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Sunday, 4 December 2016

Sad news

On Thursday 1 December 2016, after a ten year battle with cancer, Elizabeth passed away.
Many who visited to wargame at our home met her, which is why I decided to post about her passing here. And, of course she was chief assistant in putting together The Classic Wargamer's Journal back in 2010-11.
We separated and subsequently divorced in 2012, but remained great friends: after all we parented two wonderful children, both of whom are coping ok in the circumstances.
I'm in shock, as the extent of the latest batch of cancer treatment had been kept from me (at her request, lest I be upset). The children, Christopher and Victoria, had been with her constantly over the past few weeks, at her bedside, and in the end her passing was peaceful.
She was a remarkable, lady (after all, she put up with me for 25 years, supporting my hobby, encouraging me, and never once rolling her eyes at yet another hour spent at the paint desk).
She is irreplaceable, and I will miss her terribly.
Goodbye Elizabeth. My best friend. The world seems empty now.


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28 comments:

  1. tradgardmastare4 December 2016 at 19:01

    So sorry to hear about Elizabeth.All of you are in my prayers and thoughts.
    Alan

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  2. Martin4 December 2016 at 19:16

    Oh Phil!

    I am so sorry to learn of you loss. I hope that your memories of her become a source of strength and comfort for you and yours.

    Martin

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  3. Conrad Kinch4 December 2016 at 19:17

    I am very sorry for your loss Phil. It speaks to both her character and yours that you managed to stay congenial in the aftermath of divorce. May perpetual light shine upon her and may she know peace.

    Our prayers are with you and your children old chap. You will have to be very strong in the weeks and months to come.

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  4. WSTKS-FM Worldwide4 December 2016 at 19:47

    I am very sorry to hear this news, Phil. You and your children are in my thoughts.

    Warm Regards,

    Stokes

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  5. The Good Soldier Svjek4 December 2016 at 20:06

    So very sad to hear of your sad loss , our thoughts are with you and your family at this time , Tony

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  6. PatG4 December 2016 at 20:13

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

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  7. Graham C4 December 2016 at 20:37

    Deepest sympathies at your loss. Thoughts are with you and you're children at this time.
    Graham

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  8. Anonymous4 December 2016 at 21:16

    My deepest condolences on your tragic loss, Phil. You are in my thoughts & have my best wishes. I'm sure you will take solace with your children. As you say, the partners in our lives who can put up with and try to understand our gaming foibles are very special indeed. I will treasure my Classic Wargamer's Journals all the more. All the best, Rohan.

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  9. Hendrid4 December 2016 at 22:36

    Condolences on your loss. Thoughts go with you and your family at this difficult time. Rory

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  10. Purple4 December 2016 at 23:03

    My condolences Phil. A sad time. Our thoughts can't help but be with you.
    Best wishes.

    Peter

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  11. A J4 December 2016 at 23:50

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

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  12. David F5 December 2016 at 01:07

    To you all, I offer my most sincere condolences. May you and your children find peace with her passing and allow the memories of Elizabeth to light your days and not to dim them.

    David

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  13. El Grego5 December 2016 at 01:48

    Please accept my condolences on your loss.

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  14. Carlo5 December 2016 at 02:11

    Our deepest condolences Phil on this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children Christopher and Victoria and all of Elizabeth's family and loved ones.

    God bless.

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  15. John Ray5 December 2016 at 08:31

    Sorry to read the sad news that Elizabeth has passed away.
    Deepest Sympathies
    John

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  16. Phil5 December 2016 at 09:26

    So sorry to read these lines, my condolences...

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  17. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)5 December 2016 at 11:39

    Sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family in these difficult times.

    Christopher

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  18. Benjamin of Wight5 December 2016 at 12:13

    My deepest sympathies, may Elizabeth's name be eternal.

    Ben

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  19. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com5 December 2016 at 14:45

    I'm very sorry for your loss, I'm sure she will live on in your memory and in your children.
    Ross

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  20. Duke of Baylen8 December 2016 at 08:07

    Phil,

    I'm so sorry to hear of your irreplaceable loss. May peace find you and your children.

    every blessing,

    Stephen

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  21. Capt Bill8 December 2016 at 16:00

    Phil, I known there are no words to sooth your loss, but know you are in our prayers!!!Bill

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  22. Phil8 December 2016 at 20:20

    Thank you all for the messages I've received both here, and via email, and even via telephone. You have been most supportive.
    I've passed on the comments to the children too, and they are very grateful.
    Many thanks.
    Phil

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  23. Jiminho10 December 2016 at 20:39

    My sincere condolences to you, Phil, your children and Elizabeth's family.

    Jim

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  24. David Jarvis13 December 2016 at 10:29

    My deepest condolences to you Phil and your family at this difficult time

    Dave

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  25. saxon dog15 December 2016 at 20:01

    I visited you guys so many times and I'm so sad to hear this Phil!
    David

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  27. Andrew Parr18 December 2016 at 20:29

    Dear Phil, Thanks to Elizabeth I had a fine time reading the Journal. To you and the family my deepest condolences.
    Andrew

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  28. Phil20 December 2016 at 21:56

    Thx Jim, Dave, David, and Andrew.
    And thanks to everyone who sent cards, emails and other messages.
    Phil

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