Widows and even widowers happen in families.
Nonna Marie- 3 children and lost her husband in World War One. Had to live with in-laws then son and daughter-in-law
Widowers- Reed lost Claudia and cousin Tim lost Linda
Mama/Concetta cared for Joe with ALS for 7 years before he died in 1974 when she was was 53.
Nonna Adelina lost her husband in World War Two- Rita doesn't have any photos. I just have the one.
Auntie Lynne lost Uncle Norman in 1978.
Auntie Bernice lost Elmer in 1987. Found out the day I was having my first party in the house- Halloween.
Elizabeth Maude lost Patrick when she was pregnant with Ina
Being left without a spouse and how someone survives.
New job, living with family members.
Ward Ellis dies then Emeline on her own. Lived with family members.
Gammie- Elizabeth Anne- lost Charles W in 1942 so a widow- 16 years before her death- then her daughter, then her son-in-law
How old was she when Charles died?
I need to add more to these stories but wanted to publish this post so it would not be lost in my thread.
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