Monday, March 12, 2007

Mum

I am sorry to report that my mum died on Saturday night, peacefully in the local hospital in Béziers. My brother and his partner were with her; I had gone home to sleep.

Your comments are very welcome, but please bear in mind that this blog is read by a lot of other people who knew and loved my mum, who spent an enormous amount of time and energy looking after her during her illness, and who will miss her very much.

Normal service will, I hope, be resumed shortly.

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49 comments:

  1. DaveMarch 12, 2007 7:47 AM

    There really is nothing we can say, is there? Other than we're thinking about you.

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  2. JohannaMarch 12, 2007 8:47 AM

    I'm really sorry.

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  3. BettyMarch 12, 2007 9:12 AM

    My thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself xx

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  4. AnnieMarch 12, 2007 9:24 AM

    Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that, Patroclus. Thinking of you over here.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 12, 2007 9:58 AM

    Dearest P
    thinking of you and your family.

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  6. Tim FMarch 12, 2007 10:39 AM

    Weep if you must.
    Parting is hell.
    But life goes on,
    So sing as well.

    T xx

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  7. Timorous BeastieMarch 12, 2007 10:40 AM

    Sorry, obviously. Hang in there.

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  8. MangonelMarch 12, 2007 10:41 AM

    I'm so sorry. Condolences.

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  9. WyndhamMarch 12, 2007 10:50 AM

    I'm very sorry to hear that.

    Mx

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  10. Taiga the FoxMarch 12, 2007 11:15 AM

    I'm really sorry, Patroclus. Thinking of you over here too...

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  11. AnonymousMarch 12, 2007 11:33 AM

    Really sorry to hear that. Thinking of you. x

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  12. AnonymousMarch 12, 2007 12:58 PM

    Dear Pats, wishing you all the best. Take good care.

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  13. ArabellaMarch 12, 2007 1:37 PM

    Thinking of you and your family, Patroclus.
    x

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  14. Angela-la-laMarch 12, 2007 1:38 PM

    Sorry to read this, P. My thoughts to you and yours.

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  15. BillyMarch 12, 2007 2:44 PM

    Sorry to hear this. Best wishes...

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  16. JoolsMarch 12, 2007 4:23 PM

    *Squeezles* so sorry babes.

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  17. the whalesMarch 12, 2007 4:38 PM

    Sorry to hear this. Good luck, Patroclus

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  18. ValerieMarch 12, 2007 4:52 PM

    Dreadfully sorry. We are thinking of you.

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  19. epiklesMarch 12, 2007 5:46 PM

    condolences and best wishes to you and your family

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  20. AnnieMarch 12, 2007 5:48 PM

    So sorry. Love from Annie xxx

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  21. violetMarch 12, 2007 6:27 PM

    I'm really sorry to hear that. Take care.

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  22. celloMarch 12, 2007 6:27 PM

    xxxx
    have sent email

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  23. AnonymousMarch 12, 2007 7:07 PM

    So sorry to read your news. Take care x

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  24. rachMarch 12, 2007 8:05 PM

    Really sorry to read your news. Thinking of you and your family.

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  25. miss-cellanyMarch 12, 2007 9:03 PM

    All love to all on this part of the journey, and the next.
    x

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  26. AnonymousMarch 12, 2007 9:24 PM

    oh gosh, sorry

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  27. Fat RolandMarch 12, 2007 9:53 PM

    All the comments above and then some. I've been there and I feel for you so much.

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  28. LizMarch 12, 2007 10:10 PM

    I'm so sorry. Lots of love to you and to your family.

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  29. Urban ChickMarch 12, 2007 10:16 PM

    Oh, P. So sorry to hear this. Much love, UC

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  30. AnonymousMarch 12, 2007 10:35 PM

    So sorry to hear about your Mum. I'm sure she really appreciated having you near in her last months. Take care.

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  31. realdocMarch 12, 2007 10:42 PM

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

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  32. Occasional Poster of CommentsMarch 12, 2007 11:03 PM

    Really sorry to hear that, P. Best wishes to you and all who knew your mum.

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  33. llewtrahMarch 13, 2007 7:12 AM

    So sorry. I won't say the usual trite stuff, but take care of yourself.

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  34. GreatSheElephantMarch 13, 2007 10:56 AM

    Really sorry to read this. Look after yourself. hugs xx

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  35. extemporaneaMarch 13, 2007 11:20 AM

    Oh, hell, Patroc, I'm really sorry. Strength to you and yours.

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  36. AnonymousMarch 13, 2007 11:53 AM

    So very sorry. Thinking of you and your family...

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  37. patroclusMarch 13, 2007 1:22 PM

    Thank you everyone, it's much appreciated. Thanks too to everyone who has emailed, it has been very comforting. I am getting round to replying gradually, and should be back in virtual circulation properly soon.

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  38. HeatherMarch 13, 2007 3:53 PM

    I'm so sorry P, I'm thinking of you.

    Take care of yourself.

    All my love, Heather x.

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  39. MattMarch 13, 2007 4:15 PM

    Sorry to hear your sad news. Wishing you all the best in this difficult time.

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  40. AnonymousMarch 13, 2007 4:43 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this terribly sad news, Patroclus - sending you and your family my warmest thoughts at this time.

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  41. baggiebirdMarch 13, 2007 5:36 PM

    Sorry to hear your news. Take care

    xx BB

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  42. AnonymousMarch 13, 2007 6:04 PM

    So sorry to hear your news.

    Spence x

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  43. Lucy DiamondMarch 13, 2007 8:18 PM

    Very sorry to read this. Take care.

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  44. DelMarch 14, 2007 1:41 AM

    Sorry to hear the news. I hope you're ok. Take care x

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  45. wetnailvarnishMarch 14, 2007 5:59 PM

    Thats very sad to hear. Am thinking of you, and everyone around you x

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  46. AnonymousMarch 15, 2007 3:37 PM

    I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news, take care.

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  47. BiScUiTsMarch 17, 2007 12:25 PM

    Sorry to hear about that, look after yourself.

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  48. rockmotherMarch 17, 2007 3:41 PM

    I am sorry to read of your news Patroclus. I am glad it was peaceful for your mum. Take great care.

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  49. AnonymousMarch 20, 2007 3:58 PM

    Dear P,

    I know I don't come here often but I really wanted to say sorryxxx Loss is so hard. I hope you are ok. Take carexxxx

    Mollyxxxx

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