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2112 · « **Reply #1480 on:** December 15, 2025, 14:19:44 »

Well, it's happened. Alec passed away quietly this morning at home with his wife beside him. I've been over and said my goodbye's with a mixture of grief and joy, no more suffering for either of them. I stayed until his body was taken away by the funeral director's and helped a bit with the funeral planning. After that Andrea wanted a bit of well earned 'me time' and was going to visit a few places they used to go to together in happier times. Thankfully, as he was in the Palliative Care system a PM is not required. I've rang a few people on her behalf to break the bad news and take a little bit off her plate. Sad times...

MisterDavey · « **Reply #1481 on:** December 15, 2025, 14:41:37 »

A relief that he's no longer suffering, but sad, sad times that you're friend has passed away.
I'm not religious, but bless you for doing so much for Alec. I'm sure you only tell us the minor details, but now you can find peace in knowing you were a friend until the end.

Upt North · « **Reply #1482 on:** December 15, 2025, 15:49:32 »

A friend in need is a friend indeed. Blummin hard though isn't it.

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #1483 on:** December 15, 2025, 16:11:01 »

Sorry to hear that 2112, but it is good to know that he had Andrea with him until the end & you were there later for Andrea.
No more suffering for Alec but a great loss to his family & friends.

RIP Alec.

nigel s · « **Reply #1484 on:** December 15, 2025, 16:17:32 »

Sorry to hear that 2112, best to you and yours.

Rixington43 · « **Reply #1485 on:** December 15, 2025, 16:26:11 »

You're a good man 2112, best wishes to all.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #1486 on:** December 15, 2025, 16:28:20 »

As above 2112. Sorry for your loss but also it sounds like it's a happy release. Thoughts to all who knew Alec.

Brockett · « **Reply #1487 on:** December 15, 2025, 18:24:14 »

Sorry for your loss 2112. Easy words to say but hardly adequate. There will always be an empty Alec shaped space for his friends and family but there will be memories of the good times and there will be laughter recalling some of the crazy things that everybody goes through.

2112 · « **Reply #1488 on:** December 15, 2025, 18:30:12 »

Thanks for the kind words folks, it really does make a big difference.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #1489 on:** December 15, 2025, 21:24:01 »

So sorry to hear this 2112. And as others have said a happy release, you are a great friend Bless your heart. RIP Alec

The Doctor 46 · « **Reply #1490 on:** December 15, 2025, 22:05:40 »

I'm a bit late to the news Bryan but I'm very to sorry to hear of your loss. As people have said, it's a mixed blessing but always sad. May he rest in peace and his wife have many happy memories.

Snakebite · « **Reply #1491 on:** December 16, 2025, 13:42:16 »

Sad times indeed...

mr_diver · « **Reply #1492 on:** December 16, 2025, 18:05:36 »

Sorry to hear of your loss.

2112 · « **Reply #1493 on:** December 16, 2025, 19:36:42 »

Cheers folks, really, really appreciated and very welcome

We've been around to see Andy today and she's putting on a brave face, keeping busy and organising Alec's funeral. She's decided on Northumberland Woodland Burials and it's not going to be until the 16th of January ! There is a shortage of crematoria in Northumberland and the places are booked up solid. She's sorted out some great pictures of Alec and we're going to have a chat with the Humanist to build up a good life story. He'll definitely get the send off he deserves.

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #1494 on:** December 16, 2025, 19:55:02 »

Condolences to all.

We all have family and friends depart, always sad times of course.

Alec couldn't have had a better chum!

2112 · « **Reply #1495 on:** December 17, 2025, 19:44:26 »

Sadly, yet more bad news for me (this is turning out to be a December to forget...) with the passing of my cousing Jim from a brain tumour. He was in his 80's and had been treated earlier in the year, but it showed up again in November's follow up scan. He was due to go in for another round of treatment on Friday...

The Doctor 46 · « **Reply #1496 on:** December 17, 2025, 21:18:03 »

Sorry to hear of your further bad news. Some Christmas it's going to be for you. I think it tells you to live for today because the end comes too soon. May he rest in peace because I guess the tumour gave him no peace at all.

Asmith61 · « **Reply #1497 on:** December 17, 2025, 21:35:47 »

Sorry to hear that Bryan. As Doc said you never know what’s round the corner for any of us

Thinking of you mate.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #1498 on:** December 17, 2025, 21:44:47 »

Sorry for another loss 2112. You're right, this is a December to forget. Wishing you and the family the best.

Brockett · « **Reply #1499 on:** December 17, 2025, 23:00:36 »

Sincere condolences to you and yours.