An era is over

[frualeydis]

At least in our small family circle. Yesterday the last member of my "grandmother/grandfather generation" died. It wasn't my grandfather, but the grandfather of my half sister, but since my mum and anders (my sister's dad) started being together in 1976 or -77 Hugo has been a part of my life for a long time, especially since our house was just on the other side of the barn from his house. Hugo was a nice person, someone who was nice to be with, doing things together. The last five years he had been rather ill and lately also forgetful and sometimes confused, which isn't strange since he was born in 1911. I haven't seen him often since I moved away from home, maybe once or twice a year, but it still feels sad and weird that he isn't there anymore. I also feel very sorry for my step dad, who really is the "parent" I like best (not that I don't like my mum and dad, but I have a more relaxed relation and more fun with my step dad).
I need to find out when the funeral will be.

Comments

[therru.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss.

It's an odd feeling when generations move up one step like that. My maternal grandparents both died when I was in my teens, so when my paternal grandmother died in 2002 it was the last of the grandparents' generation for me.

[jehanearbonne.livejournal.com]

(((kram)))

[pralinesssan.livejournal.com]

Jag beklagar sorgen. Det är alltid lika jobbigt att förlora någon, oavsett hur långt och rikt liv de haft.
/Charlotta

[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. It's always odd and sad when you see the generations shrinking.

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss.