The many and various ways I pass the time now has a new addition. Usually it involves drinking coffee whilst sitting at a computer keeping in touch with chums, or sipping wine sitting on our tiny terrace catching the sun, and wondering what else I can do to avoid any cleaning or tidying or putting away of stuff and things that aren't even MINE. And now I am going to type this blog. Provided that doesn't become a chore as well, in which case...


Tuesday 18 June 2013

OUR MA

Our Ma has left this world after 95 and 2/3rds years of remarkable and magnificent residence.

Thank you so much to all who have read my recent posts and left such encouraging and thoughtful, compassionate messages




Winifred "Freddie" Bulmer


1 October 1917 - 18 June 2013





Much loved, much missed, greatly respected and admired

M
xxx

12 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    We had the tremendous privilege of knowing her through you. Heartfelt condolences to yourself, Husband and family.

    Vale "Freddie".

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    1. Farewell Freddie, indeed. Thank you so much for your recent comments, YAM, they have been so helpful.

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  2. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

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  3. A peaceful death after a long and worthwhile life is all any of us could ask for. My love and sympathy to you both and all who loved Freddie.

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    1. Thank you, Big Sis. It was a good death, after many years of debilitating dementia which she bore so bravely.

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  4. So now Your Ma has become a raibow memory: sunshine, laughter and love, remembered through the mist of tears. My sympathy goes out to you and all the family

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    1. You are so right, Laura Lee. We have been retelling our favourite stories about her, and one minute we are laughing, the next we are in tears. One day we will remember without tears, but not yet awhile. Thanks so much for your supportive comments.

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  5. I'm glad she had a peaceful death:.please accept my condolences

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    1. We couldn't fault the care and attention she had in her final hours. Thanks for you kind comment.

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  6. Not sure how old she was in the photo but she looks a remarkable lady. My condolences.

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    1. That was on her 93rd birthday, Susan, about six months before she needed to move into residential care. Thank you for your kind thoughts.

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