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23 Sep 07 - 07:58 AM (#2155535) Subject: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Hawker My Father, John Topham passed away suddenly in the early hours of Thursday morning. He wasnt much of a musician and sang completely out of tune but he loved music. He was a fantastic father, grandfather and great grandfather. A descendant of Robert Burns who was very proud of his heritage. I shall miss him so much. The world is a lesser place without him. Just letting my friends know I will be out of circulation for a little while and up North with my Mum. Cheers, Lucy |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:03 AM (#2155541) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: terrier Condolences Lucy, to you and your family. Look after you're Mum, she's precious. |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:03 AM (#2155542) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Leadfingers Commisserations Lucy ! |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:08 AM (#2155544) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Partridge Really sorry Lucy, loosing a Dad is so hard love Pat xxx |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:16 AM (#2155546) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Scooby Doo Lucy, I am so sorry that you have lost your dad i never was close to my parents.Contact me if you want someone to cry on there shoulder. Scooby. |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:35 AM (#2155555) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Cats Big Hugs Lucy. You know where we are. much love Kathy & Jon xxx |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:36 AM (#2155556) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: John MacKenzie Lucy, he's gone tae the 'Land o' the Leal'. May he rest in peace. How far north are you coming BTW? Giok |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:47 AM (#2155571) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Herga Kitty Lucy - our thoughts are with you. Big hugs from both of us. Kitty and Derek xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:47 AM (#2155572) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Morticia I'm so sorry Lucy, hugs to you, your family and your mum.It must be so hard for you all. |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:52 AM (#2155573) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Deckman Such a sad time. Pace yourself! Bob |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:56 AM (#2155574) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Scooby Doo |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:00 AM (#2155579) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Alba Dearest Lucy. I feel for You and Yours. Bless your Dad. May he rest peacefully. Holding you and your Mum in my thoughts. Love and Light, Jude 'Land o'the Leal' ~ Thanks for linking to this Song and reminding me how touching it is Giok. |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:04 AM (#2155583) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Alice Very sorry to hear of the the loss of your dad, Lucy. Take care. Alice |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:11 AM (#2155587) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: treewind Lucy, sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Hugs and blessings Anahata |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:18 AM (#2155595) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Janie I'm so sorry, Lucy. {{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}} Janie |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:46 AM (#2155602) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Catherine Jayne Sorry to hear about your loss Lucy (((hugs))) Khatt |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:50 AM (#2155604) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Flash Company Love from the Cheshire set (((((((((Lucy)))))))) Brian, Sheila & Co |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:55 AM (#2155606) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: catspaw49 All the best thoughts to you and your family Lucy.Let the great memories fill the hole in your heart. Spaw |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:58 AM (#2155608) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: goatfell My Father died two years ago, and I still miss him and my mother died 17 years ago and still miss her, both died while I was on holiday with them. So I know how it feels when your parent dies Tom |
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23 Sep 07 - 10:21 AM (#2155627) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: wysiwyg Lucy, just seeing your thread title I got a flavor of the man's soul, and I think you for bringing him here in this fashion. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, to meet unrecognized regrets, to mark a passing, or to celebrate a life; I pray you the blessings that come from the doing. ~Susan |
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23 Sep 07 - 11:16 AM (#2155655) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: jacqui.c So sorry Lucy for your loss, but so glad that you had such a wonderful person in your life for so long. |
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23 Sep 07 - 11:16 AM (#2155656) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Linda Kelly he may be gone Lucy, but he is stll your lovely Dad, best wishes Linda |
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23 Sep 07 - 11:24 AM (#2155666) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Big Mick I come from a tradition that says when one leaves, we look for their voice in others. Lucy, my dear, your Father's voice is safe and secure in you. In one title and a very short paragraph, you captured the essence of this man in a way that made me wish I had met him. Grieve, yet celebrate your great good fortune at being of his line, and having him in your life. Be sure the wee ones to come know of this man. Pass on his love of his heritage. Condolences, Mick Lane |
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23 Sep 07 - 11:32 AM (#2155673) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: RoyH (Burl) Lucy, I too had a lovely Dad. He's been gone over twenty years but I still sometimes think he'll be coming up to our door with a big bag of goodies from his allotment, as in former years He was a great gardener. It was hard to lose him but I took solace in knowing he was at last released from severe pain. Let yourself grieve and in time the sadness will give way to happy memories. Treat yourself gently. Condolences, Best Wishes, and may 'lovely Dad' Rest peacefully. Burl. |
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23 Sep 07 - 11:35 AM (#2155676) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Bee I'm sorry for your loss - losing parents is very hard. |
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23 Sep 07 - 11:51 AM (#2155684) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Scooby Doo Lucy, Remember all the things your father taught you throughout the years. Scooby. |
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23 Sep 07 - 11:54 AM (#2155685) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: GUEST,Janine So sorry Lucy Love Jan |
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23 Sep 07 - 12:19 PM (#2155697) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Tig Keep remembering him as you knew him in good health. (((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) Tig xxx |
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23 Sep 07 - 12:23 PM (#2155700) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: MBSLynne Love and thoughts to you Lucy and a big hug (((((((((((((((((((((((Lucy))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Love Lynne |
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23 Sep 07 - 12:25 PM (#2155703) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: katlaughing Oh, Lucydarlin'...my love and condolences to you and your mom. This brings my own grief at losing my dad three years ago close to mind and heart. It is not easy losing a parent. I still miss him and my mom so much. May you follow Catspaw's advice and find comfort in your memories. {{{{HUGS}}}} for you and your mom. luvyakat |
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23 Sep 07 - 12:38 PM (#2155705) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Surreysinger Lucy - so sorry to hear that. My thoughts and best wishes to you and yours. Irene |
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23 Sep 07 - 12:58 PM (#2155719) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: CapriUni *hugs* It would be real if I could make it so. There are no words. |
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23 Sep 07 - 01:50 PM (#2155741) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Richard Bridge It is probably better to feel like this now than not to have loved him while he was alive. |
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23 Sep 07 - 02:04 PM (#2155745) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: sapper82 There is a bloody big hole in your life with VERY raw edges and for a long time to come, those edges will be VERY painful to touch. As time passes, the edges will, up to a point, heal. You will be able to touch them, but not too roughly. But the hole will remain. Fill it with your memories. |
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23 Sep 07 - 02:25 PM (#2155754) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Mrs.Duck Treasure those wonderful memories. {{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}} |
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23 Sep 07 - 02:25 PM (#2155755) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Leadbelly Dear Lucy, "Bright days. No crying that they are gone. Smiling that they have been." (Konfuzius) So sorry, Manfred |
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23 Sep 07 - 02:52 PM (#2155776) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: North/South Annie So sorry Lucy, many hugs Annie |
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23 Sep 07 - 03:02 PM (#2155786) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Metchosin And a big hug from me Lucy. I lost my Mum this year too. Its sometimes hard to let them go, so my heart goes out to you. Susan |
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23 Sep 07 - 03:26 PM (#2155798) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Jock O' Dreams I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.He must have been a great Dad to generate such sentiment. My best wishes to you and the family. Jim |
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23 Sep 07 - 03:35 PM (#2155801) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz {{{Lucy}}}: Hugs. Blessings for your Dad.... bob |
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23 Sep 07 - 04:43 PM (#2155836) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Fliss Hugs from me. |
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23 Sep 07 - 05:04 PM (#2155849) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: GUEST,daystar Thinking of you Lucy Take time and be blessed in the gift of life lived to the full and take joy and heart in that hope which flows from generation to generation |
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23 Sep 07 - 05:16 PM (#2155856) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: kendall I firmly believe that we are all headed the same way; it's just that some leave before us. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Lucy))))))))))))))))))))))) |
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23 Sep 07 - 05:19 PM (#2155858) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Megan L Just remember lass how lucky ye were tae have him and the love ye shared. Hugs and prayers be wie ye Dauvitt and his meg |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:01 PM (#2155920) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: vectis Sooooooooooo sorry to hear the bad news Lucy. Take what consolation you can from the fact that you had his love and company for a good chunk of your life. Love and hugs (((((((((((((((((((((lucy)))))))))))))))))))))))) Ian & Mary |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:13 PM (#2155931) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Genie My condolences, Lucy. My own dad just passed away this past Thursday, and, while his passing was neither unexpected nor really mourned, as he was well on in years and had been in poor health and on "hospice" status for over a year, it is still hard to accept that someone who has been such a part of your life for so long is no longer here with us "on this side." As Sapper said, "There is a bloody big hole in your life with VERY raw edges and for a long time to come, those edges will be VERY painful to touch. As time passes, the edges will, up to a point, heal. You will be able to touch them, but not too roughly. But the hole will remain. Fill it with your memories." (Please forgive my intrusion into your dad's obit thread. It's not my intention to divert the conversation, just to say that I empathize.) Yes, do keep your father's music alive. Genie |
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23 Sep 07 - 08:28 PM (#2155947) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Sending light and love your way. Blessings, Allison |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:08 PM (#2155962) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Rapparee Take care of your mom and yourself. Remember that everytime you think of him, every time you play or sing one of his favorite pieces of music, he lives. |
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23 Sep 07 - 09:33 PM (#2155977) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Beer My deepest sympathies. Adrien |
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24 Sep 07 - 04:02 AM (#2156097) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: alanabit My sympathy too. There is never a good time to lose your Dad. |
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24 Sep 07 - 04:32 AM (#2156114) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Ella who is Sooze My sincere sympathies to you, I lost my dad in February, it's still raw, but gets easier every day. Regards EWIS. x |
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24 Sep 07 - 06:17 AM (#2156158) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: mouldy The hole in your life never quite closes, but it will shrink to a manageable level, believe me! It's been 21 years last weekend since my dad passes, and 6 years since my mum did. I still miss them both. It's only right that parents should be missed! Andrea xx |
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24 Sep 07 - 07:13 AM (#2156180) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Beer That is a beautiful quote Andrea. "It's Only Right That Parents Should Be Missed". |
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24 Sep 07 - 08:31 AM (#2156214) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: fat B****rd I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Take care. |
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24 Sep 07 - 08:44 AM (#2156225) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: ranger1 Hugs and condolences, Lucy. Tami |
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24 Sep 07 - 10:10 AM (#2156275) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Anniecat Lots of love and hugs for you all. My dear old dad died 30 years ago and he isn't too far away from me now. Love, Annie (and Roger) xxx |
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24 Sep 07 - 01:02 PM (#2156400) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Hawker Thank you all so very much for your condolences and Hugs, they really do mean a lot to me. I have spent the last few days sorting out Mum and Dads financial affairs, so I have kept busy, but every now and then I stop for a good cry. I am heading up to Cheshire on Wednesday Morning early, as there is stuff to sort out. The funeral is on Friday at 10.30. I am going down to the funeral parlour to say my goodbyes to dad on Thursday and am making the floral tributefor the coffin myself. We have managed to laugh as a family about various things and are holding on to the happy times, like their golden wedding party in July, which was postponed from March as Mum had had a heart attack. See photos of the event here: Mum & Dad's Golden do One of the last things he said was in dad's inimitable humour, when the nurse asked him if he was allergic to anything, he replied "Only the wife and strange women!" We are going to get him played in to The battle hymn of the republic as he said he always wanted 'John Browns Body' at his funeral! He is being played out to Amazing Grace, one of his favourite tunes. I was hoping for good weather but the forecast is not looking promising. Thank you all once again for your support it is much appreciated, especially from those whom I know are still themselves raw from the recent losses of their own loved ones. I hope I can remain as brave as you have all been. Cheers, Lucy |
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24 Sep 07 - 01:10 PM (#2156407) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Desdemona Please accept my sincere condolences; my father also passed away this year, after a very brief illness...no matter how old you are, somehow you're never really ready for it. Hang onto those happy memories, they're yours to keep. Best, ~D |
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24 Sep 07 - 02:59 PM (#2156483) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: SussexCarole We're so sorry to hear this sad news - Our love & hugs to you all xx Carole & Andrew |
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24 Sep 07 - 06:09 PM (#2156590) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Lonesome EJ But lately seen in gladsome green, The woods rejoic'd the day, Thro' gentle showers, the laughing flowers In double pride were gay: But now our joys are fled On winter blasts awa; Yet maiden May, in rich array, Again shall bring them a' -Burns My condolences, Lucy |
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24 Sep 07 - 08:07 PM (#2156685) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Steve Shaw Hello Lucy. Take care now! Steve Shaw (not so far away, eh!) |
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25 Sep 07 - 11:31 AM (#2157130) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Dipsodeb So Sorry to hear about your dad Lucy. Our warmest thoughts and bright blessings to you and your family. ~Debs & Pat |
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26 Sep 07 - 08:34 AM (#2157644) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: My guru always said So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Lucy. Thinking of you & your Mum & Family & sending love & hugs. Candle lit! Hil x |
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26 Sep 07 - 02:17 PM (#2157888) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Big Phil Condolences to all the Family. Phil* |
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26 Sep 07 - 11:31 PM (#2158206) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: GUEST,Texas Guest Lucy - condolences and heart-felt sympathy from Texas, along with smiles and happiness for all the fond memories you keep. Cheers. |
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27 Sep 07 - 01:08 PM (#2158638) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Cats Lucy ~ tomorrow night I'll go out under the ash tree and sing 'The Lament for The Oaks' for him, and you, just as the sun goes down over the moors. Thinking of you. Kathyxx |
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28 Sep 07 - 05:02 AM (#2159113) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: My guru always said Candle lit today for your Dad's funeral and thinking of you Lucy. Just been looking at the photos, what a Fab 'Do' that must have been. Hold on to the happier times, every second counts. Love & Hugs, Hil x |
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28 Sep 07 - 10:17 AM (#2159289) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Scooby Doo I got my candle lit too Lucy.Hope everything goes well remember the happy times.My mother use to make a boiled cake and this last weekend after 17 years of her passing i got the recipe and have made it.I hope she is pleased that i am carrying on where she left off. Love you. Yasmin. |
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02 Oct 07 - 10:02 AM (#2161888) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Hawker I am sure she is Yas. We gave Dad a good send off, Cats how weird, I sang lament for the oaks and Mum played it on her keyboard in the evening after the funeral! Sad it is that good family get togethers always seem to happen due to the loss of one of the family! Thank you all for your pms and good wishes, I relly do appreciate them Cheers, Lucy |
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02 Oct 07 - 01:49 PM (#2162136) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Partridge Hi Lucy, Glad Dad had a good send off, I know my Dads funeral was full of interesting stories that I had not heard before - its funny how other people see the ones we love. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. love Pat xx |
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02 Oct 07 - 02:07 PM (#2162165) Subject: RE: Obit: My Lovely Dad From: Scooby Doo Glad everything went as best it could for your Mam and family. Scooby. |