Gransnet forums

Bereavement

My dear husband

(92 Posts)
annsixty Fri 19-Apr-19 06:48:20

I have posted on soops kitchen but would just like to tell people who know me that my dear husband died very peacefully yesterday.

We had a very long marriage of 60 years although the last 7 or so years were marred by his dementia.
I was with him, holding his hand as he slipped away and I am very ,very grateful for that

I am so tired now but feel at peace with the decisions I made for his last few months .

Bathsheba Fri 19-Apr-19 14:05:36

Oh Anne I'm so sorry. How lovely that you were together at the end, holding hands - so pleased that this was possible. Time for you now flowers

Grammaretto Fri 19-Apr-19 14:16:16

Love is everlasting.
Thinking of you xxxxx

Squiffy Fri 19-Apr-19 14:20:40

So sorry to hear your sad news Ann. As others have already said, your care, love and devotion shone through. I'm so glad that you were with him at the end and would like to think that he knew you were there, even if he couldn't communicate.

52bright Fri 19-Apr-19 14:21:28

So sad for you annsixty especially after such a long happy marriage. Have seen many of your posts about him and you clearly did everything you could for him. Sincere condolences.

Stansgran Fri 19-Apr-19 14:48:54

Generally lurk these days but had to log in to wish you well in your sorrow. Have followed your journey over the years and hope that all will be well.

Daddima Fri 19-Apr-19 15:09:41

Sincere condolences to you, Ann.

PageTurner Fri 19-Apr-19 15:20:04

My deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of your dear husband. ???

grannyactivist Fri 19-Apr-19 15:26:57

Thank you ann for letting us know. Your journey recently has been fraught with difficulty, but your love and compassion has been obvious nevertheless. I add my condolences to others' and will hold you in my prayers as you begin to make the necessary arrangements and adjust to your new situation. flowers

sodapop Fri 19-Apr-19 15:43:12

So sorry to hear about your husband Annsixty You did everything possible for him right to the end. After 60 years you have so many happy memories to comfort you, the last few years are only a small part of the life and love you shared together.
God bless thanks

Wheniwasyourage Fri 19-Apr-19 15:43:54

So sorry to hear your news. You should be proud of the way you helped your dear husband right to the end - I know how difficult it can be. flowers

luluaugust Fri 19-Apr-19 17:25:14

So sorry to hear your news flowers

phoenix Fri 19-Apr-19 17:31:30

Sorry for your loss, glad that your husband's passing was peaceful. You must have many memories, treasure the good ones.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 19-Apr-19 17:48:43

Ann I have been reading your posts for what seems for ever now and watching with sadness your husbands journey.

My heartfelt condolences Ann

Callistemon Fri 19-Apr-19 17:53:06

annsixty I am so sorry to hear your news and send you my condolences. The last few years have been very difficult for you both, but you must be thankful that the end was peaceful for him and that you were there.
flowers

bikergran Fri 19-Apr-19 18:17:57

Ann you have both been on a long hard journey, 60 yrs is a lifetime, take care . flowers

CanadianGran Fri 19-Apr-19 18:28:36

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

mosaicwarts Fri 19-Apr-19 18:37:06

Sending you my sincere condolences, try and get some rest when you can x

hulahoop Fri 19-Apr-19 18:40:43

Sorry to hear of your loss but glad to hear you were with him and that he died peacefully ??

annsixty Fri 19-Apr-19 19:03:03

Thank you all for such lovely, warm and very meaningful messages.
They mean so much at this time.
I am exhausted today and am being looked after by my son and granddaughter.
Thank you again.

Framilode Fri 19-Apr-19 19:18:46

I am sorry to hear your news but glad it was peaceful and you were with him. The circle is complete.

Nandalot Fri 19-Apr-19 19:38:35

So sorry to hear your news but glad it was peaceful and that you were with him. Glad your family are rallying around.

midgey Fri 19-Apr-19 19:44:03

Sorry to hear your sad news, at last he is at peace. flowers

NfkDumpling Fri 19-Apr-19 19:45:35

flowers

Tangerine Fri 19-Apr-19 19:47:38

I really am very sorry for you.

Suki70 Fri 19-Apr-19 21:38:54

I have read your posts Ann and throughout all the difficulties of recent months your love for your husband has shone out. Having been by his side for a long marriage it was good that you were there at the end. You have cared for him so well, now let your family care for you. flowers