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Goodbye – the service

Yesterday we had a service for Carys at St Peters In Hascombe.  It is jewel of a church in a beautiful hamlet, village green, pond, ducks, pub, nestling beneath Hascombe hill.  We were lucky enough to find a canon who helped us construct a service that truly matched Carys and the needs of those present.  It was dignified, beautiful and appropriate.  Of course there were tears, but there was laughter too. 

We moved on to the hall were we had thrown a surprize party for her 50th and my daughter masterminded a wake that Carys herself would have been proud of.  The day went off perfectly.  Everyone rallied round to help clear up. 

I came home in need of some quiet, with a few friends and family but struggled to stay awake at 7pm and gave up at 8.30 and just crashed. 

My wife had a send of as beautiful as she was…

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6 Responses to “Goodbye – the service”

  1. Sam Deeks says:
    23 February , 2010 at 09:10

    Thank you for sharing this in your blog Richard – it feels like we the reader can walk alongside you on your journey a while and learn about life, love and loss

  2. richardderwentcooke says:
    23 February , 2010 at 09:29

    Thanks Sam… I have to admit that it is tough to know what to share and what is just too much..

  3. Aryanna says:
    23 February , 2010 at 14:35

    I thought the whole farewell was done with such beauty, respect love and grace for Carys. Fay and I were both overwhelmed and I for one have learnt a lot from sharing this very special space with you and your family. I will endeavour to share of myself more freely with my loved ones and tell them even more than I have until now, how much I value them and love them, and let them know just how special and unique they are.
    Carys had a very special gift that is rare.
    Keep on sharing how you are feeling, as this will enable so many more people to be reached by your wonderful gifts and talents. with much love to you. Aryanna

  4. richardderwentcooke says:
    23 February , 2010 at 14:40

    Thanks Aryanna, we were glad you could be there and more so if we have somehow made a difference to people down-the-line

  5. massimo scalzo says:
    2 March , 2010 at 14:41

    This sad situation gave you an hard time. It is still giving you an hard time.

    I’d like to help you out, but unfortunately I know that words sound useless under these circumstances.

    What happened to you has affected me personally.

    In my mind I am close to you

    Warmest Regards
    Massimo Scalzo

  6. richardderwentcooke says:
    2 March , 2010 at 14:43

    Thank you Massimo… that is very kind

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