Friday, 4 July 2025

Farewell Mum

The time has come to farewell my beloved Mum.  

She had a fall a few weeks ago and was initially doing OK, but then, while we were in Queensland, started to deteriorate quickly.  She passed away peacefully on Monday 30 June 2025 at the age of 95.

Our friends in Queensland were able arrange a flight home for me, at short notice, and I was able to spend some time with her. I was with her when she passed.

Mum was extremely confused in her mind towards the end and had no quality of life.  She is now in a much better place.

Her passing will leave a huge hole in my heart, and of all those who knew this kind, gentle lady.

22 comments:

Maria said...

Sorry to read of the passing of your dear Mum.
You’ll have many wonderful memories of her.
Hugs

ButterZ said...

I am so sorry Janice. Our thoughts are with you. Please take care. Will be thinking of you

Jeanette said...

My condolences on your sad news. So glad you were able to get back to be with her.

Jennifer said...

So sorry, Janice....even when the end is expected it is still hard. Sending our condolences.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

((((((((hugs)))))))))xxxxx

Annelein said...

So sorry to read your mum passed away. In time of sorrow friends and family are so important...

cityquilter grace said...

oh janice so very very sorry for you...one is never ready to lose the most important person in our lives but she lived long and no doubt many many happy memories...can recommend griefshare.com...lots of support there..i truly know what a devastating loss this is...

Jenny said...

So sad for you, you often used to talk of you Mum in the blog, remembering earlier times. Sending you hugs, you will always remember her.

Rose Marie said...

Very sad to hear of your loss. sending hugs from Canada.

Fiona said...

So so sorry. Mum's are so special.... sending love...x
Hugz

loulee said...

(((Hugs)))

Ma Betty said...

I will let the others know today during our quilting day. Your Mum looks lovely in the photo and I feel sad that I had not met her. All my prayers are with you and the family at this time.

Lin said...

A big hug from me. xx

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

I am so sorry for your loss. It doesn't seem to matter how old you are or how long ago it was, the death of your mother is a pain that never really heals. But it does get better. My mom died in 2016. Praying for you.

Ali Honey said...

Thinking of you and sending hugs. Your Mum doesn't look 95 in that lovely photo.

Karen's Korner said...

Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Take care.

PAM said...

So Sorry to hear your news Janice. Gosh you look like your Mum. Take Care

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

And she looks like a kind, gentle soul too, Janice. My sincere condolences to you and the family. Take care, J

Janet O. said...

Oh, so glad you were able to get back in time to be with her before she had passed. For me, the hole in your heart stays, but you kind of get used to it being there. My confused Mom passed similarly a couple of weeks after a fall 4 years ago this month. I still miss her, but I do appreciate the fact that she is no longer suffering. Condolences and prayers are with you, Janice!

Jenny said...

Oh Janis what a beautiful picture of your mum to treasure.

Narelle said...

So sorry to hear of your loss, sending hugs x

kiwikid said...

So sorry to read about your loss Janice, sending hugs. That is a beautiful photo of your Mum.