On this day in 2012, my mum died in hospital in London. She was 87 years old.
Violet Johnson. 1924-2012
After a long period of suffering, she died in the early hours of the morning. I had been to see her that night, and sat with her until it got late. She didn’t know I was there, as she had not been fully conscious for a long time. The nurse in charge rang me at home around 1:30 AM to tell me the news. I told him I was relieved for her that it was all over, and she was no longer in pain and distress.
It was two days before my 60th birthday, and a few days before I retired from work and moved from London to Norfolk.
She is never forgotten, not for one second.
beetleypete 
A nice photo of your mom.
Yes, mothers are never forgotten.
I keep missing mine too, the way she was before she didn’t know who she was or who her kids were.
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Luckily, I was spared Dementia with my mum. That is a tragic end to a life. You have my sympathies, Irene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Pete, a lovely picture of your mother and a beautiful post.
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Thanks for those kind words, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A beautiful picture of your mum. Pete, she had a lovely smile…you obviously have some wonderful memories but its still bittersweet on birthdays or anniversarys xx
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Yes, I still feel as if I want to ring her and tell her things.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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It doesn’t matter howmany years pass you always get those feelings at times, Pete moreso I think as the years pass xx
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Have Julie give you a hug for Nancy and I. Ed
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Thanks very much, Ed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Perfect color choice for this photo. Violet all around. Peace as you remember her with joy.
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Thank you, Elizabeth. That was taken on our wedding day in 2009.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love how happy she looks as you wed Julie. She must have known you had made a great choice.
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When the Registrar announced we were married, my mum said very loudly, “Third time lucky”. Everyone laughed.
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And she knew of what she spoke.
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Memories, so precious! She’s lovely Pete🥰
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Thank you, Arlene. She was 85 at the time, on our wedding day in 2009.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a charming smile. You look just like her, the eyes, yes?
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We have a strong family resemblance on my maternal side, Cindy.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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What a beautiful lady … I can see the love and the humour in her smile!
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Thanks, Jill. She was happy that day. It was our wedding day in 2009.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I see you in the structure of her face! Beautiful woman. Makes me miss my mom! Hugs, C
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Thank you, Cheryl. We are very alike in many ways.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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A terrible loss Pete but it seems you carry good memories wih you which is great.My wife died 10 years ago on 30th of this month And I have great memories to carry.
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Glad to hear you have good memories, David. I do too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I understand. Our parents stay on our minds every day.
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They do indeed, GP. Though my dad left us in 1976, and I do not think about him that often. (He died in late 1987)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry to hear that.
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That’s a lovely photo you have of her Pete. You look a lot like her.
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Yes, I do. That is from my wedding, in 2009.
One of her last photos.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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One to bring back wonderful memories.
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So sorry Pete, it is such a sad loss!
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It was expected, Dorothy. But no less painful for that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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She looks a happy soul, Pete
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That was our wedding day in 2009, Sue. She enjoyed the occasion, and seeing so many relatives and friends.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great to hear
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Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for your comment, RL
Best wishes, Pete.
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(((HUG)))
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Thank you, dear Lara.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Pete, we remember our loved ones in death, as we always grieve particularly anniversaries – I am sure you remember her in life too, such as that photo. That is alive!
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Oh yes, she was a lively, happy soul. That was our wedding day, in 2009.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a beautiful picture of your mom, Pete. And treasured memories. Never forgotten.
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Thanks, Susanne. She was 85 when that was taken. It was on our wedding day in 2009.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A beautiful tribute Pete…
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Thank you, John. I promised her I would always keep her memory alive.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry for your loss….it never gets better….the loss lingers forever…..chuq
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It certainly does, chuq.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My mother is 89. She’s still hangin’ in there. But my father died last year. Yesterday (March 13) would have been his 91st birthday.
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Glad to hear that your mum is still doing okay, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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When I look at her picture there, I see a beautiful lady with a great heart and a lovely personality –I would have loved to have known your Mum. My Mom died in my arms on a snowy day many years ago …My Mom was 76 when she departed this life. We only get one Mom and none of us will ever forget our own.
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Very true, John. I am certain that your mum found great comfort from being in your arms as she passed away. That must be every mother’s wish.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sending you love, Pete. As others have observed, you have inherited her smile, and piercingly intelligent eyes, and, as you said, the people we have truly loved are never forgotten, not for one second, for as long as we live.
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Thank you, dear Pippa. Always a delight to see you here.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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She was happy in that photo, I can tell. It’s awful to see our parents age and suffer, but unfortunately that’s life. My own mum died in March 2017, and like you I felt relief that she no longer suffered.
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The photo is from our wedding in 2009. She was pleased to see us settling down, as she was already very ill with COPD.
Best wishes, Pete.
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She was very beautiful and what a warm smile,
Fine tribute to her, Pete.
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Thanks, Don. She was a great friend to me, as well as a loving mum.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Such a lovely photograph. You have her smile, I think? It’s clear how much you cared about each other and that is special.
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Thank you, Carolyn. Yes, I do look a lot like her.
Best wishes, Pete.
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How fortunate you were having your mum in your life for so long. I know how much you meant to each other. The love never ceases and the memories are never forgotten. Her smile is so lovely, Pete. I hope you can fill your day with good memories of her. Warm thoughts to you.
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I will, Maggie. Thanks for your kind words.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A lovely homage, Pete. I am lucky to still have my mother with me, and I am trying to catch up on all the time I spent away. I am sure she appreciated your care and company. ♥
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She did indeed, Olga. We were good friends.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sending lots of love and hugs on this anniversary.
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Thank you, dear Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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We never forget our wonderful moms. It will be two years since we lost our mom on March 17th. St. Patricks Day will never be the same.
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I know just how you feel, Darlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Best wishes, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon. The date was so close to my birthday, it was sad that she never lived to see my 60th.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a beautiful smile. I’ll be thinking of you today.
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Thank you, Liz. The photo is from my wedding in 2009.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome, Pete. I thought the photo looked as if it had been taken on a special occasion.
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It is one of the last photos taken of her.
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Love and regards
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Thanks, Tanvir.
Best wishes, Pete.
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((( ❤ )))
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Thank you, Annette.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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You have the loook of her Pete, lovely tribute.
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Yes, the maternal line is strong in my family, FR. We all look a lot like my grandparents.
Best wishes, Pete.
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She’s lovely and hugs to you
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Thanks very much, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lovely smile! Thankfully, memories live forever. Sending you a big hug!
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That’s kind of you. Thanks, Eric.
Best wishes, Pete.
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