June 30, 2024, Bedford, MA- Penny passed on a Saturday morning. She was laid to rest, the following Wednesday. Mother passed on Sunday evening, and will be laid to rest, this coming Wednesday. Thus have the most important women in my life, up to now, cemented their eternal tie.
Mom told me, in a silent message, that today would be her last day with us. It came right after a noisy little bird sat squawking, right outside my motel room door. I spent much of today sitting at her side, holding her hand and keeping watch on on her right side, while my sister-in-law did the same on her left. We kibbitized about one thing or another, as Mom kept on with her silent ascent into the Realm of Glory. Her breaths were increasingly softer and shorter. Her throat began gurgling, which I learned is a telltale sign of approaching transition. After seven hours of this, she took her final breaths, one heavy and one light. It was 6:48 p.m., and the pronouncement of death took place at 7:47-a fitting symbolism, if you will.
We, the group of four, will now have the leadership role for our ten children and nineteen grandchildren. We will proceed with the eternal tie that Mom and Dad established for us.
Let no one rend it asunder.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Gary, you are such a kind and gentle man and your mom shines on in you ❤ Thinking of you all ❤
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Thanks so much for your kind words.
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Gary — I’m saddened to read this message, although it was not unexpected. I am certain that your mother appreciated your continued care and attention — you are privileged to have had time with her in her final days. I will be thinking of you and your family this week, and hope to see you again soon.
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Thank you, Janet. It was indeed an honour and a privilege to be with her in her final days and at her side, when she took her last breath.
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Prayers for you, your family, and beloved Mother.
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Thank you, friend.
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not sure why it’s anonymous. Written by Jean Stocker Higgins
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It is a lovely message, Jean. Thank you so much!
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She may be gone from this place but she remains close by – in your heart and mind and will certainly visit you from the spirit realm to lend you her guidance and love….
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I will feel her presence, whenever I need it. My son said he felt her comforting him, at the funeral this morning.
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