Her headstone in Tarves, which still had her married name and referred to a "dear wife", was later removed.

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It started with my dear wife stressing about Christmas gifts for the kids.

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He lost his dear wife in 2001, which brought him even closer to his children, his sisters and brother, and their families.

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You know, and my wife's parents are both deceased and her - obviously the pictures of her parents are very dear, so they have been packed, our wedding pictures.

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