Death

1 The day began with a concern for the dead. I attended upon Mrs Wright in her new home about 0915. She was having breakfast at a table for four, four elderly women. She greeted me warmly; there was conversation across the table; she was taking part. Things, it seemed to me, had improved.

1.1 The limousine, the drive to the church, the entry of the coffin into the church. The funeral Mass was well done. I read the first Reading and the Bidding prayers. I also gave a short tribute. General good feeling all round.

1.2 To the crematorium. There were about eight of us. A short ceremony, no more than ten minutes. Handshakes outside. Back to the residential home. A fine spread, sufficient for many more people than were there. The staff at the home have been excellent.

1.3 I parked in the ASDA carpark in order to read The Times before the next, SSAFA appointment.

2.0 I returned home to a note from Rosemary: John died peacefully last Sunday, a month after the diagnosis. RIP.

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