90 years old and finally died in her sleep in a nursing home in New Zealand.
I was lucky enought to spend a day with her back in November. Took her out to lunch. Value time because she was so frail I knew it was our last time together.
The best mum anybody could ever have. She raised us 3 brothers after my dad ran away. I was the oldest at 12. She taught us everything. No social welfare in those days!
Here she is:
That's me on my mothers lap in India 60 years ago
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Wow, Jon. Your dad must've been cracked. She looks like a movie star in that picture.
I'm very sorry, and will be thinking about you the next few days. I'm glad you got to spend time with her recently. Treasure all the good memories you have and don't let them fade away....
My condolences to you and your family....
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My condolences Jon...an awesome lady to have raised the four of you on her own.... very beautiful too. You were truly blessed to have her as your mum !
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HI JOn, sorry to hear of it, but it's nice that she went peacefully.
All the best, from all of us.
Ian
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I'm sorry to hear that Jon. You would think that a ninety year life is a blessing, but when it comes to your Mother, it's still not enough. My Mum, Alice, died in 1969, I still think about her and miss her. What was your Mum's name?
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No matter how life threats you, moms are the one who got you here. They are the tops of the human scale. Lost mine several years ago, but she is still with me and yours will alway be with you. Remember the good.
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Sorry to hear about you MOM Jon. I'm glad to hear she went peacefully in her sleep. May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always.
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Hi Jon, I'm so sorry to here about the loss of your mum, my mum passed on the Saturday before Christmas (87 years young) so I feel your pain my friend. My thoughts are with you at this time,
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So sorry to have to read that this morning John, my condolences....but 90 years on this earth is something to celebrate as well... Man she was beautiful... what a great photo!
Brian, likewise, my condolences go out to you as well.
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Sorry to hear of your loss Jon, It is never a good time for a loss, even more so around the holidays. I lost a great friend just before Christmas, she was also 90, people from that era are a treat, so much greatness to learn from them. They were certainly made from a different mold.
On the flip side, she is no longer chained by her failing body.
May you find comfort in all the memories of your mother during the days to come.
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I'm glad you had the opportunity to spend time with her a few months ago. My condolences on your loss, and yes what a beautiful picture of the two of you.
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My heart extends all the way from here to you. Mothers are the greatest gift in the world - no one replaces them. My prayers go up for you and your family. She will always be a part of the nice memories you have.
My mother went home at 94 while asleep in the nursing home.
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sorry to hear but remember she is in a better place with no pain.
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We are thinking of you here Jon. Sorry to hear of your loss.
-grampa dan
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Jon, my condolences to you and your family...
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I bet she had some stories to tell about you boys growing up. Treasure the memories. Feel comfort that so many people feel for you at this difficult time.
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