My Dad’s funeral

[Isabelle2]

Hi all

So my Dad died on 27 Feb and we had the funeral last Tuesday, the 17th. It should have been pretty crowded but due to govt. advice quite a few people didn’t come. Quite clearly a funeral for an 89 yr old meant friends of a similar age.

We had the wake at a pub so the was interaction with others. Now we are 5 days later and as far as I am aware no one has become ill so fingers crossed.

We had to get home to France just as the E U closed it’s borders but it was ok as for covid 19 purposes we are still in the EU! We took the shuttle, which was fine, and meant no contact with anyone except the immigration people. Our elder daughter was heading for Germany so changed her plans and flew direct rather than coming to Normandy first.

So here we are, I’m self isolating being a transplantee. Hopefully I’ll be able to keep busy in the garden etc sl I don’t brood too much about Dad. At least he died at home, in his sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, poor kidney function and a weak heart.

He will be missed

Isabelle xx

[Laura009]

So sorry to read the news about your Dad. Mine reached 89 too ... a great age yes but that doesn't make it any easier as we have known them for so much longer. But many happy memories !

Good to know your family are home safe and sound where they should be now. Such beautiful weather for gardening .... a great tonic and distraction from the invisible dark cloud hanging over us. Stay safe 💐🌸🌻🏵🌹🌷🌺

Laura xx

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Dear Isabelle

So sorry to read about your dad passing!'

I'm glad you and your family all managed to get home to your different destinations ok!'

I wish you a happy mothers day and please keep safe.

Loads of love Trish xxx

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Hi

I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, very, very sad for you all. I'm pleased you all managed to get home safely. Enjoy the sunshine, your Dad will be looking down on you with pride. Take care and stay safe. Thinking of you as always. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[jacobsmum24]

So sorry to read your sad news. x

[Bootandall]

I am so sorry for your loss. Your plans to stay at home and putter in the garden sound great. Wishing you many Blue Skies 🌌

[mattymoo33]

Hello Isabelle, may I add my condolences.

I too am planning to get into the garden with my younger son over the next few days.

Hope the sun is shining on you in Normandy.

Take care xx🌞

[ThreeSmiles]

Sorry to hear that Isabelle 😕. Glad you are all back to France and Germany safely...

[Casinobo]

God Bless you🙏

[Smyally]

Sorry to hear about your dad. Glad you got home safely. Stay safe and take care xx

[Isabelle2]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It’s tough, he was a great man andin so many ways my role model. I find great solice in the fact that he died at home in his sleep.

Izzy xx

[davianne in reply to Isabelle2]

Hi Izzy, can I add my commiserations on the sad loss of your Dad. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers🙏🙏🙏 . (sorry for the delay...PC issue)

David