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I didn't notice dead bruv
The Sun ^
| 2/5/2004
| JAMIE PYATT
Posted on 02/04/2004 9:14:21 PM PST by yonif
STUNNED Bert Silver told yesterday how his brother lay dead in a room at their caravan home for 18 months without him noticing.
Hard-of-hearing Bert, 72, admitted he thought there was something a bit odd when 75-year-old George failed to emerge.
But he added: George liked to keep himself to himself, and to be honest so do I.
He finally discovered the grim truth on Monday after plucking up the courage to enter his brothers bedroom.
He said: He looked a bit skeletal and I called the police. I havent been told what he died from.
Bert, of Blissford, Hants, went on: I dont know why it took me so long to find him.
Im not at his beck and call, you know. Im not his keeper. There was no smell or anything.
One morning George just didnt get up and if he wanted to stay in bed all day then he could.
I thought that there may have been something wrong when he didnt appear.
But I admit that I didnt go into his room for a few hours, a few days ... well quite a while actually, which was a bit naughty.
A doctor came out and assessed me. I asked if I was bonkers but he said I wasnt.
Bert and George neither of whom married moved from Bexlyheath, Kent, into the three-bed mobile home with sister Dorothy after they retired in 1992. Dorothy has since died.
Police called to the caravan by Bert said they found just a skeleton.
George and his brother rarely ventured out. Bert said he spent his time watching a 38ins TV.
Neighbour Eva Simpson, in her 60s, said: The police asked when I last saw George.
I racked my memory and said I hadnt seen him for a while. They told me he had been dead for quite a while. I was shocked.
A post mortem proved inconclusive. An inquest will be held in Southampton in two weeks.
Age Concern said: If you dont see a neighbour you should check on them.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: death; sadstory
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posted on
02/04/2004 9:14:22 PM PST
by
yonif
To: yonif
He looked a bit skeletal and I called the policeI need a new keyboard after reading that line.
2
posted on
02/04/2004 9:16:40 PM PST
by
scarface367
(This tagline known to the state of California to cause cancer in laboratory animals)
To: yonif
Yep ..Bert ,something aint right with George
3
posted on
02/04/2004 9:17:54 PM PST
by
woofie
To: yonif
Thats real family love there.
I wouldnt want to intrude on him!! LOL
4
posted on
02/04/2004 9:18:16 PM PST
by
mylife
To: yonif
..."He looked a bit skeletal..."
Bwah! Beer out my nose. I gotta stop drinking and reading FR at the same time. Last time, it was coffee.
To: yonif
Lights on but no one's home........
6
posted on
02/04/2004 9:19:11 PM PST
by
nuconvert
("Why do you have to be a nonconformist like everybody else?")
To: yonif
It is easy to understand why Britain is enmeshed and sinking in a socialist morass.
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posted on
02/04/2004 9:19:54 PM PST
by
WorkingClassFilth
(DEFUND PBS & NPR - THE AMERICAN PRAVDA)
To: yonif
18 freakin mos in the same caravan?? how could you not notice?
I dont want details of the day to day living conditions!
8
posted on
02/04/2004 9:20:47 PM PST
by
mylife
To: yonif
I certainly understand semi-reclusive, privacy-oriented homebodies, but after not seeing or hearing him for a couple of days, I think I might have gone over and checked up on him.
Eighteen months? Good grief!
9
posted on
02/04/2004 9:21:13 PM PST
by
Riley
To: nuconvert
Don't think this could have been written any funnier....LOL!
10
posted on
02/04/2004 9:22:25 PM PST
by
nuconvert
("Why do you have to be a nonconformist like everybody else?")
To: nuconvert
A doctor came out and assessed me. I asked if I was bonkers but he said I wasnt.
11
posted on
02/04/2004 9:23:15 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
I think the doctor is crazy as well.
12
posted on
02/04/2004 9:23:50 PM PST
by
yonif
("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)
To: mylife
I think we need a second opinion.
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posted on
02/04/2004 9:24:23 PM PST
by
scarface367
(This tagline known to the state of California to cause cancer in laboratory animals)
To: nuconvert
But I admit that I didnt go into his room for a few hours, a few days ... well quite a while actually, which was a bit naughty.
14
posted on
02/04/2004 9:24:37 PM PST
by
mylife
To: scarface367
He looked a bit skeletal??
I guess maybe it was that new diet
15
posted on
02/04/2004 9:25:04 PM PST
by
GeronL
(www.ArmorforCongress.com ............... Support a FReeper for Congress)
To: GeronL
Freekin adkins!!
16
posted on
02/04/2004 9:25:36 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mylife
LOL!!
The writer's style is a riot.
17
posted on
02/04/2004 9:27:05 PM PST
by
nuconvert
("Why do you have to be a nonconformist like everybody else?")
To: nuconvert
Its the Antipathy of the monty python "Im not dead yet" bit!!
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posted on
02/04/2004 9:28:48 PM PST
by
mylife
To: mhking
I know you may be gone, but if this doesn't qualify for the JD list then nothing does!
To: mhking
over here brother!!
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posted on
02/04/2004 9:30:09 PM PST
by
mylife
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