Farewell to my dad

My dad has gone! His last illness took all his energy away. At 95 he just couldn’t recover again.

He joins mum, who left us 20 years ago.

His funeral takes place Thursday 12 June, at 2.00, at the Sacred Heart Church, 990 Mate Street, North Albury.

Thank you to all the wonderful friends online that have send wishes. My family and I have been strengthened in our loss by your condolences.

Requiem in Pace.

  • 31 Responses to “Farewell to my dad”


    1. 1 Marian O'Hanlon June 18, 2008 at 3:48 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing such beautiful memories of your dad who was clearly a very strong and vibrant personality. My deepest sympathies at this time.

    2. 2 Stefan Michael Klepiak June 15, 2008 at 4:23 pm

      I remember your dad and his little dog back in 1957-to the early sixties…http://bonegillakid.blogspot.com/
      sorry to hear of his passing.

    3. 3 Janet Hawtin June 14, 2008 at 10:10 pm

      big hug and many thanks for the story of an amazing life. j

    4. 4 Elizabeth Bryant June 14, 2008 at 4:23 pm

      Dear Judy, I am sorry to read about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for the story of your Dad. Our lives are touched by the most amazing people. Take care, blessings. Elizabeth

    5. 5 Cathy Nelson June 14, 2008 at 12:36 pm

      Judy, I am so sorry for your loss, and i was deeply touched by the story I just read. Know that my thoughts and prayers are there too. sigh.

    6. 6 Fernando S June 14, 2008 at 3:16 am

      I accompany you in your feelings, Judy. My most sincere condolences to you and your family.

    7. 7 murcha June 13, 2008 at 11:16 pm

      What an amazing age your Dad was? Would he have liked to live to 100 as he was so close to it. No matter how much you expect your parents to leave us, the shock always comes and they are so sorely missed. Please accept my sympathies on what must be a great loss.
      This amazing online world can be so comforting at times like these. Hope you can post about some of the wonderful memories you have of him.

    8. 8 Darren Kuropatwa June 13, 2008 at 1:34 pm

      It doesn’t really matter when or how this happens in life. It’s always hard when it does. My warmest wishes and sincerest condolences to you and your family.

    9. 9 Edi June 12, 2008 at 11:17 am

      May he rest in peace.

    10. 10 Konrad Glogowski June 12, 2008 at 10:46 am

      Dear Judy,

      Please accept my deepest condolences. Best wishes to you and your family. I hope you will find strength in all the great memories and moments you shared with your dad.

      - Konrad

    11. 11 Tony Karrer June 12, 2008 at 5:41 am

      Sorry for your loss Judy. I think there’s a world of people who will have their thoughts with you and your family this Thursday.

    12. 12 AngelaC June 11, 2008 at 6:28 pm

      My heartfelt sympathy Jude. Like others I would love to hear your stories about your Dad.

    13. 13 Peter Godwin June 11, 2008 at 5:50 pm

      My thoughts and prayers will be with you this Thursday, Judy.
      He had a good innings, beating my father at nearly 93.

      Best wishes

      Peter

    14. 14 Jean June 11, 2008 at 9:57 am

      Sorry for your loss, Judy

      Take comfort in knowing that though your Dad may be physically gone he will remain as a very important part of you.

      My condolences to you and your family

      Jean

    15. 15 Melinda Phillips June 11, 2008 at 8:21 am

      Judy,

      I am so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself at this difficult time,

      Melinda

    16. 16 Lauren O'Grady June 10, 2008 at 10:37 pm

      Dear Judy,
      Thinking of you big hugs from here in Melbourne and from Jokaydia too

    17. 17 Michael June 10, 2008 at 8:54 pm

      Dear Judy,

      Having lost my father as a child, I know that this must be a very sad time for you at the moment. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

      Take care,

      Michael

    18. 18 BarryE June 10, 2008 at 7:44 pm

      Our thoughts are with you and your family.

    19. 19 Kath June 10, 2008 at 6:47 pm

      Sending you thoughts and prayers in your sad time.

    20. 20 Alec Couros June 10, 2008 at 3:36 pm

      I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
      My condolences Judy, to you and your family.

    21. 21 Martin Pluss June 10, 2008 at 3:05 pm

      Hi Judy,

      I am sorry to hear the news. Best wishes to your family.

      Martin

    22. 22 CW June 10, 2008 at 1:22 pm

      My condolences to you and your family, Judy.

    23. 23 Jeffrey Keefer June 10, 2008 at 12:39 pm

      May he rest in peace, Judy, and may you find peace of another sort having shared him with us.

    24. 24 KerryJ June 10, 2008 at 11:27 am

      That’s a lovely shot of your Dad. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Please know that my thoughts are with you. With love, KerryJ

    25. 25 jokay June 10, 2008 at 9:35 am

      Here here – I would like to hear some of your Dad’s story too!

      Sending lots of love and support at this hard time from all the jokaydians!!

    26. 26 Julie Squires June 10, 2008 at 7:31 am

      Sorry for your loss, Judy

      Take care…be aware of all the support you have around you and know that you will get through this difficult time.

      Would love to read about your dad’s life on a post if you have the strength to write it. People have such wonderful stories.

    27. 27 Michelle McLean June 10, 2008 at 6:59 am

      My sincerest condolences at this difficult time.

    28. 29 sarah stewart June 10, 2008 at 5:56 am

      Please also accept my condolences

    29. 30 AllanahK June 10, 2008 at 5:36 am

      It’s hard to know what to say to comfort someone in a loss like yours. Having lost my dear Mum recently I can only say that I understand your loss.

    30. 31 ali1k June 10, 2008 at 12:22 am

      I’ m very sorry to here this sad news.
      May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace.
      Please be strong and accept my condolences.


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