# My mother has passed **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 12, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087 "2021-06-12T02:01:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/1 "2021-06-12T02:01:13Z")
Midday today my sister went to my Mom’s house and found she had died. Mom was just past her 89th birthday. I loved her as much as anyone in the world. She and my dad did a great job of parenting, although their styles were different. I’m the executrix and now comes the job I’ve always dreaded, taking care of the estate. The funeral won’t be so hard as Mom had it all planned out. I’m trying to stay calm but it’s not easy. I already miss her so much. I’ll say more later but my visits here will be short for now. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/2 "2021-06-12T02:05:10Z")
So sorry to hear this, **Baker**. Losing a parent is always hard. No matter how much you anticipate it happening, it’s always a shock. Rest eternal grant unto her, and may light perpetual shine upon her face. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/3 "2021-06-12T02:10:07Z")
I’m so sorry. You’ve had a truly awful year. Wishing you a better time ahead. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/4 "2021-06-12T02:18:19Z")
I’m sorry as well. Hope you have time throughout the process to spend some with us-we’ll hope to hear you are getting by. Will hold you and your family in the light. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/5 "2021-06-12T02:23:11Z")
I’m very sorry. May it go as well as possible. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/6 "2021-06-12T02:45:12Z")
My sincere condolences. May her passing have been peaceful, and may you have peace and joy in the coming days. StG ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/7 "2021-06-12T02:53:47Z")
So sorry for your loss, **Baker**. Our thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/8 "2021-06-12T02:54:39Z")
My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/9 "2021-06-12T02:57:59Z")
I am sorry for your loss and if there is anything you need you know where to find lots of friends, including me. ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/10 "2021-06-12T02:59:10Z")
I’m so sorry, Baker. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/11 "2021-06-12T03:11:51Z")
I’m feelin this post as my mom is almost 80. I love her probably more than any person on the planet, including myself. I’m so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/12 "2021-06-12T03:13:47Z")
Sorry for your loss **Baker**. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/13 "2021-06-12T08:03:39Z")
I am so sorry **Baker**. This has been a tough year for you. ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/14 "2021-06-12T08:10:08Z")
I’m really sorry to hear this. ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/15 "2021-06-12T08:19:33Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss… ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/16 "2021-06-12T10:47:18Z")
Been where you are. Took me years before I could enjoy the things Mom & I did together, after I was alone. You **can** heal. But right now, I’m sorry it hurts. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/17 "2021-06-12T11:03:25Z")
**{{{Baker}}}** - so very sorry. There are no words… ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/18 "2021-06-12T11:03:39Z")
I am so sorry for your loss ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/19 "2021-06-12T12:33:20Z")
Oh, **Baker** I am so sorry to hear that. Peace and strength be unto you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![teelabrown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teelabrown/32/8412_2.png) [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087/20 "2021-06-12T12:39:12Z")
I’m very sorry, **Baker**. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-passed/944087.md?page=2)