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frenchbean Started conversation Dec 7, 2008
My Dad's younger brother died yesterday 
He was a lovely man, with a great generosity of spirit and kindness of heart that he shared with Dad and Grandpa. I have nothing but good memories of him.
In a way his death is a release. He had Alzheimers for the last five or six years and was gradually leaving his family as time passed. In the event it was a cerebral aneurysm that ended his life: not a bad way to die in the scheme of things. Swift and no coming back.
But I shall miss him. He's one of those people who have always been there. One of the few who knew me by my first (initial) name. Somebody who would take the time to give me support and advice when I needed it; who took me out for uncle/neice dinners with oodles of fine wine 
and who lived life with a capital L.
Damn...
Fb
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Ivan the Terribly Average Posted Dec 7, 2008
At least he lived before he died. So many people don't manage that.
I never really know what to say at moments like this.
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Websailor Posted Dec 7, 2008
Very sad for your loss Frenchbean, but as you will know with Alzheimer's you have already lost them in varying degrees. You are so right, swift and no coming back is the kindest thing for sufferers and their families, even though it is still a shock and difficult to handle.
Remember and dwell on the good memories, you were lucky to have him as such a big part of your life.
Websailor 
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Prof Animal Chaos.C.E.O..err! C.E.Idiot of H2G2 Fools Guild (Official).... A recipient of S.F.L and S.S.J.A.D.D...plus...S.N.A.F.U. Posted Dec 7, 2008
the "shell" has gone, but the memory of him will live forever within all who knew and loved him
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Zarquon's Singing Fish! Posted Dec 7, 2008
Sounds as if you have been blessed to know him and have him around.
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AlsoRan80 Posted Dec 7, 2008
Dear fb,
How wonderful to have experienced such a rewarding relationship
Loving thoughts with you
Christiane
AR80
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frenchbean Posted Dec 7, 2008
Thank you all.
I spoke to Mum last night and she's stoical but wobbly. It reminded her of Dad's death, as it did me. So we had a wee weep over the phone at each other - and talked about the special bond that brothers have. Then we talked about Life.
Sadly she's too infirm to go to the funeral, but one or two of my brothers will be there I'm sure.
Fb
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Hypatia Posted Dec 7, 2008
So sorrry to hear your news, Fb. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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There is only one thing worse than being Gosho, and that is not being Gosho Posted Dec 7, 2008
Sorry to hear about your uncle, Fb. If he was anything like your dad he must have been quite a character
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Moving On Posted Dec 8, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss Fb - thinking of you and your familly
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smurfles Posted Dec 8, 2008
So sorry Fb,my sympathies to you and your family .I agree with Websailor,we lose our loved one ,and grieve for them gradually, with alzheimers.
A sad time for everyone.Think of the good times.x
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