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Old 08-26-2008   #1 (permalink)
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R I P Patricia

It is with great sadness that I tell you that my 'Best Lady' Patricia passed away quietly in her sleep on 25th August, 2008 after a battle with cancer.
I was fortunate enough to be with her and holding her hand as she slipped away.

I have been caring for her 24/7 and not been able to log on here recently.

We had been together for 25 years of love and companionship.

Rest in Peace, Patricia
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Condolences on your loss,
condolences for having to go through this experience,
and condolences for the part of your life that will be missing.

Hang in there,
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Condolences Jim...
I wish you good luck and strength in these days to come.
My father had lungcancer last year. Fortunately my brother has a friend who is lungspecialist in the finest hospital there is in the Netherlands. That saved my father, he could be helped in time. Other people would be placed on a waiting list and get surgery to late...
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My deepest sympathies!

My grandfather died in cancer nearly 20 years ago and accomplished a lot after being diagnosed. After he died I said to my grandmother that it must have been good to be able to spend time and say farewell, rather than a sudden unexpected death and she didn't agree at all, which is when I realized how hard it must be.

My philosophy is to celebrate that person and be happy that they lived and that one knew them. However, whether I'll be strong enough to do the same when I'm faced with a similar situation is something else.

Thoughts from Sweden!
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My prayers are with you and your family....
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Dear Jim,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is so nice of you to inform us in this difficult times for you. It feels like we are all a family. Hope that this will bring some piece to you.

God bless you.
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Condolences Jim...
I am so sorry to hear this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
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Some moral support from France Jim,
My father died from lung cancer in 2000,
At the time I felt I did not spend enough time with him,
So it is very nice you were 24/7 with Patricia.
Future lies ahead Jim,
Keep being very busy also helps somehow.
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Jim:

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

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So sorry to hear of your loss Jim.

My thoughts are with you.
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From The Smith Family, our condolences and prayers. I lost my father a while back, and it still hurts today, but, fond memories outweight the hurt. Knowing he is where no pain or grief can touch him is a grateful thing to know. This we hope and pray for Patricia.
Soldier on, we're with you, heart and soul........

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My condolences on your loss, Jim.
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Condolences

My deepest condolences to you and your family.
You and yours will be in my thoughts.

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Jim I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Be strengthened by the prayers of this community for you and your family.
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Jim, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Very sorry to hear of your loss Jim. I hope you find some solace in knowing you have friends here that care.

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I'm so sorry to hear about Patricia. You have always spoken so kindly of her. I know she will be missed by you and others that her life has touched.
Take care Jim,
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Jim,

I hope that you can console yourself in some way that she is at peace. I've lost both of my parents in the past few years one to lung cancer and the other to complications after what is typically "out patient" surgery if you are reasonably fit. Both were tough! I was able to be with my Dad for a lot of the time helping and driving him for treatments. I really cherished this time I spent with him. Be strong, I'm sure she would want you to be able to move on.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Jim, very sorry to hear about Patricia my thoughts are with you.
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My condolences on your loss, Jim
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Jim,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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So very sorry for your loss,Jim.
May our prayers help you at this difficult time.

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