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Old 01-12-2021, 10:12 PM
 
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My wife died on my birthday two years ago, and as devastating as that is and was, I won't ever forget the day she died. Does anyone share this same experience or know anyone who's spouse or partner died on their birthday?
My oldest sibling died on my youngest siblings birthday
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Old 01-12-2021, 10:29 PM
 
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There's a belief that a person dying on or around their own Birthday is favored by God.

I have to believe that must also apply to other significant dates.

OP, I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved.
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Old 01-13-2021, 09:48 AM
 
Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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My father died on my mother and brother's birthday.....
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Old 01-14-2021, 07:50 PM
 
Location: middle tennessee
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my children's father was my first love and we remained close for many years even though the marriage was short..... and often stormy. He died last year and there was some disagreement among the family about the burial arrangements. He ended up being buried on my birthday.


my daughter told me that the last time she saw him he thought she was me.
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Old 01-14-2021, 07:55 PM
 
Location: Northern California
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My wonderful Dad died on Christmas Day. There is no good day to loose a loved one. Hugs.
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Old 01-14-2021, 08:59 PM
 
Location: South Carolina
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My grandma (maternal) died on her birthday. It’s just been over a year now. She had a thing about dates, but it was right before Christmas and I was traveling out of town. I had a feeling it was coming (she’d really spiraled downward her last year) but still... my last living grandparent.

When I was in middle school, my paternal grandmother died on my dad’s birthday. We were out for the day and came back to a phone call she had died. I think he felt his mom did it out of spite, but I don’t think it’s something people can really control (when it’s illness or old age).
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Old 01-15-2021, 06:08 AM
 
Location: Wonderland
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My grandma (maternal) died on her birthday. It’s just been over a year now. She had a thing about dates, but it was right before Christmas and I was traveling out of town. I had a feeling it was coming (she’d really spiraled downward her last year) but still... my last living grandparent.

When I was in middle school, my paternal grandmother died on my dad’s birthday. We were out for the day and came back to a phone call she had died. I think he felt his mom did it out of spite, but I don’t think it’s something people can really control (when it’s illness or old age).
I get this.

I remember thinking "Mom. PLEASE don't die on my birthday." She died one week before my birthday. Today is the 2nd anniversary of her death.
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Old 01-15-2021, 09:58 AM
 
Location: Moreno Valley, Ca
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I get this.

I remember thinking "Mom. PLEASE don't die on my birthday." She died one week before my birthday. Today is the 2nd anniversary of her death.
Sending you a virtual hug!
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Old 01-15-2021, 12:03 PM
 
Location: Wonderland
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Sending you a virtual hug!
Thank you - it's been hard remembering her today so I will take all the hugs I can get!
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Old 01-16-2021, 05:36 PM
 
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Losing someone you care about is sad enough without the anniversary date falling on another special day in your life. It's also especially difficult when birthdays fall on days where tragedy occurred. My birthday is always remembered now as the day the Challenger space vessel exploded.

My condolences antredd for the loss of your dear wife.
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