Monday, 14 November 2011

Thank You My Dear Friends



I cannot put into words the last few days.

 All I can say is that Dad is now free from this awful, cruel disease that has changed all our lives so completely since he was diagnosed 23 December 2009. He fought his battle well, and all his girls were able to be there in time to say goodbye.

As upset as I am, and as heartbroken, I know a sense of peace that he is no longer suffering.

We expect the funeral to be next week. I imagine a number of his flying buddies will want to make it over, they are all over the world. Once I have details, I will post on here for you.

Dad was a complete 'biker' all his life. We have arranged for the local Harley Davidson Owners Group [HOGs] that he was a member of, to come to the funeral, and they will precede him in procession to his final resting place. We will see him off in style. I am certain he wanted to be buried with his beloved Softail Harley, which still remains at home.However, I really do not think they have coffins shaped like that ! It was always his dream to have one last ride.

I have absolutely no doubt at all, that Big Guy was waiting for him with a decent Malt. They will have a lot of stories to laugh over, and, hopefully, look down on us all every now and again.

May both our beloved Captains rest in peace now.

Mam's address is the following, if anyone wishes to write to her, I am certain she would appreciate it.

Elsie Cooper
5 Baronshurst Drive
Chalgrove
Oxfordshire
OX44 7TE

I cannot thank you all enough, words fail me at the moment my dear, dear friends.

Lots of love to you all
Lil' broken hearted Duck
xx
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  1. George Hardy14 November 2011 at 02:26

    Our darling Elise.....words are difficult for us all at this sad time.

    I hope you do find that peace and comfort you need, and the strength to get through these next 2 weeks. Because you're the eldest daughter, I know how much you need that strength for your mom and sisters. So much to be done, and so hard to keep up the brave face.

    If anyone can do it...you can. You've been super-human in all your efforts over the past 2 years.
    I think I speak for us all when I say that when all the ceremonies are over you deserve a long rest and an easy mind, filled only with the hundreds of happy memories of your dad.


    Love,

    George
    xxxxx

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  2. Elise Cotter14 November 2011 at 02:32

    Thanks George, so very much, you are my special little shining star xx I will be back on track again soon, once I get over my exhaustion and stress of the last few days. I am so very PLEASED that he is gone.

    I hate being a Nurse.....I know too damm much for my own good. There is a lot to be said for ignorance.

    Lots of heartfelt love to you all. Please do not be sad. Dad would have hated that and I am doing my dammdest not to be, but it is so very hard xx

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  3. john sherwood14 November 2011 at 02:51

    Thanks for your Moms address.......was wondering how to ask for it......
    I remember my Dads passing,& had never experienced a family death before....so i know the pain you are going thru......little things & thoughts will make you 'well up'....It won't get any easier short term.....but in time it will,then you will able to look back with fondest memories, & may be a laugh or a smile or two to... .
    God bless you my friend,& we/I just need you to say you will remain to fight the good fight against this terrible disease,as i can't imagine it on here without you.xxx

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  4. Elise Cotter14 November 2011 at 02:54

    Dearest John xx Thank you xx You are one of 'My Guys' and that will NEVER change. I need some time to get my head around all this now. The speed was shocking for us all, and it is still hard to take in. Time will be my friend, and you, my friends will never lose me xx god bless and lots of love to you and Val xx

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  5. Mike Brooks14 November 2011 at 04:42

    Elise, God Bless,
    Love you always.
    Mike & Kath xx

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  6. Sheena Torrie14 November 2011 at 08:06


    Elise, you have been such a wonderful daughter to your dad, especially over the past 2 years, and have worked tirelessly in your efforts to help him fight this horrible disease.
    The loss of your dad will leave a big gap in your life, but I do hope that you can relax a bit now and make some time for yourself.
    Thinking of you and sending all our love Sheena and Graeme xx

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  7. Christopher Butcher14 November 2011 at 08:26

    Elise, I know you've put being a nurse, and knowing too much seemed a disadvantage, but it HAS HAD some advantages as you have been able to kick ass in their language, and get things done for your Dad when all else failed.

    I have put earlier, you have helped us along the way, as well as struggling with your dad, now if we can help YOU, ask.. xxxx

    Thanks for your Mum's address. xxxxx

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  8. Bevie Hodgson14 November 2011 at 11:17

    Being a nurse is so hard when someone we love is ill, we know to much.

    Take time my love, don't rush back to work unless it is right for you.

    xx

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  9. Elise Cotter16 November 2011 at 10:06

    Funeral for Dad will be the following :-

    1pm Monday 28th November 2011

    St Edmond Campion R/C Church
    2 Watcombe Road
    Watlington
    Oxfordshire
    OX9 5QJ
    Telephone 01491 612431

    http://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/parish_directory_detail.asp?parish=190


    Internment afterwards at

    St Marys Church
    Chalgrove
    Oxfordshire

    http://www.chalgrovechurch.org/stmarys_churchyard.html


    Funeral Directors
    Surman & Horwood
    The Green
    Crowell
    Nr Chinnor
    Oxfordshire
    OX39 4RR
    Tel: 01844 351323

    Flowers to the above by 11am on the morning of 28th November 2011

    http://www.surmanandhorwood.com/id4.html


    Refreshments and buffet afterwards at the village hall in Chalgrove.

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