Thinking of you Cardiff Girl and your brave adventurous Dad. Condolences during this hard time.

I'm sorry for your loss, but glad that you were able to see your Dad at the end.

I am sorry for your loss. Your dear Dad will always be with you.

My condolences to you and your family. What a blessing to be able to be by his side at the hospital. Thank you for letting us in on a bit of his life. Glad our little internet community can keep you company as you grieve. <Hugs>

I am very sorry Cardiff Girl, more than I can express. Been there. Your Dad sounds like a special man. Strong hugs.

Cardiff Girl, I too am so sorry at this massive loss. I am so glad that you were able to be with him at the end, that is so important. Losing a parent is something that you really can't prepare for and for me the grief came in waves. Celebrating good times and your Father's favourite places is a great way to keep his memory alive. Your Father sounds like he led a full and rich life.

So sorry for your loss, and for so little time to prepare for it, but so glad that you got to be with him.

• Thank you again ladies for all your very kind thoughts and comments .l really do appreciate it.

Sorry to hear about your loss. When it is sudden like this it is even harder I think. It sounds like he had a full life.

So sorry for your loss. Such a difficult way to start the year.

I am sorry for your loss. Heartened to hear that you were able to be with him. Hoping that good memories help sustain you and your family going forward.

Cardiff Girl, I'm so sorry for your loss. It is very hard to adjust to such a sudden loss and especially so in these times. Wishing you good memories.

So sorry for your loss. Sending you warm thoughts.

Deepest condolences to you and your family. In this time it really is the greatest gift to be able to be with your loved one in the hospital.

We are never ready, it is never time. May your father's love of adventure abide in you. Peace.

So sorry, Cardiffgirl. I am glad so you were able to be with him.

I am so sorry for your loss, Cardiffgirl. It is always hard and current times change things; good that you could gather with him, as well as have a way to remember him together.

Thank you very much for all your kind and wise words.This has been a great comfort to me.

Dear Cardiff girl, joining in the condolences. I still miss my Dad over 10 years after he died! So glad you were able to be with him, sending you love from New Zealand xx

Thank you Jenni,it’s appreciated.

My condolences. It's so hard to lose your father and with so little time to prepare, it must have been even more difficult. I'm so glad you were able to visit him at the end. May his memory be a blessing

Thank you Elle,that’s very thoughtful of you.