RIP: Tom Cockeram 1922-2008

[lnr]

He died yesterday evening, having hung on for much longer than the doctors and nurses had been expecting. My mum and grandma spent the day sitting together by his bedside, holding hands and reminiscing. Obviously we're all very sad, but he had a long and good life, and at least he's not in pain any more, and really we'd been expecting it since the weekend, which I think helps. And we've all got lovely recent memories of him, at their wedding anniversary party in June, and my Grandma's birthday earlier this month.

We'll all miss him.

Comments

[perdita-fysh.livejournal.com]

My condolences. I'm glad you got the good memories and the dignified exit though - as we all have to go sometime it is the nicest way.

[tigerfort.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[emperor]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[beckyc.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that. My sympathy to you and your family.

[monkeyhands.livejournal.com]

Sympathy coming your way.

[1ngi.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[jiggery-pokery.livejournal.com]

I add my condolences and send warm thoughts to you and all your family.

[crazyscot.livejournal.com]

Very sorry to hear this :(

[mhoulden.livejournal.com]

My condolences. My own grandad passed away just over a year ago and we all still miss him.

[juggzy.livejournal.com]

Condolences.

[covertmusic.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and yours; you're in my thoughts.

[burkesworks.livejournal.com]

Hell, I'm sorry to hear this. *hugs*

can't be too many Cockerams around here; is Alistair your cousin, perhaps?

[lnr]

He is indeed, yes.

[k425.livejournal.com]

Condolences. Here's to a good long life and lovely memories.

[angua.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[uisgebeatha.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry to hear that- my thoughts are with you, and let me know if there's anything I can do. *hugs*

[sparrowsion]

My condolences.