Sincere condolences Dave. Losing someone is never easy.
Memories do, however, stay with you. I still get memories triggered by finding an item my mum or dad owned, going through old photos. Yesterday someone posted on facebook about where my dad worked. I replied to them with memories triggered by it. Good memories. I use many of his old tools for jobs on cars and woodwork. Again good memories.
Remember too that you will not be alone and family and friends will be there.
Take care,
