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Offline Uncle Mort

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A Sudden Death
« on: March 27, 2015, 07:48:11 PM »
Yesterday I was contacted via Facebook by my niece asking if I’ve heard from her dad, my brother Len, as she hadn’t and knew that I saw and spoke to him on a regular basis.  I went back to say no and then thought that’s odd as he hadn’t called me to confirm he was coming over for the weekend. After a bit of to and froing and she tried to call the local police to go over to his house to see what’s what. 20mins on hold she gave up, arranged baby sitters and went over with her hubby.
She had keys so went in and as you can guess, found him dead on the floor. Called me, totally distraught. I ended up talking to her husband, police and paramedics called.

Since then it’s been constant phone calls to/from family (I have three other siblings plus various others)

Coroner believes its natural causes but needs to check with the GP before a death certificate can be issued.

Sorry to lay this on you but I feel a need to share it with people a step removed as it were.
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2015, 07:50:53 PM »
Sorry to hear that........sympathies.....
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2015, 07:51:37 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on March 27, 2015, 07:48:11 PM
Yesterday I was contacted via Facebook by my niece asking if I’ve heard from her dad, my brother Len, as she hadn’t and knew that I saw and spoke to him on a regular basis.  I went back to say no and then thought that’s odd as he hadn’t called me to confirm he was coming over for the weekend. After a bit of to and froing and she tried to call the local police to go over to his house to see what’s what. 20mins on hold she gave up, arranged baby sitters and went over with her hubby.
She had keys so went in and as you can guess, found him dead on the floor. Called me, totally distraught. I ended up talking to her husband, police and paramedics called.

Since then it’s been constant phone calls to/from family (I have three other siblings plus various others)

Coroner believes its natural causes but needs to check with the GP before a death certificate can be issued.

Sorry to lay this on you but I feel a need to share it with people a step removed as it were.

So sorry Uncle.... happy100
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2015, 07:53:42 PM »
Oh Uncle.Your brother and also a whole family to deal with. Awful shock too. What can I say?  My thoughts are with you
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Offline Uncle Mort

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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2015, 08:00:47 PM »
It's an odd feeling, by rights we would be sitting playing crib now with the footy on in the background.
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2015, 08:02:43 PM »
My thoughts are with you too Uncle sending you  happy100 and  kisss:

Good you feel able to talk to us ..... 
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2015, 08:11:43 PM »
I am so sorry Uncle. Obviously, our thoughts are with you at this heartbreaking time, and should you ever need to unload, that is the purpose of sincere friends on the VP, as well you know.

  Our kindest wishes go out to you and your family. x x x x

 
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2015, 08:12:33 PM »
Awful news for you Uncle and of course his daughter and wider family.  Sounds like he was a good friend as much as a brother.  RIP

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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2015, 11:05:33 PM »
How awful. I am very sorry for where you find yourself.

I know you won't need telling that your Niece will need the most support after such a trauma.
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Offline Miss Demeanour

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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2015, 10:28:51 AM »
Oh Unc, How awful .
I bet it just doesn't feel real to anyone right now.
Huge hugs and we all have our bestest listening ears on for when you want to unload.
We also can try and distract you with our usual nonsense.
Be kind to yourself though x

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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2015, 12:17:10 PM »
So sorry to hear this Uncle. Sincere condolences to you and all your family. Nice to know that although many on here haven't yet met, we regard each other as friends that we can turn to
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Offline Uncle Mort

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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2015, 01:36:58 PM »
Thanks for all your kind thoughts. Much appreciated.
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #12 on: March 28, 2015, 05:25:43 PM »
I can only reiterate the comments and feelings above ... very sorry to hear it.
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2015, 10:35:04 AM »
Hugs.

My father died in January & although he was 87 it was still a shock.
He had a heart attack late on the Wednesday night & was taken to Harefield Hospital,
but at least we were able to be there when they switched off his life support systems midday Thursday.

xxx
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Re: A Sudden Death
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2015, 10:36:52 AM »
Quote from: barmisspah? on March 30, 2015, 10:35:04 AM
Hugs.

My father died in January & although he was 87 it was still a shock.
He had a heart attack late on the Wednesday night & was taken to Harefield Hospital,
but at least we were able to be there when they switched off his life support systems midday Thursday.

xxx

Sorry to hear that.....
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