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Thread #122507   Message #2694208
Posted By: katlaughing
05-Aug-09 - 12:46 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Sandy Paton (22 January 1929 - 26 July 2009)
Subject: Sandy Paton Memorial 10 October 2009
Answered my own questions with a phone call to the lovely Lady. With her permission, I post the following:

Memorial and Musical Tribute to/for Sandy will be held on Saturday, 10 October 2009 at Music Mountain. They chose that date in order to not interfere with the Getaway and other fests, plus that was the best date for two of their dear friends from Scotland (sorry I didn't write their names down and do not remember them.)

Caroline sounds very good; I hope I have as much grace and understanding if I ever go through the losses she has. She said please do not worry about her. She has a sister in town, the kids and grandkids are just a few miles away and she is going to learn to use the computer!

She also said, the FIRST memorial to Sandy is to get their business back in order; the past two months were so difficult, it suffered, but they are getting it done and are pleased with any new orders, too.

Sandy's ashes have been mixed with half of Kaelon's and will be spread according to his wishes. (Kaelon's mother has the other half of his.)

As has been said, Sandy had a wonderful, peaceful, pain-free passing. He didn't want any music, but he did want them to hold his hands as they said goodbye that Friday night, then by Saturday he was unconscious and just slipped away. Caroline was grateful it was with such ease. There's more, but I think most of it's already been said before. What extraordinary people they all are and how fortunate we are that Folk Legacy is continuing.

kat