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Cause of death

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milly

milly Report 9 Jul 2010 15:58

I recieved a death certificate today of my great grandfather's sister, she only lived for 30 mins, cause of death was debility, anybody know was this a general term used because she lived for such a short time, thanks for any comments

Deanna

Deanna Report 9 Jul 2010 16:03

Milly, it may have meant that she was just not strong enough to live.
Sad isn't it?
I have a couple of children's deaths in my paternal tree which say that they died of whatever it was.... followed up by "IDIOT"...
What a lovely description for a child!
Deanna X

milly

milly Report 9 Jul 2010 16:13

Thanks Deanna
thought thats what it might be, but wasn't sure, thats awful to see idiot on a childs certificate, or anyone's
milly

milly

milly Report 9 Jul 2010 16:17

amokavid
hadnt thought about premature
thanks milly

Deanna

Deanna Report 9 Jul 2010 17:32

Glad we have come so far as to understand that we may be hurting our poor parents who lose a child.
All children are loved by their parents.... regardless.
Bless them all.
Deanna X