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RIP Grandma Doris
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:10 pm
by Bob78164
My Grandma Doris died this morning. She was (in her words) twenty-one plus. I'm pretty sure the plus was about 75 or so. In my words, she was "plenty-nine."
This was expected. Both her health and her acuity had been declining in recent years. Toward the end, she rarely recognized her children, though she retained the wherewithal to fake it with some conviction. She was checked into hospice on Thursday and became unable to take food or water yesterday.
This morning, my mother called and asked the nurse to hold my grandmother's hand and tell her that her daughters Diane, Adrienne, and Lorraine loved her very much. A couple of hours later, she was gone.
The funeral is expected to be Friday. I'll travel to New York for it. --Bob
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:25 pm
by kayrharris
I'm very sorry Bob.
It's never easy to lose your beloved Grandma. My condolences to you and your family. Have a safe trip.
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:45 pm
by hermillion
My condolences, Bob. Grandma Doris sounds like a pistol!
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:59 pm
by christie1111
Sorry Bob.
Sounds like a fun person!
Go to NY and talk about her and tell fantastic stories! Sounds like there will be a few.
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:12 pm
by PlacentiaSoccerMom
She sounds like quite a character. I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:23 pm
by silvercamaro
Bob, I am so sorry to hear the news. Even though you have expected this for a while, it's never easy. Condolences to your entire family.
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:40 pm
by JBillyGirl
I'm so sorry, Bob. I've lost all my grandparents, and I know it's hard, even if you've seen it coming for a while. Condolences to all of you.
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:04 pm
by cindy.wellman
I'm very sorry, Bob. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:04 am
by silverscreenselect
Sorry to hear that. You can never have enough time with your loved ones. Our thoughts will be with you.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:41 am
by MarleysGh0st
My condolences, Bob.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:30 pm
by ghostjmf
I'm sorry, Bob.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:22 pm
by T_Bone0806
My condolences to you and your family, Bob.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:12 pm
by lilyvonschtupp26
I'm so glad you had your grandma for so long. What a blessing for your family. She sounds like a wonderful person. Our prayers to your family.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:58 pm
by secondchance
Sending my sympathies to you and your family.
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:59 pm
by Snaxx
My condolences to you and your family.
_______
The last season at Yankee Stadium
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:25 pm
by BackInTex
Sorry to hear about Doris.
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:52 am
by sunflower
I'm sorry Bob. I have a grandma Doris as well, she sounds a lot like yours. It sounds like she led a full life and had a lot of people who loved her. It doesn't make it any easier at a time like this, but at least there are plenty of happy memories to reflect on, once you can all see past the grief. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:32 am
by mellytu74
Bob --
Our condolences.
Melly, Boonie and TLAF