Dad has passed.....

[O'Callaghan]

My condolences.

And when thyself with shining foot shall pass
Among the guests star-scattered on the grass
And in thy joyous errand reach the spot
Where I made one – turn down an empty glass.

(Omar Khayyam)

[BadenochWolf]

My deepest sympathies. I'm not good with words, but grandad was, and had this read at his wake. I hope it gives you some comfort.

Passing the Bar
Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

[Sir Didymous]

My thoughts and prayers go with you and yours.