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[avevale_intelligencer]

Jan's half brother Mervyn died at some point in the last week, we found out last night. The funeral is tomorrow, but I think we've decided just to send a wreath and phone his widow. There hasn't been much contact with that half of the family in the last several years, either way, and it's kind of short notice to drive up.

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[eoforyth.livejournal.com]

Give Jan a hug from me. It's a shame the family didn't notify you earlier. My parents did that to me on a couple of occasions, and once after the event, with a comment the like of 'but (we have decided, with no reference to you or your feelings) you wouldn't want to go'. Even if you aren't close, it would be nice to be given the choice.

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear this. Even if one isn't close, it's sad to lose family.

[nelladarren.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that, give Jan my condolences!

[keristor.livejournal.com]

*Hugs* to both of you.

[aunty_marion]

*hugs* to you both. I think you mentioned at Christmas when I was there that he'd been ill. Even if you're not really in touch, it's a shame they hadn't let you know.

[bardling.livejournal.com]

*hugs* from me to you both.

[the-magician.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that ... and, if we are to look for any slight glimmer of brightness ... by having so little notice, it means you don't have days to ponder over whether you're making the right choice in not going ... it *is* the right choice, but you don't have to fret about making the choice now.

Hugs to you and to Jan (of course).

[soren-nyrond.livejournal.com]

Major sympathies from us both