Mom

[mark]

My mother passed away this morning.

Survived by her six children, brother and many more extended family members, she assumed the role of Matriarch when her mother died at age 102.

She just celebrated her 89th birthday.

Mom survived cervical cancer which was diagnosed in her 50s. The treatment, while saving her life, and giving her almost 40 years of life extension, had long term side effects that really started to rob her quality of life especially during the past 10 years. It was ultimately her undoing.

She was a good hearted, good natured human who always had time for anyone. She had no addictions, never a smoker or a drinker.

I will miss her terribly.

Rest in Peace Mom. You were the best mother anyone could hope to have.

[Copper]

I'm sorry to hear that Mark.

She sounds like my mother, 6 children, similar age, cancer. It was a good life.

[Jolly]

Condolences on your loss. She sounds like one of The Good People.

[Horace]

I'm sorry to hear about your family's loss, Mark. She sounds like a good woman and a good mom.

[Doctor Phibes]

I'm sorry Mark. It's a tough thing to deal with, but it sounds as though she lived a good life.

[Renauda]

Mark, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.

[jon-nyc]

I’m sorry Mark.

When my mother passed away, a former poster said to me: ‘When your mother dies, it’s like the universe changes. You adjust, but you never really get used to it.’

[kluurs]

Mark - I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and all whose lives she touched.

[George K]

I have nothing to add other than what everybody else has said.

Look back on her with fondness and celebrate the times you had with her. Rest in peace, dear mom.

[xenon]

So sorry to hear that, Mark. She must have been very proud of her family.

[Aqua Letifer]

Ah shit, I'm sorry, Mark. I'm really glad you had such a good relationship with her; that's a wonderful gift.

[George K]

One of my surgeon friends commented, after the passing of his father, "It's really strange to become an orphan at age 50. Who am I going to ask for advice?"

[Klaus]

I'm so sorry, Mark. Loosing a parent is just terrible. Life feels different without a mom.

[Axtremus]

My condolences.

[89th]

Very sorry to hear. She sounded like an excellent mom, and you were lucky. Condolences, friend...now she is amongst the stars you gaze at.

[taiwan_girl]

[LuFins Dad]

Damn, damn, damn. A boy and him mom, right? I’m so sorry.

[Tom-K]

Sorry to hear, Mark. You are a lucky guy to have had such a great Mom.

[Mik]

That is such a tough loss Mark. I wish you comfort from your memories.

[blondie]

I’m so sorry for your loss Mark.