Thank you for all the support

Hi Wesurvived I am am so very very sad to hear this news and I am sending my sincere condolences for you, along with some huge big hugs. Thinking of you. xxx

Hello

I'm really sorry to hear this. What a shock. My heart goes out to you and your family. 

Big hugs,

Amanda x

I am so sorry to hear your sad news but glad that his passing was peaceful and that you were able to be with him at the end. 

Just so sorry to read your post. You have been together for such a long time. I hope that your precious memories will give you comfort as you navigate the weeks ahead. Take care. Thinking of you, Julie

Sorry to hear this  sending hugs to you and your family xx ️ 

So sorry for your loss .Sending sincere condolences to you all ️

J x

Thinking of you and send my sincere condolences, 

Although at the end your husbands passing was quick, calm and peaceful, it must still be so very hard for you. 

There are areas on the forum (including here of course) where you can chat if you feel it may help, with other experiencing their own grief.  The main one is HERE 

I do hope you have support around you at this time. 

Lowe'

Our children are here, although only one was able to be with me as my husband died. The other three were able to talk to him on the phone a couple of times and he was just about aware that they were talking to him. They were wonderful and are wonderfully supportive. 

There is some concern from the oncologists about the care he received and the cause of death on the certificate contradicts what we were told, so his case has been referred to the Medical Examiner. This probably means any funeral arrangements are going to be delayed, and we are prepared for this. We have invited friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues to join us at home in the afternoons for tea/coffee/wine and for sharing food while we talk and remember Bruce.  A colleague said that this is like the Jewish 'shiva', a period of mourning that allows those left behind to accept their loss. We are not Jewish, but we had visitors today to eat with us and remember Bruce and it was an uplifting experience. 

We are navigating a new reality. Bruce gave a a wonderful gift when he died: he took his last breath, his throat rattled and his face immediately changed color to yellow. As he died, he said goodbye and I know he is no longer with us. This is a huge comfort.

I am sorry to read that there is some concern regarding the cause of death, you are a strong family and it is good that you believe that you are prepared for the delays.  The coming days will have highs and extreme lows I would imagine, but if you are able to go through those together, you will have even more memories of the final days after Bruce passed and the funeral came, that will become heart held and extremely important.. 

Thinking of you all  xx

Lowe'

I’m so sorry to hear this. thinking of you and your family x