RIP Grandma Doris

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#1 Post by **Bob78164** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:10 pm

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

kayrharris · #2 Post by **kayrharris** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:25 pm

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.

hermillion · #3 Post by **hermillion** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:45 pm

My condolences, Bob. Grandma Doris sounds like a pistol!

christie1111 · #4 Post by **christie1111** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:59 pm

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.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #5 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:12 pm

She sounds like quite a character. I am so sorry for your loss.

silvercamaro · #6 Post by **silvercamaro** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:23 pm

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.

JBillyGirl · #7 Post by **JBillyGirl** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:40 pm

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.

cindy.wellman · #8 Post by **cindy.wellman** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:04 pm

I'm very sorry, Bob. My thoughts are with you and your family.

silverscreenselect · #9 Post by **silverscreenselect** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:04 am

Sorry to hear that. You can never have enough time with your loved ones. Our thoughts will be with you.

MarleysGh0st · #10 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:41 am

My condolences, Bob.

ghostjmf · #11 Post by **ghostjmf** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:30 pm

I'm sorry, Bob.

T_Bone0806 · #12 Post by **T_Bone0806** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:22 pm

My condolences to you and your family, Bob.

lilyvonschtupp26 · #13 Post by **lilyvonschtupp26** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:12 pm

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.

secondchance · #14 Post by **secondchance** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:58 pm

Sending my sympathies to you and your family.

Snaxx · #15 Post by **Snaxx** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:59 pm

My condolences to you and your family.

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The last season at Yankee Stadium

BackInTex · #16 Post by **BackInTex** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:25 pm

Sorry to hear about Doris.

sunflower · #17 Post by **sunflower** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:52 am

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.

mellytu74 · #18 Post by **mellytu74** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:32 am

Bob --

Our condolences.

Melly, Boonie and TLAF