Dad passed away on Monday the 12th of August 2024. His funeral was on Thursday the 15th, and put to rest in Peck Shan Theng yesterday, the 16th. He was 95.
In 2001, Dad had the foresight of pre-purchasing two columbarium niche for Mum and himself back in 2001. The word “columbarium” comes from the Latin word “columba.” It means “dovecote” or “nesting place for doves.”
Doves often represent new beginings.
I'd like to think that Dad has now transformed into a dove and he is in a better place - free of unhappiness, illness and pain.