On August 27th at approximately 9:15 pm, surrounded by his loving family, our Dave lost the battle that he has been waging for the past 2 1/2 years against Multiple Myeloma. He was at home, where he wanted to be. The cancer won, but not without a good fight from Dave, his wife, Kathy, and the staff at the LGH Cancer Center. And, of course, all of you 'Happy Thoughter's' out there who held them up with your unconditional love and support. I do hope that each of you have a little something in your life that reminds you of Dave's life. A memory, a letter, the 'shirt' off his back. He led a good life and each of us was a part of that.
Dave's wishes were to be cremated, and have no wake or funeral. The family has decided to have visiting hours from 4pm to 5:30pm and then a service from 5:30pm to 7pm at Dolan Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 2nd. Please join us, if you can, to say Good Bye to our Very Dear Friend.
Marilyn
His obituary is on the Dolan Funeral Home site.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
A Message From Kathy
I'm sorry to say that it's been a very long time since Dave or I have read the posts on the blog. It's heartwarming to know how many people care for us. I thought I'd give an update on Dave's health.
As many of you know, I took a leave of absence from work so that Dave and I could spend as much time together as possible. It turned out to be the best decision I could have made. We've had a lot of family visiting us which has been fun. We managed to take a couple of 2-day getaways, one to Kennebunkport and the other to Newburyport. We just got back from Newburyport today. It was nice to have a little change of scenery, but it's so nice to come home where Dave seems to be the most comfortable.
I'm so sorry to report that Dave's health is rapidly deteriorating. He is no longer taking chemo or radiation. He is becoming more tired and just the smallest of tasks exhausts him. Up until about a week ago, he maintained a ferocious appetite, however I have noticed that food is not all that enticing to him lately. His pain is severe, but managed with lots of drugs.
It is very sad to watch a once very strong, very muscular man diminish. This disease has really taken away all that he strived for his entire life, however, it is because he took such good care of his body that he is still able to fight. We try not to dwell on the inevitable. We try to laugh as much as possible and think happy thoughts. We love all you "happy thoughters."
Please accept our apologies for not emailing, writing or calling all of our friends. We appreciate your respect of our privacy. Our love to all of you.
Love Kathy
As many of you know, I took a leave of absence from work so that Dave and I could spend as much time together as possible. It turned out to be the best decision I could have made. We've had a lot of family visiting us which has been fun. We managed to take a couple of 2-day getaways, one to Kennebunkport and the other to Newburyport. We just got back from Newburyport today. It was nice to have a little change of scenery, but it's so nice to come home where Dave seems to be the most comfortable.
I'm so sorry to report that Dave's health is rapidly deteriorating. He is no longer taking chemo or radiation. He is becoming more tired and just the smallest of tasks exhausts him. Up until about a week ago, he maintained a ferocious appetite, however I have noticed that food is not all that enticing to him lately. His pain is severe, but managed with lots of drugs.
It is very sad to watch a once very strong, very muscular man diminish. This disease has really taken away all that he strived for his entire life, however, it is because he took such good care of his body that he is still able to fight. We try not to dwell on the inevitable. We try to laugh as much as possible and think happy thoughts. We love all you "happy thoughters."
Please accept our apologies for not emailing, writing or calling all of our friends. We appreciate your respect of our privacy. Our love to all of you.
Love Kathy
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