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My darling grandma

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gillybob Fri 11-Sept-15 08:36:50

I thought I would just let you all know that my dearest, darling grandma Bridget died this morning at 01.25. I missed being with her by only a few minutes, something that I deeply regret.

At 99 I know that my grandma had a good, long life but I feel so lost to think that I won't see her again.

ffinnochio Sat 07-Nov-15 21:20:44

gillybob flowers. How fortunate you were to have her in your life. Her character and spirit will remain as a gift.
Look after yourself in the weeks to come.

grannyactivist Sat 07-Nov-15 18:34:24

I'm sorry gillybob, I've only just seen this thread. flowers
How fortunate you and your grandma were to have had such a lovely relationship - and the price of that is the sadness you now feel. I'm quite certain that the lovely memories you made together will be ever precious and send my condolences to you at this sad time.

Dara Sat 07-Nov-15 15:33:27

Feel for you, Gilly. XX

Smileless2012 Mon 14-Sept-15 12:39:32

gillybobflowers. Take care.

grrrranny Mon 14-Sept-15 12:14:05

gillybob Such a sad time. I'm truly sorry for your loss. flowers

Penstemmon Mon 14-Sept-15 11:06:01

gilly I am so sorry for your loss and sadness. I hope you will find comfort in the closeness and the love you had for each other. flowers

KatyK Mon 14-Sept-15 10:34:39

gilly flowers

soontobe Sat 12-Sept-15 11:02:56

www.gransnet.com/forums/chat/a1212054-Clearing-out-my-mums-advice

www.gransnet.com/forums/webchats/a1206347-Keep-calm-and-declutter-Q-A-with-tidy-expert-Marie-Kondo

www.gransnet.com/forums/blogs/a1216489-Confessions-of-a-hoarder

Hope those threads can help.

tiggypiro Sat 12-Sept-15 10:47:10

flowers and condolences from me too gilly. At my mum's funeral we tried to make it a celebration of her life as she was 101.
As for her bungalow - have you anyone who can help you ? I was lucky to have 2 siblings to help and we had a system of rubbish, charity shop, sell and keep. It was hard as we really wanted to keep most things but practicalities had to be born in mind.

gillybob Sat 12-Sept-15 10:37:21

Good morning everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your lovely comments and messages of condolence following the sad death of my dear grandma.

I'm feeling strangely calm today but totally at a loss what to do with myself as I have spent virtually every day visiting her. I know I have an awful lot to sort out in the next couple of weeks, not least emptying my grandmas little bungalow which I am dreading. How on earth do you clear out 99 years of someone's life?

Nelliemoser I am going to try and write something to read at the funeral but I'm not very good with words. I have a million stories in my head but can't work out how to bring them together.

Much love to you all. flowers

annodomini Sat 12-Sept-15 10:21:37

Condolences, Gillybob. I have always been moved by the close relationship you have had with your Gran. She must have been a wonderful lady. She will always be a part of you - she has made you what you are.

Riverwalk Sat 12-Sept-15 09:55:20

Oh, so sorry to hear that gilly. How lucky you were to have such a lovely grandma and for so long. flowers

Bellanonna Sat 12-Sept-15 09:09:29

RIP Grandma Bridget. Condolences gillybob

soontobe Sat 12-Sept-15 08:13:13

So sorry gillybob.
I wasnt there when my dad died because I had to go and sort out the car parking fees.
These things happen.

Your grandma would have very much understood.

seasider Sat 12-Sept-15 07:25:26

Sorry to hear your sad newsflowers

Nelliemoser Sat 12-Sept-15 00:39:33

Gillybob (((Hugs))) So sorry to hear that.
Remember all the good, positive and funny things about her and write them down.
Then if you can, tell her story at her funeral. If you cannot do this yourself write it down for whoever is taking the service. You know her better than anyone and can build up the proper impression of her at her best.

I did this for both my parents and the minster read it for me. (I could not have done it myself.)

harrigran Sat 12-Sept-15 00:13:50

So sorry to hear your sad news gillybob, your Grandma will never be far from you as you hold her in your heart flowers

cornergran Fri 11-Sept-15 23:51:41

So sorry for the loss of your Grandma from your life Gillybob. Both my parents waited until I was away for a few minutes before they left. Please don't worry. Your Grandma would have known how much you loved her. Sending my love , [hugs] and flowers

numberplease Fri 11-Sept-15 23:25:27

So sorry Gillybob.

Stansgran Fri 11-Sept-15 20:42:23

So sad for youflowers

rosequartz Fri 11-Sept-15 20:02:57

gillybob flowers

So wonderful to have her with you for so long.

I have found that too, that people wait until the family has gone before going on their next journey.

newist Fri 11-Sept-15 18:44:29

gillybob I have only just read your post. I am so sorry for the loss of your darling grandma. My deepest sympathy for you and your family flowers

mrshat Fri 11-Sept-15 17:52:34

So sorry gillybob. A long life leaving you with lots of great memories. flowers

downtoearth Fri 11-Sept-15 13:15:19

I am sorry for your loss gillybob flowers

Bellasnana Fri 11-Sept-15 12:53:47

Heartfelt condolences, gillybob. flowers