Bob Harrison

I have been corresponding with my Aunty Doreen since my mum died in April this year - exchanging memories mainly.

On return from my trip to Korea I got a letter from Doreen, there was some very sad news.

Her husband Bob - my uncle had died on the 23rd of October 2006.

Bob had suffered from alzheimers for quite a few years and Doreen and lovingly cared for him, but recently the caring had become more difficult for Doreen, and somewhat she had reluctantly agreed that Bob would go into a nursing care home on Pellon lane - Halifax.

It's ironic really that he was due to go in to the care home on the 25th of October 2006, on the 6th of October he had had a fall, and went into hospital where he was well looked after, but he was deteriorating as he was not eating and drinking properly and eventually his body gave up on him and he died early in the morning of the 23rd October 2006.

The funeral was held on the 27th of October 2006, and many of the extended family were there, unfortunately I was not.

Bob is at rest now and Doreen is picking up the pieces after a marriage of nearly 53 years, all my sympathy goes to Doreen at this sad time.

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