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Created by samsturdy > 9 months ago, 24 Dec 2021
samsturdy
NSW, 1659 posts
24 Dec 2021 8:48AM
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I've been a bit quiet of late but you are all my friends and so I share the sad news of the passing of my Missus. She had battled head and neck cancer for two years, A massive operation and weeks of radiation therapy we thought we had it beaten, but it came back and was unstoppable. She slipped away in her sleep yesterday morning.
As most of you know we bought the boat together, learned to sail it together, maintained it together and polished and painted it together. She was one in a million God Bless her. R.I.P. my lovely.

Kinora
VIC, 187 posts
24 Dec 2021 9:45AM
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I'm sorry this has happened to you, Sam, especially at this time. Grieve, of course, but carry on as she would want you to.

Go sailing. She'll be there in the wind's embrace and the sea's gentle rocking.

Good luck and all the best,
Kinora

crustysailor
VIC, 871 posts
24 Dec 2021 9:47AM
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SS thats hard to reply to, but I feel for your loss and sad news.
Look after yourself, and know that there are plenty of people hear that will wish you what we can.
Dean

woko
NSW, 1757 posts
24 Dec 2021 11:01AM
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Condolences Sam, that is sad news indeed

UncleBob
NSW, 1299 posts
24 Dec 2021 1:15PM
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Sam, you have my condolences and sympathy, been there done that and hang in there for the sometimes heady ride dealing with everything.
Best wishes, Bob.

Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
24 Dec 2021 12:53PM
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Sorry to hear Sam. Deb and my thoughts are with you.

Lazzz
NSW, 902 posts
24 Dec 2021 1:54PM
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So very sad Sam.

You have my deepest condolences.

When you go sailing on the boat, in future, you will be reminded of her & the good times spent on the boat together.

Thinking of you.

DrogueOne
215 posts
24 Dec 2021 11:29AM
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Thinking of you and yours.

Bananabender
QLD, 1610 posts
24 Dec 2021 2:27PM
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I'm sorry for your loss Sam. Best wishes.

MorningBird
NSW, 2699 posts
24 Dec 2021 4:01PM
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samsturdy said..
I've been a bit quiet of late but you are all my friends and so I share the sad news of the passing of my Missus. She had battled head and neck cancer for two years, A massive operation and weeks of radiation therapy we thought we had it beaten, but it came back and was unstoppable. She slipped away in her sleep yesterday morning.
As most of you know we bought the boat together, learned to sail it together, maintained it together and polished and painted it together. She was one in a million God Bless her. R.I.P. my lovely.


So sorry Max. My heartfelt condolences. You've got my contact details, please call when you wish.

BlueMoon
866 posts
24 Dec 2021 2:56PM
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Condolences to you and your family Sam

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
24 Dec 2021 6:24PM
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Hi Sam

So sorry to hear of your loss of your wife

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Regards Don

madmission
VIC, 234 posts
24 Dec 2021 7:14PM
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My thoughts are with you samsturdy , holdfast.

samsturdy
NSW, 1659 posts
25 Dec 2021 9:13AM
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It's Christmas Day, I'm sitting here reading your responses with tears rolling down my cheeks. I'll be with family today.
God bless you all.

dialdan
QLD, 83 posts
25 Dec 2021 11:11AM
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God bless you to Sam, so sorry to hear of this

Achernar
QLD, 395 posts
25 Dec 2021 1:33PM
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God bless you, too Sam. I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Guitz
VIC, 617 posts
25 Dec 2021 3:10PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss Sam. My thoughts are with you today

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
25 Dec 2021 8:31PM
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Hi Sam, good that you have spent the day with family, guessing there were many more tears.

Take care and be strong

Bundeenabuoy
NSW, 1239 posts
25 Dec 2021 10:31PM
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So sorry to hear that news.
Your friends here share your loss.

troubadour
NSW, 334 posts
26 Dec 2021 8:40AM
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Sam so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sail on Sam the water is a wonderful therapy and she will be out there with you always.
Take care and always here for you

Windjana
WA, 405 posts
26 Dec 2021 7:31AM
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So sorry to hear of your loss Sam. I have enjoyed reading your sailing journey over the last couple of years. Look after yourself mate.

Datawiz
VIC, 605 posts
26 Dec 2021 10:46AM
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Sam, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - my thoughts are with you.
I've always followed and enjoyed your posts.
best wishes,
Allan

MattM14
NSW, 190 posts
31 Dec 2021 8:50PM
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Such sad news Sam. I had often enjoyed reading your contributions to this forum and one of the things that made them stand out was the great partnership you had with your wife and the shared passion for sailing and your yacht. There is nothing easy about saying farewell to someone so special. It hurts and it doesn't feel fair. Just know that in time the hurt will ease and you will be left with your precious memories. I know you won't be in that place yet but it's important to know that it doesn't feel this bad forever. Hang in their, lean on those close to you when you need them. When you are ready take the boat out again and reflect on the wonderful times you had aboard together. Take care

Matt



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