Inkerdoodler Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Dear friends: This is the hardest thing I have ever had to write. My beloved Jim passed away at 4 a.m. this morning, March 24. His pneumonia was just too much for his lungs to handle with his cancer.He fought the fight just as hard as he could for more than two years, and twenty years after quitting smoking.His last hours were peaceful and he was surrounded by his family holding his hands and telling him how much we loved him.I can't say enough for the ICU staff at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, who were so caring and supportive, and made sure he was not in pain. Jim touched the life and heart of everyone he met in some way. His wonderful spirit and sense of humor and his uncompromising ethics have been a model for his entire family as well as all the friends he made.He was the most loving and caring husband and father and grandfather, and his family was his most important priority.I have been so blessed to have had him as my partner for more than 20 years. He brought me the greatest joy I could have known and he will be deeply missed.We have not yet made arrangements of any kind but will let people know details later. I can tell you that his family does not want to focus on the immediate sadness of his loss, but would like to focus several weeks later on a celebration of his life so that we can remember all the positive and happy things. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Oh Sandy, I am very sad of this news. Please do accept our deepest sympathy. God Bless. Love to you Thomas & Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I have been checking in all morning , looking for an update from you. There aren't words to tell you how very sorry I am to hear that your "wonderful Jim" passed away. This news hits real close to home at this time in my life, only 3 weeks after Mike's passing. My thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I'm so very sorry for you loss. Please except my condolences to you and your family. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, pleases accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved Jim. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I am so sorry this happened. My condolences to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I am so sorry Sandy, You have my deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatlyn Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with strength to bear the coming days and comfort for your heart. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Oh Sandy, I am so very sorry. I know your heart is broken and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I think it is wonderful to celebrate your Jim's life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious, Jim. I think it will be a wonderful thing to have a celebration of a life well lived. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I am so sad at the loss of your dear mate. Glad you had him for over two years after diagnosis. My hearthfelt sympathies. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear sweet Jim. I pray that God bless you and comfort you. That he wrap his warm and loving arms around you. May he shelter you from the pain and the turmoil of the days to come. I pray he dry your tears and warm your heart with blessings and memories of the gift that Jim was in your life. I pray for your strength in the time ahead of you. You are in my thoughts and in my heart, Keith and I send you all our love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 My deepest sympathies for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I'm so sorry for your loss! Please accept my condolences. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy I am so sorry for your Loss.Please let us know if you need any help with anything. I know this is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, My deepest sympathies for the loss of Jim. The celebration of his life will be the time to remember his good spirit, his sense of humor and all the happy times you had together. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I'm so truly sorry for your loss, Please except my condolences. The next few days,weeks even months are going to be difficult so take one day at a time, and surround yourself with your loved ones so you could support each other. praying for your family! ((((HUGS)))) Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 So very sorry to hear about Jim. Will be praying for you Sandy and all the family. May God's comfort enfold you. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I have tears in my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers to you and your family. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I am so sorry...there are no words.... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I am just so very sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I can express how very sorry I am to hear about Jim. I can feel the love you had for eachother in your post. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around you and your family in these coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Sandy, My condolences to you and your family. I hate this disease. Prayers for your strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Sandy, I'm so very sorry to hear about your wonderful Jim. My heart goes out to you and your family. He was such a fighter. May God be with you. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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