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My paternal grandmother Ella Anderson died this evening, only about two hours ago. I knew her pretty well, but probably not as much as I'd have liked. She's been in hospital through in Edinburgh for the last couple of months trying to fight off infections after what the doctors couldn't decide was a stroke or not. My parents and my grampa are there now, I'll probably try and head through tomorrow to see what I can do to help.
This is the third close family member I've lost in my life, the first being a total shock, my mum's brother Hugh, about 14 years ago. My Uncle Hugh was as close to a second dad as you could get, and his loss left a huge hole in my life. I know I'll feel the same way about my gran. She was great to talk to, always interested in my education, my career, she was one of the people who helped me through my breakup with my ex last year. Everyone is going to miss her so much, and I'm sure no-one more so than my grampa — they were married for over 53 years, had three kids, and were inseperable.
Goodbye, Granny — I hope I'll get a chance to have a long chat with you again soon.
6 comments
Wesley Mason · 1 October, 2003 at 22:25
My condolences William.
Having lost my cousin, great uncle, granny and mother in the space of 4 years (being 19 now), I know pretty well the toll family loss can take on you.
It sounds corny, but it's true, in that the thing to do is to look back on the good times had and try to let them have a fine influence on the good times ahead!
Take it easy.
neuro · 2 October, 2003 at 03:33
Thanks Wes. My dad and grampa went great guns today and got virtually everything sorted bar some flowers and my gran's will, and they're doing that tomorrow. The funeral's on Monday, I hope there'll be as many of our family there as we can get, as my dad's family is a bit scattered now - all over Scotland, England, Wales and even darkest Scandinavia!
Wesley Mason · 2 October, 2003 at 21:58
It's a rather dark irony, I remember from past years, that the largest of family get-together's are often in the name of someone passing on to the hear after.
The more there, the more to rememeber the good times and make new ones!
Wesley Mason · 2 October, 2003 at 21:59
*here after
Neil · 5 October, 2003 at 17:25
Really sorry to hear about your loss neuro,
best wishes,
Neil.
MadMan · 14 October, 2003 at 23:47
I hope I'll get a chance to have a long chat with you again soon
For your longevity's sake, I hope the "soon" part of it doesn't happen.
Condolences from a guy who doesn't have any grandparents left.