Looking back...

Sad today as our lovely friend Michael died yesterday.
Looking back on our happy times together over the last fifty odd years.
This was taken in the front garden where Michael & Ruth live. We go back a long way from the time our children went to the same primary school.
We were delighted & very happy when their son married our daughter 28 years ago.
We have felt like family together for years & he will be sadly missed by all of us.

Three good things:
1. Memories to think about at sad times.
2. Looks like the builder will be starting next week! Hooray!
3. I have arranged for a pick up of cooker & deepfreeze.

[Casablanca]

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. Lovely to look back on photographs of happier times. Sending you so much love today.

[Judith Johnson]

Oh how sad, I hope that looking back will bring you many happy memories.

[Swillin' Billy Flynn]

Sorry to hear of your loss. So many sad losses at the moment. :(

[Jan Hall]

I am so sorry to hear this Pat. It is particularly hard at the moment when we can't be there to comfort our dear, sad friends. xxxx

[Peggy Sirk]

Oh Pat, I am so sorry to read of the death of your dear friend Michael. I know that is a difficult loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this sad time. ♥

[Lou Ann]

Oh I’m so sorry. He looks like a wonderful man.

[Judith Greenwood]

So sorry to hear that Pat - sadness for the whole family- how lovely to have shared grandchildren with people you really know and love. I think a bit of rule tweaking is acceptable when support for the bereaved is required.

[Alison Tomlin]

Very sorry to hear that Pat, lovely memories from this beautiful garden.

[Pam Knowler]

So sad to hear this Pat. What wonderful memories you must have over the years being friends and then family. That must have been a magical time for you all. Sending you a huge loving hug - I just wish in these scary times we could all give those hugs which mean such a lot. Much love to you and all your family at this very sad time.

[Bep]

So sorry to hear that, Pat. Heartfelt condolences.

[Lesley]

That’s so sad Pat. I’m glad you have so many lovely memories of him.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ooh Pat , I am so sorry to hear your sad news - , my love and condolences to you all as a family . It is so difficult in these days of covid restrictions when one needs to be near and console one another ! Such a long friendship !!

[Hazel]

A summery photo which conceals sad news at first sight. Good to look back on happy times.

[carol white]

So sorry for your loss.A lovely capture of happier times

[Joan Robillard]

Sorry for your loss

[Barbara Paquette]

This photo is a sunny reminder of the numerous good times you must have shared over the many years. So very sorry for your loss.

[LucyDolittle]

What sad news Pat, especially as your families are all connected through children and first loves. Beautiful happy picture of happier times.

[KWind]

Sorry for your loss.

[Pat Knowles]

@casablanca @busylady @swillinbillyflynn @jantan @peggysirk @louannwarren @judithg @fueast @pamknowler @gijsje @tinley23 @beryl @quietpurplehaze @carolmw @joansmor @bkp @lucycameron

Thank you all so much for your lovely heartfelt comments...we all appreciate them so much. Ruth reads my 365 posts quite often so she will be able to see your touching comments herself! Thank you.

[Brennie B]

Thinking of you all Pat . Hugs xxx

[Mave]

A sad occasion but good to share memories.

[Babs]

Oh Pat so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Your daughter and son in law must be devastated too. It is especially difficult to grieve properly during Covid times too. I hope you are able to support each other at this sad time.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

It's always so sad when a good fried passes, my sympathy to you and his family, it's good you have some memories.

[Lynda McG]

So sad for all the family - nice memory here for you to cherish

[Maggiemae]

I presume Michael isn't in this picture but his son is? They will be sad as all who had him as a friend will be. Its good that we can share this sorrow!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae Michael is in the picture Magggie, he’s at the back, Harry on the right & me & Ruth & Michael on the left. Taken on my birthday in 2011.

[Rick Schies]

So sad to see our friends leave us. Thinking of you

[GaryW]

So sorry for your loss! Lovely to have photos to remember.

[Lois]

So sad to hear and yet how wonderful to have so many years of happy memories!

[linda]

A lovely picture to keep as a warm memory.

[Phil]

I'm so sorry to hear that. My sympathies to all the family. Thank goodness you have such lovely photos as this.

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely get together capture. So sorry for the loss of a dear friend.

[bkb in the city]

Very sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you all

[Dianne]

Such lovely memories of a very long friendship, but a sad time for all the family.

[Monique]

Sad news ...

[Boxplayer]

Sorry to hear your sad news.

[Sarah Bremner]

Lovely photo of good days.
Not many families are as close as yours and being from a small community makes the bond even stronger.
So sorry to read this news. Michael will be very much missed by you all, and the family in NZ will feel very far away just now I'm sure.
Love and hugs. 💛💛🥰🥰