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17th February 2022, 10:01 PM
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Another Shock (Ivan,s Wife)
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Jus received this Email from Ivan , and must say i am shocked at the very sad News! He has asked me to just post on his behalf as he as can be understood is devastated .
I have sent my Condolences,
Vernon
Just to let you know I will be absent for sometime, my wife Wendy who wassuffering from Leukemia had a heart attack and passed away at 1716 hours today.We were absolute soul mates and danced as one from day one. I will look in nowand again for a bit of sanity from what is going to be a traumatic time for allthose who loved her. Some of the boys met her at the BOA in 2013 and remarked Iwas a lucky man to have such a fun person, she and her laughter will be missedby many.
Ivan
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Good Morning /Evening Ivan
Oh my dear Lord, what a terrible shock to the System that would be for you and the Family, you must be devastated Ivan and I cannot even try and say that I understand your feelings and loss.
Al I can offer up is a few Prayers for her and for the Family, which will be done.
May I and my dear Wife send our Sincere Condolences , and just ask that you all there will be strong, and stand together in this time of need, and togetherness!
I don’t know at this time what more can say Ivan , just Keep safe and stay with a clear head mate, it will be needed I am sure!
May the dear Lady rest in Peace and go with the Lord!
With Sincere Thoughts and wishes
Vernon and Irene.
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18th February 2022, 12:27 AM
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Re: Another Shock (Ivan,s Wife)
Ivan,
It is with sincere condolences that I write this, Your loss will be unbearable, may your memories hold you both together.
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18th February 2022, 01:23 AM
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Ivan if you bother or have the inclination to read these platitudes , you will know that whatever is said is not going to bring her back. To say nothing however might appear that I and others dont care.This is entirely incorrect .we all care very much.But we know that whatever we say is not going to mend your broken heart. So from myself and all those stuck for the words to say , we are all commiserating with you. John Sabourn and all the others who maybe don’t reply themselves.
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18th February 2022, 05:36 AM
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Ivan, when you are ready we will still be here for you.
There are no words that will ease your pain so I offer none.
But be assured we are thinking of you at this traumatic time,


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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18th February 2022, 07:26 AM
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Ivan, a terrible shock, and one many of us at a certain age dread the thought of. If only words could help, but of course they cannot, but please be assured we are all thinking of you at this terrible time, best regards Keith.
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18th February 2022, 09:18 AM
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very sorry ivan she is at peace know mate anything we can do you know were we are and hope we can get you through ..john/barbara
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18th February 2022, 09:34 AM
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I can understand a little about the shock and disbelief Ivan will be feeling at this moment.
My wife died in 2020, it takes a long, long time to come to terms with a devastating situation such as this.
All I can say is stay strong, your family needs you and you need them.
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18th February 2022, 09:36 AM
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Ivan pat and myself are so sad about your loss of your beloved Wendy ....we hope the love and strength you have shared together will give you strength at this time ....i have found comfort in the past from the words .......seek and thou will find....god bless you and your family....cappy
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18th February 2022, 09:39 AM
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My sincere condolences Ivan at your heart-breaking loss. On here we are all indeed one large community and share your grief and sadness.God Bless and come back when the time is right.
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18th February 2022, 09:55 AM
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I am so so sorry to hear of your loss Ivan. We are all thinking of you.
RIP
Vic
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