Ethel McPeak Thompson Bolt: 1923-2012

August 28, 2012 | Filed under: News | Posted by:

Ethel McPeak aboard her Harley in 1946.

 

Ethel McPeak Thompson Bolt, my mother, died shortly after 5 a.m. today at her assisted living home in Pulaski County, Virginia.

She was 88.

Death came peacefully, in her sleep.  I kept a bedside vigil all night after doctors and hospice told me the time was near.  She simply stopped breathing.

Mom always feared dying alone.  She wasn’t alone. I was there. So were the nurses, aides and staff who had helped me care for her in the final years of her life.

Arrangements are pending. There’s so much more that can, and should, be said about her life but right now I’m too tired and too drained to put them into words.

More later.

14 Responses to Ethel McPeak Thompson Bolt: 1923-2012

  1. God bless you and comfort you Doug, you are a good son.

    Rudi
    August 28, 2012 at 9:00 am

  2. We are so sorry to learn of your loss. You have been so faithful in tending to her needs.
    This sends sympathy and prayers. God bless!

    Julius and Eunice
    August 28, 2012 at 9:37 am

  3. So sorry to hear about the death of your mother, Doug

    CA Leeson
    August 28, 2012 at 9:57 am

  4. So sorry for your loss Doug. Loosing a parent is so hard no matter how old you are. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you as you begin the healing process.

    Monica Goad
    August 28, 2012 at 10:13 am

  5. We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ethel. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family from the Bolt family in Farmville.

    Dale Bolt
    August 28, 2012 at 10:22 am

  6. So very sorry to hear about your loss, Doug. You are in my
    prayers.

    Loretta
    August 28, 2012 at 10:40 am

  7. Doug – So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Glad that you have been able to be with her the last few years.

    Stephanie Kent Sigman
    August 28, 2012 at 12:01 pm

  8. I’m sorry to hear that, Doug. Prayers and good thoughts going your way. I always enjoyed reading your posts about your Mom.

    Danny Adams
    August 28, 2012 at 1:21 pm

  9. So sorry for your loss of your mother, Doug. That will be a tough ride for a while; moms are so special.

    Jim Newlin
    August 28, 2012 at 10:11 pm

  10. So sorry for your loss. I lost my father a little over a year ago to a sudden fatal heart attack at age 71. Losing a parent is very hard. I hope you have a good support system of friends, family, minister, etc. Take what time you need. The world will be here when you’re ready.

    Jason Nemeck
    August 28, 2012 at 10:37 pm

  11. I’m glad you were there to fulfill her wish not to go alone. I’m sending my heartfelt condolences.

    Colleen@LooseLeafNotes
    August 28, 2012 at 10:40 pm

  12. We are sorry for your loss. Mothers hold a special place in our hearts. We will keep you in our prayers.

    Dean Chiapetto
    August 28, 2012 at 11:15 pm

  13. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray that God will give you peace at this time. I look forward to hearing a little more about your mothers life, when the time is right.

    Susan Smith
    August 29, 2012 at 3:17 am

  14. My condolences, Doug, so sorry to hear this sad news. You & Amy are in my thoughts

    Jon Cole
    August 29, 2012 at 11:47 am