Broken Pipe - RIP Herbert "Bud" Overbury

[brdavidson]

Sadly my grandfather passed away last night after a year long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. My grandfather was the reason I picked up the pipe to begin with, memories of his house in Montreal as a child with the smell of his favourite tobacco Edgeworth wafting through the house as he played the piano.
He taught me how to be a man and what was important in life. He was married for 65 years, lived a long full life and treasured family above all else. Although his pain has now passed he will be sorely missed.

 

[shaintiques]

Sorry to hear that brother. I'll lift a bowl in his honor.

 

[papipeguy]

Very sorry for your loss. Your Grandad sounds like he was a wonderful role model. You were blessed to have him and now you can continue in his shoes.

 

[dread]

My condolences to you and your family. He sounds like a wonderful man.

 

[ravkesef]

Brian, he sounds like a wonderful man, and it's clear that the two of you shared a great deal of love. May he rest in peace, and may you and your family be comforted in your loss.

 

[ruger414]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. He sounded like a truly admirable person and he will be missed

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Very sorry to hear that Brian. Take care.

 

[flmason]

My condolences to you and your family. I also know the sadness you are experiencing as my mom passed away this past Friday April 4th.
Our loved ones will always remain in our hearts, thoughts, mind, and prayers and they are now at peace after a long illness.

 

[sablebrush52]

Please accept my condolences to you and to your family. You are fortunate to have wonderful memories of your Grandad and to have the benefit of his experience and perspective. His memory is alive in you.

 

[cortezattic]

I hope he lives in your memories for all time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[ssjones]

A raised pipe in Bud's honor.

 

[voorhees]

So sorry to hear. My condolences.

 

[lumberjakpipester]

My condolences. I dedicate the bowl I'm smoking to his memory!

 

[tbradsim1]

Brian so sad for you, my Grandfather was a mainstay in my life, know the hurt. I feel for you.

 

[morton]

My condolences for your loss. I wish you well through this sad time.

 

[admin]

Sorry to hear. My sincerest condolences.

 

[numbersix]

Very sorry to hear it Brian - your grandad sounds like a great man, please accept my condolences.

 

[kcghost]

I had never had a grandfather in my life, so I can't imagine the heartache you are feeling. My deepest sympathies.

 

[puffy]

The same thing took my mother some years ago.Parkinsons is a slow progressive nasty disease.It's not a good way to go.I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[brdavidson]

Thank you all for the kind words. If I can find a picture of him with his pipe I will post it. I appreciate all the comments.
Brian