End of an Era.

. Look after yourself hildajenniJ.

I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's death hilda

Sincere condolences for your loss hilda.

What a distressing situation for you all to be in durhamjen I hope your m.i.l. is receiving the care she needs and is at last free from pain

Condolences from me too, Hilda. At least you were able to spend a lot of time with hm in his last days.
Jen - bon courage, your MIL could well recover. I used to have friend who broke her hip at age 85. She got over it, lived happily until 95.

I looked after a lovely little lady that had the same treatment as your MiL durhamjen. She fell in the night, and the carers just picked her up and put her back to bed. I discovered her in the morning and realised immediately that she had a fracture. She had her operation and returned to the home. She mobilised very well and lived for several years after. The carer who put her back to bed was sacked after an internal inquiry.
Dad's passing was swift and peaceful, of that I am very thankful. The carers were all lovely, and thought he was very funny. He did have a marvellous, quirky sense of humour which continued through the confusion of dementia. He has made a lasting impression on them, so "crack on, lasses" as he would say.

Glad you have lots of happy memories of your dear father hildajj. Sympathy to you for your loss.

It's lovely to remember your Dad with his quirky sense of humour. Great memories for you and your family, Hilda

Thank you all once again. I am now trying to find music for the funeral. Not an easy task as Dad had a very eclectic taste in music. I am thinking maybe a Gilbert and Sullivan overture, his favourite was The Mikado. He also liked Mozart and Rossini, so maybe The Barber of Seville. I think I'm going to need some time for this. Here is little George. This must have been taken in the mid 1930's. Fab hair, why didn't I inherit it?

What a mischievous face! - he looks like the artful dodger! Looking at that photo I can't help feeling he was probably a bit of a character. It is a brilliant photo which I am sure you will treasure.

Condolences to you Hilda on the death of your father.

What a wonderful picture!

I have a lump in my throat looking at that young good-looking boy with smiling eyes, aged about 8? I hope he lived a happy and contented life.

Hildajennij

What a lovely photo, he looked a right cheeky little lad full of fun.