Hi Anita,
I haven't been on the forum for a few days as my dear wife Enid passed away at home in the early hours of Wednesday morning, having lost her battle with cancer. Both our daughters and myself were with her as were two palliative care nurses and a Marie Curie nurse who had come in for the night.
I don't know for how long I will be absent from the forum so just thought I would let you know. Enid's funeral is on the 2nd of September so although I will probably still be looking in from time to time before then, I'm not sure if I will be up to posting before then.
Best wishes
John
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John (Boatbuilder) sent me the following message yesterday and asked me to mention something on the forums. It's very sad to hear of Enid's passing and I'm sure many of us will be thinking of John at this difficult time.
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Oh, John, I am so sorry to hear this news. Having recently suffered the death of our daughter-in-law, I can imagine what you are going through. You are in my thoughts at this extremely sad time.
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Sorry to hear of your loss, John. I hope you'll be able to look in to the society and gain comfort from it.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, John. I'm glad to hear that your daughters and yourself were with Enid.
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Sincere sympathy at this sad time John and needless to say, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
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That is so very sad to hear, John. My sympathies are with you and your family at this very sad time in your lives.
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I am terribly sorry to hear this sad news John. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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Exactly as John said. Heartfelt sympathy at this most sad time.
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My condolences to you and your family, John. Very sad to hear of your loss.
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Sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts are with you.
I hope you will join in with conversations on the forums as and when you feel able to.
I hope you will join in with conversations on the forums as and when you feel able to.
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So very sorry to hear of your loss John, all my condolences to you and your family and will keep all of you in my prayers.
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