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newroadahead Posts: 1,411 Forumite

27 January at 2:22PM

Gers sending love and condolenses, please catch up on some rest for you now.
NRA xxx

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IzzyBee Posts: 2,965 Forumite

27 January at 2:32PM

my condolences Gers how sad to hear about Lionel but he passed peacefully knowing he had such good friends with him would have helped now take care of yourself big hugs

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Redcross Posts: 131 Forumite

27 January at 2:37PM

Sending heartfelt condolences Gers. You supported Lionel so well in his final days. Please take care of yourself.
Thinking of the sad, lonely or poorlies
Take care all x

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Floss Posts: 9,317 Forumite

27 January at 2:40PM

@Gers I'm so sorry to read about Lionel's death, but he seems to have been kept very comfortable.
Please take it easy for a few days - his illness was so sudden and quick, and you've spent such a lot of time with him over the last few weeks, you will be exhausted xx

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AlwaysAllie Posts: 1,062 Forumite

27 January at 3:07PM edited 27 January at 3:49PM

So sorry to hear about Lionel. Gers - you’ve done a sterling job of being friend and companion in his last days, hope you can rest now
Take care
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Coxy11 Posts: 6,340 Forumite

27 January at 3:08PM

Sad to read your post @Gers - may dear Lionel RIP xx Please take some time for yourself now, sending love xx

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corrieflash Posts: 119 Forumite

27 January at 3:18PM

Sending Condolences to Gers and Lionel's family xx

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Chrisca50 Posts: 1,733 Forumite

27 January at 3:21PM

So sorry to hear your sad news @Gers Rest up and know that you were such a good friend to Lionel who can now rest in peace x

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camelot1001 Posts: 6,556 Forumite

27 January at 3:35PM

So sorry Gers, you've been amazing over the last few weeks and I'm sure Lionel and his family appreciate everything you've done.
XX

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topsyturphy Posts: 1,841 Forumite

27 January at 3:52PM

Sorry to hear of the passing of Lionel, thinking of you Gers and Lionel’s family. RIP Lionel

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