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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you all of the death of my Dad.......Stan.

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As I had previously written, Dad had been in hospital before Christmas and came home just in time, but was very poorly over the festivities.

Macmillan had just started coming to see us, and had managed to sort out his meds which helped a great deal, but unfortunately Dad deteriorated on New Years eve and found that due to extreme breathing difficulties he could hardly manage to get back upstairs at bedtime, from then on he stayed in his bedroom, except for going for a chest x-ray and he went by ambulance for that!

On Tuesday 10th Jan he was taken back into hospital and was found to have a massive pleural effusion, they inserted another chest drain but he took a turn for the worse and unfortunately lost his fight on Thursday.

I would like to take this opportunity to say thankyou once again for the help and support you have all given Dad, the advice that has been shared and the words of encouragement.

Good luck to you all in your fights against this horrible disease.

Karen and all our family xx

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Demon

Hi Karen

I am so sad for your loss, and yes this is a horrible illness. Your dad can feel no more pain, and I hope your pain will be eased by knowing this. This last chapter in your dad's book of life may be the most painful, but is not the whole essence of the man, so remember to turn back the pages and remember the good times.

Be kind to yourself,

Steve

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Charlie36

Karen Dear,

so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost mine to lung cancer aged 52 and it's such a huge loss, Dads are so special aren't they. The love that binds you will always be there Karen and will stay with you always and forever. That never dies. I wish strength for you and your family at such a sad time and send my deepest sympathy to you all.

Love

Charlie xx

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Melons

So sorry for your loss, this has to be the worst illness I have ever come across.

Mel

xx

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yorkshirerose

Karen, there is another star shining brightly in the sky tonight, and it is watching over you and sending you love

.Edwina xx

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Bernadette

Your dad Stan is at peace now..no more pain or suffering. R.I.P Stan

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BRUCE

My deepest sympathy on hearing of the passing of Stan,Karen remember the good times & be comforted by knowing the suffering is over. Love to you & all your family at this time, BRUCE xxxxx

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SteveJ

Dear Karen

I am so sorry to hear your sad news about your Dad Stan. I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. With very best wishes.

Stevej

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cherrybailey

Dear Karen my heart goes out to you, got to repeat Bruse's words, remember the good times, Dad not suffering anymore.

He is up there happy looking down at you and family. Always with you!!

Hope you get to know this in time after your pain and grief you are going through!

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VerenaSmith

So sorry to hear of your loss Karen, my love and thoughts are with you and your family.

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fredsonic

My thoughts are with you. Remember the good times.

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karen45

Dear Karen and all the family... i am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing.. Little comfort i know but he is now at rest and out of pain.

Stay strong and leave my thoughts and deespest condolances with you xx

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