We have now finalised arrangements for a service of thanksgiving for Mark. It will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday 17th August at St Luke's, on Burton Stone Lane, York. The service of thanksgiving will be preceded by a commital at the crematorium for family only.
A map can be found on the Church's website (http://www.stlukesyork.org/). Please note that parking around the church may be fairly scarce relative to the numbers attending.
Following the service there will be some refreshments available in the church hall.
Simon
Thursday, 5 August 2010
Monday, 2 August 2010
Mark Halliday (23/01/64 – 02/08/10)
Mark died this morning at about 7.40am. I was with him when he went. We were sleeping side by side in our hospital beds and I awoke as I became aware of silence. I think he had stopped breathing moments before and he left gently and peacefully.
As you might imagine, today is a significant moment in our long and unfinished journey of letting Mark go and grieving his loss. This difficult process has been made easier by the many gestures of support and kindness from Mark’s friends. We are grateful to you for that.
There will be a service of remembrance for Mark at his church in York, St Luke’s. Although the precise arrangements are yet to be made, it is likely that it will take place in the week commencing 16th August. Further details will be posted in due course. In the mean time myself and the children, Philip and Rosemary and their family and Simon will be taking our break in Devon from 7th; Joel has been counting and we are now at 5 sleeps...
Mary
Sunday, 1 August 2010
No change
This is a further short note to say that there is little change in Mark's condition. He has been a model of resilience throughout his illness and continues in much the same vein despite the doctors' best estimates of the scheme of things.
There have, however, been some changes in the wider context. Mark's parents and his brother Paul have had to return to Scotland, whilst brother Philip has returned to France for a short spell. Martha has boldly gone to explore the frontiers of the Scottish borders and her own tolerance of outdoor pursuits. She set off yesterday for a week's youth camp.
Mary continues to spend most of her time with Mark at the hospice, though Rosemary (Philip's wife) and I take turns in giving her time back at the house with the children. This interim period, with life suspended in many senses, has been a little unsettling for everyone, particularly the children.
Further posts, no doubt, in due course.
Simon Halliday
There have, however, been some changes in the wider context. Mark's parents and his brother Paul have had to return to Scotland, whilst brother Philip has returned to France for a short spell. Martha has boldly gone to explore the frontiers of the Scottish borders and her own tolerance of outdoor pursuits. She set off yesterday for a week's youth camp.
Mary continues to spend most of her time with Mark at the hospice, though Rosemary (Philip's wife) and I take turns in giving her time back at the house with the children. This interim period, with life suspended in many senses, has been a little unsettling for everyone, particularly the children.
Further posts, no doubt, in due course.
Simon Halliday
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