Dave,
so sorry..
We lost my Uncle on my Mother's side, the last of that generation. Again, we were not able to say "good by". But I have fond memories of Dennis, joiner, car nut and one hell of a snooker player.
The person that was my Aunt, Margaret left her body about 2 years ago, the body remains in a care home. So there is no one left from my parents generation......
Part of growing up, I guess.