Friday, August 27, 2010

Rest in peace


Some of you have been following my regular trips to Trouville, where my Aunt Francoise was living (see two photos I posted in 2006 here).  Well, she came to the end of her journey on Earth at a very respectable age of 97(!) and is probably with her fellow angels now. I'm not sad, I think she had a wonderful - long! - life and took hold of all the things that the world had to offer. I'll be in Trouville for the last time today for her funeral, as she won't be buried in Le Père Lachaise cemetery where I took this photo, but in the local churchyard.

43 comments:

  1. My condolences to your family. I'm glad to hear your aunt had a long and full life.

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  2. My condolences too Eric. I'm glad to hear you're not too sad and you think your aunt enjoyed a long and full life.
    97 is much more than I'm expecting for myself.
    I'll be thinking of you.
    Your photo is really peaceful.

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  3. Prayers for Françoise and you and your family, too.

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  4. Deepest sympathy to you and your family Eric!

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  5. Very sweet post. I think it is good when we can say we are not sad because the loved one lived a long life and was able to grab the good things in life.

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  6. My sympathies, Eric. That's a beautiful eulogy -that your aunt took hold of all that the world offered. We should all be so brave.

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  7. My condolences also. I also think your eulogy is fine.

    If you don't mind the levity of a small pun, your thoughts are, indeed, from a profound place.

    Best wishes.

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  8. My sympathy to you and the entire family, Eric. What a great lady she certainly was and she must surely already be a senior angel.

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  9. My condolences to you and your family, Eric. It's not too often that grieving can be modified by knowing the departed had a long and wonderful life. I bet she had some great stories to tell.

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  10. Beautiful tribute, Eric. I add my condolences.

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  11. My condoleces Eric. By resting in Père Lachaise, your Aunt is actually closer to you, distance-wise. And she will live in your heart for ever and ever. I'm sure.

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  12. That's a wonderful eulogy for your Tante Francoise, Eric—to say that she lived life to the fullest for almost 100 years. She was lucky to have you for a nephew.

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  13. Thinking of you and your family at this time. I hope it is a time of fond remembrances of your special Aunt and her well-lived life.

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  14. ...think of the wisdom and commen sense your Aunt had and the time she spend here....may this time reflect on our lives and how we live and the dreams that we shell turn into reality...

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  15. Eric,
    Blessings to your dear Aunt Françoise. How wonderful to hear that she had such a rich and full life. What more could any of us hope for. Rejoice and celebrate her life with your family and friends.
    V

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  16. How wonderful that you have such delightful memories of your aunt, Eric. May God bless her and all the family.

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  17. Our prayers are with you at this time.

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  18. what a sweet and inspiring ode to your dear aunt Eric.
    I am glad you are not sad, but I send you my sympathies nonetheless.

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  19. I'm glad she had a long and happy life, Eric. Bless Aunt Francoise, and my sympathies to you and yours. Take care.

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  20. My condolences, Eric, for you and your family.

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  21. My sincere condolences Eric.
    As you said, it is important that we live our lives in full and enjoy when we can, so that in the end we could think : I had a great life!

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  22. Blessings and love to you and your Aunt Françoise. We should all be so fortunate as to live a long and full life, and to, as you say, "take hold of all the things that the world has to offer."

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  23. Nice tribute to Aunt Françoise, Eric. My prayers are for you and your family today.

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  24. Although very sad for you and your family, it is so wonderful when someone has led a happy and fulfilling life. I was recently in Trouville and did wonder where your aunt lived !! xx

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  25. My sincere condolences my friend. Your aunt is now in a nice world.

    Regards

    Valery

    [Barcelona Daily Photo]

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  26. "Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are still with us." - Eskimo Proverb

    My empathy to you and your family, Eric!

    Blessings of love,
    -Misplaced Parisian

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  27. This is my goal too: wonderful ... life and take hold of all the things that the world has to offer.

    What a privilege it is to know people like this for the time we do ... and then delight in re-visiting the memories of their fabulous-ness.


    Enjoy,
    Christine

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  28. My sincere condolences. She was a very beautiful lady. I love the photo you chose for today also. Blessings to you and your family. Valorie

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  29. Just a little hi.
    Many thoughts to you and yours.
    I really love the photo, even sad, but so beautifully lighted.

    I almost wish I had a walk in Père Lachaise and looked for it. But I think it would not be convenient.

    De Profundis. Or Love.

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  30. Our hearts offer you sincere condolences this week, Eric. I hope that when I am gone someone will say that I have lived a wonderful life and taken hold of what the world has to offer. What a lovely thing to aspire to. It is a good reminder to live life every day to its fullest and enjoy the simple things. Blessings to you and your family as you remember her with love and her life with joy.

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  31. Eric, Please accept my sympathy on the death of your Aunt. My grandmother lived to 97 also. Such long lives are a great testament to the human spirit.

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  32. My sincere condolences too.

    May all the nice comments left here today go directly to your aunt and to you and your family.

    I must say that the comment of Christie, reflecting your own caption Eric, speaks to me! I think of what you beautifully wrote every single day. Thank you for expressing it that way.

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  33. Quick word (I'm rather tired!) thanks a million for you nice words. I read every single one of them and it felt really good.

    You're all very sweet ;-)

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  34. My condolences to you Eric, even though you seem to be taking it quite well. Thankfully, as you mentioned, your aunt lived a long, full life.

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  35. My sincere deepest condolences to you regarding your Tatie. My father [aged 88] is also not doing very well and his confirmation name is François after Saint François d'Assise. Quelle coincidence!!?

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  36. Eric, Your words about your Aunt Francoise were very inspiring and encouraging to me, to take hold of all the things that the world has to offer. It's good that she had a wonderful life and that you were part of it. Best to you and your family.

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  37. Dear Eric, I sent something right away, but it didn't come thru. Better late than never. Congratulations to your aunt's long life; I wish the same for you, with lots of wonderful photos still to come from your enthralling city. You're the BEST!

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  38. Eric, what a thoughtful eulogy for your sweet aunt.

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  39. A sweet tribute to your dear aunt. May you be blessed with similar longevity and be able to continue take hold of all life offers as she did. Blessings to your family at this time.
    Lovely shot for your remembrance.
    -Kim

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