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Mark Drakeford’s wife Clare has died suddenly at the age of 66y.

(25 Posts)
Urmstongran Sat 28-Jan-23 16:02:23

It was Breaking News just now. Very sad. RIP.

Kate1949 Sat 28-Jan-23 16:03:49

Isn't it awful? It says they were together 46 years. It was sudden apparently. Poor family.

Poppyred Sat 28-Jan-23 16:03:56

Yes, shocking and very sad. RIP

BlueBelle Sat 28-Jan-23 16:04:46

Who is mark drakeford ?
ok ok I ll go and google him

Casdon Sat 28-Jan-23 16:06:08

Very sad. She looks a lovely, unpretentious lady. RIP.

Jaberwok Sat 28-Jan-23 16:17:53

Oh dear, I am sorry to hear this news.

LadyHonoriaDedlock Sat 28-Jan-23 16:23:29

Mark Drakeford is the First Minister of Wales, for those who weren't aware.

Sudden deaths are always a big shock to the family. Mark is my age, within a few weeks, so although I don't know how old Clare was I'm guessing she's around the same, which is awfully young to die like that. Much too young anyway.

Lots of sympathy to Mark, his family and his in-laws.

Also an intimation of mortality. I don't feel old and there are still so many books to be read, films to be seen and places to visit yet.

Urmstongran Sat 28-Jan-23 16:58:43

Mrs Drakeford was 66y LHD it’s in the thread title.

pascal30 Sat 28-Jan-23 17:08:28

so sad.. they were such a close couple and she was apparently really warm and friendly.. poor man.. such a shock

Sparklefizz Sat 28-Jan-23 17:11:46

Mark Drakeford and the family will be reeling. My Mum died suddenly like this. It's terrible for those left behind.

JaneJudge Sat 28-Jan-23 17:12:55

what a horrible shock

grannyrebel7 Sat 28-Jan-23 17:14:11

So sad. Mark Drakeford is a lovely man. My condolences to his family.

Grandmabatty Sat 28-Jan-23 17:16:49

That's very sad.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 28-Jan-23 17:20:32

Condolences to Mark Drakeford, family and friends 💐

Grantanow Sat 28-Jan-23 17:56:13

A bad shock for Drakeford. RIP.

Pittcity Sat 28-Jan-23 17:57:35

Apparently both she and her mother were vulnerable shielders during Covid. She must've had an underlying condition.
Sad nonetheless.

Anniebach Sat 28-Jan-23 18:16:58

She was a lovely lady. RIP.Clare.

Oreo Sat 28-Jan-23 19:20:54

66 isn’t old at all,what a shame.
I wonder if Mark Drayford will want to stand politically now or retire early.A sudden and unexpected death in the family is always a great shock.

Callistemon21 Sat 28-Jan-23 19:24:55

Oh no, poor man, poor family.
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.

RIP Clare Drakeford

IrishDancing Sat 28-Jan-23 22:03:35

I’m so sorry to hear this. RIP.

BigBertha1 Sat 28-Jan-23 22:21:39

How sad he seems a lovely man. My SO I died last night. She was a lovely serene sort of lady but had been ill for some time. My husband cried for his brother this morning. Dad household here too. Our condolences and thought for Mr. Drakeford

BigBertha1 Sat 28-Jan-23 22:22:01

SIL.

JaneJudge Sun 29-Jan-23 10:50:27

I'm sorry to hear about your SIL Bertha flowers

Sparklefizz Sun 29-Jan-23 10:52:11

So sorry to hear about your SIL BigBertha1 flowers

FannyCornforth Sun 29-Jan-23 10:55:15

My sympathies BigBertha to you and your husband thanks