gogo Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sad as it will be for you all to see her go, I'm glad to hear that Dottie will get to pass on her own terms. Love to you and Patti and all the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 That's as good news as you can hope for, Mart. I'm so glad to hear that she'll be able to stay in her home. I think that makes things tremendously easier for everyone including Dottie to deal with.Continued vibes for strength to you all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Ditto. After having been present at such a passing, I can tell you it's way better. Vibes from Chicago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Just a note to let you know that Dottie passed away last night at 8pm. Oddly enough, Patti was the only person with her when she died. Patti got there about 1/2 hour beforehand, and all the other family folks who were there all day ran out for a bite. Patti fed her an ice pop, and then Dottie's breathing pattern changed. The caregiver said something to the effect of, "this is it...", and Patti told Dottie all of the wonderful things you'd expect someone like Patti to say as she passed. Thanks again for the good wishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Blessings, love and warmth be with you, Patti and family. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clouds of Fluff Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 All my best wishes for peace and much comfort in the days ahead to you, Patti, and the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Just a note to let you know that Dottie passed away last night at 8pm. Oddly enough, Patti was the only person with her when she died. Patti got there about 1/2 hour beforehand, and all the other family folks who were there all day ran out for a bite. Patti fed her an ice pop, and then Dottie's breathing pattern changed. The caregiver said something to the effect of, "this is it...", and Patti told Dottie all of the wonderful things you'd expect someone like Patti to say as she passed. Thanks again for the good wishes. I know there's obviously pain for Patti and her family, but it sounds like that's about as good a way to go as there could have been. Give P our love, Mart... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 My thoughts are with you, Patti & family, Mart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 My condolences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 i'm sorry for your loss, martin. please give our condolences to patti and her family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 You are certainly in my thoughts (maybe too late) but this is a tough time. edit-My condolences at this point. Hang in there. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Much love to you and Patti, Mart. What a blessing for Dottie to have had Patti there at the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 May you, and your family find comfort, Mart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 My condolences to you and your family, Mart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 thanks all... we buried Dottie today, but had a wonderful, very personal and somewhat humorous funeral mass at Our Lady of Angels in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Patti and her cousin Frankie delivered fantastic eulogies, and I got to sing and play "The Last Mile of the Way" by the Soul Stirrers during communion. There were lots of laughs and lots of tears as you'd expect. She'll be cremated and interred in her family plot in Greenwood Cemetery next Tuesday. Still in a very numb state of denial that she is no longer in the world. This too shall pass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Mart, my thoughts are most certainly still with you, Patti & family. You are amazing people and I'm sure you will get through this and be stronger for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyflynn Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm so sorry, Mart. Our love to you, Patti and her family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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