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My grandma passed away at the ripe old age of 104

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She had a very catholic burial, as per tradition of her background.

Even though I am not (maybe yet) of her persuasion, I found her last journey plus the wake to be very nice.

She was a deeply catholic woman, who was sturdy and in good health far beyond what one thinks.

She had, as we did, our ups and downs, but she was always a rock like figure.

Even at 104, it is still weird to accept this.
 
george48 said:
She had a very catholic burial, as per tradition of her background.

Even though I am not (maybe yet) of her persuasion, I found her last journey plus the wake to be very nice.

She was a deeply catholic woman, who was sturdy and in good health far beyond what one thinks.

She had, as we did, our ups and downs, but she was always a rock like figure.

Even at 104, it is still weird to accept this.
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My condolences.
 
george48 said:
She had a very catholic burial, as per tradition of her background.

Even though I am not (maybe yet) of her persuasion, I found her last journey plus the wake to be very nice.

She was a deeply catholic woman, who was sturdy and in good health far beyond what one thinks.

She had, as we did, our ups and downs, but she was always a rock like figure.

Even at 104, it is still weird to accept this.
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I'm truly sorry for your loss. As time goes by, I hope you find comfort in your memories.
 
george48 said:
She had a very catholic burial, as per tradition of her background.

Even though I am not (maybe yet) of her persuasion, I found her last journey plus the wake to be very nice.

She was a deeply catholic woman, who was sturdy and in good health far beyond what one thinks.

She had, as we did, our ups and downs, but she was always a rock like figure.

Even at 104, it is still weird to accept this.
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Sorry to hear, I lost a grandpa who was a few weeks shy of 103, he was a hell of a guy, taught me a lot. Other one was 97, he used to drink a warm Molson ale every day...oh the smell.

Sorry for your loss.
 
EdwinWillers said:
Sorry for your loss, but it sounds like she had a very positive impact on the lives around her.
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Yes, not always agreeable haha and opinionated, but yes. Thank you
 
beefheart said:
Sorry to hear, I lost a grandpa who was a few weeks shy of 103, he was a hell of a guy, taught me a lot. Other one was 97, he used to drink a warm Molson ale every day...oh the smell.

Sorry for your loss.
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Is it not still weird or maybe even more weird with a person this old? You think they just don't die...

She was not against a drink either...

And yeah, she was like a bit of history
 
trixare4kids said:
Forty-nine years ago, on this day, Oct. 1st, my daddy passed away, so believe it, your memories will comfort you in the days ahead.
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Thank you for sharing.

I think so.

It is also Carter's bday.

What a day
 
My condolences. I've found that even when a relative is exceptionally elderly, it's still difficult to say goodbye.
 
george48 said:
Is it not still weird or maybe even more weird with a person this old? You think they just don't die...

She was not against a drink either...

And yeah, she was like a bit of history
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Feel free to tell us all about your grandma. Let us help you keep your memories alive. We're good listeners.
I will say this though, I couldn't remember a thing when my dad or mom first died. Grief doesn't always allow the past memories to surface until I think we are ready for it. I don't know if that makes sense, but I was just too overwhelmed with grief, loss, and I think my memory base shut down until I was in a better place to remember the good times. If that makes sense.
 
trixare4kids said:
Feel free to tell us all about your grandma. Let us help you keep your memories alive. We're good listeners.
I will say this though, I couldn't remember a thing when my dad or mom first died. Grief doesn't always allow the past memories to surface until I think we are ready for it. I don't know if that makes sense, but I was just too overwhelmed with grief, loss, and I think my memory base shut down until I was in a better place to remember the good times. If that makes sense.
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Well, she was a very Catholic woman, who observed every Sunday sermon, before going to hospital for a week before she passed on.

She was insanely robust at 104 shortly before she left, very opinionated, and we had many political discussions hahah she was far more on the con side, but also always in favour of live and let live. We had a good friendships.

She was born early enough to remember people talking about hitler and what was happening in europe. Hence she was like a relict of history...

What a life she had...

Ups and downs, tragedies, like my dad's death, and ups too...
 
My condolences...you were lucky to have her so long but still sad when they go.
 
george48 said:
She had a very catholic burial, as per tradition of her background.

Even though I am not (maybe yet) of her persuasion, I found her last journey plus the wake to be very nice.

She was a deeply catholic woman, who was sturdy and in good health far beyond what one thinks.

She had, as we did, our ups and downs, but she was always a rock like figure.

Even at 104, it is still weird to accept this.
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I'm sorry to hear this.
 
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