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25 Mar 11 - 12:44 AM (#3120919) Subject: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: alison Mark lost his battle with pancreatic cancer this morning. He passed very peacefully at home with Ryan & Shannon & myself. He was amazingly brave in how he dealt with his illness and he was a fantastic father. We are really going to miss him, as are his family and friends both in Australia & N. Ireland. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:49 AM (#3120921) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Joe Offer Oh, that's sad. I'm sorry, Alison. My best wishes to you and your children. -Joe- |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:53 AM (#3120923) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Sandra in Sydney condolences & best wishes to you & your family sandra |
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25 Mar 11 - 01:00 AM (#3120926) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: GUEST,mg May he rest in peace. mg |
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25 Mar 11 - 01:04 AM (#3120927) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: artbrooks So very sorry, Alison. |
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25 Mar 11 - 01:38 AM (#3120938) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: KT My sincere condolences, Alison. So very sorry for your loss. |
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25 Mar 11 - 02:13 AM (#3120942) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Alice I'm thinking of you and the kids. So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. |
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25 Mar 11 - 02:54 AM (#3120952) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: JennieG Sorry Alison, I didn't notice this thread and have posted on the other. Thinking of you all. JennieG |
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25 Mar 11 - 03:26 AM (#3120994) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: VirginiaTam Alison I have no words to convey how sad I feel for you and your children. I hope that very soon you each will be able to turn your thoughts to happy times and feel blessed for those times. And now Mark is free to look after you all in a different way without pain or worry. I read somewhere that those aren't merely stars in the night sky, those twinkling lights are our lost loved ones, looking on and letting us know, they are still here with us. Sometimes, I try to find my daughter Andie among the stars. |
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25 Mar 11 - 03:28 AM (#3120995) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: VirginiaTam And I hope you can see Mark there too. sorry I hit submit too soon. |
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25 Mar 11 - 03:35 AM (#3120996) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Sandy Mc Lean So sorry for your loss! May the good memories live on! |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:02 AM (#3121003) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: My guru always said So very sorry, thinking of you and your family. |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:05 AM (#3121007) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: mouldy My sincerest condolences to you all. Andrea xxxx |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:09 AM (#3121009) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Brakn My thoughts are with you Alison. Michael |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:20 AM (#3121011) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: SylviaN Condolences from Keith and me Alison and our thoughts are with you and your family. Sylvia |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:26 AM (#3121014) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: alanabit My condolences too. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the memory of his courage and dignity will bring you some comfort over the coming days. |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:28 AM (#3121016) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: MartinRyan Very sorry to hear of your loss. Be well. Regards |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:53 AM (#3121028) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Dharmabum My condolences to you & your family. DB. |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:57 AM (#3121030) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Lizzie Cornish 1 I'm so glad you were together, Alison. Much love to you, your children and to Mark too. |
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25 Mar 11 - 04:57 AM (#3121031) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: RoyH (Burl) My wife and I send you thoughts and prayers Alison. Deepest sympathies. Burl. |
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25 Mar 11 - 05:11 AM (#3121038) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Alan Day Sad news Alison, keep your head up and keep talking to people. It helps. Al X |
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25 Mar 11 - 06:23 AM (#3121078) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: GUEST,Frug Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Frank |
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25 Mar 11 - 06:28 AM (#3121080) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: wysiwyg (((Alison, and all Mark's loves))) ~Susan |
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25 Mar 11 - 06:51 AM (#3121103) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: fat B****rd Please accept my condolences and very best regards. Charlie. |
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25 Mar 11 - 07:01 AM (#3121105) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: maeve Alison- You, Mark, and your children have shown courage and the essence of love. Thank you for including us. Maeve |
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25 Mar 11 - 07:20 AM (#3121117) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Love flowing your way, dear one. |
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25 Mar 11 - 07:33 AM (#3121124) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: freda underhill Alison, I'm very sorry to hear your sad news, sorry for you, your children, and Mark. freda |
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25 Mar 11 - 08:00 AM (#3121144) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Noreen I'm so sorry to hear this sad news, Alison. I have been thinking a lot about you and your family and how you are coping. If and when you feel able, please tell us more about Mark and the times you have spent together. Nx |
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25 Mar 11 - 08:21 AM (#3121165) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: jacqui.c So sorry Alison. Mark sounds like an amazing man - I'm sure that his children must be proud of both their parents. Love to you all. |
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25 Mar 11 - 08:55 AM (#3121198) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: saulgoldie Condolences, Alison. Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Saul |
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25 Mar 11 - 08:59 AM (#3121204) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Pistachio When Fathers' die we know not how we'll grieve but that we will My Father died in '84 and that pain hurts me still I know your pain is raw and sore Just know that you WILL smile once more. So sorry for your loss. Your bravery, caring and love will have helped you all through these past weeks. At peace. Hazel. |
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25 Mar 11 - 09:19 AM (#3121228) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Morticia my heart goes out to you all ((( hugs))) |
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25 Mar 11 - 09:19 AM (#3121229) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: GUEST,999 Alison, I am so sorry. Words seem so empty at times like this. I can but echo the sentiments of the people who have posted. As Mark will remain in your heart and thoughts, so too will you all remain in ours. Bruce |
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25 Mar 11 - 09:50 AM (#3121243) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: BrooklynJay My deepest condolences. May the love and support of family and friends be of some comfort to you in these saddest of times. Jay |
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25 Mar 11 - 10:23 AM (#3121267) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: katlaughing Alisondarlin'...my deepest condolences to you and your children. You have shown us a beautiful way of dealing with such a huge loss and we are grateful for the sharing. May you continue to share as and if you feel the desire. And pass around some hugs to one another from all of us, okay? luvyakat |
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25 Mar 11 - 11:19 AM (#3121313) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Justa Picker So very very sorry Alison. Condolences to you and your family. |
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25 Mar 11 - 11:27 AM (#3121318) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Fortunato I'm very sorry for your loss. |
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25 Mar 11 - 11:29 AM (#3121321) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Jeri Alison, I'm so sorry. I hope memories of love and laughter, and the arms of family and friends see you through. |
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25 Mar 11 - 11:30 AM (#3121324) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Amos Hugs and condolences, alison. I am sorry for your loss. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:03 PM (#3121345) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: catspaw49 Old Friend.....I am so very sorry........ With every death of those so close to us comes a hole in your heart. As time passes that hole fills with the great memories. Over the years I've come to think that our hearts are not made of muscle tissue but grow and become whole from the memories that now fill them and the stories we have to tell others. Immortality lies within our hearts and Mark's is assured by the love and caring he gave and left behind. All our best to all of you Alison......... Pat & Karen |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:14 PM (#3121355) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Crowhugger I'm so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and love to ease this painful time. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:18 PM (#3121360) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Dave Swan I'm so sorry. All the best to you and yours. Warmest condolences come from here. Dave |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:19 PM (#3121362) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: CapriUni Damnit! I'm so sorry. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:20 PM (#3121366) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Rapparee I'm so sorry, Alison. If there is anything I can do, way over pond here, please let me know. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:27 PM (#3121371) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: gnu My sincerest condolences. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:32 PM (#3121380) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Dorothy Parshall A friend wrote this recently, about a year after the death of a partner. You, of course, do not have the luxury of much private grief. You have a family to uphold as only a mother can. Once you recover from - thank heavens he is out of the pain- you will go on because you must. And you know all those around you will be giving you their loving support as you move through the pain - which lessens but never ends - and move into a new kind of relationship someone who is present in your heart, in your spirit. You can talk to him and feel his presence, his answer. This cannot be taken from you. I wish the very best for you. TRANSFORMATION Is this not the essence of my life, traveling from the depths of my grief to a new life? Losing the day to day presence of my dear sweet friend plunged me into a darkness like none other. The tastes of darkness preceded her death. As she traveled back and forth to that world beyond the veil, I witnessed but could not go with her. As she retreated from our life together I craved that which was disappearing—sharing our dreams, collective decisions, sitting down to a meal together, plans for our future, snuggles in bed, ecstatic love-making, falling asleep in her embrace or she in mine . . . One by one they were taken from me. I railed against my losses. They cut to the bone. I became frail of body, of spirit, of will. But my love, for her and for life itself, kept me facing each day. One day, months after her death, I again heard a bird sing. One day I saw a sunset. One day I felt a wave at the shore. Finally one day I witnessed the value, yea the treasure, of my life's work. And then, so tentatively, I recognized the accompaniment of my beloved. I had to go to the deepest place of aloneness, a place of unspeakable emptiness to begin to feel fullness again. I have found her again in her absence. I let her go and she came back. Can I rest in assurance that living true to my path will continue to offer me this gift? That in letting go, I will be filled and held? If I need a reminder, I'll ask God to offer me one. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:40 PM (#3121384) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Barb'ry So sorry, much love to all of you. |
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25 Mar 11 - 12:55 PM (#3121389) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: kendall I wish I could think of something to say that has not been said, but even a motormouth like me is silenced at times such as these. I will say that he was blessed to have know you. Love on you all. |
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25 Mar 11 - 01:11 PM (#3121399) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Maryrrf Alison, I am so sorry - deepest condolences to you and your children. The poem Dorothy posted was beautiful and true - you will get through this but it will be a hard road. I wish there was something we could do to help. My thoughts are with you and your family. |
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25 Mar 11 - 01:45 PM (#3121417) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Bill D There's no easy way to say anything that will make a difference....but I hope the outpouring of love & friendship here tell you how many are thinking of you...and will be here when you are able to rejoin us. |
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25 Mar 11 - 02:30 PM (#3121448) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: SINSULL I am so sorry Alison. You and your family will remain in my prayers. Mary |
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25 Mar 11 - 03:45 PM (#3121503) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Janie So very sorry, Allison. Peace and light to you and your family, and all who loved him. Janie |
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25 Mar 11 - 05:47 PM (#3121565) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Bobert Please accept my most heart-felt sorriness for your loss... I am so sorry and saddened... Bobert |
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25 Mar 11 - 06:31 PM (#3121593) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Stilly River Sage I'm so sorry to read this. Take care of yourselves. Maggie |
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25 Mar 11 - 06:47 PM (#3121601) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: olddude I am so so sorry ... anything I can do to help you please let me know I am so sorry to hear this ... In my thoughts and prayers |
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25 Mar 11 - 06:57 PM (#3121614) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Susanne (skw) I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Alison. May you and your family find the strength to go on living your lives and keep all your good memories of him. |
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25 Mar 11 - 07:34 PM (#3121634) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: ChanteyLass I am sorry, Alison. For now, do what gives you comfort. Eventually, do what gives you joy. |
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25 Mar 11 - 10:47 PM (#3121716) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Ebbie I too am so sorry. Thank you, as others have said, for including us in your story. |
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26 Mar 11 - 12:02 AM (#3121733) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Neil D So, very sorry. Neil and Christina |
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26 Mar 11 - 12:36 AM (#3121740) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: open mike my heart goes out to you and your children...hang in there...wishing you the strength to get thru this... |
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26 Mar 11 - 03:31 AM (#3121763) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Dan Schatz Words fail. But you have shown amazing strength. May you remember well for all the years ahead. Dan |
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26 Mar 11 - 06:51 AM (#3121834) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: C-flat Sorry for your loss. Try to celebrate what you had. C-flat |
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26 Mar 11 - 01:52 PM (#3122087) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Seamus Kennedy Well, Alison, you all fought the good fight. My sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Seamu |
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26 Mar 11 - 07:28 PM (#3122307) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Bugsy Alison, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I have not been around Mudcat much in the last few months and was unaware of Marks battle. My sincerest love and condolences to you and your family I gave up praying many years ago, but will say one tonight for you all. . with love Bugsy |
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26 Mar 11 - 08:45 PM (#3122340) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Hawker So sorry to hear your news Alison, kindest thoughts to you all. Lucy x |
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26 Mar 11 - 09:48 PM (#3122356) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: frogprince Wishing you, and your family, strength, comfort, and peace. |
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26 Mar 11 - 11:47 PM (#3122392) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Beer My sympathies to you and your family. May you find comfort with your children and close friends in days and weeks to come. Adien |
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27 Mar 11 - 07:56 AM (#3122522) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: bbc Dear Alison, Life is such a good news/bad news story. I am glad that Mark's suffering is at an end & that he passed in the presence of his family & that you had time to say & do the things that lead to closure for you all. I am sorry for the huge loss to you & your children. Cling to friends & family at this time. How thankful I am for connections that lift us up, even across the world! with my best wishes to you & yours, always, Barbara |
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27 Mar 11 - 05:50 PM (#3122920) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: LilyFestre Oh Alison. I'm so sorry to see this thread and the news about Mark. ((((((((((((((Love, love & more love)))))))))))))))) Michelle |
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27 Mar 11 - 07:00 PM (#3122958) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: jacko@nz My thoughts are with you Jack |
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27 Mar 11 - 10:03 PM (#3123030) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Effsee I echo the thoughts of most people here...the loss of one's partner and soul mate is a grievance. My condolences to you and your family. I mean no offence, but doesn't Mark have an identity of his own? What's his surname for instance?...for us uniformed? |
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27 Mar 11 - 10:07 PM (#3123031) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Effsee Sorry, I meant us "uninformed". |
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28 Mar 11 - 12:43 AM (#3123071) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: Barbara I'm sorry sweetheart. Blessings on his journey, and yours. Barbara |
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28 Mar 11 - 09:01 AM (#3123305) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's husband Mark From: JedMarum I am saddened to hear of your loss. I wish you and yours the very best as you move on without him. |