A sadness but also a smile

[wafflycat]

Just had a phonecall from the son of an elderly uncle. My uncle died a few days ago. Very sad. Now I come from a funny lot and there's not many in the family I hold in affection or respect, but my Uncle Raymond I did. He was a truly lovely man, and his wife who died a few years ago was a lovely lady. When I remember my Uncle & Aunt it's a happy thing. They lit up a room when they entered it - they were so full of the joys of life and *radiated* happiness. So I'm sad they now both passed away, but they were good folk and a pleasure to know. Missed, but will always be remembered with fondness and a smile.

 

[col]

My condolences

 

[tdr1nka]

Hugs and sympathies Wafflycat.

 

[wafflycat]

Ta guys, but whilst I'm sad one of life's truly lovely folk has died, I do remember him with a smile & much fondness.

 

[tdr1nka]

Maybe they'll be reincarnated as chickens?

 

[Melvil]

As someone far more eloquent than myself said "A good life lived is a kind of victory".

Sympathies.

 

[Aperitif]

Nice thought waffly - he'll be pleased with that.

 

[rich p]

He left you regretting his passing which is all most of us can hope for.

 

[Arch]

It sounds like they could have no better epitaph. Condolences, but so good that you can remember with fondeness and a smile...

 

[TheDoctor]

Sorry to hear that Waffles.
But I'm glad they're remembered with fondness.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

It's a nice way for them to be remembered, and for you to remember them. Condolences from me too.

 

[Keith Oates]

Condolences from me as well, Waffly, but the memories you have and feel for them would also have made them happy as well as yourself!!!