Aye Smudge,
Very sorry to read your news. My Dad went from this place last Boxing Day, having hung on from Xmas Eve, both he and Mum come to mind in some querky ways at times. I know how I felt, and can only hope that you are able to cope and then move on. Give yoursel' some space, have a good bawl when it comes upon you, regardless of where you are and know that twinkle in the eye! Remember, yes! But don't get mawkish, you know where you were headed and so did he, so keep going.
Slainte, Bill and Kat.