Many thanks to all who recently wished my father well after he suffered a "slight stroke" at the beginning of April.
I'm sad to report that Dad passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, aged 95 years. He'd had a varied and interesting life, different jobs and many hobbies and pastimes, although music, strangely, was not one of them. He often said of my interest in the subject that it a skipped a generation......or ten!

diapason

This is to send my deepest commiserations. I have never been in conversation with you personally, but have read your posts with interest. I'm sure you have many happy memories, and hope you will enjoy these as time passes.

In sympathy,
Patricia.

I am so sorry to hear about that. I am thinking of you and your family all at this time.

Sorry to hear the sad news, diapason . Take care of yourself.....

Sorry to hear that diapason. Although 95 is a ripe age to reach, I guess that is little comfort right now.

Aww, you have our sympathy Diapason. My father is only a couple of years younger than that.

Sorry to hear that

Sorry to hear the news, diapason. I'll be thinking of you.

Every sympathy, Diapason. 95 certainly is a wonderful age. I lost my father when I was still at school, but my father-in-law died a couple of years ago and that feels quite recent. He didn't make 95 though. Will be thinking of you.

Hugs to you and your family, I'm thinking of you.

Sorry to hear this, diapason. It's almost exactly a year since my father died, aged 91. Being an only child I had no-one to share all the memories with me, and it's taking me quite a long time to come to terms with his death, despite the fact that he was very old. I don't think it matters how old they are when they die, it's still a hard thing to deal with.

Sorry to hear that diapason - deepest sympathies.

Take care of yourself.

I think jmhamilton is so right - it actually doesn't matter how old a person is when they die, the loss is still just as great.

I lost my mum 18 months ago and it's still hard to cope with (she was 83) - so every sympathy, diapason.

My husband lost his parents when he was 17 and 26 (his mum was only 47) and he still talks about them and has many memories.

The memories can be very bitter-sweet but hold on to them in your heart.

Thinking of you at this time. Your dad reached a wonderful age - but whatever age they reach, it's never easy losing a dad. Deepest sympathies.

Sorry to hear your sad news, Diapason.

So sorry to hear about that, diapason. I will be thinking of you, and best wishes to you at this difficult time.

I lost my dad a couple of years ago... it isn't easy whatever the circumstances.

Thinking of you.

Sorry to hear about that.

Car Expert

Thinking of you and your family at this time, diapason.

Take care.

So sorry to hear the bad news. As Cyrilla said, the memories will be Bitter-sweet but hold them close.

Thinking of you,
Deviless

Sorry to hear your sad news, diapason.

Really sorry to hear that, diapason. Deepest sympathies.

Ditto all the above

RIP

So sorry to hear the sad news about your dad. Thinking of you & your family.

I'm really sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and your family.

Sorry to hear the sad news

Sorry to hear about that Diapason

So sorry to hear your sad news, Diapason. My commiserations to you and to your family.

You have my heartfelt sympathy, Diapason. Nothing can prepare us to lose a parent. Your Pa sounded like a really special chap. Am sending you all the positive vibes this hippie cat can muster. With all good wishes to you and your family, Baggy xxx

Really sorry to hear that, Diapason. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

sorry to hear that, Diapason. sad day.
Ben

So sorry to hear your sad news. Take comfort in all the good times you had together. Memories live forever.

My sincerest thanks to you all on this thread for your welcome messages of sympathy following Dad's passing at the age of 95

The "farewell" has taken place.....if any such occasion could be described as "lovely" then this day (Wednesday was so......with the accent on love.

40 friends mostly from Blackpool Keyboard Club gathered on a warm and sunny morning, Mum (and I) were comforted by words from a wonderful Minister, and then the party moved on to a superb buffet at a local hotel.

88 year old Mum has been MARVELLOUS so far, and seems to have taken things in her stride, realizing that Dad had enjoyed a long and interesting life, although, we both say with intrigue that the old rascal has taken some secrets with him!!

I hope her strength continues and she will be able to look forward to the summer - J and I have many outings planned to keep her occupied.

My thanks again to you for your thoughts and consolations

I will re-join you soon WITH RENEWED VIGOUR !! very soon

x
d

ps.........I have I missed any gossip???

"have I missed any gossip" - typical Ermmm Trebor and Cheeble got married, Cheeble got a composition of hers played on Radio 4.

It sounds like you're doing a wonderful job too, and I am sure your Mum really appreciates all your support

purple dolphin and Noodelz got married too.

Car Expert

Good to hear from you again diapason. I'm glad that everything went well on Wednesday. You and your mum sound as though you're both doing very well with coping, and I hope that this continues. Be prepared for the smallest craziest things to suddenly upset you though - my stepsister died in September 2004, and my stepfather copes well most of the time, but every once in a while something will trigger a memory and he realises just how much we've all lost.

Whatever you do, never lose sight of all of the great times you had with your dad. There will be difficult times - birthdays, anniversaries, first Christmas without - but keep your chin up. It sounds like you've got a great support network up there, and we're only a PM away over here.

I think nicki_flute and Car Expert have filled you in on most of the gossip, but there's probably more that I've forgotten about.

Let me know if any of your grand adventures are likely to bring you anywhere near Surrey - you still owe me a posh afternoon tea

I know what you mean, diapason, and I'm glad that Wednesday was.

I think you should treat D to one

I'm really sad to hear this, Diapason, I am thinking of you. I'm glad to hear you Dad had an interesting life, however, and quite a long life too!