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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Pascal

Patrice's younger brother, Pascal, passed away early on Monday morning -- less than three months after his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He was only 61 years old. He was admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning, and by Sunday evening we were informed by the doctors that he might not make it through the night.

He was conscious until the end, although in much pain. At 3:00AM he turned to Joelle, his companion of many years, said goodbye, and took off his oxygen mask. Within an hour, he was gone.

His family is relieved that his suffering is over.
Services will be held on Friday morning.
I never had a chance to know Pascal. And this is not the way I imagined I would meet the rest of Patrice's family.

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2 comments:

  1. CindyJune 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I'm thinking of you both and I imagine that Patrice is very grateful to have you by his side at this time. Will be thinking of you, as always, but especially this Friday.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 30, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    joli .... !!! t es une pro Elaine, merci. bises à toi. Flo

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