Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 He was 92. It would have been his birthday next week. He died from double pneumonia from the flu. He lived a long and fruitful life. He was born in the UK and immigrated to Canada when he was four years old. He was 17 when he married my grandmother ( she was 15)and became a soldier. He served in World War II. He was a soldier from 17 until he was 55. They had 4 children together, Five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. They were married for 63 years when my grandmother died 11 years ago. He was a great artist and had many friends in his retirement home community. His favorite saying was "everyday that you wake up is a blessing". He was very much the patriarch of his family. He is survived by his four children , his five grandchildren , and 9 great-grandchildren. We love you Grandpa and hope you are at peace with your loving wife. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pippy longstocking 730 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 RIP Grandpa ....your a soldier and gent and sound like a beautiful man xxxxxx with your lady now xxxx massive massive hugs vic xxx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Princy 4 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 May His soul rest in peace... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 RIP Grandpa ....your a soldier and gent and sound like a beautiful man xxxxxx with your lady now xxxx massive massive hugs vic xxx Thanks Star. My Grandfather and I had our differences but I loved him and I was glad I got the chance to tell him that and he got to tell me the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 May His soul rest in peace... Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silverbirch 155 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 RIP Grand Dad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capricorn3 1,100 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a wonderful man and lived a good life. RIP Grandpa. ~Hugs~ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 RIP Grand Dad Thank you Silver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a wonderful man and lived a good life. RIP Grandpa. ~Hugs~ Thank you Capricorn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamkaylee 193 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I am very sorry for your loss Victoria. What a great old gentleman he was and he must be happy to be reunited with his beloved wife now. I am very glad you both found peace before his passing. It made his transition easier and will let you move forward in this world with a lighter heart. May God bless you and keep you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhowe 743 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 V66 -- sorry for your loss. Please remember to take some extra time for yourself -- I am sure you were very involved in the end.... And know he is watching over you now -- still the patriarch -- a parents' job is never over! He is just on a different plain!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 V66 -- sorry for your loss. Please remember to take some extra time for yourself -- I am sure you were very involved in the end.... And know he is watching over you now -- still the patriarch -- a parents' job is never over! He is just on a different plain!! Thank you . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I am very sorry for your loss Victoria. What a great old gentleman he was and he must be happy to be reunited with his beloved wife now. I am very glad you both found peace before his passing. It made his transition easier and will let you move forward in this world with a lighter heart. May God bless you and keep you. Thank you so much for your kindness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
journeynow 333 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 My thoughts and prayers for you and your grandfather, Victoria. I loved reading what you shared about him, and love his saying "everyday that you wake up is a blessing". My Grandfather and I had our differences but I loved him and I was glad I got the chance to tell him that and he got to tell me the same. That's very special, you two connected with love. Big hugs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeartGoesOn 941 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss, Vic. May he rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 My thoughts and prayers for you and your grandfather, Victoria. I loved reading what you shared about him, and love his saying "everyday that you wake up is a blessing". That's very special, you two connected with love. Big hugs. Thank you. Yes it was unexpected to get validation. It brings me a lot of peace though. I think there was nothing more valuable to the two of us than that. And I am glad he's no longer suffering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss, Vic. May he rest in peace. Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LillyLooWho 83 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Aw I'm sorry Victoria. Even though he had a nice long life, it is still terrible when someone passes. Hugs... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Aw I'm sorry Victoria. Even though he had a nice long life, it is still terrible when someone passes. Hugs... Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Wow, it has been 5 years already. And now you have been joined by another one of your friends , your brother-in-law . One more and then your whole generation will be gone from the family ,forever . Sad to think of that a whole generation disappears . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Hey grandpa, it has been seven years now that you have been gone it’s so hard to believe. And next week you would’ve been 100 years old. ❤️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seraphim 1,994 Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 8 years now grandpa but now at least you have one of your kids ( my dad) with you and grandma. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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