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Kathryn A. ([personal profile] kerravonsen) wrote2020-05-13 01:38 pm
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Passing

My father has passed away overnight. No surprise, we knew it was coming, his 94-year-old frame could take no more.

Just finished a long Zoom meeting where the family were hashing out the funeral arrangements. To my surprise, the restrictions have lifted enough that we can actually have a funeral (20 people only). We're going to use invite-only Zoom to enable non-immediate family, and friends, to join in. (Yay technology)
The actual date of the funeral is going to depend on when brother #2 can get here, and that will depend on what limited transport is available... we shall see.

I'm feeling a bit mentally exhausted right now. And a little shaky.
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[personal profile] tptigger 2020-05-13 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
*sits down next to you and offers hugs*
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[personal profile] raine 2020-05-13 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
My condolences.
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[personal profile] reynardo 2020-05-13 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs*
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[personal profile] fred_mouse 2020-05-13 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
Condolences to you and yours.
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[personal profile] calliopes_pen 2020-05-13 12:00 pm (UTC)(link)
You have my condolences!
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[personal profile] tree_and_leaf 2020-05-13 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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[personal profile] thewayne 2020-05-13 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
My condolences to you and your family. 94 is quite a respectable age to attain, my mother's mother made it to 96 and her son to 92 or 94, there's some confusion as to what year he was born in.

Get lots of rest. Cuddling with cats and dogs is a good thing, too.
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[personal profile] watervole 2020-05-13 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Warm, loving Hugs.

I think inviting people by Zoom could work really well. You'll probably need to mute people during the actual service to avoid too much sound feedback, but then all talk afterwards.
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[personal profile] vera_j 2020-05-13 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I am so sorry - my condolences.
*HUGS*
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[personal profile] cheyinka 2020-05-13 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace; and may those who mourn him be comforted.
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[personal profile] jaxomsride2 2020-05-13 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
My condolences to you and your family.
At least Zoom will allow them to be there in spirit.

Look after yourself.
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[personal profile] lizbee 2020-05-13 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
My condolences to you and your family.
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[personal profile] kalypso 2020-05-14 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
Very sorry that his time has run out. I hope you are able to arrange a good funeral, even if not everyone can be there to pay their respects and support you in person.
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[personal profile] kaffy_r 2020-05-28 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sorry for your loss. No matter how expected a loved one's passing is, it is still a loss. Your exhaustion and shakiness are completely understandable. May your father's memory be for a blessing.