goodbye Big Dave . . .

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david’s dad, Big Dave has passed away, and we will miss him very, VERY much. he was so like my own father—interesting, quiet, and knowledgeable—i felt really comfortable with him.

i would like to thank everyone again for all the nice email and warm wishes you have sent our way during his illness and his struggle with social security. he died very peacefully in hospice. a nurse had just been in the room chatting with him, left to do an errand, and when she returned a few moments later, he had died.

it is a sad event that we expected for a while; we are at peace with it because we did not want him to suffer. he died with dignity in the manner that he chose to go, without tubes and machines. we are glad that as a family, everyone agreed that what was right for him was the best path.

we need to leave town for a few days to go to the funeral in long island. i’ll be here tomorrow and i’ll be sure to post, but i’ll be gone after that til monday.

i had other things to talk about and knitting to show, but i think for today i’ll end here.

106 thoughts on “goodbye Big Dave . . .”

  10. So sorry for the loss to you and your family. He sounds like a wonderful man. What an honor it must have been to have him in your lives!

  12. I’m so sorry to hear that! I am glad to hear that Big Dave was able to go on his own terms, so to speak, and that now he is at peace.

    My prayers are with you and David and the rest of the family – for safe travel, peace and comfort.

  13. Anne–

    I am so sorry for your loss–no matter how expected it is, it is hard. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures.

    Kathleen

  14. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Even when it is expected, it is never easy loosing a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

  15. Dear Anne and David,

    You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Peace to you and your family.

  21. Very sorry to hear of the loss Anne. I’ll keep you and David in my prayers. Despite feeling sad for you and your family, I am glad to hear that Big Dave was able to go in a peaceful way, with all his family nearby. There is no greater gift you could have given him.

  22. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad that he went peaceful and the way that he wanted. It is such a comfort knowing that they didn’t suffer.

    You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Safe travels to you all.

    {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

  28. I’m so sorry for you and David. At least Big Dave went well. When my husband’s grandmother died last year (she was 97!) she was so ready to go, and died quietly surrounded by her family. She even called us and told all of us why she loved us a few days before. It was sad, but comforting. I hope you have the same thing: sad comfort. It helps.

  30. i am so pleased to see that in the end Big Dave’s wishes were meant and he had such a peaceful passing. my thoughts and prayers for you both and for Big Dave on his journey.

  34. I’m sorry to hear that you lost yet another of your loved ones, Anne. I’ll be keeping you and David, as well as his family, in my thoughts. I’m glad that Big Dave’s story had a peaceful ending.

  36. Hi Anne,
    So sorry for your loss. I will keep you and David in my prayers as you make your travels to say your final goodbye.

    Rosalia

  38. Oh, Anne. I am so, so sorry for your and David’s profound loss. Happy that he had a peaceful and dignified passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you bid him farewell.

  41. Oh Anne, I am so, so sorry. I am glad to hear he had a peaceful passing. My Aunt passed away last summer and while I wish we had more time with her, for her it was quick and less painful than it could have been.

    Keep safe.

  43. Many heartfelt hugs to you, David and his family! While your journey will be a sad one, he was blessed to have such a loving family and a gentle passing.

    Hugs!

  45. I’m so sorry to hear the news, Anne. I’m sure it helps a bit that his family has the comfort of knowing it was a peaceful end. My thoughts are with you and David. Take care of yourself and each other.

  46. I’m so sorry! It is some small comfort that he was able to pass on with dignity. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

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