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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Seth on 13 May 2012, 18:20:08
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I must inform you all that Byron's dad Trefor sadly passed away peacefully earlier this afternoon at Bridgend's Princess of Wales Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. He was 85 years of age.
Byron and his step-mother were at his bedside when he slipped away, and are naturally devastated at this time.
A WW2 veteran, he was a proud father, dear father-in-law and doting grandfather/great grandfather, who spent his entire working life in the coal-mining industry.
Thank you,
Pamela (aka Mrs Seth)
The family feel that it's entirely appropriate to add a couple of photos below of this great chap.
They were taken a while ago, at the poppy field outside Westminster Abbey on the occasion of a War Veterans service.
Driver 14845352 of 100 (Royal Monmouthshire) Field Squadron, Royal Engineers
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/IMAG0924.JPG)
Below with two of his Royal Welch Fusiliers comrades:
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/IMAG0923.JPG)
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It sounds like, sad as it is, the passing was a relief from sufferings.
Our deepest condolences to all of the friends and family left behind. Remember, he has only moved on to a better place.
Paul & Emma
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Hi Pam, so sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathys to Byron and family. :-*
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He's at peace now.
So sorry for your loss :(
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sorry to hear of your loss
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:( So sorry for your bad news, sad to see another old soldier go to final parade :(
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sorry to hear that
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Very sad news indeed and my thoughts are with Byron and family.
The following few words by Thomas Moore will always, to my mind at least, be appropriate to those of us who have served this country when we must eventually commit ourselves to the memory of those we are obligated to leave behind.
When I remember all the friends, so link'd together,
I've seen around me fall, like leaves in wintry weather;
I feel like one who treads alone some banquet-hall deserted,
whose lights are fled, whose garlands dead, and all but he departed!
Thus, in the stilly night, ere slumber's chain has bound me,
sad memory brings the light of other days around me.
Thus, as we leave the failing light of evening to face the darkness and uncertainty of night, we must look for the light shed by those whom we knew and loved - shed to guide us home; home to those we have loved.
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Always sad when some one passes to this dreadful disease R.I.P Trefor.
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Very sad news indeed and my thoughts are with Byron and family.
The following few words by Thomas Moore will always, to my mind at least, be appropriate to those of us who have served this country when we must eventually commit ourselves to the memory of those we are obligated to leave behind.
When I remember all the friends, so link'd together,
I've seen around me fall, like leaves in wintry weather;
I feel like one who treads alone some banquet-hall deserted,
whose lights are fled, whose garlands dead, and all but he departed!
Thus, in the stilly night, ere slumber's chain has bound me,
sad memory brings the light of other days around me.
Thus, as we leave the failing light of evening to face the darkness and uncertainty of night, we must look for the light shed by those whom we knew and loved - shed to guide us home; home to those we have loved.
:y :y
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deepest sympathy on this sad time will allways be remembered (once a sapper allways a sapper) from tony 2 ex royal engineer :'(
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Always sad to read of such things but it is a comfort, however slight, to know that the real thoughts and life experiences have been shared with the next generation as well as their comrades past over the intervening years since conflict.
Rest peacefully, proud soldier, knowing your deed is done and you now defend your maker.
Sincere condolences......
:'(
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Big Heart felt from DTD and the family :'(
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Sorry to hear this, hope you are all coping ok.
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So sorry to hear this, our thoughts are with Seth, Pam and the rest of Trefor's family and friends.
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sorry to hear this sad news but hes not suffering any more and is
sat on his cloud watching over you all
our deepest sympathy from all the ozzycats :( :(
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sincere condolences from myself, Phill and Kez, my dream is one day the evil that is cancer will be beaten once and for all, it took my father too young, and 9yrs on, I still miss him terribly x
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Deepest Sympathy to all the family and friends :(
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I knew this had been coming for a while but still it doesn't help when it eventually does occur.
Mine and Anna's thoughts and sympathies are with you both.
You know where we are if you need anything ;)
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Really sorry to hear this, Pam. We're thinking of you at this sad time.
Kevin & Emma
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Please accept Our Sincerest Condolences on the Passing of another of Britains Finest. God Bless Trefor. :(
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My deepest condolences to Seth, Pam and family on this sad loss.. :'(
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sincere condolences,know what you are going through,its awful
Im expecting this shortly meself,
my father is also 85 can barely move out of his wheelchair,is a proud ex navy man,absolutley refuses to go into a care home,hates the hospital as he is sure he wont come out,doctors refuse to come to him now,
has liver disease,full blown type 1 diabetes,lost use of legs virtually, his feet are enormous and has no feeling in them(myopathy?) cataracts in both eyes, almost deaf,
yet his heart and lungs are fine its just the rest that is completely knackered,
way back in 65 he actually won the court case for him to bring up 5 children on his own, which was unheard of in those days,stopped us all going to a childrens home, had 3 jobs to keep us all together, never complained once, so i have the utmost respect for him,but he refuses to help himself in anyway at all by going to the hospital,he says his time is up and dont regret a minute of his life,
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Having had first hand experience (still waiting for an all clear), I know just how shitty a disease that cancer can be and the grief it can bring.
So sorry to hear of your loss, and our thoughts are with you at this time.
Mark & Rhonda
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Byron, Pam and family, we are so sorry to hear about this news, but Byron explained last time I saw him that his Dad was not of good health.
Although expected it still comes as a shock as I found out with my Dad.
Jan and I send you our best wishes and Byron if you need to talk or rant please feel free to call!
Jay sends his sympathies to Casper!
Even though they have not met yet, Amber sends her condolences to Casper as well.
(Amber is a new pup we have adopted. She is the same colour as Jay and is a Greyhound Labrador cross.)
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my thoughts are with you Byron. so sorry to hear this. :'(
jon & family. :(
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Very sad to hear your news. Yet another of our war heroes gone.
Sincere condolences.
Chris
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His pictures tell me of a strong tough man but equally as loving & caring to those close to him. My Dad's nearly 82 & sadly fading physically although he's on the ball mentally. It did'nt help his decline when we lost Mum suddenly @ only 71 after a short & cruel illness last July so i share your grief. He seemed to be a good proud man & you are right to be proud of him. I have nothing but respect & admiration for what men & women of thier generation went through.
Mum left us this.:-
I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an after glow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing
times and bright and
summer days.
I'd like the tears of those who
grieve to dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that i leave
When life is done.
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So sorry Byron & Pam, sending you both my love and condolences :(
Jon & the cools
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Sorry to hear this - thoughts and prayers for Pam, Byron and family.
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Sorry to hear yr loss of a brave soldier, loving husband & much admired man. Our deepest condolences to all the family at this time.
RIP, sir.
Bv family.
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So sad and sorry to here this, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Best wishes
Paul
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On behalf of the entire family, please accept our sincere thanks for all the kind messages that we've received during this sad time.
At mid-day today, and led by a standard-bearing Royal British Legion contingent, Byron, his brother and their nephews carried Trevor on his final journey, with his coffin suitably draped with a Union Jack flag.
A beautifully-delivered service was followed by a really nice reception - where Byron and his elder cousins/colleagues/mates are still 'going strong' (as I compile this), reminiscing their happy childhoods under Uncle Trev's gentle guidance.
Once again everyone, thank you all very much (and roll on Newent!)
Pamela.
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See you both there.
Thanks for update Pam. A good send off. :y
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At 10am this morning, Dad's ashes were interred on a plot at the local Crematorium's garden of remembrance.
Accompanied by Pam, my step-mother, step-sister and a small family gathering, we bade a final and dignified farewell to the old soldier in beautifully peaceful surroundings.
RIP Dad, and thanks for everything.
And once again, sincere thanks to all OOFers for the kindness and sympathy shown to us on here.
From all the Seths.
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My heartfelt condolences Byron.
Onwards and upwards, fellow Celt. :'( :y
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At 10am this morning, Dad's ashes were interred on a plot at the local Crematorium's garden of remembrance.
Accompanied by Pam, my step-mother, step-sister and a small family gathering, we bade a final and dignified farewell to the old soldier in beautifully peaceful surroundings.
RIP Dad, and thanks for everything.
And once again, sincere thanks to all OOFers for the kindness and sympathy shown to us on here.
From all the Seths.
RIP Dad, and thanks for everything
28 letters forming 1 sentence that conveys sentiments which cannot be quantified in ordinary terms.
Fine words Byron.
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Sorry to hear that, best wishes from all of us here.
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sorry to hear .. please accept my condolences..
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Please accept our condolences.......... :( :(
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Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi Gwlad beirdd a chantorion enwogion o fri Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwlad garwyr tra mad Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed. Gwlad Gwlad, Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau . :(
Translation:
The old land of my fathers is dear to me Country of poets and singers celebrities of fame Her valiant warriors, patriots most excellent, For freedom they lost their blood. Country Country, partial I am to my country, while the sea is a wall to the pure blessed country O let the ancient language remain .
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Gutted to read this thread - my thoughts are with you, your family & friends.
RIP, may you never be forgotten for your efforts for this country & your Family
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Only just seen this and feel so sad for his family. He looks such a great man with such happiness in his eyes. i know a couple of veterans and love the stories they tell and it gives me more pleasure talking to them than people my own age. Puts the younger generation to shame the way most of them act and live today. RIP