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Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2025 9:52 am
by Scurra
I am very sorry to say that Sheila Brain - better known here as Wulfruna - passed away peacefully last night.
She had had cancer for some time, but it had accelerated over the last few weeks.
It's no exaggeration to say that Puzzlebrains would not be here without her. Not just because she was my mother but because she was largely responsible for instilling a love of puzzles into me from an early age, with no idea what it would lead to! And she encouraged it all the way.
So if my cryptic crossword clues in the future aren't as good as they used to be, well, that's the reason.

Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2025 10:06 am
by Bunnylump
Oh, Scurra, I am so very sorry. Sending love to you and your family.

Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2025 6:22 pm
by LAT
Indeed, very sorry to hear that David. Love to you all from me too.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2025 6:24 pm
by SparkOut
Oh that's so, so sad. Feeling for you. I only actually met her that once in Spean Bridge, but she was a lovely, lovely lady.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2025 7:26 pm
by strep98
So Sorry to hear your news. Mum and I had a couple of outings to Exeter with lunch at the cathedral. God Bless you all. xx
Re: Sad news
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:32 pm
by SparkOut
OK this has also been a long time coming, but Dad has requested next stage of his "see me out in comfort" meds being administered tonight.
So he probably won't wake up in the morning. Or if he does, then not the next day.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 12:33 am
by LAT
I'll be thinking of you all

Re: Sad news
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 1:09 am
by Bunnylump
Oh dear, more sad news. So sorry for you both, difficult times.

Re: Sad news
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 1:14 am
by Scurra
Thinking of you.

Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2025 2:37 am
by SparkOut
Drove down to Kent today. He's still with us, for now, we'll go back in the morning and see how things are.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2025 9:41 am
by SparkOut
And passed peacefully about half an hour ago
Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2025 10:16 am
by LAT
Good to know it was peaceful and what he wanted.
Sending love to you and your family.
Lx
Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:46 am
by Bunnylump
Yes, peaceful is what we all wish for in the end, I am glad that is how it was for both him and for you. Sending love to you and yours. X
Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2025 5:38 pm
by strep98
Dear Sparkout, Sending you all love. I'm glad it was peaceful for him.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 1:28 am
by Scurra
I am sorry to hear that. Sending all my best to all of you.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2025 3:28 pm
by Biscuit
So sorry to read these two sad newses. My thoughts go to you both and your families and friends that are missing them. Grief is so hard, especially at Christmas time.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:03 am
by Bunnylump
My heart goes out to you at this time of year too, Biscuit. Xxx
Re: Sad news
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2025 12:41 pm
by LAT
Indeed, thinking of all who have lost loved ones at this time of year. Lx
Re: Sad news
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2025 8:57 am
by Biscuit
Thanks Bunnylump.
Re: Sad news
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 8:55 am
by maisie ladybird
So sorry to hear this sad news - I will cherish all the help Wulfruna gave me over the many times I was struggling over the puzzles.
Thinking of you at this sad time x