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Nana passed away the day before yesterday, from pancreatic cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her chosen family, and as far as I know, it was quick and relatively painless.

I am... I don't know.

She was one of those seemingly indestructible tiny maritime women. She would have been 96 this spring, and when I saw her last February she was in perfect health, and in fact made a joke that one of those "assisted living" programs had refused her access because she was in such good shape. I thought she would live to be 100, at the very least.

Nana was the closest person I ever had to a grandmother. I'm going to miss her so much.



Nana's on the right. With her is my childhood friend E. and her father.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fearsclave.livejournal.com
Aw geez... we're terribly sorry to hear this. Hugs from both of us.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mousme.livejournal.com
Thank you. :)

Nana was awesome. I'm going to miss her.

Date: 2010-02-22 07:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tcaptain.livejournal.com
Ahh man!

Our condolences dear.

If there's anything, give us a call.

Date: 2010-02-22 07:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tcaptain.livejournal.com
oops. Hit the wrong chime in.

Well, the sentiment stands.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] owldaughter.livejournal.com
You have my sympathy, and your family is in my thoughts.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mousme.livejournal.com
Thank you.

Nana was a wonderful woman, and I feel privileged that I had her in my life as long as I did.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joane.livejournal.com
Oh, hon. I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do from here? (Did she have a home church out here I can go light a candle in, or something of that sort?)

Date: 2010-02-22 05:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mousme.livejournal.com
I don't think Nana was all that religious, honestly. But I appreciate the offer. Thank you. :)

*hugs*

Nana had a very full life, and she's being taken care of by her chosen family now the same as when she was alive.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] moskevyu.livejournal.com
Much love to you and to her memory. She looks like a delightful person.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mousme.livejournal.com
Nana *was* delightful.

Thank you.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sorceror.livejournal.com
I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mousme.livejournal.com
Thank you. Nana was wonderful, and I'm going to miss her, but it was a privilege to have her as long as I did.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] longpig.livejournal.com
I'm sorry... She sounds like she was an awesome lady.

Date: 2010-02-22 05:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mousme.livejournal.com
She really was. :)

Thank you.

Date: 2010-02-22 06:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chasingthenuns.livejournal.com
I'm sorry for your loss.

Date: 2010-02-22 06:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pasley.livejournal.com
The twinkle in her eye says it all! She looks and sounds from your description like she was a remarkable woman.

I'm sorry for your loss.

xox

Date: 2010-02-22 06:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] slipjig.livejournal.com
I'm so sorry, hon. *hugs* She sounds like the sort of woman I'd love to have known.

Date: 2010-02-22 06:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] taxlady.livejournal.com
(((hugs)))

Date: 2010-02-22 06:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 5251962.livejournal.com
Oh man.
*hugs*

Date: 2010-02-22 07:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mieszko.livejournal.com
I'm very sorry.

Date: 2010-02-22 07:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sassy-fae.livejournal.com
*hugs* I'm so sorry for your loss, it really looks like she was an amazing lady; that picture and that expression says so much!

Date: 2010-02-22 07:50 pm (UTC)

Date: 2010-02-22 07:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] catsarah.livejournal.com
*hugs tight*

My sympathy dear.

If you need someone to talk to...

Date: 2010-02-22 08:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] silly-imp.livejournal.com
I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a remarkable woman. Hugs. You're in my thoughts.

Date: 2010-02-22 09:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] prolixfootle.livejournal.com
Oh, I'm so sorry. My sincerest condolences.

Date: 2010-02-22 09:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] karine.livejournal.com
*big hugs* Mes très sincères condoléances. Je pense à toi. Si tu as besoin de quoi que ce soit, tu peux m'appeler.

Date: 2010-02-22 11:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ai731.livejournal.com
Very sorry to hear you've lost someone who was special to you.

Date: 2010-02-22 11:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] guruwench.livejournal.com
I'm so sorry, Phnee. *hugs offered* She looks like she was a wonderful person, and I love the twinkle in her eye and the smile on her face. Thank you for sharing her with us.

Date: 2010-02-23 12:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] heartofawarrior.livejournal.com
*hugs* I'm sorry for your loss. The look on her face in that picture is delightful - the look of someone who was truly enjoying the moment, and feeling quite content. What a wonderful memory :-)

Date: 2010-02-23 12:48 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rowen26.livejournal.com
*hugs*
Mes sympathies. J'ai de la peine pour toi.
*hugs again*

Date: 2010-02-23 12:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] curtana.livejournal.com
*hugs* Sorry to hear that. I remember you talking of her, she sounds like she was an impressive lady.

Date: 2010-02-23 07:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pkwench.livejournal.com
:( Hang in there. Losing someone is so difficult. Thoughts and hugs from wenchtown.

Date: 2010-02-23 08:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] of-evangeline.livejournal.com
*hugs tight*

Date: 2010-02-23 01:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] luvenditti.livejournal.com
She LOOKS feisty.

Date: 2010-02-23 03:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] vureoelt.livejournal.com
My sincere condolences. *hugs*

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