This is my beautiful, funny Auntie Gladys.
I’ve written about her so many times over the years
on my little blog.
On Monday, after a diagnosis only six weeks ago of lung cancer, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
To say my heart is broken is putting it mildly.
She led a good life, worked hard, loved to follow the horse racing, was a keen gardener and won many prizes for best backyard in Rochdale.
I bought her a knitted rabbit and she went on to copy it and make several of them over the last six months for family and friends.
Coronavirus has robbed us of so much including not being able to be with my beloved auntie when she needed me the most. As a family we cannot even comfort each other physically and my Mum will not be able to come to the funeral. I hope we all make it out the other side and learn lessons from all this.
As Auntie Gladys used to say before she slammed the
phone down.
“Over and Out”
16.01.1932 - 31.03.2020
Age 88
Stay safe every one
Lynn
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A post dedicated to a much loved Auntie
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What a beautiful and moving post Lynn....she sounds like a feisty and down to earth woman. I'm sorry she died in those circumstances, it's cruel that you can't say goodbye. Like my mum however, she wouldn't have wanted to have lingered on.
ReplyDeleteOf course you're not ok, so I send my hugest hugs and deepest sympathies to you.
Over and Out.
LLJ xx
I am so very sorry for your loss. There is a meme going around on the internet that says "It's okay to not be okay" and I think that is so true right now. Your memories of your auntie will keep her alive in your heart forever.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your Auntie, Lynn. It is especially hard not to be able to comfort others in person or even attend the funeral. You have such lovely photos and memories of her. Hugs. Stay safe. Sarah #4
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to a fabulous lady. We'll all miss Auntie Gladys as we've come to know and love her through your blog.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly knew how to live life to the full.
Sending you much love. xxx
Lynn, what a lovely post this morning - and what a very sad day for you as you will not be able to say goodbye in the way she, and you, would have chosen. May God be close to your heart as you mourn the loss of your aunt. I like Debi's comment - "It's ok not to be ok"> Most applicable in these strange and ever changing times.
ReplyDeleteTake care, dear girl. I'm sure you will find a beautiful, new and very personal way to say your goodbye. God bless you.
Margaret #8
Oh Lynn, I’m so moved by your tribute post, and so sorry for your loss, of course made harder by our maddening circs. Dear gal, Auntie Gladys knew you loved her and would have hated you to break rules and been worried sick about you if you’d been with her. Probably too, being a strongster of her generation she recognised she was very poorly and didn’t want to hold on. I love love love that she kept the best backyard in Rochdale and hope you’ll go on sharing memories with us, what a woman. Just knowing that she slammed the phone down had me smiling. None of us will forget those who leave us during this period and we will be at your shoulder. Sending huge love and hugs.
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ReplyDeleteMy condolences for the loss of you dear aunt. What a wonderful tribute this is. I wish you all the strength for you and your family in this sad time. Sincere greetings, Adrianne Pouw
Such a beautiful tribute to your Aunt and thank you for sharing such a moving post. Now it's time to take extra care or yourself as you grieve such a deep loss. Take care and stay safe.
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Oh Lynn, so sorry for your loss, always hard when it is a special family member, but must be even harder in these difficult times.
ReplyDeleteKeep hanging on to the memories, share them with people, keep her alive in your heart.
Bless you for sharing such a moving post.
Chris #11
Oh Lynn. I am feeling your pain. What a beautiful post. She was a much loved lady.
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Annie x
awww - So very sorry that you couldn't be with her. Thank you for sharing your lovely memories . I was told this week that my Aunt is in hospital with this virus, my cousin works in the same hospital so is able to get news of her to us and so far she is doing okay although she is in her 80's - scary times. Take care and Keep safe . soojay#21
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, what a beautiful post. She was clearly a well loved lady, which is the best legacy anyone can leave behind. I am truly sorry for your loss, and saddened that you could not be with her. Stay safe and have a good week,Hugs, Shaz #7 X
ReplyDeletewhat a very sad but beautiful and heartfelt post I am so sorry for your loss. Much love. Helen #3
ReplyDeleteWhat a very beautiful and moving post. My heart goes out to you at this terribly sad time and I'm so sorry that you couldn't be with her - it's heartbreaking for you. She sounds like she was wonderful, fiesty and strong lady who lived life to the full, and she would have known how much you loved her. Stay safe and well dear Lynn, I'm sending you huge love and hugs,
ReplyDeleteDiana xx
My heartfelt condolences, Lynn, for the loss of this great and beloved lady. Over and out. Much love and many hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post about a clearly wonderful lady. You are so blessed to have had her in your life. I am so sorry to hear that she has passed without you being able to be with her. Take care and stay well, With love & God Bless, Caro x (#17)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to your wonderful Auntie! So sorry that you couldn't be with her, nor even attend her funeral, which must be especially heartbreaking. Sending you love and hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your great loss. What a terrific lady your aunt was. So many wonderful memories of her.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, so sorry for your loss. Losing someone special is always devastating but not being able to be there when you are needed makes it so much harder. Sending you big hugs. Stay safe, Heather xx #33
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn so sorry to hear your sad news though I know she wont want you to be sad for too long but to remember all the good times and what a special lady she was. Take care and sending gentle hugs, Angela x18x
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn. My heart goes out to you. What a lovely and moving post. She looks like a beautiful lady who obviously had a very happy life and you have to grab onto the happy memories. I can't imagine how it feels not being able to be with everyone at this time but you'll all be thinking about each other. Those hugs will come!
ReplyDeleteSending you a gentle one from me. Take care and stay strong.
Lisa x #19
Oh bless you - life is so hard at the moment and just when you need to get together most too. Thinking of you. What lovely photos you have of that special little lady. xxx Jo
ReplyDeleteOh Lynn... I am so sorry to hear about your lovely Auntie Gladys. The last picture of her waving goodbye is so poignant. It is devastating that in the current crisis we cannot even come together with families to grieve properly and give them a good send-off in the traditional manner. All I can suggest is that when this is all over, that you get together and have a wonderful memorial service for her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteShoshi x #26
Sorry to hear your sad news and not being able to be there with her or even to say goodbye. God bless her and your family. Ani#1
ReplyDeleteOh dear dear Lyn,
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for late visit! 😊 and even more sorry for your deep loss on such a precious and intrepid lady.. your dear aunt. This dear lady and all of her generation, like your darling mum, made our countries what they are today. Our lives are so rich through them.
I pray for comfort for all who knew dear aunt Gladys... for comfort them in this sad time. It's certainly a difficult time. We're here for you dear Lynn no matter how many miles span the sea.. or hours, even days separate us as its Wed 5.30am here in Oz. But heartfelt love knows no boundaries nor does prayer .. praying you and dear ones Lynn.
A beautiful loving tribute. Vale Gladys. ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing, and may God bless you and all you love, and keep you well in uncertain times. In God we trust.
Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
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Lyn I am so sorry to hear about your Auntie Gladys sending virtual hugs to you and our family and friends, its a lovely post and know she would love it,
ReplyDeleteTake care stay safe and healthy
Lilian B # 9
Aww Lynn . A beautiful tribute to dear Aunty Glad .. xxx Many hugs from us both ..
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