Forty eight years ago, my brother and I were delivered to 18 Kestell lane in Don Mills Ontario. This address was the home of my maternal grandparents and they had been given legal rights by the Provincial courts to assume resposiblity of our lives and upbringing as our Legal Guardians. From the earliest memories of my life, they were always there for us loving us and caring for us as their own. My childhood was glorious and I could not have wished for better. Over the years from my infant stage and all the way through to my late teens I came to call them mom and Dad and have all my life.
Last Tuesday, the 11th of November, I got a call saying that mom had only a few days left in her life, so I got up the next morning and headed straight over to the seniors home where she was being cared for to see her and have a visit. Sadly, I was an hour too late. On Wednesday, November 12, June Frances Mercer, born July 1st 1919, passed away at 9:00 am, peacefully in her bed. I knew this day would eventually come, but the fact doesn't have any bearing when emotions are involved.
Today, we had the funeral and the family all came together to pay their respects and say goodbye. I was given the honor of standing before everyone and regailed them with stories and testimonials. There were lots of tears and lots of laughter and I was so happy to know that she has gone to be with the Lord. Although this chapter has come to an end and I will miss her for the rest of my days, I have the hope of meeting her again in the next life. I love you mom, rest easy.......I will miss you
Love Your Grandson
Kevin
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My heart goes out to you and your family... May you all find peace and comfort in the time ahead.
Sorry for your loss Kev... :hi:
Seems like a life well lived and deserving of your kind words. May she rest in peace.
Thanks Mark and Ron....I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement......
Kev
Sorry to hear it kev, it's tough at any age, mums and their sons have a special bond.
A woman with the fortitude and enough love to go around to raise two generations of children is a special soul. She was rewarded with a long life.
Noel
Kev,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom sounds like a very special person and a true Saint. she will always be with you as she is a part of you and who you are.
Its good to hear from you but wish it was for a different reason. I miss your wit and your humor. Take care.
Scott
Sorry for your loss Kev. :hi:
Fred
Sorry to hear Kevin................She sounds like she was a special lady indeed.
And as Scott stated.......She will always be with you, wherever you go, and whatever you do.
I lost my mom a few years ago, and I still hear her voice in my head all the time......................
God bless her, and you and your family Kevin. I lost my mom FEB.17th this year. Alzheimer's turned to dementia in a years time...last time I saw her she was in a coma for 2 weeks, she died the next day...before she died she woke and told the nurse she was gonna be ok...then passed. My dad is now stage 3 dementia and fading fast. Both my Ps are 90. It sucks, it hurts and it doesn't seem fair. My heart goes out to you man...remember shes now with the ones she missed and shes an angel. Take care my friend. :empathy2: Charley.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I know what it's like, I lost my mom 10 yrs. ago on the 10th of march. Big R
Sorry for your loss Kevin....
Thanks everyone for your warm and thoughtful wishes....... It means alot to me.....
Kev
I can relate and appreciate your sadness for losing this special person in your life. Been a few years since I lost my dad; at 95 years old I we cant complain too much, but it still hurts. Trippy thing is, recently I have often have dreams (when I asleep guys) of him with my late brother and it's pretty cool actually.
I'm sure you were special to her too, take brother.
Nicely said Kev. My thoughts and prayers. (said good-bye to my Mom a few years back)
God bless her, she will always live on in your heart, I cant imagine what your heart is going through for such a loss. When my mother is fond of another hard working lady she would say " Grass doesn't grow under her feet '', I know that this would apply to your mother. They dont make them like that anymore. Sorry for your loss. Donnie
HI Kev. That's a raw photo but that's the way it really is. It brings back memories for me of over 20 years ago with my parents in a span of 2 years. It's no different and it gets no better. However my only advice to people is to not "get over it" but to absorb these people's spirits into your heart and into your own life. Try to be a better person to live up to their memory. It sounds like you are already there.
Charlie
thx Charlie....I appreciate your thoughts and prayers......I know she is at peace....
Kev
Kevin , I feel for your loss. Memories will be bitter and sweet through tears and laughter .
Quote from: Mark Olson on November 27, 2014, 05:28:05 PM
Kevin , I feel for your loss. Memories will be bitter and sweet through tears and laughter .
Hey Mark thank you so much for your kind words... :drinks:
CanDman