Dad Passed Away

[davide]

My father Laurie, whom I had posted about a few times here, passed away two weeks ago. He was 87.

He was well up until December, and I think had a good quality of life up to that point. But he went downhill fairly quickly in the last month or so, with a stroke, or possibly a number of small strokes, setting him back both physically and mentally.

Although it is sad, I am relieved that he did not have a long illness, or linger on with a declining quality of life, which he would not have wanted. His Alzheimer's had advanced only slowly - he still knew who I was, and we were still able to have something of a normal conversation when I visited him in the care home. I was with him shortly before he died.

Thanks for your support here. I know some of you have a much more difficult time of it than I did.

David

 

[Christin]

My condolences to you and your family, David, at this sad time.

 

[sleepless]

David, please accept my condolences. It must be of some comfort to know that your dad did not suffer from a protracted deterioration, and nice that he still knew who you were at the end.

 

[turbo]

Hello David, I am sorry to hear your sad news about your father.

Turbo

 

[Grannie G]

Please accept my condolences David.

 

[Confuse]

My condolences go out to you at a difficult time . It was nice to know that your father didnt suffer.

 

[gigi]

Please accept my sincere condolences, David.

Love xx

 

[davide]

Thanks for your comments guys.

I meant to add that I named Alzheimer's Society as the charity for anyone who wished to make a donation in lieu of flowers for my dad's funeral. I thought it was appropriate, as it is such an under funded and under researched illness.

 

[Izzy]

Sending my heartfelt sympathy. I'm glad you were with your dad shortly before he died. x

 

[geum123]

I am so sorry to hear that your father has passed away David. Please accept my condolences.
Geum. xxx

 

[mynyddisamrs]

A kind release.

David, My heartfelt condolences are sent to you on the death of your dear father.
I'm also posting to thank everyone for their support over the past year. In fact my post somewhat mirrors yours. Sad times for us both.
My Mum passed away, aged 87, on 24th Feb., following a worsening in her condition. Her fall last year, when she broke her hip, escalated the Dementia and took away her quality of life. After all my worries and fears about her treatment should she need to go to hospital, they were thankfully unfounded and she died peacefully and with dignity. This was really a kind release for her and her passing leaves such a hole in our lives.
We too, have put forward The Alzheimer's society to receive donations following Mum's funeral service.
Thank you again for caring.
Jackie

 

[JackMac]

so sorry to hear your sad news David.
jackmac

 

[geum123]

Jackie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
That your Mum died peacefully and with dignity will I hope bring a small measure of comfort for you.
Please accept my condolences.
Geum. xxx

 

[Soobee]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

 

[DeborahBlythe]

Dear David, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Even though your father is gone, there is still a place for you here on TP, so please keep posting if you wish to. Deborah

 

[Grannie G]

Hello Jackie

I`m sorry to read your sad news. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. xx