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16 February 2006, 06:32 AM

Well guys after battling lung cancer for about 10 months, my aunt passed this morning. She was only 64.

She went quietly and without pain with her immediate family at her side.

She was a lifelong smoker and her friends are all smokers, so with the first hand and second hand smoke, its no surprise. Further, my grandmother (also a smoker) died of lung cancer.

We just had my cousin up visiting us a week ago and I feel kinda guilty that perhaps that visit took away time he could have spent with his mum. In any event, we are glad its over cuz shes had no quality of life since before xmas. Just two weeks ago they found the cancer had spread to her brain and she was slowly losing her motor skills and her mind via pressure the tumors were placing on her brain.

I will miss her.

Uncle-AJ · 16 February 2006, 06:41 AM

Sorry to hear about your aunt John. Thankfully she passed away peacefully.

Launch Mini · 16 February 2006, 06:42 AM

My thoughts are with you John.
We are going through brain cancer with my mother right now. She had surgery last July and is expected to pass anyday.
She too was a smoker for the last 60 years.

ralphieralph · 16 February 2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My thoughts are with you John.
We are going through brain cancer with my mother right now. She had surgery last July and is expected to pass anyday.
She too was a smoker for the last 60 years.

John sorry to hear that, my mother had hotchkins thankfully she fully recovered! Ill pray for you and your family best of luck to you!

16 February 2006, 10:49 AM

John - so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you.

C.J. · 16 February 2006, 06:53 AM

I'm sorry for your loss, John. You and your family have my deepest condolences. We will keep you, your Aunt and family in our thoughts and prayers.

Regards:
Craig

Rockrolex · 16 February 2006, 07:50 AM

Sorry for your loss, John. I had a favorite aunt pass away a couple of years ago from dementia. It was awful to see this vibrant person deteriorate until she became nothing more than a vegetable. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

mailman · 16 February 2006, 09:06 AM

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family Johnny. At least she's at peace now. You and your family are in my prayers.

ralphieralph · 16 February 2006, 10:13 AM

Sorry to hear about your aunt John, I lost my sister this last summer it's not easy.Your in my prayer's

Gedanken · 16 February 2006, 11:17 AM

My condolences, John. After a long illness like that, you can rest assured that she's gone to a better place.

rolexchick · 16 February 2006, 01:38 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.

JJ Irani · 16 February 2006, 03:23 PM

Just logged on, John, and read this terrible news. I can understand your loss and you and your family have our heartfelt condolences. Be strong, my friend...she's gone to a much better place.

JJ

dman · 16 February 2006, 12:40 PM

Sorry to hear it J, my prayers go out to you and all of yours my friend.

padi56 · 16 February 2006, 08:02 PM

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family John.Cancer is a terrible thing,but now she is at peace, and know more suffering.

16 February 2006, 11:29 PM

Thanks guys and gal. She is in a better place and we're all glad she went relatively quickly.

Youse guys is da bestest, eh.

21 February 2006, 06:14 AM

So get this... the day after my aunt's funeral, her estranged husband (my cousin's father) had a massive stroke (an aneurism seven years ago robbed him of his motor skills and his more sophisticated reasoning skills) and he is now brain dead. The family have disconnected everything and they're waiting for him to die, just as they did with my aunt a week ago.

He was a 'DNR' patient (i.e. DNR = Do Not Resusetate) but the paramedics goofed and brought him back. Needless to say, the family is distraught and very mad at the paramedics. They should have just let him go.

21 February 2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

So get this... the day after my aunt's funeral, her estranged husband (my cousin's father) had a massive stroke (an aneurism seven years ago robbed him of his motor skills and his more sophisticated reasoning skills) and he is now brain dead. The family have disconnected everything and they're waiting for him to die, just as they did with my aunt a week ago.

He was a 'DNR' patient (i.e. DNR = Do Not Resusetate) but the paramedics goofed and brought him back. Needless to say, the family is distraught and very mad at the paramedics. They should have just let him go.

Wow, sorry to hear of this John. Not good with the paramedics messing up!

C.J. · 21 February 2006, 06:32 AM

John, I'm sorry to hear of the recent bad news. The DNR issue is a difficult thing to deal with. I hope all works out for the best for you and your family.

dman · 21 February 2006, 07:21 AM

Goodness John, that is terrible.

Islander · 21 February 2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

So get this... the day after my aunt's funeral, her estranged husband (my cousin's father) had a massive stroke (an aneurism seven years ago robbed him of his motor skills and his more sophisticated reasoning skills) and he is now brain dead. The family have disconnected everything and they're waiting for him to die, just as they did with my aunt a week ago.

He was a 'DNR' patient (i.e. DNR = Do Not Resusetate) but the paramedics goofed and brought him back. Needless to say, the family is distraught and very mad at the paramedics. They should have just let him go.

Bad times John.

Went through DNR with my father, who was allowed his wishes. Still not easy on his family though! To put it mildly... All the best, Nick

21 February 2006, 11:25 PM

Thanks guys. While I haven't seen my 'uncle' in about 30 years, it is still making it very hard on my cousins.

16 February 2006, 06:32 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Passing Well guys after battling lung cancer for about 10 months, my aunt passed this morning. She was only 64. She went quietly and without pain with her immediate family at her side. She was a lifelong smoker and her friends are all smokers, so with the first hand and second hand smoke, its no surprise. Further, my grandmother (also a smoker) died of lung cancer. We just had my cousin up visiting us a week ago and I feel kinda guilty that perhaps that visit took away time he could have spent with his mum. In any event, we are glad its over cuz shes had no quality of life since before xmas. Just two weeks ago they found the cancer had spread to her brain and she was slowly losing her motor skills and her mind via pressure the tumors were placing on her brain. I will miss her.

16 February 2006, 06:41 AM	#2
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Sorry to hear about your aunt John. Thankfully she passed away peacefully. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

16 February 2006, 06:42 AM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	My thoughts are with you John. We are going through brain cancer with my mother right now. She had surgery last July and is expected to pass anyday. She too was a smoker for the last 60 years. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

16 February 2006, 06:53 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I'm sorry for your loss, John. You and your family have my deepest condolences. We will keep you, your Aunt and family in our thoughts and prayers. Regards: Craig __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

16 February 2006, 07:50 AM	#7
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	Sorry for your loss, John. I had a favorite aunt pass away a couple of years ago from dementia. It was awful to see this vibrant person deteriorate until she became nothing more than a vegetable. Deepest sympathies to you and your family. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 February 2006, 10:49 AM	#5
---- Guest Posts: n/a	John - so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you.

16 February 2006, 09:06 AM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	My deepest sympathies are with you and your family Johnny. At least she's at peace now. You and your family are in my prayers. __________________ JJ Last edited by mailman; 16 February 2006 at 08:00 PM..

16 February 2006, 10:13 AM	#9
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Sorry to hear about your aunt John, I lost my sister this last summer it's not easy.Your in my prayer's

16 February 2006, 11:17 AM	#10
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	My condolences, John. After a long illness like that, you can rest assured that she's gone to a better place. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

16 February 2006, 01:38 PM	#11
rolexchick Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Catie Location: new york Posts: 336	Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours.

16 February 2006, 03:23 PM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Just logged on, John, and read this terrible news. I can understand your loss and you and your family have our heartfelt condolences. Be strong, my friend...she's gone to a much better place. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 February 2006, 12:40 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Sorry to hear it J, my prayers go out to you and all of yours my friend. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

16 February 2006, 08:02 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	My deepest sympathies are with you and your family John.Cancer is a terrible thing,but now she is at peace, and know more suffering. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

16 February 2006, 11:29 PM	#15
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys and gal. She is in a better place and we're all glad she went relatively quickly. Youse guys is da bestest, eh.

21 February 2006, 06:14 AM	#16
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	So get this... the day after my aunt's funeral, her estranged husband (my cousin's father) had a massive stroke (an aneurism seven years ago robbed him of his motor skills and his more sophisticated reasoning skills) and he is now brain dead. The family have disconnected everything and they're waiting for him to die, just as they did with my aunt a week ago. He was a 'DNR' patient (i.e. DNR = Do Not Resusetate) but the paramedics goofed and brought him back. Needless to say, the family is distraught and very mad at the paramedics. They should have just let him go.

21 February 2006, 06:32 AM	#18
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	John, I'm sorry to hear of the recent bad news. The DNR issue is a difficult thing to deal with. I hope all works out for the best for you and your family. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 21 February 2006 at 06:32 AM..

21 February 2006, 07:21 AM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Goodness John, that is terrible. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

21 February 2006, 11:25 PM	#21
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys. While I haven't seen my 'uncle' in about 30 years, it is still making it very hard on my cousins.

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