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RIP Uncle Don

#1 Post by a1mamacat » Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:39 pm

My Uncle Don, eldest of our family, Uncle by marriage, and Uncle of the heart, went to Christmas Eve services, with my Aunt Donalda, and his eldest son Jim and his wife. On the way home, he needed some air, so they stopped and he got out.

On a crisp cold Ontario night, his heart gave out. Two passing off duty police officers stopped and helped. My cousin was doing CPR, his wife was calling 911. To no avail, and after 87 wonderful years, he passed on.

He was a strong vital man, who would have loathed being struck down with something, but still alive to know it. He was still working, creating wonders of Stained glass and wrought iron. While saddened that he is gone from us, we know that it was the best way for him.

How wonderful for him to ascend to Heaven on the night of the Lord's birth, and to witness that joy firsthand.

We'll miss you Unkie D.
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#2 Post by silvercamaro » Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:43 pm

Unkie D sounds like a wonderful man. My condolences go to your entire extended family. May everyone smile when they think of him, even while they miss him like crazy.
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#3 Post by ghostjmf » Wed Dec 26, 2007 3:41 pm

I'm sorry for you & the rest of his family.

That he had his wits & agility with him to the end is, I have seen from both those who do & who don't in my own family, the greatest gift, though it doesn't feel like it when such a person goes so suddenly.
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#4 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:07 pm

I will add Uncle Don, his family and you to my prayers.
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#5 Post by T_Bone0806 » Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:26 pm

Sounds like a great guy. Condolences to you and his family, and congratulations as well, for having him in your life all these years.
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#6 Post by kayrharris » Wed Dec 26, 2007 4:44 pm

Uncle Don is one of those who life is celebrated. It's still a loss to the family.

My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time.

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#7 Post by MarleysGh0st » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:21 pm

Condolences to you and your family.
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#8 Post by Timsterino » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:07 pm

My condolences to you and your family, Saucy. I am sorry for your loss.
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#9 Post by hermillion » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:11 pm

Many condolences to your family at the loss of Uncle Don.
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#10 Post by TheCalvinator24 » Wed Dec 26, 2007 11:19 pm

Thoughts and prayers to you and yours. My Uncle's name was also Don.
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#11 Post by ontellen » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:29 am

So sorry to hear about your uncle Don. Unfortunately we know of another man - not yet 50 who dropped dead Sunday night in Ontario of a heart attack.

It always sucks when these things happen at this time of year.

Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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#12 Post by mellytu74 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:43 am

Saucy -

Condolences from here.
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#13 Post by peacock2121 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:09 am

saucy,

What a great guy your uncle was. I feel like I know him just through the few words you typed. He will be missed and his presence will always be with you and the ones who knew him.
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#14 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:12 am

Saucy, I'm so sorry about this loss in your family. Sending my best wishes to you and your family in dealing with the difficult days ahead.
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