We are sad to come on here and yet again talk of another death this year. It has been a very eventful year for us, and we are sad to say goodbye (for now) to our papa C. He was a wonderful man, and had many people who loved him.
Papa was a joker. He loved to make people laugh, and I remember when I was younger calling to talk to Gramma. He would answer the phone, and after I would ask him if Gramma was there, he would say....
"Gramma?"
"Yes, gramma!"
"Oh... you mean that little old lady who sews?"
I loved that everyone knew him as the "Gum Man". He always had packs of gum ready to give to anyone. He was a sweet man who did many wonderful and admirable things, but most of all was my Papa who I will miss so much!!! I carry so many memories of him dear, and cant wait to give him a hug and kiss again. I love you Papa... and the kids love you too and will miss you terribly!
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He will be missed. What great memories of him. Our hearts are with you and your family. I will see you Wed at the funeral.
Oh this brought tears to my eyes! I also knew him as the gum man! He was the sweetest man ever!!! I'm sending my love your way!!
What a sweet post. Grandpa will be greatly missed! I love how he never said "goodbye" when it was time for us to leave, but just "we'll see ya". How appropriate--it's never a goodbye. Can't wait till "we see ya" again, Grandpa!
Such a wonderful man! Love him dearly!
Yes--what an amazing man he was! I realized that even more at the funeral yesterday. You were lucky kids to have such a great grandpa. I loved seeing you yesterday!!! Can't wait for the next visit!
I'm sorry for your family's loss. It's always a hard thing to deal with, no matter what age the person is when dying.
Grandpa C will be missed. He was such a sweet man. So kind to so many people. He touched many lives.
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