RIP Elma Burton

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 17 Apr 2008, 23:09

Born Elizabeth Smith in Moncrieff Ter. she lived most of her childhood in Melville Street ( Bellfield Street now)
Her dad, Harry Smith, was manager of the Baths so Ethel, Lilian and Elma grew up in Portobello, attending Towerbank Primary
They all loved swimming and attended several clubs at the Baths
Elma and Lilian trained as nurses, Ethel as a teacher.
Elma took ill less than a fortnight ago
She had CT scans and a liver biopsy. The results of the biopsy yesterday confimed secondary tumours on her liver.
She was transferred from surgical ward in RIE to Marie Curie Hospice at Faimilehead today, where she died at 16.45

Goodbye to a wonderfull mum and a proud and much loved grandmother.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 18 Apr 2008, 01:05

Condolences to you and yours SoupD. It's a very difiicult time for you all. I don't know you and your family but you sound like a strong team.

My thoughts are with you.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 18 Apr 2008, 06:16

Sorry to hear this. I haven't had to face the death of a parent yet, but I guess most of us are at that age. Sounds like you are a very close family and I'm sure you have lots of happy memories to comfort you. Best wishes.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 18 Apr 2008, 07:45

So sorry to hear your news, M, I've been thinking about you all week since you told me your Mum wasn't very well. Your news has still come as a shock though. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 18 Apr 2008, 08:36

Deepest sympathies to you all, M, on the sudden loss of your Mum. What a shock it must be for you and your family. Take care of each other at this sad time.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 18 Apr 2008, 15:41

so sorry to hear your sad news

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 18 Apr 2008, 17:22

Sorry to hear this, SoupD. It's all been said above, really, but I'm adding condolences.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 18 Apr 2008, 17:49

I am very sorry indeed to hear this. My deepest condolences to you, and your family. I know how you feel. I have already lost one very beloved parent. I send you my deepest sympathies. I know in years to come your treasured memories will be a great comfort, and a sadness. I know mine have. All my sympathy.

Jay

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 19 Apr 2008, 05:35

So sorry to hear of your loss M, and such a sudden one too. I hope you and the rest of the family are managing ok.

Mo
xx

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 19 Apr 2008, 13:11

Thank you all for your kind words, will pass them on to the family

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 20 Apr 2008, 19:13

So sorry to hear about your Mum Soupdragon.
I always send this to anyone I know who has lost a much loved one of the family. It says so much and I hope it brings you comfort at this sad time.
Thinking of you and your family.
http://wandascountryhome.com/oneday/

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 25 Apr 2008, 08:26

Thank you to everyone for the support.
To those who sent pms sorry if I've not replied.
Yesterday was a quiet dignified funeral, immediate family only. No flowers as they'd made mum feel nauseous when she was in hospital but we all put sprigs of rosemary on the coffin
No priest/minister
Mr Soupy did a lovely eulogy.
The funeral director was a woman, sure mum would be pleased with that.

Last night I slept through the night, first time since mum took ill