From A Wide Spot In The Road

[RadishRose]

I am not sure, but it sounds like he either passed in his sleep, or right after he woke up that morning. The person who notified me only said that he “died in the morning, upon awakening”. He didn’t have covid or any other health problems except the ones he has always had with his lungs and heart, as far as I know.

He was cheerful, and seemed to be feeling normal, the last time he posted on the other forum we were both on.
He had posted that he was still playing his harmonica, and that they had just got new help for around the house, since both he and his wife were not able to do much anymore, and she was almost blind as well.

He did have family close that were helping out, so that is good because his wife is definitely going to need to be cared for right now.
Prayers for Bill’s family are always a good thing, too…..

Thanks HFL for the info. Yes, his wife needs immediate help. At least, he didn't have days of suffering and went fairly quickly.

May God bless his family with comfort and strength.


Eternal rest grant unto him , O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace. Amen.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

 

[PamfromTx]

Drifter’s grandson said that Bill passed away, on Tuesday, March 29th, and I wanted to just let everyone know about his passing. Both Drifter and I have been members on this forum since 2013, and it is sad to lose someone whom I have known (online) for this many years.

I know that he has not been well health wise , for quite some time; but he was always in such good spirits, and had interesting things to share and wonderful stories that he would tell all of us.
He just bought a brand new iPad, and was getting used to using the new one, so that his wife could listen to audiobooks on his other iPad.

I don’t know what else to say, and just wanted to share the bad news.
I am just sad.

My condolences on the loss of your good friend.

 

[Meanderer]

Rest in Peace, Bill!

 

[Matrix]

Drifter’s grandson said that Bill passed away, on Tuesday, March 29th, and I wanted to just let everyone know about his passing. Both Drifter and I have been members on this forum since 2013, and it is sad to lose someone whom I have known (online) for this many years.

I know that he has not been well health wise , for quite some time; but he was always in such good spirits, and had interesting things to share and wonderful stories that he would tell all of us.
He just bought a brand new iPad, and was getting used to using the new one, so that his wife could listen to audiobooks on his other iPad.

I don’t know what else to say, and just wanted to share the bad news.
I am just sad.

I'm terribly sorry to hear this. Bill had been with us since the beginning, sometimes he would be absent for a few days, but he always came back. It feels so sad that we won't be able to see him post again. R.I.P. Bill!

 

[Jules]

Thank you for telling us, HFL.

R.I.P. drifter.

 

[bingo]

 

[hollydolly]

I posted on the other thread...not knowing this one was already here.

I'm in shock... for years we've known Bill...I've known him 8 years.... since I joined in Jan '14 a few month after Bill did in 2013...

I knew he was unwell, had been for a long time.. but somehow I always thought of him as being invincible despite his COPD...

I'll miss him, he was a good kind man... . R.I.P old friend....

 

[Devi]

I'm sorry to hear this. My condolences to all.

 

[katlupe]

I am sorry to see this also. Condolences and prayers to his family.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Drifter’s grandson said that Bill passed away, on Tuesday, March 29th, and I wanted to just let everyone know about his passing. Both Drifter and I have been members on this forum since 2013, and it is sad to lose someone whom I have known (online) for this many years.

I know that he has not been well health wise , for quite some time; but he was always in such good spirits, and had interesting things to share and wonderful stories that he would tell all of us.
He just bought a brand new iPad, and was getting used to using the new one, so that his wife could listen to audiobooks on his other iPad.

I don’t know what else to say, and just wanted to share the bad news.
I am just sad.

Thank you, I heard this earlier today on another thread, very sad news. I knew he wasn't very healthy for a long time now. May he rest peacefully, he will be missed here by many. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family.