Today, just as we reached the dog park, Eve received a phone call that Rick's mother, Anna, had passed away. This was a call that we had expected but it makes inconsequential blogging about my experiences in California.
I have known Anna as long as I have known Rick, more than 30 years. I would meet her at parties hosted by her and Ed, or at Rick and Eve's or at the Suddaby cottage. She was unfailingly cheerful and welcoming. She was the life and soul of the party but in quieter way than her more boisterous husband. Eddie died about 3 years ago. She was very family oriented, close to her children and grandchildren and all their friends. Although her last few years have been marred by confusion and forgetfulness, Eve reports that she continued to be a basically happy person who enjoyed her life.
She passed away surrounded by her children and grandchildren and from all reports was warm, comfortable, peaceful and aware at the end.
My condolences to all who knew Anna, it is always sad. She was well loved and will be well missed.
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