Dad called me at half eight this morning. Grandad died at half past one in the morning. I went back to Trees Road to meet my siblings, and then went over to my grandparents’ house. He knew it was coming, so he’d made clear how he wanted (at least some) things done. So far, we’ve broken only one injunction – he had said two candles max – there’s currently one big one, and two little tea-lights 
It’s been a long day, there’s been a lot to do (which helped – keeping busy can keep you going sometimes). There’s a lot more to do in the coming days. It’s all very surreal. He’s resting at home at the moment – he looks a lot better than he did over the last couple of months, and yet he also looks like a waxwork. Every now and then, a trick of the candlelight or someone bumping against the bed makes it look like he’s breathed, or moved again.
He’ll be at home tomorrow, the removal will be to St Matthew’s at half five on Tuesday, and the funeral will be at eleven on Wednesday.
So if I’m hard to contact over the next week or so, please bear with me. I’ll be back when I’m back – if it’s urgent, text or leave me a voicemail(!). If it’s something that needs my attention, but not right now, email me directly – email bankruptcy is not far off with some of the lists I’ve been trying to follow!
Sorry for you loss, Noirin. I send you some courage and hugs!
Sorry for your loss. Guess all you can do is keep strong and carry on. Going through something similar myself. *hug*
Noirin,
I offer you my most sincere condolences, and I hope that your family is doing well in such a dire time as well.
Condolences
Noirin,
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Treasure those memories of him and celebrate his life.
Noirin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerest condolences, I hope the good memories of your grandad help you through.
Hi Noirin, I know this is late, but I send my condolences.
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like (by now, much later) things are going as well as can ever be expected when you lose a beloved family member.
In any case, I have only my own loss to blame for the lateness of these condolences. Kind of odd, we both having similar family issues the same month.