Grandma's Funeral
Well, the Friday following my last posts Grandma passed away. She had been 'less than 100%' for the entire time that Mum was over here, but not in pain or extreme discomfort. She had requested that doctors not intervene.
The funeral was on Thursday last week, and was a beautiful occasion. Sharon and I both attended. All us direct relatives had a little something to read, and I cried a lot, though I'm not sure why. I wouldn't say I was particularly sad; it seemed a natural end to a long and wonderful life. I guess the event was deeply _moving_ in a way that is not reflected in such a simple concept as 'sad.'
Many other relatives came and gave their condolences, we had a general lunch for mourners and then many came back to Janice's for a final chat.
On Monday, for the first time, the Residence where grandma spent her last months (over a year!) held a Memorial for Elsie, run by Gwen, an ex-vicar and fellow resident. We were honoured that they chose to do that for Elsie, and for that and many other contributions I heartily thank the wonderful staff of Cedar Lawn for their patient and generous approach to their work.
Now I'm starting to get emotional again.
So goodby Grandma, I'll think of you always, and hope you rest peacefully in your beatiful corner of the cemetry with your loving husband Ken.
The funeral was on Thursday last week, and was a beautiful occasion. Sharon and I both attended. All us direct relatives had a little something to read, and I cried a lot, though I'm not sure why. I wouldn't say I was particularly sad; it seemed a natural end to a long and wonderful life. I guess the event was deeply _moving_ in a way that is not reflected in such a simple concept as 'sad.'
Many other relatives came and gave their condolences, we had a general lunch for mourners and then many came back to Janice's for a final chat.
On Monday, for the first time, the Residence where grandma spent her last months (over a year!) held a Memorial for Elsie, run by Gwen, an ex-vicar and fellow resident. We were honoured that they chose to do that for Elsie, and for that and many other contributions I heartily thank the wonderful staff of Cedar Lawn for their patient and generous approach to their work.
Now I'm starting to get emotional again.
So goodby Grandma, I'll think of you always, and hope you rest peacefully in your beatiful corner of the cemetry with your loving husband Ken.
