July 8th
Sunday July 8th we were at the trailer as we are nearly every Sunday and Gary's cell phone rang. We get terrible reception out there and when he answered their was no answer but since he has call display we could tell it was his brother's home number. We knew something was up for them to be calling so Gary called them back.
The news he got was terrible, his brother Allan(53) had passed away that morning of a massive heart attack while at work. We were both in total shock and simply could not believe the news. After we were able to compose ourselves somewhat we got our things together so we could head home. When we got home Gary made a few phone calls but really didn't find out any details at all. Because of the way that Allan had died their had to be an autopsy and no plans could be made for sure until the M.E. released the body.
It was a rough week to say the least. Cathy phoned to say that the funeral would be on Saturday July 14th. We decided that we would take off from work and head to Weyburn on the Thursday so we could see Cathy and the girls and spend a bit of time with them and see if there was anything we could do for them.
It was very hard when we got there for sure. The house was full of flowers and meat trays, veggie trays, fruit trays and dainties! Some of Cathy's family had been with her since she had got the awful news which was good. Jean & Pete were already in Weyburn when we got their and Bev and Wes got there a few hours after us. Such a different get together than we had in April when we were all together for the joyous occasion of Jean and Pete's 50th anniversary. We all said how fortunate we were to have all had that time together, we just didn't know it at the time.
It was Allan's wish to be cremated and to have his ashes sprinkled in the mountains. He always loved the mountains, loved to be in them and was sad to have to leave. Because of this there was no viewing of his body which is making it a bit hard for Gary, Bev and Jean. Viewings are never a nice thing, but they seem to be a part of the grieving process and sort of the reality that a person needs to believe the unbelievable.
It was a sad way to start holidays that is for sure, but having the kids home certainly helped that is for sure.
The news he got was terrible, his brother Allan(53) had passed away that morning of a massive heart attack while at work. We were both in total shock and simply could not believe the news. After we were able to compose ourselves somewhat we got our things together so we could head home. When we got home Gary made a few phone calls but really didn't find out any details at all. Because of the way that Allan had died their had to be an autopsy and no plans could be made for sure until the M.E. released the body.
It was a rough week to say the least. Cathy phoned to say that the funeral would be on Saturday July 14th. We decided that we would take off from work and head to Weyburn on the Thursday so we could see Cathy and the girls and spend a bit of time with them and see if there was anything we could do for them.
It was very hard when we got there for sure. The house was full of flowers and meat trays, veggie trays, fruit trays and dainties! Some of Cathy's family had been with her since she had got the awful news which was good. Jean & Pete were already in Weyburn when we got their and Bev and Wes got there a few hours after us. Such a different get together than we had in April when we were all together for the joyous occasion of Jean and Pete's 50th anniversary. We all said how fortunate we were to have all had that time together, we just didn't know it at the time.
It was Allan's wish to be cremated and to have his ashes sprinkled in the mountains. He always loved the mountains, loved to be in them and was sad to have to leave. Because of this there was no viewing of his body which is making it a bit hard for Gary, Bev and Jean. Viewings are never a nice thing, but they seem to be a part of the grieving process and sort of the reality that a person needs to believe the unbelievable.
It was a sad way to start holidays that is for sure, but having the kids home certainly helped that is for sure.
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Am so sorry to hear about your Brother-in-law. My thoughts are often with you. Take care.
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Patti, at 2:43 PM
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