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Crow Sun 22-Mar-15 16:35:03

Yesterday morning the ventilator keeping my beloved husband of almost 51 years, died.
He died on the golf course which I guess is a good way for him to go.
Although he was 75 last week, he was still within the range for organ donation. So his kidneys and liver will live on in someone I hope.
As an obstetrician he brought life into the world, and on his way out of this world, he gave back life.
That was a comfort.

J52 Sun 22-Mar-15 18:11:38

flowers condolences. After 51 years you must have wonderful memories. x

Ana Sun 22-Mar-15 18:30:58

A sad time, Crow. Look after yourself. flowers

bikergran Sun 22-Mar-15 18:31:21

so sorry for your loss.

ffinnochio Sun 22-Mar-15 18:50:39

I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's death Crow. Please accept my deepest condolences. flowers
Your tender post is very moving.

tanith Sun 22-Mar-15 19:18:06

What a wonderful gift he has given, I am very sorry for you loss Crow flowers

nightowl Sun 22-Mar-15 19:57:50

I'm so sorry for your loss Crow. Your love for your husband comes across very strongly, as well as your pride in such a wonderful man. I hope your memories will be of some comfort flowers

baubles Sun 22-Mar-15 19:58:02

I'm so sorry to hear this Crow. My condolences to you flowers

kittylester Sun 22-Mar-15 19:59:05

I am sorry for your loss crow flowers

Bellasnana Sun 22-Mar-15 20:03:31

Heartfelt condolences, Crow. Caring thoughts are with you at such a sad time flowers

dustyangel Sun 22-Mar-15 20:10:22

I'm so sorry for your loss Crow. I'm glad you will be able to think of him doing something he enjoyed. flowers

JoyBloggs Sun 22-Mar-15 20:26:17

Crow Wishing you strength over the coming weeks, you are in my thoughts flowers

Charleygirl Sun 22-Mar-15 20:33:50

So sorry to hear of your loss but he died doing what he enjoyed which must be a comfort to you flowers

janeainsworth Sun 22-Mar-15 20:46:58

crow please accept my sincere condolences flowers

Galen Sun 22-Mar-15 20:50:12

My condolences, and as someone whose husband's life was prolonged for about 18 years by the gift of a kidney, may I thank you on behalf of the recipients of your beloved husband's organs.flowers

Marelli Sun 22-Mar-15 20:56:24

Crow, there are few words that can give you comfort just now. Sending love and condolences. xx

whenim64 Sun 22-Mar-15 21:29:01

Sincere condolences, Crow. I'm sorry to hear this sad news about your husband flowers

Stansgran Sun 22-Mar-15 21:41:23

flowersand my condolences to you

petallus Sun 22-Mar-15 21:46:32

Crow so sorry for your loss.

Sewsilver Sun 22-Mar-15 21:53:59

So sorry Crow. I hope you are getting love and support from family and friends.

Grannyknot Sun 22-Mar-15 21:57:07

Dear crow on a golf course on Scottish soil I trust.

Condolences.

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Please may I ask what does it mean - "the ventilator keeping my beloved husband ..." I don't understand that.

Deedaa Sun 22-Mar-15 22:07:00

So sorry for your loss crow Comforting to know that he was enjoying himself and that he has given hope to other people, but very hard for you after so long together. flowers

gillybob Sun 22-Mar-15 22:17:31

Crow said that she was hoping her DH's organs could be used in transplant Grannyknot so without going into too much detail I think perhaps that was why there was a ventilator involved.

I think Crow is being very brave and dignified bringing up the subject of possible organ transplant. There are so many people in desperate need.

Anya Sun 22-Mar-15 22:22:45

((((hugs))))

Ana Sun 22-Mar-15 22:29:51

I think that perhaps there was a bit of text missing in Crow's OP, ie 'the ventilator keeping my beloved husband of almost 51 years alive was turned off and he died.'

That was my interpretation, anyway.

Soutra Sun 22-Mar-15 23:38:15

My sincere condolences Crow. As you say he brought life into the world and is continuing to give life to others through his transplanted organs . Speaking as the wife of a man who would have died 18 years ago were it not for DH's successful liver transplant I am so grateful on the recipients' behalf. Thank you flowers