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15 Nov 11 - 02:46 AM (#3257249) Subject: Obit: alison's dad From: alison Dad passed away peacefully at home with Rosemary, myself and a few close family members yesterday. Dad was a wonderful man, he loved music, even in his last few days when he didn't seem to be aware of much, he would conduct or tap along to his favourite songs from the old musicals and Marty Robbins cowboy ballads. Dad loved to sing, and his 'party piece' was "The Wild Colonial Boy", unfortunately his cancer knocked out the nerve to his vocal chords and prevented him from being able to sing, which distressed him - he cried when he couldn't join in the hymn singing on "Songs of Praise" on TV. I thank you all for your messages and thoughts. "He drew two pistols from his belt and he proudly waved them high, I'll fight but not surrender cried the wild colonial boy." you fought hard dad and we're going to miss you, but I'm sure you can sing your heart out now. slainte alison |
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15 Nov 11 - 02:53 AM (#3257251) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Genie Sorry for your dad's passing, Alison. Very glad you and Rosemary and other loved b ones were able to be with him to help him on this vital journey. Those of us who have been through this kind of passage send our condolences and empathy, as do of us who will later on. Genie |
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15 Nov 11 - 02:54 AM (#3257252) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Brakn Sorry for your news Alison. My thoughts are with you. x |
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15 Nov 11 - 03:01 AM (#3257257) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Amergin I'm sorry to hear about this, Alison....but I'm glad you were able to be there to say goodbye. |
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15 Nov 11 - 03:20 AM (#3257259) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: ChanteyLass I am sorry, too. I hope you have many other wonderful memories of your dad. |
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15 Nov 11 - 03:26 AM (#3257261) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: RoyH (Burl) All my sympathies Alison. I know how hard it hit me when my Dad passed away. In time though I found much consolation in memories of happy times together. I hope you may do the same. |
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15 Nov 11 - 04:12 AM (#3257271) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Alan Day Sorry to hear the news Alison. You are already talking about the happy memories so in your mind he will live on. Take care Al XX |
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15 Nov 11 - 04:35 AM (#3257276) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: MartinRyan Sorry to hear the news... |
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15 Nov 11 - 04:43 AM (#3257285) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: John MacKenzie I'm reminded of the Irish toast. 'May you be in heaven, five minutes before the devil knows you're dead' I'm sure he was Alison. Sorry for your loss. |
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15 Nov 11 - 06:33 AM (#3257316) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: fat B****rd My condolences to you and your family. Charlie. |
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15 Nov 11 - 06:38 AM (#3257318) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: GUEST,saulgoldie Alison, My thoughts and prayers going out to you. Saul |
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15 Nov 11 - 06:55 AM (#3257325) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: freda underhill I'm very sorry to hear he's gone Alison, but glad you could all be with him when it happened. You're lucky to have had such a lovely Dad. x freda |
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15 Nov 11 - 07:03 AM (#3257329) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Sandra in Sydney freda said it better than I could sending more love & hugs sandra |
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15 Nov 11 - 08:04 AM (#3257359) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: SINSULL So sorry Alison. RIP Mary |
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15 Nov 11 - 08:56 AM (#3257389) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: bbc I'm so sorry for your loss, Alison. I lost my dad 4 years ago in April. Sounds like he left you a rich heritage & that you have good memories of him. Good parents are such a blessing! I cried, frequently, the first couple of years after Dad's passing. Now, I can remember him with less pain & more gratitude. love, Barbara |
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15 Nov 11 - 09:41 AM (#3257419) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Sandy Mc Lean Alison, please accept my sympathy! After time has eased the pain wonderful memories will bring a smile to your face, even though a tear may still be in your eye. |
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15 Nov 11 - 09:58 AM (#3257432) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: GUEST,999 Sincere condolences, Alison. |
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15 Nov 11 - 10:12 AM (#3257443) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: katlaughing All of my love and sympathy to you and the rest of your family, Alison. I'll never forget, one of our first times in HearMe, I think it was, when I found out we had had an Irish gal in Australia who'd grown up with her dad singing Marty Robbins! (Small world, after all!) I am really glad, for all your sakes, that you were able to be there with him and Rosemary. I lost my dad seven years ago this month. I still miss him and wish he were here, but it doesn't hurt as much nor as constantly as it did the first couple of years. The memories and gifts our parents give us can be of great comfort. Seems this past year has put too much on your plate, though. May the coming year bring your fairer skies and as Jerry Rasmussen's song, "Handful of Songs" says, "there's joy in remembering..." luvyakat |
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15 Nov 11 - 10:36 AM (#3257470) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Mrrzy My deepeest sympathies, alison. He must have been a wonderful man to have reared you. I also second kat's feelings for your being there to say goodbye; you loved each other all of your shared lives that way. |
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15 Nov 11 - 10:53 AM (#3257483) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: jacqui.c I am so glad that he went peacefully - so sorry for the loss. Good thoughts going to you all. |
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15 Nov 11 - 11:20 AM (#3257501) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Crowhugger My deepest sympathies to you and your family, alison, and it's great you were able to be there. And a warm hug for your Ryan and Shannon too, IIRC they're still in Oz. |
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15 Nov 11 - 04:37 PM (#3257676) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: JennieG So sorry, Alison - my condolences to you and Rosemary, and to Ryan and Shannon too because they have lost their granddad. |
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15 Nov 11 - 04:44 PM (#3257679) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Bill D He sounds like quite a guy....and with good taste in music... ☺. I'm sorry you had to lose him, but glad you had so much of him and his charm. Keep the memories alive.... |
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15 Nov 11 - 07:00 PM (#3257767) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Janie I'm sorry, Alison. Glad his passing was peaceful and that you were able to get home to share those last precious weeks together. |
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15 Nov 11 - 07:15 PM (#3257777) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: GUEST,Jaze Sorry for your loss,Alison |
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15 Nov 11 - 07:23 PM (#3257781) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Bugsy I am so sorry to hear your sad news Alison. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bugsy |
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15 Nov 11 - 08:13 PM (#3257805) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: catspaw49 I am very sorry my old friend......No words are enough but its all we have. All my best to you and all of your family..........but especially just to you. Take good care of yourself.........I know you're caring for all the rest but take time for yourself.........Much love............... Spaw |
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15 Nov 11 - 08:25 PM (#3257809) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: kendall My heartfelt condolences to you Luv. |
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15 Nov 11 - 08:47 PM (#3257820) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Maryrrf I'm glad he went peacefully, Alison. I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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16 Nov 11 - 05:42 AM (#3257960) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: banjoman A sad time for you and your family. Remember that so long as you have such wonderful memories, your Dad will always be with you. My Dad died over 50 years ago yet I still remember the great person he was and thank God I was a small part of his life. Best wishes Pete |
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16 Nov 11 - 10:34 AM (#3258097) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: GUEST,Guest Partridge So sorry to hear this Alison. My heart goes out to you. Pat x |
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16 Nov 11 - 11:10 AM (#3258127) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: open mike (((Alison))) |
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20 Nov 11 - 06:52 AM (#3260333) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: alison Dad's funeral went well (as funerals go) - it was more a celebration of his life than anything else which was great. the church was packed and the service relayed to people standing outside. His coffin came in to "Star of the County Down" -played on a full size Celtic harp. Two wonderful hymns "Be thou my vision" to the gorgeous tune - Slane (which I accompanied on the organ), and "Will your anchor hold" (the Boys Brigade hymn - to remember his BB days - played by my uncle Bruce). my sister is a teacher and her senior school choir sang "and he will raise you up on eagles wings" - accompanied by the harp - absolutely gorgeous....... Dad's coffin left the church again to the sound of the harp - playing his favourite party piece - "the wild colonial boy". At the graveside I played "Amazing Grace" on the whistle as he was lowered down - its not really the 'done thing' but I just knew I had to do it. Dad would have enjoyed it. thanks again for your support and kind thoughts and prayers. slainte alison |
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20 Nov 11 - 07:58 AM (#3260358) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Sandra in Sydney a right & proper funeral |
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20 Nov 11 - 07:59 AM (#3260360) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Sandra in Sydney a right & proper funeral as the man & his family wanted, fooey to anyone who thought Amazing Grace was out of place. sandra |
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20 Nov 11 - 09:24 AM (#3260388) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: alanabit Sorry to hear your news. I hope the send off you gave him will give you and your family some comfort. |
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20 Nov 11 - 09:33 AM (#3260390) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: VirginiaTam Alison, I can only offer that you and your loved ones are in my thoughts. Wishing you all comfort and frequent occurrence of happy memories. |
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20 Nov 11 - 09:51 AM (#3260393) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Morticia You've had such a lot to bear this year, may you continue to do so with your typical grace and humour and know your many friends around the world are thinking of you and your family. |
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20 Nov 11 - 12:57 PM (#3260459) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: Lonesome EJ My very best to you, Alison, and thinking of your Dad's spirit in a better place. Ernie |
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20 Nov 11 - 06:55 PM (#3260609) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: KT My condolences, Alison. It sounds like you sent him on his way with a wonderful service. I'm tearing up here, just reading about the selection of music and imagining how beautiful it must have sounded. All the best to you and your family during this sad time. KT |
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21 Nov 11 - 12:18 AM (#3260705) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: JennieG What a lovely way to honour your Dad! Jennie |
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21 Nov 11 - 12:02 PM (#3260962) Subject: RE: Obit: alison's dad From: GUEST,Wys (((alison))) ~Susan |