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Most of you know that Barbara, the dear wife of our Rickster, is disabled and has suffered from a brain tumor and other related ailments for a very long time. I am saddened to say that her health took a turn for the worse in August, and that she has been in decline since then. She passed from this life last Saturday. Barbara was the love of his life, wife of 42 years, mother of his two children, and his best friend. Rickster is heart-broken, but rejoices in the fact that her suffering is over, and that she is in a better place now.
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Very sad to hear. My thoughts are with Rickster and his family.
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Rick,
I am so sorry to hear this. Love and light to you and Barbara.
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Very sorry to hear this, Rick...my condolences.
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My condolences. None of this is easy.
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Sorry to hear this. My condolences.
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My condolences on Rickster's loss.
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Rick, My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.
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I am so sorry for Richsters loss .This is very dofficult to go through
My thoughts are with you Richter at this difficult time .
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I am saddened to hear this news. The loss of a beloved wife after 42 years of marriage is heart-breaking. My condolences to Rickster and his family. I am sure that Rick's love of pianos and his lively piano-playing brought comfort to his wife during challenging times.
My condolences.
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My condolences. Changes come all too sudden, but are often for the best.
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Rick, very sorry for your loss.
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Rick, I too am very sorry to hear of your and your family's loss.
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Very sorry for your tremendous loss, Rick. I will keep you, your family and Barbara, who is at last going home, in my prayers.
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Very sorry to hear this. All my best wishes to Rickster and his family.
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I'm so sorry to hear this. Rick has always been one of the kindest people on this forum, a big part of why this is a good place to hang out on the web.
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Love to you Rick and your family ♡
You always have spoken so kindly of Barbara.
Blessings of love.
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Rickster, I too am sorry to hear about your loss. The gift of your knowledge and support has made you many friends on this forum. Please let your children know that we are thinking of them too.
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Rickster….I have never met you. But I have read so many of your postings that I feel like I know you and that you are a kind and good person. I consider you a friend. I am sadden to hear this news. I wish I could help. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
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So very saddened to hear of this loss to one of "ours".
Regards,
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