading. I'm so glad you have so many wonderful memories. What a wonderful eulogy.
Ohhh Joyce, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you and your family.
*hugs*
Tazzie
Oh Joyce....I'm so sorry to read about your Dad. I'm just now catching up on blog-reading, after my hectic schedule with my Mom and then my class.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Dad was indeed lucky to pass the way he did - the way he wanted to!
Warm Hugs to you!!
Judy
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