Denos Gazis 1930 to 2004

Posted on August 8, 2004 in Grief Milestones

Lynn’s father passed away at about 3 am Eastern time last night after a seven year struggle with bone cancer. He was the eternal optimist unto the end. In recent weeks, I told friends “Denos is dying and he’s having a great time doing it.” Last night was not so great: after all these years of cheerful perseverance, he capitulated to the pain and accepted morphine. Within a few hours, his spirit ceased to animate his body. He will be missed.

UPDATE: Lynn observes a week of silence.