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I hope that this is allowed, but I understand that my husband may have been a comfort to some of the members of this group.

Brent passed away at home in my arms on 24 September 2024. He had been confined to bed for nearly a month before that. His energy levels got less and less as time went by. He entertained family and friends until the last 2 days. He was still playing with maps and rocks, listening to the radio and charming the carers near to the end.

For those of you who may have asked, please find a link to the hospice that Brent visited and enjoyed.

vimeo.com/996310904?share=copy

My best wishes to you all.

Jacqui.

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DarrylPartner

condolences (please respond to my "chat" private messege.

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Tinkudi

🥲🥲. sending you much love ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and prayers that dear Brent is at peace in God’s loving arms 🙏🏻

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MJCA

Hi Jacqui,

I am very sorry to hear of Brent’s passing. Through his posts, I felt his zest for life and his passion for painting. I sensed that Brent’s painting was an extremely important outlet for him. Hopefully, while home, you can look at a wall and see a piece of his work, conjuring up good memories.

My heartfelt condolences on your loss. Thank you for sharing.

Best,

Mark

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NickJoy

Thank you for letting us know Jacqui. Brent helped me a lot with his wonderful paintings and provided a lovely alternative to some of the things we discuss here. I know that you must be hurting a lot and I hope that you can take care of yourself a bit now and know that Brent will be missed by many even though we never met.

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witantric

Thanks for letting us know. I always enjoyed his posts and updates on his paintings. RIP and may his memory be a blessing.🙏

my deepest condolences.

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GoBucks

I'm so sorry for your loss and our loss. His paintings were wonderful. May you be blessed with good memories.

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Polytunneller

Dear Jacqui.

I'm so sorry to hear this news, and I send sincere condolences to you and others who were close to Brent.

Thank you for sending that link that explains Skanda Vale and the fantastic work done there.

I live not far from you and saw this, or a similar programme, on the TV recently.

My thoughts are with you.

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Bspouse

prayers for peaceful and happy memories of your dear husband. Take care of yourself.

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Mike1971

Jacqui I’m so sorry to hear about this. My condolences.

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16starsky

So very sorry to read abut Brent's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. God bless x

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dockam

Oh d*mn, another Brother taken .

Rest in Peace Brent and Suffer no more

I'll see you on the other side

If you'd like I can add his name to the Ventura Memorial Tile

Huge hug from CA

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Maxone73

Thought about him few days ago, I was looking at some equipment for watercolor painting. God bless you and your family, I hope you will soon feel better. He is at peace now, probably painting. A big hug with love to you all.

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Carlosbach

Jacqui, Thank you for letting us know about Brent's passing. My condolences to you and your family and friends.

Brent brought a lot of joy to those of us who followed his experiments with painting techniques. He inspired me to pick up a brush again, for which I am grateful to him.

I'm glad that Brent was able to enjoy being with all of you near the end. He expressed on this forum how important you were to him, and how he hoped to be able to create a painting that was worthy of being hung on your wall to keep his memory alive.

Blessings, Ron

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MooseJawg

Condolences and what a great legacy that your husband reached out and helped others in the midst of his own challenges.

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Tall_Allen

Thanks for letting us know. I'm sorry to hear about your husband. I'm glad he was able to enjoy his life and his loved ones up till the end.

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Mgtd

Thanks for letting us know. Just yesterday I was hoping he was OK since he had not posted in some time.

Take care of yourself and cherish the good memories.

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FMOH_N

So sorry. Condolences. Always read his posts and enjoyed his great paintings. May he rest in peace. God bless.

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TylexGP

I enjoyed Brent’s posts and paintings. He provided a lot of positive energy to our group. Sending hugs to you and your family.

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Mtnhigh

Dear Jacqui, I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved his paintings and his remarks about the wonderful hospice. I've been thinking about Brent lately...missing his posts here, thank you for letting know. He showed how to live with grace. Take care of yourself. -Deb

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Kaliber in reply toMtnhigh

I’m soooo sorry to hear of Brent’s passing. He was such a great guy and his art inspirational. Brent helped those of us following right behind to know and understand the type of hospice care he experienced and how it might be for us. Thanks for telling us, I’m sending out a warm ehug for you Jacqui. My deepest condolences.

❤️❤️❤️

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MrG68

So sad. Sorry for your loss.

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Blueribbon63

Wishing you strength and peace during this time of grief,

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G9doingfine

My Condolences.

I always enjoyed seeing his paintings and reading his posts.

RIP

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Mcrpca

Brent’s paintings were wonderful. I enjoyed his posts. I lost my husband in June. Life is a dance. Sometimes you lead and sometimes you follow.

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Bronzee

i am so sorry for your loss…may Brent rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

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Sisira

My deepest condolences 🙏.

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rosenjpj

I am so sorry for your loss. May Brent’s memory be a blessing.

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Flash64

Sincere condolences

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john510185

Very sorry to hear this. Deepest condolences, Jacqui.

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HikerWife

Jacqui, I am so very sorry. I have been enjoying Brent's posts and his artwork for almost two years, since my husband and I joined this group. Brent was a treasure in so many ways. Please know that we will miss him here. Sending hugs, and wishing you peace and strength and comfort.

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BobbyMac07

My deepest condolences to you.

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HikerWife

Jacqui, let me add that I just watched the video you linked. Thank you so much. It is lovely, and I so enjoyed seeing what I had seen Brent describe. It was also a balm for a sore soul this morning in America. Much needed.

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Don717

I was another that followed Brent. Enjoyed his stories and paintings. I hope you find some peace in all of this. Thanks for updating us. My family's condolences.

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hopeful1956

What a wonderful life you both shared together. I have been thinking about Brent recently and am so sorry to read of his passing. Please accept my sincerest heartfelt condolences. Cherish the memories forever in your heart. Sending you love and light.

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CousinGrandpa

very sorry for your loss. May God grant you his peace.

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pete0550

My sincere condolences. I'll miss his posts very much.

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Omairtde

May he rest in Peace.

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Papillon2

My sincere condolences, and may he rest in Peace.

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Azores1

so sorry for your terrible loss

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Drandma

I’m so sorry for your loss! I absolutely loved his paintings. He was so talented!

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lcfcpolo

Thank you Jacqui for posting. I had been checking Brent's account on here and was getting sader that something had happened but that we would never know.

Brent was a nice person, one of the good guys. My sincere condolences. Thank you for supporting Brent to the end. He was lucky to have you. Please take the time to heal and remember the good times. This is another sad day in here.

Rest in peace Brent.

Graham

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BrentW

Please accept my condolences and best wishes for yourself going forward.

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fireandice123

I’m sorry to hear that. I always looked forward to Brent’s posts and his paintings. I hope you’re doing okay, at least well as can be expected given the situation.

Thank you for letting us know. I’ve been thinking about him lately and wondered how he was doing.

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Barnacle124

So sorry for your loss.

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Jsbach1953

Rest in peace, brother.

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Tinuriel

We've been anticipating this for some time as he was quite candid about his hospice experience. He certainly impacted me through his posts and his art. We have lost someone very special. I'm so grateful for the care you have given him and that he was loved to the end. Be assured of my prayers as you walk through this loss.

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MouseAddams

I too was missing posts from Brent and was about the ask about him since the last I had read was bout him losing his appetite. I’m sorry to hear of his passing but I hope his memories and paintings will bring you and others much joy in the future.

As another famous artist here in the US would say- “let's add some happy little trees". Brent is probably painting us some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Peace be with you and your family.

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SuzeinDE

Condolences to you and your family. Wishing you peace and light, and that you find some comfort in happy memories.

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CANAMA

Jacqui, I offer you my sincere condolences - I loved Brent's posts.

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Hailwood

Thank you for taking the time to post and my deepest condolences to you and your family. His art was a lovely thing to see, full of colour and life.

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Sailameme

Will you please post some of his paintings again for us all. The first words from my mouth when seeing your post were, oh f--k. I loved reading his posts, the way he was inspired to put the beauty around him down on paper, so as fulfill his wants and also to share with others. He has truly left his mark on the world. Stay safe.

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JazzMan42

Sincere condolences to you and your family.

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London441

Thank you for the note. Always so sad to hear, but also so good to know when loved ones are near at the end. I enjoyed his artwork very much.

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PELHA

So sorry. A warrior to the end. He was very loved. ❤️

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Flydoggy

I am so sorry for your loss...this disease is a monster.

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Lavender22

I think we all enjoyed his company here and beautiful art work.

Do take care of yourself now.

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Yadifan

Sending big hugs to you Jacqui and my deepest condolences. I did enjoy his paintings and his sweet spirit. Please take good care of yourself.

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Amadeus71

🙏❤💪

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swwags

I'm sorry to read this.. I enjoyed his paintings. I wish you peace and good health and thank you for reaching out to us all.

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Sunlight12

My deepest condolences, Jacqui. Sending you prayers and hugs as you begin to try to navigate this time of change in your life. So many of us have been there and understand what this time is like. I hope you find comfort in being able to be with Brent until the very end. That is an incredible and wonderful gift to give to the one you love. Wishing you peace <3

-Sunlight

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j-o-h-n

Dear Jacqui,

I will miss him since I enjoyed teasing him and his bantering back about his paintings. May he be in Heaven surrounded by and painting the beautiful tropical island of Trinidad and its waters..

j-o-h-n

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Sunnysailor

You have my deepest sympathies. I’m a wife and my husband just started his journey this year.

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PELHA in reply toSunnysailor

It’s a club no wife wants to be in. But here we are!

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Chris52981

I am so

Sorry God bless Brent and your family ❤️

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garyjp9

Thank you for sharing this news. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I agree with the comments above noting the enjoyment that Brent got from his painting and then sharing the final product with us. I thought he was great and told him so! I was thinking just a few days ago that it had been a while since we got a new picture, and I was apprehensive that perhaps the end had come. So glad you could be there with him. May he rest in peace.

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mababa

So sorry to hear of your loss. Words, alone, are seldom adequate to express heartfelt emotions. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

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binati

Condolences to you and the family. Glad that he had happy days before his last journey.

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cancerfox

Oh no! Brent was one of my favorite posters on this website! His watercolor paintings were a source of inspiration and joy, reflecting his spirit and creativity.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. I hope you find some comfort in knowing how much Brent touched our lives and how fondly he will be remembered.

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zeitgeistxx

Dear Jacqui, I grieve with you. Brent was a special person, and we are all better for having known him here, and for the art he shared with us. He inspired me to get back into art, and for that I am grateful. I hope his love and memories bring you peace.

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PSAed

My sincere condolences on Brents passing. RIP

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Metaldraft

I’m am with sadness to hear but the most heartfulfilling you have done you have done

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Voodoo33993

I'm so sorry to hear of Brent's passing. My prayers to you and the entire family.

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dhccpa

I'm sorry for your loss. I recall his many posts, and it seemed he kept a good attitude as best he could.

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Professorgary

So sorry to hear of Brent’s passing. May God comfort you in this time of loss. God bless.

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Tacho

My condolences to you and may he RIParadise...sending prayer and love.

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RayF

RIP Brother Brent! He was lucky to have you as a caretaker. Peace to you and yours.

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CancerConcierge

We are so sorry for your loss....We were impressed by Brent's courage , insight and creativity....such a pleasure to see his paintings.

Wishing you peace and healing as you begin this next part of the journey...

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Proflac

Very sorry to hear this. Always looked forward to his spirited posts showing the joy he got from his painting. Thank you for posting.

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Godsheal

prayers for God’s comfort for all🥲🙏

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Jmr11820

he sounded like a very cool guy. I’m sorry for your loss and hope you finds peace in the months and years ahead.

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