Post by Noisette on May 15, 2022 16:06:27 GMT
Today we received some sad news. Some you may know that Frank had cancer. He fought bravely and cheerfully, but he passed away at six minutes past midnight on Saturday 14th May 2022. This is what his daughter Fiona said on Facebook.
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And then he was gone …….
With such a crushed heart on behalf of all the McVey family I share the news that at six minutes past midnight on Saturday 14th May 2022 Frank McVey slipped the surly bonds of earth to dance the skies on laughter silvered wings .
‘.. Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds ,and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of, wheeled and soared and sung high in the sunlight silence. Hovering there I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air , up , up the long delirous burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark or even eagle flew.And while with silent lifted mind I’ve trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of god.’
Francis McVey 22.10.48 - 14.05.22
Frank ‘ ‘Frankie’
Husband , Dad, Pops , Grandad, Papa , Son, brother and friend , Sir , Boss , Gaffa and Pal.
Through my Dad’s 38 year service with the Royal Air Force and his work with Google I know the ripples of my so loved Pop’s passing will spread to every continent. He had friends everywhere. I know those friends will feel the pain of his passing . Velocity living was always going to come to and end . He left us still with that twinkle in his eyes , that sparkle for life .
My Dad did not lose a battle with cancer nor did he succumb. He stoically , bravely and with dignity lived his death as he did his life with courage , with such resilience, positivity , laughter and always a smile . 💙💙
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Link, if anyone wants to add their condolences.
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And then he was gone …….
With such a crushed heart on behalf of all the McVey family I share the news that at six minutes past midnight on Saturday 14th May 2022 Frank McVey slipped the surly bonds of earth to dance the skies on laughter silvered wings .
‘.. Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds ,and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of, wheeled and soared and sung high in the sunlight silence. Hovering there I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air , up , up the long delirous burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where never lark or even eagle flew.And while with silent lifted mind I’ve trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand and touched the face of god.’
Francis McVey 22.10.48 - 14.05.22
Frank ‘ ‘Frankie’
Husband , Dad, Pops , Grandad, Papa , Son, brother and friend , Sir , Boss , Gaffa and Pal.
Through my Dad’s 38 year service with the Royal Air Force and his work with Google I know the ripples of my so loved Pop’s passing will spread to every continent. He had friends everywhere. I know those friends will feel the pain of his passing . Velocity living was always going to come to and end . He left us still with that twinkle in his eyes , that sparkle for life .
My Dad did not lose a battle with cancer nor did he succumb. He stoically , bravely and with dignity lived his death as he did his life with courage , with such resilience, positivity , laughter and always a smile . 💙💙
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Link, if anyone wants to add their condolences.
