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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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