There is terrible news that I have to share today, and this is the blog post that I have been dreading I would have to make. Stanley Marley Topping passed away today at 12:00 PM after a battle with low blood pressure and overall instability this morning. He was a warrior and fought like hell, but in his weakened state his illness ended up getting the upper hand. Arrangements for a memorial service and funeral will be forthcoming. It was his wish that he be cremated and his ashes be spread in Parry Sound, the place he has always loved with all his heart.
Dear Lord, please take care of our Pop and help us get through this difficult time of grief and pain. We ask for everyone’s prayers and remembrance of our father today. I love you Pop.
Dear Lord, please take care of our Pop and help us get through this difficult time of grief and pain. We ask for everyone’s prayers and remembrance of our father today. I love you Pop.
22 Comments:
At Thu Jul 06, 05:08:19 PM, SalesWonk said…
Lance,
I am so saddened by the news of your Dad. I can hardly type. I believe I know how you feel having recently gone through this myself. My Dad fought tooth and nail as well but it was finaly time to go home to Jeseus. My prayers are with all of you. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Love ya all...
SalesWonk
At Thu Jul 06, 06:21:47 PM, Anonymous said…
May you find comfort from the closeness of family and friends during this very sad time and the days ahead. We will miss Stan dearly. Our heartfelt sympathy is with all of you.
Patti and Ferg
At Thu Jul 06, 06:26:43 PM, Anonymous said…
We are so so sorry.
Our prayers are with you all.
Kathy & Chuck
At Thu Jul 06, 06:53:41 PM, Joe said…
Lance,
All of us at Harris share your grief in this time of saddness. Please accept my sincere condolances in this difficult time. be at peace, brother, as I know your dad is also.
Joe
At Thu Jul 06, 07:34:45 PM, Anonymous said…
Lance, this afternon you have very sadly, spoken with Neil. Our hearts are with you. As Bay people, we care deeply for one another. And certainly for families that have loved it (the Bay) so much.
Our hearts saddened, as we realized that Stan had fought and fought to his strength's end.
Carol, you are so constant on our minds. Neil and Louise - Holiday Marina
At Thu Jul 06, 08:17:06 PM, Anonymous said…
You fought a great fight Bro. Obviously Our Lord needed help to get things in an orderly fashion and HE called you home. Our loss, but HIS gain. Rest Well Bro. You will be missed.
At Thu Jul 06, 10:44:38 PM, Anonymous said…
Mrs. T. and Johanna,
We thank you for the moment that you gave to us this afternoon at the hospital. We know how difficult it was.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.. Yvonne is always willing to dogsit.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
Carol and Yvonne
At Fri Jul 07, 12:07:25 AM, Anonymous said…
To Carol, Lance and family, Johanna and family,
My most sincere condolences to all of you.
My prayers go out to you as you learn to cope with this huge loss.
With loving thoughts,
Anne Coddington
At Fri Jul 07, 12:37:48 AM, Anonymous said…
Dear Carol, Johanna, Lance and family-
Just read the sad news, and my heart goes out to you. Like all of you, I prayed and hoped Stan would pull through, so sorry he didn't. My deepest condolencesto all of you, it is a big loss.
I am sending a big hug to all of you, wish I could be closer
love, Nurit.
At Fri Jul 07, 02:40:40 AM, Anonymous said…
GOD saw he was getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So HE put his arms around him
and whispered "come with me".
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer
and saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands to rest.
GOD broke our hearts to prove to us,
HE only takes the best.
Rest now in peace,
our wonderful Stan.
We will always remember you
for being a wonderful man!
*used by permission. CAL
At Fri Jul 07, 05:19:36 AM, Anonymous said…
Our hearts go out to all of you. We are so sorry. I believe the beautiful poem above says it all.
Mary Potter and family
At Fri Jul 07, 05:55:32 AM, Anonymous said…
Lance,
I'm deeply saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He fought the good fight. My prayers are with you and with your family.
Jim
At Fri Jul 07, 06:10:32 AM, Anonymous said…
Lance,
I was very distressed to hear about your dad, especially after things seemed to be looking up such a short time ago. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you, your mom, your sister and all your family, as you cope with losing this cherished member of your family.
Vicky
At Fri Jul 07, 07:53:07 AM, Anonymous said…
Lance,
My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Mo
At Fri Jul 07, 08:23:41 AM, Anonymous said…
Lance,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. This is a tough time, the memories will always be close to the heart. Take care.
Sue
At Fri Jul 07, 08:52:09 AM, Anonymous said…
Carol, Johanna and Lance,
I have added all your names to the prayer list at church and to my daily prayers. My deepest sympathies are with you all and my prayers are for comfort and healing of your hearts and spirits. God grant you peace now and always.
Gwen Freeman
At Fri Jul 07, 09:03:59 AM, Anonymous said…
Lance,
My deepest sympathies are you and your family, Please let me know if I can help with anything.
Yi
At Fri Jul 07, 10:33:27 AM, LilMacMommy said…
Lance, Suzanne & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, I can not even begin to imagine how difficult this must be for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days and weeks to come.
With Love,
The Emrichs
At Fri Jul 07, 01:00:57 PM, Anonymous said…
Dear Lance, Suzanne, & family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are (and always have been) with you.
- Claude (ICBM)
At Fri Jul 07, 05:40:07 PM, Anonymous said…
No words can possible express how sorry we are to hear the news of Stan passing away. Our hearts ache for you and with you and we wish all of you the strength to get through this tough time. We are thinking of you dearly and will miss Stan so very much. With all our love, Natalie, Matt & Andrew
At Fri Jul 07, 05:49:51 PM, Anonymous said…
Dear Lance,
As I had missed two days of the roller coaster ride, the end of your dad's valiant battle came unexpectedly. You, your mom, Johanna, and the whole family certainly fought right along with Stan. It sounded like the posts from the last few days were preparing all of us that the time to stop fighting and let Stan's body rest was imminent. I hope and pray you will find comfort in knowing that Stan is finally at peace and living his new life in heaven. God bless you all, now and always.
The Bowdens
At Fri Jul 07, 06:53:14 PM, Diane said…
Thank you so much for keeping us all updated. Your Dad is smiling down on you from the clouds now.
Keep the faith.
Diane Jessen
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