For those following Tom's journey with PC

[Mackey Mouse]

I wanted to let you know that he passed away October 1 surrounded by this three daughters and me in his home and in his own bed......

Today is his funeral and I ask that you keep us lifted up to get through the day with grace and dignity, the grace and dignity that he so truly deserves... He valiantly fought this horrific cancer for 5 years and never complained. He was truly one of life's greatest heroes and my heart will never be the same and this world will have a big empty spot where he was.....

Thanks for all the prayers over the years and please take care of yourselves on this sunny autumn day as we pay tribute to Tom..

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[Towncrier]

Tom fought the good fight. May he now rest in the peace that he so deserves. Continued prayers for you and the family as you celebrate Tom's life and mourn his passing.

[WDWLVR]

:grouphug: Marsha! Your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers today as you say goodbye to the earthly Tommy. Know that you all now have a special angel looking over all of you.:angel:

I'm honored that I got to meet you both a couple of years ago.

[lisah0711]

Marsha, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

[INDISMOM]

:grouphug: Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

[teskak]

:grouphug:
As you have been there for others, let the prayers of your Dis friends comfort you:littleangel:

[dee47]

My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the difficult days to come. I wish you all peace. I truly believe you and your daughters and grandchildren have a new, loving guardian angel to watch over all of you.

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug: :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[j's m]

Marsha, my prayers are with you and your family today. I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing.

[antmaril]

Marsha:

My heart is breaking for you and your family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Tom. He fought such a brave battle with you beside him every step of the way. Pancreatic cancer is a monster and I loathe it with every fiber of my being.

You are in my thoughts and prayers today.

:hug: Marilyn

[MickeySP]

I am so sorry for your loss. You & your girls will be in my prayers.

[seaprincess]

Marsha,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your husband fought a courageous battle and he is no longer suffering. I lost my husband to brain cancer on September 14th so I know all to well the sense of loss you are feeling.

The strength that you gather from family, friends and the DisBoards will give you the courage to go on. My husband Ben was much like Tom, he never complained and fought so hard. I only wish we had children to carry on his legacy. Your three daughters will be a source of strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you on this day and going forward. Following your thread, you have been a pillar of strength. May God bless you and help your family through this difficult time.

Lisa:hug:

[Leota]

Marsha, I am so very sorry to read this. Sending you & your family much strength & spirit to get you thru this terrible loss.

[Sebastian the crab]

Marsha, we here at your local post office are so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Be assured that you are and have always been in our prayers. On a more personal note if theres anything at all that me or my family can do for you in this trying time to make your life any easier just say the word... Your Friend Johnny.

[dianeschlicht]

Please accept my condolences. Having seen a friend go through pancreatic cancer, I know how rough that one can be. Prayers will be said for all of you.

[CarolynU]

Marsha I do not know you, and am unlikely to ever meet you, and yet I have followed yours and Tom's journey, and have been logging on every day just to check. I am so so sorry, and know how devastated you all must be. Tom was obviously a fighter and you have fought this fight together. My thoughts are with you, and your family. Tome is now at peace and out of pain.

[Planogirl]

I'm so very sorry. I truly can't begin to imagine how you feel. My thoughts are with you and your girls and your friends and family. :hug:

[gina2000]

I am sorry, my friend, to read this news. My heart goes out to you and to your daughters.

Judi is thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

[NHAnn]

Marsha.....Words just can't express how sorry I am. My heart goes out to you. Sending you and your family my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[Deesknee]

My prayers are with you and your family. May you all feel serenity and peace. And may you each feel his love in the breeze that kisses your skin.

Thank you for taking the time to update us. You & your will continue to be in my prayers.

[luvmarypoppins]

Marsha, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Tom. He fought long and hard and was blessed with such a wonderful wife, caregiver and family. I pray Gods peace and comfort for you in the days ahead. Blessings to you always.

[karen l]

Marsha, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I've followed your reports of Tom's brave fight & admire you both. My DH also had a long battle with cancer & passed away at home after a 3 year battle. Losing a spouse is so devastating
but at least he's no longer suffering. I'll keep you & your family in my prayers. God Bless.:grouphug:

[TruBlu]

So sorry Marsha. I'm praying for you and your family. Grace and dignity ♥

[Maryr1]

Marsha,you have so kindly and generously supported so many on this forum even in the midst of your own trials. Please accept the thoughts and prayers being sent your way. God blessed you and your family with a wonderful man. His legacy is rich and full of promise in you and your girls. May you find peace as you mourn. Please accept my prayers and sympathy.

[dogodisney]

Prayers to you and your girls. May God Bless you all with strength and peace.
:hug:

[rlduvall]

Marsha, I only checked the compassion board this morning to check on your situation. Even though we have never met, or even talked, my heart fell when I read this and I am still so sad for you. Over a year ago, I lost my 65 year old mother to lung cancer. At the time, I experienced mild relief that she was no longer suffering, yet I mourn the loss of her every single day. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Snowysmom]

Marsha, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I have been following your story and just checked in to see what has been going on. You and your family are in my prayers.

[DutchsMommy]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. :grouphug:

[Christine]

Marsha, so sorry to hear about this. I've read your posts for a long time and, well, I'm just so sorry.

I will be thinking about you and your family today.:hug:

[Mskanga]

Marsha , I am so sorry about your loss.
May God give you peace and comfort to get through this , keeping you in our prayers !

[Pea-n-Me]

I'm so sorry, Marsha. :hug: The way you lived your lives and fought the battle will long be an inspiration to others. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[ERICS MUM]

Dear Marsha,

I have followed your and Tom's journey for months, from this side of the ocean thousands of miles away and i'm very sad to hear your news. I'm sure that your family will support you and each other throughout the first months of your grieving.

Please look after yourselves and be gentle with each other.

Linda

[goofy4tink]

All Tuesday I kept thinking about you and the girls. It was a glorious day...too beautiful for such sadness. But, it was a fitting day to send off one of God's true angels. You and the girls are in my prayers. They are truly beautiful, strong young women Marsha...you should be very proud of them. I know that Tommy is. What a lucky man he was.
He will be in my prayers for a long time to come.

[snappy]

Marsha, I have also kept up with your posts on this thread. It was clear from your posts that the last years of your husband's life, although a struggle, were beautiful due to the closeness you shared. You certainly saw that every minute was as special as humanly possible.

No one could wish for more that what you gave him.

With you in spirit,
Laurie

[DebbieinWA]

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Your posts have been inspirational -- it's so obvious that your family is one filled with an abundance of love. Hugs to you all!

[janette]

I'm so sorry for your loss; may you take comfort in the love that you had and prayers as you go on without him.

[Tinker'n'Fun]

I am very sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.

[zalansky]

Oh, I am so sorry to see this news Marsha. I hadn't been on the coping & compassion board in a few days. My heart sank when I read the news. You've always been so supportive of everyone here. Many hugs to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. :hug:

[Rustysmom]

I'm so sorry Marsha!!!:grouphug::grouphug: He fought so hard for so long. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Dan Murphy]

Very sorry to hear this, Marsha. :hug: Tommy was, is, indeed a hero. I recall meeting him those several times in FL, he always seemed high on life. Heaven has a pretty neat angel now. Blessings to you and your girls. :hug:

[minniebeth]

Marsha,
I too have followed your posts and I am very sad to hear of your news.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful husband. May he rest in peace and love now. I pray that you and your family find some peace as well.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as a new journey of healing begins. :hug:

[TB'sWidow]

:grouphug:So very sorry to hear of your beloved's passing. I have followed your story as my Dh had the same name and that's what caught my attention.unfortunatley myTom had lung cancer and we only had 8months and I marvel at your families courage and strength through it all. Much love and prayers for your family

[Teacher03]

Marsha, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep Tom, you, and your daughters in my thoughts and prayers.

[luvsmickeymouse]

I am so sorry. I have followed your story from the beginning. RIP Tom. :hug:

[annrae]

I have not been on the Cope and Compassion forum for awhile and did not know about Tom - I was very sad when I saw your post. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Hugs, Barb

[Kathy C]

Marsha,

I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. He fought a tough fight for a long time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy

[frdeb1999]

So very sorry for your loss. You both fought for a long time. Peace and prayers for you and your family. :hug:

[Elfstar]

Marsha, I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I'm glad he was able to be at home, surrounded by his family for his last moments. You both fought so hard against this, I hope you realize what a blessing it was for him to have you with him.

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

[Mrs. M. Mouse]

Oh Marsha,
I'm so sorry for your loss! I've been following your story for quite some time now. I am glad he was surrounded by love in the end. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!

[Tinks1984]

Oh Marsha, I've only just popped back onto here and I'm saddened to hear the news about your DH. Such a brave man and faught hard through your strength for him.

I do hope you found the grace and dignity you so wished for your DH on his passing, I know you will have.

Thoughts go out to you and your girls, even though its been a little longer for me to reply :hug: :hug:

[4nana]

:grouphug:

I am just seeing this and I am so very sorry Marsha :sad1:. Sadly, I don't get to this board as much as I should, but I have tried to followed some of your threads about your brave battle. Your soul mate, Tom, was a true example and fought such a long and heroic battle with you by his side all the way :hug:. My heart truly goes out to you as I send prayers for strength, peace and hope, during these difficult days for you and your family. Godspeed your family dear, may Tom rest in peace as he smiles and guides you all from above. :hug:

[kathyseb]

Marsha,
I like others have followed your story over time.

Having you and your girls there with him at home comforted all of you, I am sure.

Know that you and your family will be in my prayers.

Kathy

[WebmasterKathy]

Marsha- I continue to pray for you and the girls every day.

[Deesknee]

Marsha, You just popped into my mind, so I said an extra prayer. Thought I'd let you know the prayers didn't end when Toms struggle did. Hope you are feeling all the prayers going your way still.

Dee

[TruBlu]

Marsha, You just popped into my mind, so I said an extra prayer. Thought I'd let you know the prayers didn't end when Toms struggle did. Hope you are feeling all the prayers going your way still.

Dee

Marsha,
I just came here to say the same thing. Still praying for your family. :hug:

~Tracey

[312.Duck]

I wanted to let you know that he passed away October 1 surrounded by this three daughters and me in his home and in his own bed......

Oh my, I certainly haven't been here enough lately. I had no idea you were going through this as you wrote a sweet note (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32731653&postcount=64) to me regarding my mother's passing. It is truly amazing how coping will bring out the compassion. It certainly did in the short time my mother had, and the perspective is one which I believe can only be shared by those who've lost a close loved one.

My loss was so profound to me, yet I've always felt it could be much worse with loss of a spouse or child. I apologize for the tunnel vision, and more profusely for your loss. I haven't started reading the story, not sure I want to, but 5 years sounds to me like both a curse and a blessing.

I do remember noting a couple sigs with Dizzers who had passed and how sad it seemed that someone who lived the joy of DW/DL should be forced to part with it...and now we deal more directly with it.

I will not pretend to have great words of comfort and wisdom. I just hope his legacy will be carried on as I feebly attempt to carry on my mother's.

Peace,
Mark

[arminnie]

I have not been on this part of the boards in a long time so am just now reading of his passing. I am so sorry.

[kimis]

I was away for a while and had no idea. I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep all of you in my prayers.