My father, Ronald James Browne, passed away a half-hour after my post earlier today. He died just as my plane was beginning its ascent up to 37,000 feet. It was 3.30pm.
The cause of death was complications arising from his motor neuron disease; that being, he caught pneumonia and he was unable to fight it. And I was unable to say goodbye.
He was only 59 years old.
Thank you all who’ve sent me so many messages of love and hope and support. While I don’t have the time to reply right now, I will try soon.
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Oh, Karen, I am so sorry
You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Oh Karen, I’m so very sorry to hear that sad news.
(((hugs))) My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Karen. I am heartbroken to hear this news. Please accept my condolences. Sending love, strength, and support your way.
Karen, I am so, so sorry. {{hugs}}
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Hugs, Hugs and more Hugs
I am so sorry!
Oh Goodness, I am so sorry to hear this news. Condolences to you and your family.
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sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
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Oh, sweetie, I’m so so sorry to hear this. Sending you many hugs and good thoughts for you and your mom and the rest of your family.
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I’m so sorry, Karen! We’ll be praying for you.
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Oh Karen, I am so very sorry to hear this
All our thoughts are with you. (hug)
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Karen, I cannot begin to express how sorry I am. Oh, God. Anything you need, you know where to reach me.
I’m so sorry to hear that, Karen. My sincere condolences.
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Hi Kaz,
I’m so sorry to hear this sweetie. I am sending you, your mum & the rest of your family all my love. Other than that I am lost for words… Love you lots old friend xxx
Oh Karen, I’m so very sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about your dad Karen, my thoughts are with you and your family.
That’s so not fair Karen. My condolences to you and your family. Hugs!
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Oh honey, I am thinking of you. It’s not fair!
((hugs))
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Karen, I’m so sorry. I’m thinking of you and your family.
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I am so very sorry. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this terrible time and am sending all my love your way.
I’m very sorry, Karen. I’ll be thinking of you and your whole family.
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I’m so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
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Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
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My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry.
Losing your Father at still a relatively young age(for him) is very hard to come to terms with.
It isn’t fair for your Dad, your mum , you and your children who will miss him dearly.
(hugs)
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I wanted to add after re reading your post … the not being able to say goodbye was one the hardest things I felt too.It’s crushing. Remember your Dad knew how much you loved him.
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Nothing anyone can say will be able to take away the pain you are feeling right now.
Feel it. Let your kids see it. The pain will pass, but the love you shared with your precious dad will live with you forever.
Sending love your way.
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I am so very, deeply, profoundly sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help ease this pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
i’m so sorry to hear your twitter. i wish there was a magical word to say to you to make you feel better.
So very sorry to hear this. Words aren’t very adequate at a time like this.
I am so sorry for you and your family. We will be thinking of you. Take care.
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So sorry to hear about your dad Karen.
Thinking of you and your family.
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Oh Karen. Sending you my sympathies and big hugs. Wish there was more I could say or do but know that I’m thinking of you in this time.
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Thinking of you and your family… So sad to hear this news. I hope you all find the perfect way to remember your father…
((hugs))
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So sorry to hear of your loss and very sorry that you were not there with him.
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Hugs, Karen.
I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
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I’m very sorry for your loss, Karen. All the best to you and your family during this difficult time.
This is the first time I’ve had the pleasure of reading your blog and although I do not know you, feel compelled to offer my condolences. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
*hugs* Thinking of you.
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