I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like a great lady. You'll always carry part of her in your heart and her influence on your life will always be felt.
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Robin, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend Margaret. I completely understand how we can be so close to what is technically a distant relative. It certainly doesn't take close blood lines to make us close friends. My prayers are with your family. I am so very sorry.
I'm very sorry for your loss. I know when we lost my SIL's dad 2 years ago, we were all devastated, including my kids. He was a big part of our family. You don't have to be blood relations to be very attached to someone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.