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Sunday 23 September 2012

Farewell Dad

Things have been a bit quiet here in the last couple of weeks, as on Thursday 13th September my Dad passed away at the age of 93.  It was very peaceful, after a short battle with cancer.

He had been well and active right until the end.  This photo was taken on VP Day, only a month before he died.  He was the last ex POW in our town.

081512pvjday5 Second world veteran, Dick Johnson.

Dad was a keen spinner and the “Mr Fixit” for all the local spinning wheels.

Spinning Australia Day 2008

We all miss him.  It won’ be quite the same without him around.

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16 comments:

  1. Maria23 September 2012 at 21:54

    You are in my thoughts at this sad time..
    A true Aussie Gentleman...

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  2. Chookyblue......23 September 2012 at 22:00

    lots of hugs.......thanks a great photo of your dad on VP day....

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  3. Susan23 September 2012 at 22:05

    Thinking of you. Looks like he really loved life. X

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  4. Fiona23 September 2012 at 22:09

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad... he looks such a kindly man and so well for being in his 90's.... big hugz...

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  5. loulee24 September 2012 at 01:35

    Thinking of you. ((Hugs))

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  6. Joy24 September 2012 at 06:53

    I'm so sorry for your loss - he looks like a lovely man. Sending hugs to you.
    Joy x

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  7. Unknown24 September 2012 at 08:15

    I bet there were'nt many Male Spinners around how Unique...Lovely Photo's Janice and Wonderful Memories for You.
    Take Care.

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  8. Tracy24 September 2012 at 08:25

    Thinking of you Janice. Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures of your Dad.
    Hugs
    Tracy

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  9. Ali Honey24 September 2012 at 18:46

    I am sending you sympathy on the death of your Dad. What a great age he reached after some obviously hard times as a POW.
    It's good to have such great photos of him to help you remember.

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  10. Jenny of Elefantz24 September 2012 at 19:35

    What a blessing for you to have such a wonderful man for your father, Janice. I am sure you will miss him terribly. {{{{{hugs}}}}}
    Jenny
    xxx

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  11. Cardygirl24 September 2012 at 19:58

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear dad...but how wonderful to have had him as your father!

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  12. Fairy Floss Stitches25 September 2012 at 19:02

    Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. Such lovely photos of him too. My thoughts are with you and your mum. Xx

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  13. Peg - Happy In Quilting25 September 2012 at 20:11

    Wonderful photos of your Dad Janice....my thoughts are with you...

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  14. Anonymous26 September 2012 at 21:16

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear that Janice but a nice peaceful end and how nice to have the lovely Fathers Day Photo too. Love to you all and thinking of you and your Mum xxx

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  15. Sandi27 September 2012 at 15:38

    So sorry to hear about your dad, Janice. Lovely photos of him too.
    Thinking of you....

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  16. Kate27 September 2012 at 20:28

    Thinking of you during this sad time.

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