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On August 31st as I sat with my husband George held his hand told him I would be fine how much I loved he passed.

Hospice had been called in seen him twice thought it would be about two weeks.They were wrong. I told the nurse no he is declining fast. She said she would return Wednesday not Thursday.She went over the medication they provide .I knew it would be soon He was done . After I gave him the due meds he needed our Grandson and my son law came to help me get him comfortable (only second nite in hospital bed) He said Hi Jaxson pretty much his last words I heard. I went to bed to get some rest. I was woken by our 3 year Finnagen barking I heard something else over the Oxygen noise. I knew he was leaving me. Barley 5 hours later he passed quietly pain free with me at his side.

It was the way we wanted and I thank God for this. I want to thank everyone on this site the information was helpful! In the end the patient makes the decision and they must have all they can to make the best decisions! Our Oncologist was wonderful he came to our home the Friday before to see George! George was so happy to talk to him and thank him.

He also came back Saturday to pay his respects and tell me their practice got notice Pluvicto is still not available here😔 George was waiting for this. God Bless all you Warriors fighting this beast and to the loving caretakers take care of you also.

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dockam profile image
dockam

My sincerest Condolences on his passing :-(

I hope it was peaceful and with Family present

Rest in Peace Sir, and suffer no more

Big Hug from CA💙

Randy

Heartfelt condolences to you and your loved ones. 💙💙💙💙

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Yorkielover2 in reply toNotAlwaysSunshine

I was just checking some info on this site and saw your husband had passed💔I wanted to express my deepest condolences to you! I hope you see this no other way to get in touch .Answer back if you did!

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NWLiving

Such a good passing. Such a great loss. So glad you could be together.

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MyDad76

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you got to be there with him till very end. George knew, he was loved and that is ok for him to let go. You gave him the ultimate gift. I hope this brings you some consolation. I wish you peace and that loving memories will soon prevail.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toMyDad76

Thank you! I do believe God hand his love over both of us as he passes!

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Yorkielover2

Yes for two nites I prayed as I knew it was close.Prayers answered such peace for my husband

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DarrylPartner

Condolences

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GoBucks

Condolences to you and your family.

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Kaliber

My most heartfelt condolences…. This brought tears to my eyes. George went peacefully without pain and was very lucky to have you there at his side. That’s the best any of us can possibly hope for. I hope your heart will heal quickly.

Best wishes ❤️❤️❤️

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Yorkielover2 in reply toKaliber

Thank you.

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Lyubov

Very sorry for your loss of our beloved husband. How comforting that it was peaceful and free of pain. What an exceptional oncologist. Blessings to you and family.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toLyubov

Thank you we were blessed with his Oncologist and by his peacefully passing! It was know to all what I wanted for George at the end! God listened

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spouse21

He was so lucky to have you fighting for him from the beginning through the end. Thank you for letting us all know. Caregivers like you who share their experiences teach all of us how to give our men our best the way you have. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Tall_Allen

I'm sorry to hear about his passing. I'm glad he was not in pain and you were there to send him off. I'm just amazed your oncologist came to see him - that says something about the quality of men they both were.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toTall_Allen

Yes his Oncologist was quite upset! He respected my husbands work ethics early on! Both had hearts of gold! Not many Oncologists like him

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WillowHawk

I’m so sorry. Glad you were together. I hope you get all the support and love you need over the weeks and months ahead. Wishing you peace and comfort.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toWillowHawk

Than you! My daughter & son in law (like a son) are with me! George worked all over the world and I have received such wonderful thoughts and prayers filled with love! Telling me what I knew! George was a sweet Southern boy with a gentle manor, honest to the bone(hard in construction business) I was truly blessed to have been his wife!

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Grumpyswife

Sorry about your loss. He sounds like a very good man.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toGrumpyswife

He was and so much more! Honestly with a heart of gold

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dorke

Good bye George,See you up there

😢😢😢

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spencoid2

George sounds like a great man, hope to see him in the next life but not too soon :) I hope I pass without pain as well. I hope the Yorkies are comforting you and the family.

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Yorkielover2 in reply tospencoid2

Yes they are! Bella 15 our first blind due to genetic eye disease Cognitive decline and deaf1 But she loved her Daddy. Finnagen I got at 9 weeks as I feared I would lose George or Bella together.What a blessing he is! Now sleeps at end of bed waiting for his Daddy George💔

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spencoid2 in reply toYorkielover2

I am not sure about afterlife but if there is a heaven I am sure doggies will be there. If not what is the point?

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spw1

What a sad news but at least the transition was pain free and with you by the side of your loving husband George. Sending you love and light at this difficult time.🙏

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Yorkielover2 in reply tospw1

Thank you. It was so peaceful calm even.I cried tears softly

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Merlin1960

Heartbreaking, so sorry for your loss

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9Dexter6

Sending condolences, keeping you in my prayers, God bless you!

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London441

I am very sorry and I want to thank you for the note. So glad you were together and he went peacefully.

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Nusch

My sincerest Condolences. You have both done great. You will always remember these moments and sometimes in future you will be united again. I wish you strength and energy for the upcoming days!

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Yorkielover2 in reply toNusch

Yes These days are hard because of Memorial Day weekend funeral isn’t til Sept 10

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PSA680

Dear Yorkielover2 - so very sorry to hear your devastating news - the only small consultation was that your hubby passed quietl, pain free with you at his side - now that his suffering is over May he rest in peace - sincere condolences to you & your family

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Muffin2019

So sorry for your loss, he is in a place with no pain, God bless you and your family.

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Omairtde

So very sorry for your loss.

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ehoneycutt29

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

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Realistic

God bless you both, such sad news. SheilaFx

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MMK-XFuture

Very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing he was painfree and you were by his side. May George rest in peace.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toMMK-XFuture

Thank you

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Bebby1

Sincere condolences. He now rests in peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Sisira

Pain free death is about the Best Death. R I P, My condolences

🙏.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toSisira

You are right! Thank first his Oncologist for always understanding the pain from cancer and providing what George needed. Second for Hospice providing for every possible thing he might suffer through at the end. God helped us both

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Sisira in reply toYorkielover2

Amen 🙏.

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larry_dammit

Well at a time like this, there are no words to lessen the sorrow and grief. Rest now warrior. 🙏🙏

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Yorkielover2 in reply tolarry_dammit

Thank you. Cancer is a battle and I did all I could to get George through it. The men on this site with all their personal experiences was so useful when trying to make decisions or just getting info on what to expect.The wives partners who sometimes don’t have an easy time are Angels with their care and info for the rest of us.Thanks to all

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Manilo

my sincere condolences. Rest in peace now.

I am sure his love to you and family was increasing along as this nasty disease advanced.

Because that is how it is. I know.

Love keeps increasing during the fight. You now have all his infinite love with you forever.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toManilo

Yes and I do feel it. It will carry me through my life.

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Juliejet

Hug!

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Cateydid

This is truly a heartbreaking announcement. Thank you for sharing it with us.

I’m so sorry for your loss, and so glad you were able to send him home the way he wanted.

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Newyork6264

So sorry for your loss. May God bring peace to you and your family

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Devtony8

I pray God's strength for you and your family during this time

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ctflatlander

R..I.P. Condolences

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Sunlight12

YorkieLover,

I'm so sorry to hear your news - my condolences! My Dad passed at home with us as well and you will find that, as time goes by, the knowledge that George was able to pass peacefully, at home, with you by his side is very comforting. Being able to give that to your loved one is an incredible gift. My heart breaks for you as you go through this difficult time. Please know that I am sending some extra love and caring thoughts your way and to all your family as well. HUGGGGS!

With sympathy,

Sunlight

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Yorkielover2 in reply toSunlight12

Thank you. It was a moment I will never forget. It was meant to be together when he left.

I just can’t stop crying, I am so sorry, so very sorry for you❤️🙏

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pakb

So, so sorry for your loss. I was at the side of my sister-in-law and my father when they passed 2 years ago- I found it strangely comforting to be there and let them know it was ok to go and be free of pain. A last gift of love. George sounds like a wonderful human💙

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Lasered

So sorry to hear of George’s passing. My God comfort you and your family. 🙏🏻

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Kevinski65

May he RIP.

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hopeful1956

Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Sending you love and light.

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Scotch7239

So very sorry for your loss!

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katartizo61

🙏 for your family!!!!!!!!!11

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Cooolone

So sorry for you and your family! Please accept my heartfelt condolences and may your husband rest in peace!

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Runner4000

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience, as difficult as that must be. It is helpful to us as it offers hope for a peaceful, painless death with a loving wife nearby.

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Docker53

My deepest condolences on the passing of your husband. Sending comforting prayers for you and your family. God Bless

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Istomin

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

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grahaminator63

Very sorry for your loss. He is at peace now and not living with the disease anymore. God bless you and your family during this sad time.

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Mikeski

🙏

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Tonyland

i am so, so sorry for your loss.

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Redgold

so very sorry

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TylexGP

So Sorry to hear of George’s passing. I am always in awe by the support and love our spouses and family provide as we battle this disease. It is clear how much you loved George and he loved you. May the memories warm your heart and soothe your soul. We continue to be hear for you.

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GraceKelly2014

I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless…

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wagscure259

Please accept my heartfelt condolences in your profound loss and we all grieve with you . I hope the memories you have made sustain you and lessens your grief even a little. Praying for you and your family to receive God’s peace, that “passes all understanding.”

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Yank66

So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. So glad your husband was at peace and at home with you by his side. Prayers for you and your family.

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Scout4answers

My Condolences, peace and Love to you.

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DesertDaisy

I'm so sorry.

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Billy_Boe

I am so sorry for your loss and the battle you both endured. May he rest in peace, pain free, with good life memories in your heart.

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Beachcomber8

I’m so very sorry for your loss. George sounds like a remarkable man. Sending my prayers and condolences to you and your family.

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Gmailer

Very sorry to hear of this. Amazing his oncologist came by your house.

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MechD

I’m so sorry for your loss and may God be ever present with His comfort in the days ahead.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toMechD

Thank you

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Bvilkid

Heartfelt blessings on your family 🙏

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OldGuysRule

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss! I’m thankful they he had your love and support to the end, and that of the family.

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Rocketman1960

Sending heart felt condolences to you and the family and prayers for the peace that surpasses all human understanding through our Lord.

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Pianodude

I am sorry for your loss. Peace to you and your family.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toPianodude

Thank you. It is very hard I will not lie about it

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ocman

So sorry for your loss...

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rosenjpj

I am so sorry for your loss. He was lucky to have you as a loving partner.

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User2008

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. May you find comfort and your husband find peace. 🙏

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leo2634

my sincere condolences 🙏

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Hailwood

My deepest condolences to you and your family

TONNEY profile image
TONNEY

SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND GLAD YOU WERE THERE AT THE VERY END

WHICH I HOPE GIVES YOU SOME COMFORT.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toTONNEY

It does. It was I wanted to love him as he passed and tell him I was ok. I stayed with him before I called my son in law (upstairs) because I read it was a very spiritual time I felt peace.

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16S4

My condolences. I'm glad he passed peacefully and pain free.

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B8ssist

praying for you. This is a difficult time. Please don’t let others pressure you to recover from your grief too fast. I have seen that happen as a GriefShare group facilitator.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toB8ssist

Yes But that will not happen. Even the planning for his funeral caused issues but with age I find a strength in tell others “that is not happening “

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Carlosbach

I'm saddened by George's passing and by your loss. Today I am praying for comfort for you and your family

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Yorkielover2 in reply toCarlosbach

Thank you

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Wahoo_

prayers for peace and comfort.

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GummyToad

you will one day see him again, with a huge smile on his face. But for now, so sorry for your loss. God bless.

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Blueslover

So sorry

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Bluebird11

I'm very sorry... there are no real words to say... just LOVE...

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Currumpaw

Dear Yorkielover2,

It is with sadness I read your post informing us of your husband's passing.

Please take care of yourself now. It is what your husband would wish you to do. Family, friends and clergy can be helpful--and sometimes --not. At times we just need to be by ourselves.

We never "get over" a significant loss. We learn to do our best, which is never best, to live with the loss. As for me, as painful as some losses have been, I would not give up the pain to have never shared life with those that have gone before me. They are still with me, as your husband will always be with you.

Find some little bit of peace every day. Eventually it will ease but if you are like me, there will be days when the pain of separation will be as fresh as if you were experiencing it again. Then we realize that to have experienced a deep and lasting love that transcends death, is the most precious gift of life, even if it is a double-edged sword.

Be strong when you need to be. Grieve when you have to. Look towards tomorrow.

Currumpaw

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Yorkielover2 in reply toCurrumpaw

Thank you great words to read. I will always be in love with him.He was just that special

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Metaldraft

your devoted pathway of harmony and compassion towards your soul mate you have done would of been his true way of saying I LOVE YOU and thank you for the wonderful always at my side wife..

May God find and hold your hands together one day and please take good care of yourself

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Yorkielover2 in reply toMetaldraft

Thank you I was and am truly devoted to him

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Nickhmcg

Sending much love 🍀

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CAMPSOUPS

6 years your husband was in this.

It's sad to hear. Your comment that you told him you will be ok would be so comforting to me when the time comes should my wife voice the same.

I think you were pretty active in threads when I first came here to the forum 2 1/2 years ago. Your yorkielover2 stood out to me as a familiar and special person and my god you and him very special.

Since I was PSA 1621 at diagnosis I gravitate towards those like your husband with the PSA's in the thousand's.

I truly hope you will find peace soon from the grief. That the pictures in the mind will soon transition to the happy ones and not the ones at the very end of life.

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Yorkielover2 in reply toCAMPSOUPS

I was devoted to him and his care.I was with him every scan,every Oncologist visit.All Chemo ,Xofigo and Research visits.He would of been there for me. I even helped Hospice nurse wash and change him before they took him.Love was deep and forever

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monte1111

There is nothing left to say, that hasn't already been said. So now you are starting all over again. It takes awhile. But we all do it. We have to. I hope you are looking to the paths forward.

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Yorkielover2 in reply tomonte1111

Not yet I am still so overcome by the sudden passing though I thank God no suffering.

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Bunkerboy

Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. God Bless🙏🏻

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garyjp9

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. It is a blessing that George was pain free and with his family at the end. You were also blessed to have a hugely compassionate oncologist.

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SPEEDYX

The memories will endure forever...May God bless you moving forward!!!

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MateoBeach

Blessings upon your heart, devoted partner and loving friend.

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lcfcpolo

So sorry to read of your loss. Everything has already been written, but thank you for all of the love and care that you gave to your husband. He was a lucky man. Please take care of yourself and remember the good times, the laughter. Graham

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Yorkielover2 in reply tolcfcpolo

We had 22 years of memories made all over the with his job.Blessed in so many ways

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fourputt

I am very sorry. I've said this time and again, every time one my brothers battling this disease dies I just feel like a little bit of me dies too.

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Yorkielover2 in reply tofourputt

Keep fighting I understand the loss of so many but many can survive! The word must be spread to the Internists The PC Doctors 40 and over PSA test! We women are continuously told Get Pap Get Mammogram Why not our Men Fathers Brothers?

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Har036

So sorry to hear of your loss of your George. I pray that you and your family are at peace and feel comforted during this season.

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KAgolf

Very sorry to hear of George's passing. We hope it will comfort you to know that so many people share your sorrow and pain and are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May time and friends heal your pain and bring you peace, and may fond memories replace your sorrow and heartache.

May time heal your sorrow

May friends ease your pain

May peace replace heartache

And warmest memories remain.......anonymous

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Yorkielover2 in reply toKAgolf

Thank you

Metaldraft profile image
Metaldraft

love is simple not enough when you have to say goodbye and it hurts because time spent so deeply in love that all you Both wanted was to last to eternity’s beyond. I am deeply saddened and regret yiur bundle of great joyous years have transitioned but I also believe hearts of all hearts he would say THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVING ME

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