Dad - October 2022

13/10/2022

"Grief is the price we pay for love.". We lost dad last night & this statement could not be more true about him. A larger than life character with a laugh to match.

Many people knew him as a superlative Veterinary Surgeon but to us he was a loving father & husband.

Feel so lucky to have had dad in my life.

Thanks to everyone for sharing their beautiful memories of him in Shrewsbury, Bermuda, Qatar etc today.

I am off to Shrewsbury tomorrow morning to ensure mum is OK.

63 Comments

Paul

13/10/2022 02:37:13 pm

I'm so sorry to hear that Si. I have such happy memories of your smiley, welcoming father. I remember a man who always seemed to be in a good mood and was unfailingly generous and hospitable. My thoughts are with you. Please give our love to your Mum

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 02:38:51 pm

Thanks for these kind words. Will give your love to my mum tomorrow.

Paul - Rotary

13/10/2022 02:50:33 pm

So sorry to hear of your father’s death. Your father was a great man & Rotarian. We remember him as a thoroughly nice person.

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 02:54:41 pm

Making dad a Honorary Member of Rotary meant so much to us.

Nigel

20/11/2022 10:12:49 am

I’m so sorry for you and the family.
Sending lots of love
Nigel

Kit

13/10/2022 03:02:14 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sandy was such a positive and jovial person. Wishing you and your family all the best in this difficult time.

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:21:11 pm

Thanks for these kind words. Dad loved meeting Tala & you.

Cindy

13/10/2022 03:11:34 pm

I am so sorry to hear that. Watching our parents age and then pass on is very difficult and no matter how sick they maybe it we are never prepared. Praying for you and your family as I know how close you are. May God comfort you and give you the strength you need

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:13:12 pm

It means so much to get these kind words from Cayman Islands.

Tala

13/10/2022 03:16:54 pm

Our sincere condolences to you & your family Si. He was such a lovely man with the best of smiles. So sorry for your loss. ❤️

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:18:30 pm

Means so much to read these beautiful words from California.

John Watts

13/10/2022 03:22:55 pm

Condolences for your loss Simon. Your father was a great man who was so very proud of you and clearly loved you and your whole family so much.

I remember with fondness the happy times we all spent together in Doha and Shrewsbury.

Love to you and your whole family - especially your mother.

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:25:41 pm

You made me smile thinking about those spirited political discussions over my dinner table in Qatar. Dad loved welcoming Bilal and you to their Shrewsbury home for my 50th birthday party.

Sophie

13/10/2022 03:27:16 pm

Such sad news. A truly lovely man, full of life and love. He cherished you lot and knew how it is to be loved by many

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:29:40 pm

Now you have me remembering all those happy times with our families around your parents’ swimming pool.

Samantha Garvin

13/10/2022 03:28:20 pm

I wish I could be there to support you and share stories of your amazing Dad. I can hear his laugh and see his wonderful smile as I think of him. Please send your mom my love and know that I’m here and thinking of you both. All my love Si. Xx

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:31:46 pm

Dad loved meeting you & Tim and was thrilled to learn about your beautiful family in Canada.

Aidian

13/10/2022 03:36:51 pm

I am so sorry to hear that. He was one of those people I have known of all my life because of his role and being part of Shrewsbury society.

I imagine that you must be suffering. Knowing that this was coming doesn't help, it still must be awful and heartbreaking for you.

I am so sorry to hear this and can't imagine how distressed you are.

You have to be strong for your mum too. So that makes it even harder.

My deepest condolences.

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:38:24 pm

Means so much to hear all this from you. Will give mum your love tomorrow.

Spencer Cooper

13/10/2022 03:39:52 pm

So sorry to hear that very sad news. I have many happy memories of popping along to the Boathouse with my Dad and having a few libations with your father. He was great company and I know my Mother and Father will be saddened to hear the news. Sending you and your mum my thoughts and prayers

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:41:18 pm

Kind of you to take the time to say all this. Means so much to me.

Clare

13/10/2022 03:44:16 pm

Sorry to hear this sad news. Many happy memories of your Dad from when we were teenagers. Sending love to you & your Mum xx

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:45:35 pm

I am sure mum will smile about this tomorrow.

Nick & Rick

13/10/2022 03:49:57 pm

Simon,

We wish that we could be there to support you & your family in this difficult time. We send our condolences & all our love.

-Nick & Rick

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 05:02:37 pm

Means so much to get these kind comments from Seattle.

Katrina in Qatar

13/10/2022 03:52:06 pm

So very sorry for your loss Simon. Thinking of you and your mum at this difficult time.
Also, that hilarious brunch at the Spice Market together. Fun times xxx

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 03:54:41 pm

I will make mum smile tomorrow remember Spice Market with you, Georgina & David.

Kathy

13/10/2022 04:01:55 pm

I am so sorry for your loss Simon. I have such fond memories of your father - he was so lovely and full of fun. You definitely inherited your laugh from him. Be reassured by the fact that your dad was incredibly proud of you and cherish all of the precious times when you got to spend such great quality time with him. Sending all of my love to you, your mum and brother xxx

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 04:04:06 pm

Thanks for saying this. Have really appreciated your calls today. You are such a special friend.

Chuck in Houston

13/10/2022 04:17:46 pm

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news.
I wish I had the words to say to make you feel better
but know that I love you and will be thinking of you.
Please give my best wishes to your mom of course and always to you.

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 05:05:53 pm

Hearing from Houston is enough. Dad loved meeting Tim and you at my 40th birthday party in the Penthouse at The Dorchester.

Susan

13/10/2022 04:32:10 pm

I am so sorry to hear this. It is very hard, even when you know it is coming. I also know, though, that you will take strength from the wonderful times you had together, how happy and proud you made him and, I am sure, the comfort it gave him to see how you stepped up for your mother and knowing that you will always be there for her. Please tell your mother I send my heart-felt condolences to her too.

Si Frew link

13/10/2022 05:08:50 pm

So kind of you to make these comments. You have me thinking about our time in Bermuda and when mum & dad visited me there.

Alejandro

13/10/2022 11:49:15 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't have the pleasure to meet him, but you always were proud of him.
We all love your family!!!

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 06:16:40 am

Thanks for all your kind messages.

Alan

14/10/2022 06:23:50 am

This is very sad news Simon. He was a lovely man and lucky to have you as a son - it’s been lovely to see you taking your parents out and about and enjoying life to the full. Condolences from all the Boardmans.

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 06:39:10 am

Thanks for making me think about my happy childhood with dad.

Tiina in Berlin

14/10/2022 06:25:37 am

My dear Simon, I am deeply saddened that your father passed away. He was a lovely man and I will always remember him. My deepest condolences to you, your mother and your brother. Yours, Tiina

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 06:40:28 am

Means so much to hear from you.

Prue in Qatar

14/10/2022 06:31:02 am

I am so sorry to hear your Dad has passed. You were a dedicated and loving son to him. It is a sad time. Take care of yourself.

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 06:41:38 am

Thanks for saying that.

Roy

14/10/2022 06:34:41 am

Thank you for telling us of the sad news about Sandy. I will always remember his smile. He was so positive about life. Please accept my condolences and pass on my best wishes to Margaret. I'm so glad I was able to spend a few hours with Sandy and Margaret in Rotorua when they visited New Zealand a few years ago.

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 06:44:00 am

So good to hear from so many friends from dad’s student days in Glasgow.

Trevor

14/10/2022 06:37:15 am

Thanks for keeping us in touch. His passing is a merciful release for him. It is the one left behind who suffers. Your mother will appreciate your support.
I shall never forget his smile and his positive attitude whatever the circumstances. He enriched my life during our student days.
I really regret not having taken the time to maintain contact.
Sincerest condolences
Thanks again for sharing the last segment of a beautiful life

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 06:45:53 am

Thanks for these beautiful words about dad. They mean so much to me. Will share them with mum later today.

John Furniss

14/10/2022 10:37:21 am

My deepest condolences go to you all. A true legend and a real gentleman. I will pass the sad news on to my father. Our thoughts are with you all.

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 10:38:59 am

Dad was such a special guy. Thanks for these kind words.

Nick

14/10/2022 10:48:15 am

You have been brilliant in supporting your parents. Particularly remember your very happy river cruise.

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 10:49:51 am

Very kind of you to say that. You always feel you should have done even more.

Alejandro

14/10/2022 12:11:42 pm

Very sad news. My deepest condolences for you and your family. You are an example about how to support your mum and dad. I'm very proud of you!

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 04:11:51 pm

Now with mum. These comments made my day here.

Margaret Thrower

14/10/2022 04:14:35 pm

I was so sad to hear of Sandy’s passing.

Sandy and I went back a long way - to the late 1960s when I was teaching and had livestock in my care.

He was a long standing Rotarian and his charm and sense of fun will be greatly missed.

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Si Frew link

14/10/2022 04:17:17 pm

Mum really appreciated your call. I am getting messages from people who were at Veterinary College in Glasgow with dad. Some of their beautiful words about him are above.

Dilys Robertson

15/10/2022 02:15:37 pm

I'm so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away, Si. You've been a such a wonderful support to your Mum. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Si Frew link

16/10/2022 12:55:59 am

Thanks for saying that. A very difficult time for us all.

Mum

16/10/2022 02:18:59 pm

Do not know what I would have done without you to help me at this time. We will get through this funeral together.

Si Frew link

16/10/2022 02:21:35 pm

Think we are both struggling to cope with dad's loss.

Claire Hirsch

16/10/2022 10:34:52 pm

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I gathered that your dad had been unwell for quite a while, and that in some ways it may even be something of a relief that he is at peace now. But for you and your mum the grief must be very painful; and I can imagine how many memories are stirred up right now. I always remember your father as the kind and jovial vet who took such good care of our cats... and my parents remember him very fondly as a friend. Your mum is lucky to have you at this time, and I know you are a great support to her. Anyway, I've just seen that you're with Toby... Hopefully old friends can be a support to you too.

Si Frew link

16/10/2022 10:43:22 pm

Toby, Mark Dodd, Roger & Mark Benger made me laugh until I cried this evening. So lucky to have them, & your parents, in my life.

Ali Willis

19/10/2022 08:23:44 pm

I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your beloved father. Your close and loving relationship with your parents has been wonderful for us all to see for many years and I can’t imagine how you must be missing him. Sending love and a big hug to you and your lovely mum. I will never forget meeting her and your dad for drinks and seeing for myself how special they are to you. Xx

Si Frew link

20/10/2022 12:26:04 am

Kind of you to take the time to say all this. Will never forget that evening at The Dorchester.

Frank Williams

27/10/2022 09:17:38 pm

Simon, we're so sorry to hear about your loss. Apart from all the other things, just being your Dad made him a great person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.

Si Frew link

27/10/2022 10:33:25 pm

So good to hear from you in Texas. Just got such a kind email from the Best Man at mum & dad’s wedding. In tears again, in a good way.

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