Passing of Parents.

[Jameshow]

Any one lost parents recently?

My dad passed early this morning after short illness aged late 80s.

I will miss his comments on the Giro and even more so the tour.

Greatly loved and cherished by his daughter's and sons.

 

[postman]

So sorry for this,what with this and the crappy year you have had,all the best from me.

 

[mistyoptic]

Lost mine some 25 years ago, within three months of each other. Even now, I have days when I think “wish I could show him/her that”

Sorry to hear your news. Hang on to the good memories

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Sorry to hear that

Mine went a while ago - both quite close together

but it is always a shock - sending sympathy

I was thinking before of some of the things that he told me over the years and that I wish I had asked more about

 

[Webbo2]

I often think off things in my current situation that my mum and dad would love. My dad died before his great grandson was born but my mum had severe dementia and my daughter couldn’t face taking my grandson to meet as she wanted remember her gran in a positive light.
My mum and dad would have so loved to see my daughter married.
They would have been estatic about our dog Bertie.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Not my parents as both died 24 and 8 years ago respectively, but my ex father in law died last week. 'Big Bad Bob' died aged 86, I found out from my ex sister in laws post on Facebook. I haven't seen him for must be 9 years since me and Mrs Accy separated, but I was still quite saddened to hear of his death.

 

[Zanelad]

I lost my mother 52 years ago and my father 42 years ago. Still think about them, not every day, but often. I recall going to bed after my father's funeral and feeling I'd never been so alone. I couldn't explain to Mrs K quite how I felt.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Not my parents as both died 24 and 8 years ago respectively, but my ex father in law died last week. 'Big Bad Bob' died aged 86, I found out from my ex sister in laws post on Facebook. I haven't seen him for must be 9 years since me and Mrs Accy separated, but I was still quite saddened to hear of his death.

Just remembered, BBB was an ex fairground bare knuckle fighter, ex doorman/bouncer and thought nothing of drinking 15 pints of mild or bitter on a night out! Hence the nickname Big Bad Bob! 😏 😁

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

My main regret is that they never met my wife

The idea that I FINALLY managed to find a good one would have been a huge relief to them

and the grand kids (via her son) - my Mum would have loved them!!!

 

[Beebo]

Sorry for your loss.
I’m fortunate to have both parents alive. But my wife has lost both of hers in the last two years.
Sadly it’s a natural fate that awaits us all, parents should die before their children. It’s a natural part of living and growing old. No one wants to see children dying first.)
I’m aware that there is a terrible phone call awaiting me, it could be tomorrow, but it could be 10/20 years away. Just make sure everyone know how much they are loved.

 

[Sharky]

Lost my parents over 33yrs ago and within 3 months of each other. Didn't really sink in at the time, but now regret not doing more (cycling) with my dad. Always thought I had more time.

Far worse is losing a daughter last year.

 

[classic33]

One parent disappeared from our lives 45 years ago. Ten years ago he got his head kicked in, in a break in, and never regained consciousness.

 

[icowden]

My dad went in 1988 aged 44. My ambition has been to beat his record. So far so good - I'm 8 years up. Mum is still going but has Alzheimers, so not sure how much longer she has left.

 

[Beebo]

My mum was the first woman to make it past 60. Neither her grandmother, mother or sister made it beyond 59.
It’s horrible when you are carrying that sort of generational legacy.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I lost my Mum in 2020, just before Covid.

We knew it was coming, but despite what people tell you, I have always had a distinct lack of emotion, as did the rest of us.

Seriously, it has always been a very matter of fact thing.

That said, I was once talking about this to a couple of complete strangers and broke down. Very odd.