Saturday, January 25, 2014

Caroline

My lovely wife died last night.


Caroline Asher

10/7/59 to 24/1/14

122 comments:

Jay Awram said...

Condolences.
I have enjoyed reading of you and your wifes adventures in Greece.

eriko said...

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DominicMyers said...

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Be gentle with yourself.

Jebel Krong said...

Oh Neal I am so sorry. Having had the pleasure of meeting her, I know what a lovely, pragmatic person she was, and great partner to you. My condolences and best wishes to you.

Jan Harald said...

I'm so sorry for your loss!

Bob Lock said...

Our deepest sympathies Neal,
Bob & Anna

Pippa Jay said...

I am so, so sorry.

Alex Morris said...

I'm really sorry to hear that - our thoughts are with you.

Burton Coggles said...

Neal, most of us will have never met you but will have come to know you through your work and interactions on twitter. Through this we have come to know you both a little and share some sense of your loss. Thinking of you. Dominic4346

Lord Weh said...

Very sorry for your loss Neal, deepest sympathies.

Anonymous said...

Oh Neal, so very, very sorry to hear this, our condolences.....

KJ Mulder said...

So sorry for your loss, Neal. Times like these words simply aren't enough...

Antony said...

My condolences for your loss Neal.

Hypostomus said...

I'm so sorry. Bearing in mind these are just words on a screen and that you probably don't know who we are in real life, if you need anything shout, we care.

Xanares said...

So sad about this. All my condolences, thoughts and well wishes Neal.

ckolonn said...

I can only extend my deepest sympathy and regards, and note my distress at this news. I wish you strength in the bonds of family and friends, including, I hope you will feel, the many, many hundreds of people online you have touched with your works, your tales of home and your character.
Michael

Ken said...

Heartfelt condolences, Neal.

Anonymous said...

Sincerest condolences, Neal
I wish you the very best
Rob

JulianL said...

I'm not good with words Neal, but I'd like you to know I feel so upset for you.
Carolines are a very special breed: the pain of your loss must be very great.
Julian

Unknown said...

Really sorry to hear this Neal. Deepest condolences.

=DJ= said...

I am so very sorry to hear this, how awful :(

Unknown said...

Very sorry to hear of your wife's passing I have really enjoyed reading of your Greek adventures.

Frederick Paul Kiesche III said...

Oh, Neal, I am so sorry. Despite an ocean, we're thinking of you.

Mark T Croucher said...

So sorry. Crying my eyes out as I type. Life is so shit sometimes, had no Idea things were that bad. My thoughts are with you, my day is now a much more sombre day.

robann said...

My condolences and thoughts are with you.

Jezcentral said...

I'm so sorry to hear that shittiest of news, Neal. My condolences for your loss.

Kirby Uber said...

Oh Neal, oh no. I am so sorry.

Today I am mostly eating said...

So sorry Neal, my prayers are with you.

Richie Jarvis said...

Sorry to hear that Neil. Condolences :(

Look after yourself whilst you grieve.....

Dave de Burgh said...

My sincerest condolences, Neal. So sorry to hear this. :(

Anonymous said...

Neal we are all thinking of you my friend.All the pictures of Caroline over the years that you posted she always had a lovely smile and came across as such a warm hearted human being.She will remain strong in your heart every day that's for sure.Never forgotten by any of us mate.
take good good care
Jon

Jimmy Devine said...

Terribly sad news, words are small comfort, but you have our support, best wishes at this darkest of times.

Fergal Breen said...

I am very sorry to learn of your wife's death.
I too follow your adventures online.

Thinking of you now.

Unknown said...

Neal, my deepest condolences & best wishes.

Unknown said...

Extremely sorry for you loss Neal.

Richard Knapp said...

Very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences.

Unknown said...

Deepest condolences....

Darren Goldsmith said...

So very sorry for your loss, Neal.

Laszlo said...

My sincere condolences Neal.

SpMP said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Xtabber said...

Deepest sympathies on your loss.

joshua said...

I can't offer much other than deep condolences and sympathies, but as a frequent reader and supporter- if you need anything let us know- I'm sure we'll do what we can for you.

Tim said...

Very sorry for your loss, Neal

beak said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dean Frisby said...

Sincere condolences

Mark said...

My deepest condolences

Darryl said...

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear this Neal, in my thoughts and prayers my friend.

Andrew said...

Really sorry to hear that. Our thoughts are with you.

Collin said...

You have my sincere condolences Neal.

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences.

gweminence said...

Oh, Neal. So sorry for your loss. I loved reading about your adventures in Greece with her.

Wet Baron said...

So little that can be said. My thoughts are with at this difficult time.

Anonymous said...

My deepest condolences, Neal. My thought are with you,

Aidan said...

I'm very sorry for your loss. May you take some small comfort, for what little it may be worth, that many of us fans here will have their thoughts with you in this dark time.

Trainer John said...

I only know you through your writing but I can understand what you are going through right now. It's hard. My every sympathy.

packrat54 said...

My deepest sympathies Neal, I thought of you and Caroline as a perfect match in lockstep through life.

Sean said...

No words... Just condolences.

Mason said...

Neal, I am sorry to hear about your wife.

Martin Sommerfeld said...

My deepest sympathies, so very very sorry for your loss.

Matt said...

I'm sorry for your loss. I only met her once when we had a drink at the local but she was very good to me putting me at ease and making me feel welcome.

stein said...

One of the powers of our connected world is how strangers can feel like friends. When people like you share fragments of their life openly, it is a one-way relationship. We have never met, but you still feel like a friend to me. And my sorrow and sympathies certainly feels real. I am very sorry for your loss, my friend.

Craddmeister said...

My condolences.

Unknown said...

I'm so truly sorry for your loss. Please take care.

Sandra Louise said...

My deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss. May her memories be ever rich in your life.

Unknown said...

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Richard said...

Dear Neil

I have never had the privilege of meeting you and your wife but I have always enjoyed reading about your visits to Crete. I am so very sorry and deeply saddened for your loss. My thoughts go with you

Miles Campbell said...

So, so sorry to hear of your loss, Neal. Take care of yourself and know that my and indeed all your fan's thoughts are with you at this time.

Unknown said...

Neal, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and everyone close to your family.

PaulS said...

Shocked to read this sad news.

John Markley said...

I'm so sorry.

osh said...

Neal, many of us are strangers to you, but you and Caroline do not seem like strangers to us.

My heart goes out to you. Please take care of yourself over the coming weeks.

EMorton said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to you. Take care.

Rob said...

So sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself Neal.

eva05 said...

I haven't checked this page in a few months and god damn it, what horrible news. I am so sorry Mr Asher. My deepest condolences...

Unknown said...

So sorry to read this.
Heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of the family.

Jonathan K. Stephens

vaudeviewgalor raandisisraisins said...

so sorry.

Roger Schweingruber said...

Oh man - so sorry. Worst thing that can happen! I hope you manage somehow. Deepest condolences.

Isotopp said...

So sorry, my deepest condolences.

Surtac said...

So very sorry Neal. My sincerest condolences.

Northern Fop said...

So sorry to hear this, Neal. Hope you're bearing up.

Dan said...

Sincerest condolences, Neal.

Valisk SixOne said...

So sad. Heartfelt condolences, Neal.

Unknown said...

words cannot describe....

Deepest sympathies!

Alpharius said...

So sorry for your loss...

Conan the Librarian™ said...

Condolences Neal.

Devil's Kitchen said...

My sincere condolences, Neal.

DK

SteveC said...

Condolences
SteveC

Poetic Justice said...

Only time and the loving memories of your soul mate can sooth and alleviate the pain...My deepest sympathies, Neal.

zeik said...

I feel very sad for your loss.
-Jari

Anonymous said...

I wish we could have a drink on this. My condolences, Neal. So sorry to hear about this.

Dan G said...

So sorry for your loss Neal. Thanks to you and Caroline for letting us peek in on your adventures in Greece.

Mr Maigo said...

I'm so sorry...

Unknown said...

Neal,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Andrew

Grim's Reality said...

Mr Asher, so sorry to hear that. Genuinely sad for you, no words can help at times like this. Bugger being strong, go grieve this and we the readers will be here when you're ready.

laurenlibrarian said...

So sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed reading about your adventures together.

Mya said...

Sending you strength and sympathy after such a terrible loss.

Unknown said...

Words are rarely sufficient at times like yours. I am sorry for your loss.

Lynn said...

I'm so sorry. No words, as they say.

Anonymous said...

deepest condelences

Elicius said...

I am so very sorry to hear that, sir. My deepest condolences, my thoughts are with you.

bhhenry said...

Our thoughts are with you.

John said...

My deepest condolences ...

rossd said...

I am so sorry for your loss, be strong. There are thousands of us wishing you well.

Ross

Jono said...

Sorry for your loss Neal, my thoughts are with you. Jono.

Unknown said...

Dear Mr Asher,

I send you my most heartfelt and sincere best in this time of sadness. I cannot send you any more love and respect than I you are now missing. I greave for your loss and hope that you can find the strength to continue on.

With all my love,

Tim

Jeff Brady said...

So sorry to hear of your loss, one husband to another.

Dittydebbun said...

David & Lesley Tickell and all of our family express their great sadness to you.
May Caroline rest in peace and you recall all the happy times together

Unknown said...

Dear Neal, we are so sorry to hear about Caroline, it was lovely being her facebook friend, and always seeing your photos she posted. Andy thought she was great to work with at Desch Plantpak and they always had a laugh. You are both very much in our thoughts at this sad time. Our sincere condolences Heather and Andy Warburton

Thud said...

Not been here for a few weeks so just read this, my sincere condolences to you and family. I can barely imagine your grief.

siharris said...

Neal so sorry to hear your news , our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time.

Alex Cull said...

Just found out - very sorry to learn of the news, Neal, and hope you are getting some good support at this time.

Götz said...

My condolences

Variant13 said...

So Sorry Neal.

serjames said...

Very sorry to hear that dreadful news...

Andy said...

Very sorry to learn this sad news. Thoughts are with you Neal

Unknown said...

Though it seems insufficient you have my condolences.

Your work has inspired me and I'm sure others to. I hope that you find the light in the dark of this sad time.

Kindest Regards,

Henry.

MilesVorkosigan said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

egz said...

I just found out, and I am so sorry for your loss! Know that though you've never met most of us readers, there's a lot of us out here that care deeply, and have you in our thoughts now.

egz said...

I just found out, and I'm so sorry for your loss! Know that though you've never met most of us readers, there's a lot of us out here that care deeply, and have you in our thoughts now.

Wrathex said...

So sorry to hear this.

Andrew said...

Also wanted to leave my condolences here. My father died unexpectedly last month and I know that words at this time, especially from a complete stranger, are inadequate. But I felt compelled to say something anyways. You're books have been a balm to me through my own grief, and a sort of way to help me still fill connected to my father. He lived and breathed science fiction so anytime I find a good book we would discuss it and he would then tell me about one of his favorites for the thousandth time. It never got old.Take care of yourself, Neal.