On Saturday 2nd November Dad passed away. We had a few days with him palliating as he grew weaker which gave time to be able to contact various family and for my step sister Kathy to fly over from New Zealand. Both Kathy and I were with him as he took his final breath. He was 95 years and 9 months old!
I've been busy getting things together for a service for him. He has gone for cremation and the service will be held on Monday 25th November at Corowa. We will take his ashes up to Brisbane as per his request and they will be buried in the plot at Hemmant Cemetery on Thursday 28th November.
These were a couple of photos taken of him in the Nursing Home over the past couple of months - where he had more enjoyment than he would ever let on lol
Dad always used to get a thrill out of the blog books we were able to get printed from our blogs ...... what a shame that is no longer available to us.
A big thankyou to those who have been in contact. Unfortunately I totally lost my voice 3 days after he passed away after a very stressful week prior. It has gradually come back, but still not quite there - although I seem to have developed a terrible cough! Let's just say I will be glad to see December after quite a trying year! It already seems strange not having to head over to see Dad or check on things for him ect. I expect after the past 10 years of having to do so much for him, that's to be expected!
Anyhow Dad - You are now at peace and at rest - Home at Last in God's loving arms. xo
