My Mother has passed
 

Gertrude Dorothea (Francis) Jacobs Has gone to her reward. After a very long year of illness of illness and setback, she finally had no more fight left. A Graduate of P-town High School, North Truro townie, World traveler, model for Tiny Worthington's Fishnet Industries, Mother of 5 myself, Robert , Diane, James and Patrick. Married to Daniel R who passed on in 1990. She was a very special soul, it has been my distinct honor to have known her and a privelidge to have been her oldest son. Please , a few words from you all to smooth the road...

My familys thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Fred, you and your family, will be in my thoughts and prayers.

You can often tell the quality of the parents by the kids they've raised. Having the pleasure of knowing you and having met two of your brothers, I'm know she was a great lady.

Tough times for sure but she is up there looking down with your dad. Keep the memories fond and when you are out at night on that quiet beach, wind in your face, look up and say hello.

fred- deepest condolences to you and your family from our family. sounds like she was a very special lady and she is now with your dad, don.

Ditto all the above...my thoughts and prayers to your family.

-spence

Fred, very sorry for your loss. And like the others said, knowing you a little, I imagine she was special. Keep on being you and any empyness you feel will fade with time. Time spent fishing will help once things settle of course. Prayers for you and your family and your Mom.

Sorry for the loss of your mother.

Sorry for your loss.Sounds like she was a great woman and hopefully you'll be reminded of all the good times shared .

Sorry for your loss. I too lost my mom back in 2004 way too soon. It's tough, but family and friends can ease the pain. Remember the good thoughts always......

Fred, that was one of the nicest dedications to life I have ever read. In healing you will have all the cherished memories to replay to keep her close. My family sends our deepeset condolences.

Fred, you are one of my favorite people here at S-B........I feel your pain. So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. All I can say is keep those great memories close and they will get you through this difficult time. Deepest condolences to you and your family Fred from the BigFish camp.:(

Sorry for your loss. Moms are so special and she will always be a part of you.

So sorry for your loss. :(

Fred sorry for your lost sure she's in a better place.my t&p go out to you and family.

So sorry for your loss Fred.:(

Sorry for your los BBJ.

sorry to hear of your loss Fred...I send my condolences...God Bless

sorry for your loss. I am sure the nice memories that you have of her will help ease the pain.

Condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom.

I have always believed that strong spirits never truly die and our strong bonds with them can never be broken.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Fred -

Very sorry for you loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this time. She's now in a better place!

that's a sad thing
 

Fred... It's real tough loosing your Mom because she was always the one you ran too as a little tyke to give you comfort and to wipe away your tears.

All i can tell you is....Right now your filled with grief
and sadness and your feeling rather over whelmed by it all.... but later on, many more fond memories will drift back up and surface into your conscience mind that will give you a reason to smile and experience comfort and Joy.

My mother's name was also Gertrude...and the other day i was holding a small pottery pitcher she had crafted out of clay....many many years ago but i could still feel her fingers in the molding of it...because it wasn't a perfectly smooth surface like store bought china has... and that gave me a connection back to her.....like a blind man reading brail or a face with his hands.... ya know...

So you need to find that special something of hers that will give you that kind of connected feeling.

You'll carry her love for you in your heart always...
and that my friend will help heal you over time.

My condolences Fred.

My condolences

BBJ... It is an honor that you turn to everyone here whether they are close friends or just an acquaintance for support.

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom.

Fred, Sorry for your loss..Cherish the memories

Condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. From reading your post, I can tell she was a very special person. Once you get past this tough part now, you'll be able to look back with many fond memories.

I’m sorry for your loss.

May your mother rest in God’s peace.

Prayers for and condolences to you, your family, and your mother’s friends.
May Our Heavenly Father grant you peace in your heart and permit you to remember her with joy always, for the privilege of having had one so dear.

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to your family.

sorry for your loss

sounds like you were very proud to be a son of hers

memories will last a lifetime

My condolences Fred you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Life is a journey not a destination and your Mom must of had one good trip and must have enjoyed the ride from what you described.Hang in there and if you need to talk or anything give me a call.

sorry for your loss
 

my thoughts and prayers to your family....ed