Wednesday, 23 November 2011

R.I.P. Dad

Thomas Alexander (Alex) Mason
24/12/1922 - 11/11/2011


Dad died peacefully in his sleep on 11th November (Remembrance Day) - he would have been 89 years old on Christmas Eve.  His funeral was held today with a beautiful, moving service in a lovely church in the centre of the village where my parents lived for 25 years - we had a small gathering of close family and friends, but sadly our mum could not be there as she has dementia and has lived in a residential care home for the past few months.  At least my sister Lindsay and I can be comforted by the knowledge that she doesn't understand that dad has gone so has been spared that sadness - they had been married for 65 years, 

Together celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

Goodbye, Dad ..... you are missed and will always be close in our hearts

7 comments:

  1. So sorry for your loss..hugs
    xoxo sioux

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  2. So sad for your loss Heather. That photo of your parents is filled with love. penny

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  3. so sorry Heather. Blessings to you all.

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  4. So sorry for your loss Heather. You and Lindsay are in my thoughts and prayers. Love S xx

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  5. Sorry for your loss Heather. Have been thinking about you and Lindsay at this difficult time. Chrisx

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  6. Amongst the tears were wonderful memories shared by a loving, delightful family.
    big hugs Joanne xxxx

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  7. Was thinking about old times and you came to mind. Neither you nor Lindsay seems to have changed in the 37 years since I last saw you.

    Such sad news to come across, though! I'm so sorry for your loss.

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