R.I.P Mrs L.

Condolences. May she rest in peace.

 

My thoughts are with you and your family scout. Deepest sympathy. Tony.
Oh, and thanks for letting us know Brian.

 

This is one of those sad days where it is nice to be among friends. I haven't been around posting on the boards for quite a long time - lots of changes at work and an incredibly busy schedule, along with the frustration of the old soccernet board to which I sent numerous unanswered complaints before finally giving up. Anyway, I am happy to see so many familiar names, but obviously saddened by Mike's loss.

Our prayers and our thoughts go out to you and your family at this sad time, Mike. We hope that your fond remembrances and the comfort of friends will help you in your time of sorrow.

Ray

P. S. Thanks for the news, Brian.

 

Sorry for your loss mate.

 

Thanks for the news Brian.

Mike, you and your family have my sincerest condolences.

May she rest in peace.

Rob.

 

Prayers and condolenses from Connecticut.

 

Sorry for your loss mate.

 

Scout,i am saddened to hear the news about your mother.Please accept my sincerest condolences.You and your family are in my prayers G.

 

So sorry to hear your sad news Mike,
Theresa

 

To one Mike from another.... sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my eldest sister just under a year ago and although she is still missed, her presence is always with me. Take comfort that she is now at peace and you will always have the memories.

Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Mike

 

To old and new friends thank you so much for your kind words.


Brian, love you mate thanks.

Its been a hard couple of years for us, we have lost all our older generation family. They had all had a decent life but it still hurts a lot, this one the hardest.

Tell you something of our mum.
She gave so much of herself to people she met.
She lost the brother she adored in France, followed 6 weeks later by her best friend. Shortly before this her home was destroyed in an air raid. Only a teenager she developed a very strong character and an abilty to face the hard times full on. Also in old East End tradition she laughed at the good times having a wicked sense of humour.
In the 70's her only son was diagnosed with terminal cancer. They lived for months before a major operation revealed someone had got it wrong. She faced every doctor alone and comforted both her son and husband. This at the expense of her own health. Unselfishly She nursed her son back to health, She never quite recovered herself though .
In latter years she nursed her dying husband, when he died her own body gave up. She had to go into a 24 hour nursing care home, her body racked with arturitus and Parkinsons. Some days she didn't have the strength or ability to lift the phone. However for the last 2 years i have phoned her every day leaving a message to tell her i loved her.
The nursing home closed down and she was moved to another nursing home. 4 days before she died she did the times crossword. Having just beaten pnumonia, my sister had to ask her the questions, she was to weak to read or write.
Her funeral was today and proof of her fantastic spirit 10 of 18 staff of the now closed down nursing home attended. She moved out 6 months back but they all said she made them laugh. They wanted to pay their respects. Friends and family made the journey from London. Unfortunately my doctor advised me against a 24,000 mile 4 day round trip. Health wise the old bp is just a bit high.

My spelling may be off but when i lived in Mexico, close friends always said
Hasta luego viya con dios. It mean't "until then go with god". My whole family are due in Scotland for christmas, mums treat. When i phoned her they day she died, i told her how much we were all looking forward to seeing her.

I then said," Until then go with god"

Thanks people thanks Brian.

 

Scout,

That was a moving tribute to your Mum, I'd like to add my condolences to you and your family on your loss.

It sounds as though she was a great lady and you have a lot to be proud of.

Steve