Hello everyone, I am Nemo14's son David. I am so sorry to inform you all that my mother passed away just after 11 o'clock this morning, November 5th. As she had shared with you, after a wonderful summer, Mom started to experience some of the same symptoms she did just prior to her diagnosis last year. Unfortunately, her cancer had returned and she was given a less-than-optimistic prognosis. Nevertheless, she steeled herself for another round of chemo and other therapeutic regimens, and did not for one second give up hope. My dear sister made the trek home in early October to visit with her family, and had a wonderful time as Mom had the opportunity to see her granddaughters and all the joy they brought with them. My family and I arrived on Halloween, and Mom delighted in the opportunity to spoil them rotten with treats.
Over the next couple of days, Mom started to have more and more difficulties with mobility, and ultimately, she made the decision to focus on living in comfort rather than aggressively fighting her disease. A lovely team of visiting nurses and health care workers visited us in her home and helped to ensure that her transition to the next life would be as peaceful as possible. My sister returned, and we were able to share all of our time with her, swapping stories and reminiscing of all the incredible journeys she was responsible for taking our family on.
As we awoke this morning, I couldn't help but notice that today was supposed to be unseasonably warm, in the 70s, with clear blue skies. Anyone who spent any time with Mom knew that after a lifetime of New England winters, she was always ready for springtime and the warmth of the sun. She waited for that sun to take her final steps into the next life, surrounded by the love of her family and in the comfort of her own home.
Over the past many years, these boards have been a constant presence in Mom's life. She laughed with you, she cried with you, and she made lifetime connections that made her life all the more colorful; in starting this post, it seemed fitting that Mom had picked the same title in memory of another dear friend lost to cancer last year. I cannot thank you enough for bringing her that joy, and I know she would like you all to know that she is at peace and will miss you all dearly.
In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (https://ocrahope.org/), to Women and Infant's Hospital (https://www.womenandinfants.org/ways-to-give), or to Hope Hospice (https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/how-to-give/) which treated her with unparalleled compassion and expertise throughout her journey.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Over the next couple of days, Mom started to have more and more difficulties with mobility, and ultimately, she made the decision to focus on living in comfort rather than aggressively fighting her disease. A lovely team of visiting nurses and health care workers visited us in her home and helped to ensure that her transition to the next life would be as peaceful as possible. My sister returned, and we were able to share all of our time with her, swapping stories and reminiscing of all the incredible journeys she was responsible for taking our family on.
As we awoke this morning, I couldn't help but notice that today was supposed to be unseasonably warm, in the 70s, with clear blue skies. Anyone who spent any time with Mom knew that after a lifetime of New England winters, she was always ready for springtime and the warmth of the sun. She waited for that sun to take her final steps into the next life, surrounded by the love of her family and in the comfort of her own home.
Over the past many years, these boards have been a constant presence in Mom's life. She laughed with you, she cried with you, and she made lifetime connections that made her life all the more colorful; in starting this post, it seemed fitting that Mom had picked the same title in memory of another dear friend lost to cancer last year. I cannot thank you enough for bringing her that joy, and I know she would like you all to know that she is at peace and will miss you all dearly.
In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (https://ocrahope.org/), to Women and Infant's Hospital (https://www.womenandinfants.org/ways-to-give), or to Hope Hospice (https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/how-to-give/) which treated her with unparalleled compassion and expertise throughout her journey.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
