Tuesday March 8 my mother Karen Dent was killed in an auto accident on Cape Cod MA. She was traveling home and the roads became icy, another driver did not stop in time.

The family is doing well, considering. It is the last phone call I thought I would ever receive. The toughest part is not being able to say goodbye. She was at peace with everyone in our family and everyone she knew, my mom pretty much got along with anyone. I estimate around 500 to 600 people attended her wake alone, that was the cheeriest part of my week just knowing how many people knew her and loved her.

She was the hardest working person I know, after our dad was disabled in 1975 she took over raising us and financially supporting us. When SC just got old to her with little opportunity, she moved our family of 6 to Cape Cod.

Quilting was her passion, and she was steadily turning it into something more. She taught others quilting for the last several years as a side gig and was selling her works at the quilt shop as well. She was well known in the area for quilting and arts and crafts, and had a dedicated sewing room in every house we ever lived in. In fact, I believe she picked houses to live in that would definitely accomodate her love of quilting and sewing.

We inspired each other and I am proud of that. I see a connection between her passion for sewing and my passion for recordng, and the first thing I started doing when we moved into our new house here was to start converting a big room for my studio. She was talking to me about starting her own business for selling arts and crafts products after my partner and I started our business and I felt she was inspired by me somehow to follow that dream of something she actually cared about other than the day job grind.

My mom was 56 and aside from possible accidents I always thought I would be in my 60's and hanging out with my mom. Her father is 87 and mother 82, both in fine health. Aside from accidents, she had longevity going for her.

I just got home tonight and realized I haven't really told anybody in the forums. I have been unavailable for quite some time and have received some emails asking me why.

My brother and two sisters are all handling it pretty well also because we have each other. I just kept saying while we were all together "I'm glad she had so many of us".

War

http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/motherof10.htm

http://www.heartbeatquilts.com/news1.htm

Very sad. You have my prayers and condolences.

My heart goes out to you and your family, Warren. Know that you all are in my prayers, as well.

So sorry to hear this, Warren.

Warren, I am very sorry to hear. You and your Family will be in my prayers.

I never really know what to say but I am genuinely sorry for you and your family. I pray this can somehow, someday be the catalyst for a positive turning point in your life.


Jason A.

Warren,

I am so, so sorry......I wish there were words.........but there are not.

You, your mother, and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mad

This is a tragic story... so sorry for you and your families lost... prayers are with you.



Ironically, I gave a friend a lift back from the auto body shop yesterday, and realized how lucky he was to have survived a highway accident due to icy conditions.

I pray for peace for you and your family and all who love your mother.

I am very sorry to hear this, Warren. My prayers will be for you and your family!

Thanks for the kind words, I had a pretty good day today!

War

Warren,

I hope you can rejoice in the transition. We all pass, and perhaps the best we can do is to remember and respect those who have given so much to us. For sure, you've picked up one trait from your mother. Think of that garage. I'll bet every home you purchase in the future will have a similar space for music, recording and every single artistic endeavor you can think of.

I can only echo what all these guys have said - to offer my condolences and tell you that I am praying for you.

Nik