My paternal grampa died when I was just 3 yrs old------my one remaining memory of him was that he could make paper hats without using sticky tape!-----he was a proper grampa!
My paternal gran passed away when I was about 14yrs old. She was some lady----tough as old boots and as sweet as honey! She was a "flapper" when she was young and had the samer spirit thoughout her life. She always came on holiday with us--and was always on the kids side-----a wonderful old lady .
My maternal gran passed away last yr after a short illness----------she developed a very aggresive form of cancer. She was my mentor and my friend and I miss her so much. She supported me in all things that I had to face, with humour and love-----another tough old lady with a heart of gold.
My maternal grampa also passed last year. He was a lovely man who I adored. He developed dementia , which really sped up after gran passed (they had been married for 61yrs) and even in his decline had moments of sharp lucidity where his sence of fun would shine through. He was an old soldier who loved his family with a passion. I miss him so much.
They are all together now------and when I feel low it is a comfort to know they r watching over me------------what a row I am gonna get when my time comes!!!
thanks for this lovely thread!

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