Sad news for our family
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
Rockingham, Australia
September 30, 2017 5:26am CST
I’ve been absent the last two days. We got home from Ireland on Monday evening. On Wednesday afternoon I rang my brother and sister who are twins and had a nice chat with both. Next morning my sister rang soon after lunch to say my brother had died.
The Meals on Wheels volunteer had found him seemingly asleep in his chair but on closer examination he was found to have passed away. We are all understandably shocked as, apart from some slight high blood pressure issues, he hadn’t been ill at all.
We immediately packed a few things and headed to our old home town to be with my sister. Since then we’ve been cleaning out my brother’s house while we await results for the autopsy. My brother had been totally blind for some years but lived on his own in the family home. Despite being blind his great joy was in restoring vintage tractors and it was absolutely amazing how he managed to do this whilst having no sight.
We have come home for the night to try to put together a slideshow which we hope to show at the wake. The photo is of my brother with one of the tractors that he eventually restored from a rusted hulk.
We head off again tomorrow so myLot is taking second place at the moment. I know you’ll understand.
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48 responses
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
30 Sep 17
I am sorry for the sudden loss, but it seems he did not suffer. I have a blind friend who through the years has worked on cars, and repaired appliances for others. It is awesome. This is such a good picture of your brother.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
30 Sep 17
it looks brand new, right? i can't imagine how he painstakingly removed all the rust.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Oct 17
@hereandthere He would work on them for hours at a time. At least it gave him something to do.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
30 Sep 17
I'm very sorry to hear the sad news, sincere condolences, your brother was very talented, I'm amazed.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
1 Oct 17
@JudyEv still he was persistent, tenacious and passionate in what he wants and interested in despite he's condition. Salute also to Vince and those who helped, my salute to all of them.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Oct 17
@louievill Thank you. He was a great example to others with disabilities.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
30 Sep 17
Sorry to read that. My sincere condolences to you and your sister. With the stroke I got last March I have realized that high blood pressure issues should not be neglected.
This tractor has a funny look
. Was he able to see a few things and colors or was he completely blind ?
. Was he able to see a few things and colors or was he completely blind ?5 people like this
. Being blind, he needed to be very skilled to restore a tractor@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
30 Sep 17
did you not have maintenance medicine for it before?
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Sep 17
Judy, so sorry to hear about the unexpected loss of your brother. My thoughts and condolences are with you and your family at this time.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Oct 17
@JudyEv it just goes to show how fragile life really is. We should count our blessings each and every day, as we never know when it's our turn to go. Again, my condolences to you. Are you doing okay?
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Oct 17
@JudyEv Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Judy.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Oct 17
He could anything with machines. Here is a pot plant stand that he used to make to sell or donate to charities to be raffled. Vince or another friend would do the welding but he would have everything ready - all clamped up and ready to go. How he measured things I don't know.
@Shiva49 (26200)
• Singapore
4 Oct 17
@JudyEv When one of our senses fail/are absent I think others double up to fill the void.
I recall one who lost his sight and he became an insurance agent. He developed a photographic memory to remember the details of all the policies. He memorized the telephone numbers of policy holders and reminded them for premium payments. His hearing was so sharp he could remember details of conversations more than ordinary souls - siva
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@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
30 Sep 17
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. So very sorry for the loss of your brother.
I have always believed the biggest handicap any one has is the one where we tell ourselves we can't do something. Your brother had an incredible talent.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
30 Sep 17
Sorry to hear of your loss. Loosing a family member is never easy. Cherish the Good memories and take time getting things done you need too. My thoughts and Prayers for you and your family.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
3 Oct 17
@JudyEv In time they say it gets easier. Just always remember to Cherish the good times.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
3 Oct 17
Sorry to hear that about your brother's passing.. But hats off to him for living a full productive life despite being totally blind ... What an amazing human being to look after himself on his own with no sight .. condolences to the family ..
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Sep 17
OMG @JudyEv , I am so sorry to hear that. How old was he?
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Sep 17
I am so very sorry for your loss. Glad you got to speak to him
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Oct 17
@JudyEv I'm sure it would have been.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
30 Sep 17
So sorry for your loss. I am glad you got to talk to him before he passed. Nice picture he was very talented.
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