25 October 1960. Two birthdays and a funeral
25 October 1960 My dear Len & Margaret This is now 11AM and I’m sitting down to make a start on this letter. If I don’t press on it you may not get one this week, (I guess too bad). This eve Doreen and Nick will be coming, then Wednesday Dad and I will be going to Les Augerez to lunch. We will come back at 6 o’clock in the eve. Roy Fauvel and his wife will be coming to spend the eve and this letter has to be mailed on Thursday AM so you will understand the hurry. By the time you get the letter you will know about Aunt Marie’s death which took place yesterday at 4.45. These last days her death was expected, it’s marvelous how she has lived so long. She must have been a strong person. At the same time it’s a relief that she has passed away and very peacefully. She was always in the same position each time we went to see her, also she never complained, we don’t think she suffered pain. They kept her very tidy and clean at the hospital. The funeral will take p...