Lucy Scanlan, Carolyn's mother, passed from this earth at 10:41 Pacific Daylight Time this morning with family by her side. It was an easy death, one deep breath followed by a long pause, and then a shallow one. Then there were no more. She was 102 years, 1 month and 12 days old.
Her life started before WWI, she was 20 years old when the depression occurred, and lived to meet her great great grandchildren. At the time of her birth, men had just learned to fly. She watched as we walked on the moon, and then as the final flight of an American manned spacecraft ended. On her ninetieth birthday, she herself piloted an airplane. The changes in her world did nothing to affect her meticulous manners and natural charm. She was a lady, one who was a pleasure to be around.
Carolyn will adjust to her passing, we all do. But, today was very hard for her and her sister. Wish them well, they both are missing their greatest friend and confidante. The world is a much quieter place today, the laughter of the three of them together is gone.
It will never be heard again.
Sorry for everyone's loss; she sounded like quite an amazing lady. Especially with the number of world events and inventions and progress that she witnessed first hand. It would have been a real treat to hear her commentary on all that: to look back, and then to say how we're doing today. The peace of her passing will hopefully bring peace to Carolyn and her sister. Sad times for now, though. Take care of them all.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. We met her at David's wedding and she was delightful. Hugs to all of you
ReplyDeleteB L, Pam. Thanks. Carolyn is resting well after a trying day. Tomorrow should be better. I just keep on chuggin' along.
ReplyDeleteOh Gosh Forrest. I knew this was imminent, but didn't see this post until I was reviewing your blog today. I remember Lucy coming with you and Carolyn to the hangar to visit. Such a sweet lady. I also remember well the day you let her fly the plane and how much she enjoyed it. I am sorry to hear of her passing, but mostly sorry that Carolyn has had to deal with this as well.
ReplyDeleteYes, Jeff. She was one of a kind. Carolyn had a rough couple of weeks, but is doing better now. Time really does help the healing, but I suspect there's more to it than that. One of the symptoms of her disease, PSP, is apathy. In this case, the disease for once is a help.
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