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RIP TLAF

#1 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:46 pm

The Lovely Ann Ferrante Driscoll passed away peacefully at 6:45 a.m., Eastern, Thursday morning.

She loved my friends in the computer.

Thanks for your good wishes and prayers.

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#2 Post by ghostjmf » Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:51 pm

So sorry to hear for you.


There is no way this is ever easy; my Dad died unexpectedly after "successful" knee replacement, my Mom after an agonizingly long demise. I would say "at least for you & TLAF it was both expected & mercifully quick", but that won't make it easy.
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#3 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:02 pm

I am very sorry, Melly.

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#4 Post by earendel » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:22 pm

So sorry to hear this, melly. TLAF was as much a member of this community as many who post here and we'll all grieve at her departure.
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#5 Post by BackInTex » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:24 pm

I'm very sorry for your loss.
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#6 Post by tlynn78 » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:24 pm

I'm sorry for your loss, Melly - what a sweet, sweet lady you both had in one another.
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#7 Post by silverscreenselect » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:40 pm

Sorry to hear that Melly. Our condolences go out to you.
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#8 Post by SpacemanSpiff » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:44 pm

I so sorry, Melly. I'm glad you had her as long as you did. And her friends in the computer also loved her as well.
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#9 Post by silvercamaro » Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:59 pm

Melly, I very much did not want to see this post. Your mom has been so loved by you and the entire family, but also by us, who quickly came to cherish her gracious and generous nature. We too will miss her greatly. Hugs. More hugs.
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#10 Post by elwoodblues » Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:03 pm

I am so sorry, Melly.

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#11 Post by Ritterskoop » Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:36 pm

Sending warmest energies in your direction.
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#12 Post by TheConfessor » Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:41 pm

I'm very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing her with us.

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#13 Post by Beebs52 » Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:59 pm

Love and memories of TLAF.
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#14 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:02 pm

I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm glad you knew it was time to say goodbye. --Bob
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#15 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:24 pm

I would have wished her a few more innings, I am so sorry for your loss.
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#16 Post by K.P. » Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:52 pm

Thinking about you and your family.

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#17 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Sep 03, 2015 4:39 pm

I'm sorry, Melly. TLAF was one of my favorite BBBs.

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#18 Post by goongas » Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:34 pm

I am sorry for your loss.

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#19 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:42 pm

Very sorry to read this, Melly. Hope all goes well in the coming difficult days. . .
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#20 Post by a1mamacat » Thu Sep 03, 2015 5:56 pm

Ah Melly I didn't want to see this. TLAF will forever be an honorary Buddy to all of us here, as she was to you in life.

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#21 Post by Vandal » Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:09 pm

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was a tremendous human.
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#22 Post by Snaxx » Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:16 pm

My condolences Melly.
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#23 Post by T_Bone0806 » Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:49 pm

Hard to find words that adequately express, but the folks here seem to be doing quite well, so I'll try. Wishing you strength for the coming days. I anticipate that you will find it in the memories of the long and wonderful time you had on this earth with each other.
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#25 Post by kusch » Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:49 pm

Sorry to see this Melly. You shared so much I really feel a loss of a friend I never met. Hugs to you.

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