Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Difficult Days

The last ten days or so have been hard for the family. Sixteen months ago, we lost my cousin Gill, so suddenly. She was more like a sister than a cousin. 
In the time since, her Mum, my beloved Auntie Peggy, has struggled on bravely. Peggy's grandson, Julian, gave up his flat and moved in to be her carer. She was 94 in November. But two weeks ago she developed a chest infection, went into hospital and seemed to be recovering well. Then she caught covid. I went down to Essex by train, and stayed with Julian all weekend. Peggy died in her sleep on Monday morning. 
She was my Mum's sister, and very special. I believe she's at peace now - with her beloved Ron, and darling Gill. But we shall miss her. 

 


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57 comments:

  1. Sooze14 March 2023 at 06:49

    So sorry, Ang x

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  2. Angela14 March 2023 at 07:09

    Thank you Sooze

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  3. Sandra14 March 2023 at 07:10

    Sad news Angela, will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sandra.

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  4. caslass14 March 2023 at 07:20

    Sadness passes but memories live on for ever. You are blessed.

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    1. Angela14 March 2023 at 17:46

      Blessed are those who mourn, they shall be comforted. Thank you for your words

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  5. Pauline.14 March 2023 at 07:26

    Sorry to hear about your auntie Peggy. Sending you my love and a hug. Prayers for Julian. xxx

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    1. Angela14 March 2023 at 17:45

      Thanks Pauline, wish we were near enough for a proper hug and a cuppa together

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  6. Barbara14 March 2023 at 08:05

    I’m glad you were able to be with her and be a support for Julian too, in her final days. A new bereavement always seems to make me reflect on other family losses over the years, and they bring awareness of our own mortality, too. A life well lived, I’m sure, as she was so well regarded by you.

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    1. Angela14 March 2023 at 17:45

      It was indeed a life well lived, full of love for others

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  7. KirstenM14 March 2023 at 08:22

    Well done Julian for looking after his grandma. I'll be praying for him.

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    1. Angela14 March 2023 at 17:45

      Thanks Kirsten for all your prayers through this time

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  8. Anonymous14 March 2023 at 08:23

    I am so sorry to hear this news. It was good that you could be with Julian. Kind thoughts to all the family. Catriona

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  9. Bless14 March 2023 at 08:28

    My deepest sympathies.

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  10. Anonymous14 March 2023 at 08:48

    May she rest in peace
    Thinking of you
    Siobhan x

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  11. Anonymous14 March 2023 at 08:57

    I am sorry. You will miss her. We carry these special people, and their influence in our hearts always don’t we. Thinking of you and your family. Love Isabel.

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    1. Angela14 March 2023 at 17:44

      Thank you Isabel - they may have passed from us, but precious memories remain

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  12. Pattypan14 March 2023 at 10:48

    I have just replied to your comment and had not seen your post. So sorry Angela to you and yours. Hugs xx

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  13. Sue 14 March 2023 at 12:51

    So sorry to hear that Angela. Hopefully they are no reunited.

    We lost my beloved Aunty Barbara on Sunday. She lost her husband in April last year after singlehandedly nursing him through dementia all through lockdown and afterwards until his death, while fighting cancer herself and all this in her eighties. They had been together since she was 13, I pray they are reunited now.

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    1. Angela14 March 2023 at 17:43

      Oh Sue, how sad - I believe Peggy and Ron are together, and at peace. Prayers for your family at this sad time too

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  14. Crowoak14 March 2023 at 14:24

    So sorry for your loss, sending all best wishes. Jx

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  15. Bushlady14 March 2023 at 14:39

    My heartfelt condolences to you.

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  16. Anonymous14 March 2023 at 15:00

    No matter the age, it is so very difficult to lose someone we love. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mary

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  17. Jan14 March 2023 at 15:20

    I'm so sorry.

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  18. Anonymous14 March 2023 at 16:38

    So sorry for your loss, but she is at peace now. Pray COVID doesn't spread to the rest of you. God bless you all. Jane in Indiana

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  19. Anonymous14 March 2023 at 18:12

    May she rest in peace and rise in glory. And may God hold all those who loved her in the palm of his hand. Love Fatdormouse

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  20. Anonymous14 March 2023 at 19:16

    What a sad time for you, Ang. But so good to know she is with her earthly and heavenly family now. Nicky K

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  21. Angela14 March 2023 at 19:35

    Sad for us, but joy for her. Thankyou Nicky

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  22. Barbara Anne14 March 2023 at 19:52

    Your Auntie Peggy had 94 good years of life and love, well more than those than many of us get. Cherish the wonderful memories you have.

    Hugs and prayers

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    1. Angela15 March 2023 at 07:20

      Thank you BA - yes we will cherish all those wonderful memories

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  23. wherethejourneytakesme214 March 2023 at 19:58

    So sorry to hear your sad news - sending best wishes and prayers to you and the family.x

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  24. Philip14 March 2023 at 21:22

    A lot of good memories to recall over so many years. But still a loss. Joyful repose for Peggy and thoughts and prayers for you.

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  25. Terri14 March 2023 at 21:59

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Angela!

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  26. SueJay15 March 2023 at 08:46

    Sorry to hear about your Aunt Peggy, sending condolences to you and your family.

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  27. Col15 March 2023 at 10:49

    So sorry to read this Ang. Condolences to all the family, especially Julian. X

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  28. Anonymous15 March 2023 at 20:51

    Just caught up with this - so sorry to hear that you've had another close family member pass away
    God bless.
    Alison in Wales x

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  29. Lyssa Medana16 March 2023 at 11:12

    Sincere condolences

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  30. Gill - That British Woman16 March 2023 at 11:44

    My condolences to you and your family, Angela.

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  31. Gill Clarson17 March 2023 at 19:34

    So sad to read about your Aunt Peggy who had lived a long and full life and thumbs up to Julian for looking after his Granny. Hugs

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  32. Angela17 March 2023 at 20:33

    Definitely 👍to Julian. Thank you for your kind words Gill

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