Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Wincing Devil Date: 29 May 06 - 03:37 PM Thanks Severn You'll be glad to know we sang "Ben Backstay" at the Funeral Home. I hope it surprised the Funeral Director to hear a Sea Chantey right on the the heels of "In the Garden". |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Severn Date: 29 May 06 - 03:01 PM Vince, So sorry to hear about your loss of a beloved and wonderful wife and the loss of a friend to all who knew her. Your love and devotion have been constantly evident since I've known you, and it must be an unspeakable viod in your life. I did not get back from the UK in time to make the service, or you know I surely would have been there. My best to a friend, in loss of another... |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Ebbie Date: 29 May 06 - 11:15 AM My religious, pragmatic, prosaic, non-mystical father said that after my mother died he heard her speak his name several times. He was surprised- and thrilled. She is with you still. And will be, as long as you need her. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: CarolC Date: 28 May 06 - 01:05 PM That looks like it was a very beautiful celebration of Robi's life, Vince. Thanks for letting us see the pictures. And cherish the sweerie things (as it looks like you're doing). They are important. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Alice Date: 28 May 06 - 11:41 AM My sympathy to you, your family and friends. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Wincing Devil Date: 28 May 06 - 10:13 AM That link should be http://www.RobiWilding.com/RobiMemorial/index6.html
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Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Wincing Devil Date: 28 May 06 - 10:10 AM An sweerie (sweet & eerie) happening this morning. Last night, I brought home the flowers that I got for Robi and put them where I thought the kitties wouldn't get at them. When I woke up, I went looking for Fuzzee (her favorite cat), as Splotch and Minnie were in bed with me. I found Fuzzee asleep on the top of the glass cabinet, basically right over her urn, guarding the flowers! He has NEVER perched up there before! He sniffed at them, but otherwise didn't try to disturb them. He is an extraordinary cat! I amended the website to include the pictures of this amazingly loving cat! (Clickez Ici) [Repaired] |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 28 May 06 - 08:19 AM WD, I've been there. Sending light and love to you as you learn to live without her physical presence. The most important thing I've learned is- love never dies. She will be with you always. Allison |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Keith A of Hertford Date: 28 May 06 - 04:13 AM You are both in my thoughts. Very best wishes, Keith. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: GUEST,KT Date: 28 May 06 - 03:48 AM I'm so sorry, WD. Wishing peace to that great, loving heart of yours. Your mudcat friends, too are holding you in their hearts. KT |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Big Al Whittle Date: 28 May 06 - 03:33 AM I am very sorry for your loss. As someone said, don't be lonely. I can see you have many friends to turn to and if it helps to talk - you have lots of friends on mudcat. Let us all know how its going. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Wincing Devil Date: 28 May 06 - 01:19 AM My pix are up Robi's site More pix are at My Son and Son-in-law's site |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Wincing Devil Date: 27 May 06 - 11:59 PM I just got back from Robi's Memorial Celebration (I refuse to use the "F" word). There was song, joy and friendship. A funeral parlor is an unusual place to hear a sea chantey, but I lead her favorite (Ben Backstay) to an enthusiastic crowd. Later, at the dinner (OOFF! So much food!) we had a mini chantey sing. We had Weapons of Musical Destruction and audience participation! I got several comments where folks said that I throw a great My family, my friends, my co-workers & my cats will get me thru this. Pix (scads of them) will be posted shortly. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Tannywheeler Date: 27 May 06 - 04:01 PM A singing partner and a lover--NOT an affordable loss. So sorry. Don't stay too much alone. While there's not much friends and family can do for the grief(but hold the extra tissue), they CAN watch for signs of shock and take care of you when that occurs. Hang on. I *H*A*T*E* the C-word. Let's find a way to make it obsolete--just a dictionary listing that ends up, "...no traceable incidence in population planet-wide." |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Pistachio Date: 27 May 06 - 02:13 PM Please accept condolences from across the pond. What a beautiful tribute - hold those happy memories. H. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: maire-aine Date: 26 May 06 - 11:34 PM I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the memorial site with us. Maryanne |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: GUEST,Art Thieme Date: 26 May 06 - 11:15 PM From us too--condolences. Art and Carol |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Kaleea Date: 26 May 06 - 08:31 PM Waht a lovely lady! I'm very sorry to know that you are feeling this deep loss. She is shining brighter than ever, now. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Joybell Date: 26 May 06 - 07:17 PM Our thoughts too. Joy and her True-Love. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: wysiwyg Date: 26 May 06 - 03:33 PM My favorite of the wonderful pictures is the 1983 in Nimitz cap-- pure sugar, finest kind. [....................................................................] A moment of silence-- because I can feel for you, but there aren't words that go into it or come out of it. ~Susan |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Anonny Mouse Date: 26 May 06 - 03:18 PM So many things to say, or write or quote. At times like these, mostly insufficient. A profound, soul-shattering loss no doubt. But there is good news in that many of us believe this is not simply an end--but also a beginning. You will be reunited. My prayers and condolences as well. Words, at a time like this, seem so inadequate, but it's all we have. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: GUEST,Nancy King at work Date: 26 May 06 - 03:15 PM So very sorry to hear this sad news, Vince. But it sounds like you have many wonderful memories to hold onto. You're in my thoughts. Nancy |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: fat B****rd Date: 26 May 06 - 03:09 PM Please accept my codolences. Best regards from Charlie. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: SINSULL Date: 26 May 06 - 03:03 PM I would say "Celebrate her life!" but you are already doing that. Give yourself time to breathe and grieve and reflect. So sorry. Mary |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Ferrara Date: 26 May 06 - 02:07 PM Vince, I'm so sorry. Your memorial is beautiful. Clearly she loved and lived very fully. Rita F |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: GUEST,saulgoldie Date: 26 May 06 - 02:01 PM My deepest condolences, Devil. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Barry Finn Date: 26 May 06 - 01:55 PM Anything I can say won't cut it so I'll wish you a continued bright live ahead as you've had in the passed to get you by this darkest of times, my heart goes out to you & yours, WD. Barry |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Azizi Date: 26 May 06 - 01:36 PM Along with others, my thoughts go out to you. Positive vibrations, Azizi |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Big Mick Date: 26 May 06 - 01:30 PM I pity those who tread the path and never find one like your Robi, sir. Can you imagine going through all we go through in this world, in our lives, and doing so without the absolute love that you seem to have found with her? Congratulations on your great good fortune to have known her, loved and been loved by her. You sang together, you created a life together. I wish there is something I could say to help you deal with the grief. I cannot. But I can tell you that I am sorry for your loss, and I am sorry for the emptiness. Based on the great capacity for love that you so obviously possess, I can tell that you that will heal ...... later. God be good to her, Mick Lane |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: M.Ted Date: 26 May 06 - 12:45 PM What a sweet, happy pair you were! Anyone who has ever been in love shares your grief . I know a lot of people who would give anything to have pictures like those, and the memories that go with them. Take care of yourself. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Rapparee Date: 26 May 06 - 12:32 PM Thinking of her and dwelling on the joy will help ease the pain. Trust me; I know. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: CarolC Date: 26 May 06 - 12:20 PM A beauteous light indeed. Deepest condolences on your loss, Vince. Carol (sister of bos'n Peg Riley) |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Bat Goddess Date: 26 May 06 - 11:41 AM What you've once held in your heart is never gone -- but that doesn't make the separation any easier for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linn |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Sorcha Date: 26 May 06 - 11:29 AM I'm so very sorry..... Sorch |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: GMT Date: 26 May 06 - 11:25 AM My condolences too. Gary |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: GUEST,Scooby doo Date: 26 May 06 - 11:09 AM My thoughts and sympathy go out to you. Scooby |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Wesley S Date: 26 May 06 - 11:05 AM My condolences also |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Morticia Date: 26 May 06 - 11:03 AM I'm so sorry ((hugs)) |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: alanabit Date: 26 May 06 - 10:53 AM My condolences too. She was a few weeks younger than I am. Too soon. Hope you find some comfort in your memories. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: gnu Date: 26 May 06 - 10:52 AM Condolences, thoughts and prayers. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Alba Date: 26 May 06 - 10:47 AM My deepest sympathy WD. Words escape me as I know there is nothing I can really say to ease your pain. Robi's Light shines out from every Picture on Her Memorial Website. With Love Jude {I detest the disease that took Robi from You and her Family too soon and caused Her so much pain. The same diagnosis took my Mother, she too was a non- smoker.} |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Bill D Date: 26 May 06 - 10:46 AM Vince...you honor her very well. ...........................no more words are necessary. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Ebbie Date: 26 May 06 - 10:43 AM Thank you for sharing those pictures with us. The two of you had a full life together and it is good to remember that. My heartfelt condolences to you and to all whom she touched. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: sapper82 Date: 26 May 06 - 10:40 AM Far too many early losses. My condolences. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: jeffp Date: 26 May 06 - 10:29 AM My sincere condolences. Jeff |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Amos Date: 26 May 06 - 10:26 AM Accch. My condolences, WD; a fine lady. Keep breathing, man. A |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: katlaughing Date: 26 May 06 - 10:16 AM Beautiful tribute site. Thank you for sharing her with us. Our sympathies to you and your friends and family. It must've been a hard couple of years. Thanks for the info, too and the advice on taking pictures. I would also add, tape record the fun stuff as often as possible. Good thoughts coming your way, Kat & Rog |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Leadfingers Date: 26 May 06 - 10:12 AM Sympathies Sir !! Keep your memories . |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 26 May 06 - 10:09 AM She sounds like a wonderful lady - our thoughts are with you. |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: catspaw49 Date: 26 May 06 - 10:09 AM I am so sorry and from that tribute website anyone can see just how in love the two of you were. No words can ease the pain but your obviously wonderful memories will help to fill the hole in your heart. Karen and I both were reading this and send you all of our best thoughts......... Pat and Karen |
Subject: RE: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: John MacKenzie Date: 26 May 06 - 10:06 AM Commiserations, and may I say a wondeful tribute. The soul journeys on. Giok |
Subject: Obit: My Beloved Wife Robi From: Wincing Devil Date: 26 May 06 - 10:01 AM Robi Kay WildingSept 9, 1955 - May 19, 2006A Beauteous Light has Gone from this WorldMemorial Web Site My favorite Chantey Sing partner is gone. After a courageous over 2 year fight with lung cancer, my SweeteeFace is out of pain. 20% (that's 1 in 5!) of women over 40 with lung cancer are non-smokers. The numbers are probably higher, as I see on her death certificate that the doctor (whom I've never heard of) marked "Unknown" to the question "Did tobacco contribute to the cause of death"?".
Take LOTS of pictures of your sweetie! This one's for you, babydoll: Ben Backstay
One day at sea, our captain, A very jolly dog, |
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