Goodbye Nana

Apr 08

Goodbye Nana

On Saturday the 5th April, 3 days until her 93rd Birthday we sadly said goodbye to our Nana.

She had lived a great long life and loved all of her family dearly. Whatever the occasion she was there to take part and she enjoyed every minute of it.

I have many fond memories as a child of my Nana and just as many throughout my teens and my adult years. I will share stories of her with my two girls (Kelsey and Jemma) and let them know what a wonderful lady she was.

She was the best Nana in the world, I loved her a lot and I will miss her forever.

Good night and god bless Nana xxx

Gary

11 comments

Comment from: ¥åßßå [Member] · http://innervisions.org.uk

*big hug*

08.04.2008 @ 11:44

Comment from: Gary [Member] · http://www.garysblog.co.uk

That's nice of you.
Gz

08.04.2008 @ 11:52

Comment from: tree22na [Visitor]

i'll always remember shortbread, parkin and grandpa's favourite;coconut pyramids god bless them both on their forthcoming wedding anniversary that they will once again spend together

08.04.2008 @ 20:37

Comment from: stk [Visitor]

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Hmmm ... seemed only a month ago that mine passed. Sounds like a grand lady. Sorry for your loss.

09.04.2008 @ 01:25

Comment from: Gary [Member] · http://www.garysblog.co.uk

Scott, thanks, she was. Its so sad when they leave us, isn't it. She had a good life and that's all you can ask for.
Treena, It was only last night I was thinking of all the baking she used to do, I guess that's where I get my sweet tooth from. Grandpa will take care of her now.

Gary

09.04.2008 @ 10:05

Comment from: stk [Visitor]

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Yes, it is. For me, especially so because my grandmother had a soft spot for Alex and - because she lived so far away (Arizona, while we're in British Columbia) - Alex didn't get a chance to meet her great grandmother, before she passed.

09.04.2008 @ 16:56

Comment from: Gary [Member] · http://www.garysblog.co.uk

Sorry to hear that Scott, its such a shame, you will have to share your memories with Alex and tell her how wonderful your Grandma was.

Gary

09.04.2008 @ 18:36

Comment from: stk [Visitor]

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On a somewhat funnier note ... my grandmother (who was known for being both vocal AND opinionated), was being transported to her final resting place (she was cremated ... is it "creamated" ... don't know) by my Uncle and my cousin.

Along the way to the funeral ('twas a fairly long drive across Phoenix, apparently), my Uncle lightened the somber mood by saying, "This is the quietest that your grandma has ever been, while riding in this car"

09.04.2008 @ 23:10

Comment from: Gary [Member] · http://www.garysblog.co.uk

That's one way of lightening the mood, would she of seen the funny side? I am sure she would

10.04.2008 @ 09:18

Comment from: stk [Visitor]

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Oh yeah, my grandma had an enviable zest for life, relationship with God, a zillion friends and amazing sense of humor.

11.04.2008 @ 05:04

Comment from: Gary [Member] · http://www.garysblog.co.uk

Today we said our final goodbye to Nana.

The funeral was a lovely service. They played her favourite music by Jim Reeves, at the begining it was 'I Love You Because' and at the end of the sevice 'Welcome to my world'. Lots of family and friends turned up, and we celebrated her life and remembered the goodtimes with a drink and a bite to eat at the Castle Gardens afterwards.

I loved her and will miss her forever,

Goodnight Nana, Rest in piece.

Love Gary
xxx

15.04.2008 @ 21:02

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