My Auntie Eileen passed away earlier this morning, at 5am in hospital after a short illness. She was 99, so it was always expected, but we had hoped she would make it to 100. She was like a second mother to me, and her loss will be terribly hard to bear. I have yet to even break the news of her illness to Karen, never mind the news of her passing.
Thanks to those who supported me in the Update Thread over the last week or so. Obviously, I will be taking some time off to grieve and attend to arrangements, so don't expect to see me much here for a while.
Rest in Peace, Auntie Eileen: you were, to quote Robbie Williams, one of God's better people.
