My Beloved Wife, a tribute from Dad to Mom 12/5/2025

[Care4all]

You were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
for 50 (71) years simply my beloved wife
with another love I'll never lye again
it's you I can't deny
it's you I can't defy
a depth so deep
into my grief
without my beloved soul
I renounce my life
as my right
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

my beloved wife
my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
now my suffering begins
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
surrender all the joy in my life
go with her tonight?

my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
just turn my face away from the light
go with her tonight?


Rest in Peace Mom, I love you!

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Condolences to you. Sometimes there are no words.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

You were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
for 50 (71) years simply my beloved wife
with another love I'll never lye again
it's you I can't deny
it's you I can't defy
a depth so deep
into my grief
without my beloved soul
I renounce my life
as my right
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

my beloved wife
my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
now my suffering begins
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
surrender all the joy in my life
go with her tonight?

my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
just turn my face away from the light
go with her tonight?


Rest in Peace Mom, I love you!

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.

Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to you and your family, asking that God bring comfort and peace to all those who are grieving your mother’s passing.

 

[Samofvt]

You were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
for 50 (71) years simply my beloved wife
with another love I'll never lye again
it's you I can't deny
it's you I can't defy
a depth so deep
into my grief
without my beloved soul
I renounce my life
as my right
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

my beloved wife
my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
now my suffering begins
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
surrender all the joy in my life
go with her tonight?

my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
just turn my face away from the light
go with her tonight?


Rest in Peace Mom, I love you!

Thank you for sharing. Bless you.

 

[BULLDOG]

I always search for words to somehow reduce such grief, but they never come. I'm so sorry for your loss is the best I can do.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

You were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
for 50 (71) years simply my beloved wife
with another love I'll never lye again
it's you I can't deny
it's you I can't defy
a depth so deep
into my grief
without my beloved soul
I renounce my life
as my right
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

my beloved wife
my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
now my suffering begins
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
surrender all the joy in my life
go with her tonight?

my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
just turn my face away from the light
go with her tonight?


Rest in Peace Mom, I love you!

Love and comfort to you and your family

 

[SweetSue92]

You were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
for 50 (71) years simply my beloved wife
with another love I'll never lye again
it's you I can't deny
it's you I can't defy
a depth so deep
into my grief
without my beloved soul
I renounce my life
as my right
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

my beloved wife
my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
now my suffering begins
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
surrender all the joy in my life
go with her tonight?

my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
just turn my face away from the light
go with her tonight?


Rest in Peace Mom, I love you!

I'm so sorry. I lost my mom in July '24 and let me tell you, watching my dad grieve has been devastating. She was the love of his life; they were married 57 years. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Care4all]

I'm worried about my dad...they were such a team, and this just came on so fast, one thing lead to another.

My husband and I were heading down to Florida on 12/15 to be there for the holidays and for four months. Got a call on Monday from my older sister that mom was in the hospital on Monday, Matt and I have been scrambling to get all done, doctors appts and medical tests done earlier, and anti freeze for the emptied water pipes, car checked out before the drive, change of address with the post office etc etc etc...

She got better with antibiotics for the Pneumonia, I spoke with her yesterday and Wednesday day, she was better....yes, likely on her way to the Lord, but she seemed to be doing better with a little time left for me to spend with her....

By miracle the hubby and I got everything done and the house ready to put in to winter hibernation and hotel rooms booked ahead for the trip that were kitty cat friendly, and were leaving tomorrow....

Then right around midnight my older sister called with the sad news....she was almost 92, and dad 94, and almost married for 72 years...

We still need to rush down there for my mom's funeral service.

I just can not believe it....it's hard to register...she's been such a permanent fixture my whole life, for my sister and I, and for dad, and he....for her....

My sister said he cried two days ago, all worried about her....

And THAT is unusual to say the least! I've never ever seen my dad cry...ever...even when his dad, mom, and brother died.

 

[Care4all]

This was just 2.5 years ago, i thought she had another 10 years...would be a centenarian

 

[odanny]

Your mom looked so much younger than her age. She took good care of herself. I'm so sorry you lost her, you were indeed very fortunate to have her in your life for as long as you did, many others are not so fortunate.

72 years, that's amazing. A great love story.

 

[westwall]

I'm worried about my dad...they were such a team, and this just came on so fast, one thing lead to another.

My husband and I were heading down to Florida on 12/15 to be there for the holidays and for four months. Got a call on Monday from my older sister that mom was in the hospital on Monday, Matt and I have been scrambling to get all done, doctors appts and medical tests done earlier, and anti freeze for the emptied water pipes, car checked out before the drive, change of address with the post office etc etc etc...

She got better with antibiotics for the Pneumonia, I spoke with her yesterday and Wednesday day, she was better....yes, likely on her way to the Lord, but she seemed to be doing better with a little time left for me to spend with her....

By miracle the hubby and I got everything done and the house ready to put in to winter hibernation and hotel rooms booked ahead for the trip that were kitty cat friendly, and were leaving tomorrow....

Then right around midnight my older sister called with the sad news....she was almost 92, and dad 94, and almost married for 72 years...

We still need to rush down there for my mom's funeral service.

I just can not believe it....it's hard to register...she's been such a permanent fixture my whole life, for my sister and I, and for dad, and he....for her....

My sister said he cried two days ago, all worried about her....

And THAT is unusual to say the least! I've never ever seen my dad cry...ever...even when his dad, mom, and brother died.

Very sorry for your loss. I hope your father can carry on for the rest of the family, but losing a mate like that is tough.

 

[Care4all]

Your mom looked so much younger than her age. She took good care of herself. I'm so sorry you lost her, you were indeed very fortunate to have her in your life for as long as you did, many others are not so fortunate.

72 years, that's amazing. A great love story.

Oh, she has always been like that....she used to say, "Well, I want to stay pretty for dad" ...and then giggle. She would not leave the house without dressing nice and make up! She even convinced dad to help her color her hair once every two months, after she had broken her shoulder several years back and it was hard to color it all herself.

We always thought dad would go first because he smoked cigs for 50 years before quitting in his mid 60s...about 30 years ago.

 

[Blaster]

You were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
you were simply my beloved wife
I don't know for certain
how I'll live my life
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

I can't believe
I've lost the very best of me

you were the love
for certain of my life
for 50 (71) years simply my beloved wife
with another love I'll never lye again
it's you I can't deny
it's you I can't defy
a depth so deep
into my grief
without my beloved soul
I renounce my life
as my right
now alone without my beloved wife
my beloved wife

my beloved wife
my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
now my suffering begins
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
surrender all the joy in my life
go with her tonight?

my love is gone she suffered long
in hours of pain
my love is gone
would it be wrong if I should
just turn my face away from the light
go with her tonight?


Rest in Peace Mom, I love you!

I know the pain of losing someone close and time heals most wounds but there is always a hole in the heart. My condolences to you and please stay strong.

 

[sparky]

condolences C4all........~S~

 

[Care4all]

Well, here we go again....

Today, the viewing, the funeral and church service was scheduled for mom...and 2:30 am dad called and said he couldn't breath....hung up, my sis and I throw clothes on and rushed to his house, the hubby in a complete daze so when he got his bearings he got in his car to dad's which is just down the block, Pat and I took his blood oxygen reading and it was only 78, below 90 is considered critical, called 911....none of our cell phones could get service, no landlines avail anymore on his block to get land lines, ....my phone finally got thru, ambulance came....took forever....like 15 to 20 minutes and another 10 before they took off from the house, we all followed....me and the sis in her car and Matt followed us.... We did 80mph to keep up, and ran a red light...we were at the hospital in 15 minutes where normally would take 30 minutes

He's been in true mourning, just aching from the loss of mom...he's let loose and shed some tears a few times, a man who was always tough, never shed a tear....which of course sends me in to the balling mode, sis and Matt are old dad pretend to b's with no tears.....

Was in the ER for the past 5 hours, they let one at a time to visit....my sis and I had been taking turns...they are putting him in ICU but they have no rooms, sheesh! So they will find a room close to it....they have forced oxygen, machine on him....and tons of other machines,

Had to cancel the Mass,cancel the viewing, cancel the funeral for mom today.....goodness gracious.... he paid like $45000 (holy crap this is a sin to charge so much imo) for all that including the casket and crypt....she's being buried above ground, near where her parents/my grandparents are...and he bought a crypt next to hers....

Matt and I went home, sis stayed and we are going to try to catch some sleep and then switch out with her so she can then get some sleep...

 

[Blaster]

Well, here we go again....

Today, the viewing, the funeral and church service was scheduled for mom...and 2:30 am dad called and said he couldn't breath....hung up, my sis and I throw clothes on and rushed to his house, the hubby in a complete daze so when he got his bearings he got in his car to dad's which is just down the block, Pat and I took his blood oxygen reading and it was only 78, below 90 is considered critical, called 911....none of our cell phones could get service, no landlines avail anymore on his block to get land lines, ....my phone finally got thru, ambulance came....took forever....like 15 to 20 minutes and another 10 before they took off from the house, we all followed....me and the sis in her car and Matt followed us.... We did 80mph to keep up, and ran a red light...we were at the hospital in 15 minutes where normally would take 30 minutes

He's been in true mourning, just aching from the loss of mom...he's let loose and shed some tears a few times, a man who was always tough, never shed a tear....which of course sends me in to the balling mode, sis and Matt are old dad pretend to b's with no tears.....

Was in the ER for the past 5 hours, they let one at a time to visit....my sis and I had been taking turns...they are putting him in ICU but they have no rooms, sheesh! So they will find a room close to it....they have forced oxygen, machine on him....and tons of other machines,

Had to cancel the Mass,cancel the viewing, cancel the funeral for mom today.....goodness gracious.... he paid like $45000 (holy crap this is a sin to charge so much imo) for all that including the casket and crypt....she's being buried above ground, near where her parents/my grandparents are...and he bought a crypt next to hers....

Matt and I went home, sis stayed and we are going to try to catch some sleep and then switch out with her so she can then get some sleep...

I hope your dad is okay now. It can be traumatic losing a spouse.

 

[DennisPTate]

I'm worried about my dad...they were such a team, and this just came on so fast, one thing lead to another.

My husband and I were heading down to Florida on 12/15 to be there for the holidays and for four months. Got a call on Monday from my older sister that mom was in the hospital on Monday, Matt and I have been scrambling to get all done, doctors appts and medical tests done earlier, and anti freeze for the emptied water pipes, car checked out before the drive, change of address with the post office etc etc etc...

She got better with antibiotics for the Pneumonia, I spoke with her yesterday and Wednesday day, she was better....yes, likely on her way to the Lord, but she seemed to be doing better with a little time left for me to spend with her....

By miracle the hubby and I got everything done and the house ready to put in to winter hibernation and hotel rooms booked ahead for the trip that were kitty cat friendly, and were leaving tomorrow....

Then right around midnight my older sister called with the sad news....she was almost 92, and dad 94, and almost married for 72 years...

We still need to rush down there for my mom's funeral service.

I just can not believe it....it's hard to register...she's been such a permanent fixture my whole life, for my sister and I, and for dad, and he....for her....

My sister said he cried two days ago, all worried about her....

And THAT is unusual to say the least! I've never ever seen my dad cry...ever...even when his dad, mom, and brother died.

I am so sorry that your mom is now gone on.

I am of the belief that she is in a paradise state and I believe that she would love it if you could get your dad researching that topic in order to make him feel a little bit better. Here is my daughter's number one favorite near death experience account when a woman met with her previously deceased dog, Maggie.

Jan Price's Near-Death Experience With Her Pet Dog - Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife

Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife profiles Jan Price's Near-Death Experience With Her Pet Dog . Did you enjoy reading this post, we have more!

near-death.com

This entire topic might have information that could help him some.

Thread 'Would you want your cats, dogs or horses to live forever?'

Dec 1, 2025

This is a rather interesting aspect of near death experience accounts that certainly does offer some evidence that our friendships with our pets does not end at their death, or at our death.

I find that these accounts are quite convincing and I have ran into dozens like these. It seems that just as we humans have a surge of abilities once we leave this physical body so also do our former pets.

4. Her Love Connection with Her Dog Maggi​

As the density changed, becoming lighter and finer, I felt that I was being lifted to another level of awareness – and then I found myself in...

• DennisPTate
• Replies: 14
• Forum: Pets

 

[Care4all]

I am so sorry that your mom is now gone on.

I am of the belief that she is in a paradise state and I believe that she would love it if you could get your dad researching that topic in order to make him feel a little bit better. Here is my daughter's number one favorite near death experience account when a woman met with her previously deceased dog, Maggie.

Jan Price's Near-Death Experience With Her Pet Dog - Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife

Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife profiles Jan Price's Near-Death Experience With Her Pet Dog . Did you enjoy reading this post, we have more!

near-death.com

This entire topic might have information that could help him some.

Thread 'Would you want your cats, dogs or horses to live forever?'

Dec 1, 2025

This is a rather interesting aspect of near death experience accounts that certainly does offer some evidence that our friendships with our pets does not end at their death, or at our death.

I find that these accounts are quite convincing and I have ran into dozens like these. It seems that just as we humans have a surge of abilities once we leave this physical body so also do our former pets.

4. Her Love Connection with Her Dog Maggi​

As the density changed, becoming lighter and finer, I felt that I was being lifted to another level of awareness – and then I found myself in...

• DennisPTate
• Replies: 14
• Forum: Pets

My father is in ICU now, he could not breathe, and heart enzymes went way up....but heart doctor thinks it could be from all the stress of mom's death and funeral that was suppose to be today...

I think he just really misses her and needs to mourn....they were married for nearly 72 years and until mom all of a sudden got sick, less than a month ago, they both lead an active life...going out to dinner, shopping, doctor's visits and my dad still drives...who knows after this hospitalization if he is released.

My hubby and I decided that we will move in with him for a while.....and close up our home in Maine, indefinately.

He has comfort in knowing he will be with mom again....

And every darn one of my precious little kitties who passed....I expect to see them again....Rainbow Bridge!

I will read your links, thank you!

 

[DennisPTate]

My father is in ICU now, he could not breathe, and heart enzymes went way up....but heart doctor thinks it could be from all the stress of mom's death and funeral that was suppose to be today...

I think he just really misses her and needs to mourn....they were married for nearly 72 years and until mom all of a sudden got sick, less than a month ago, they both lead an active life...going out to dinner, shopping, doctor's visits and my dad still drives...who knows after this hospitalization if he is released.

My hubby and I decided that we will move in with him for a while.....and close up our home in Maine, indefinately.

He has comfort in knowing he will be with mom again....

And every darn one of my precious little kitties who passed....I expect to see them again....Rainbow Bridge!

I will read your links, thank you!

I feel that you and your husband have ,made an extremely wise, loving and kind choice that is going to result in good memories that have value that go on and on for infinite time in the future.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

I'm worried about my dad...they were such a team, and this just came on so fast, one thing lead to another.

My husband and I were heading down to Florida on 12/15 to be there for the holidays and for four months. Got a call on Monday from my older sister that mom was in the hospital on Monday, Matt and I have been scrambling to get all done, doctors appts and medical tests done earlier, and anti freeze for the emptied water pipes, car checked out before the drive, change of address with the post office etc etc etc...

She got better with antibiotics for the Pneumonia, I spoke with her yesterday and Wednesday day, she was better....yes, likely on her way to the Lord, but she seemed to be doing better with a little time left for me to spend with her....

By miracle the hubby and I got everything done and the house ready to put in to winter hibernation and hotel rooms booked ahead for the trip that were kitty cat friendly, and were leaving tomorrow....

Then right around midnight my older sister called with the sad news....she was almost 92, and dad 94, and almost married for 72 years...

We still need to rush down there for my mom's funeral service.

I just can not believe it....it's hard to register...she's been such a permanent fixture my whole life, for my sister and I, and for dad, and he....for her....

My sister said he cried two days ago, all worried about her....

And THAT is unusual to say the least! I've never ever seen my dad cry...ever...even when his dad, mom, and brother died.

Lost my father in 2017.
Same with him and my mother, very much a team.
Mom was not doing so well mentally without him. She was 78 at the time.
She lives with us now. We have a walkout basement, finished... has a full kitchen/living room etc. She is okay now. Not a doubt in my mind she still misses him and there is an element of "live and wait till I get to be with him again" - which I get.
It will be rough for him. In a major way. But he will make it as long as people give him purpose.