Not an easy task Tom, but I expect they will be a comfort once they know. Would it help to put an announcement in the local paper?
Hello folks,
I just want to say a massive thank you for all of the support. I can't put into words how much this means to me at this moment. I've now got to adjust to life without the old man looking over my shoulder and pointing me in the right direction. What I am really going to struggle with is calling my friends to let them know what's happened.
Once again, a huge thank you, I won't forget it.
Tom
Not easy to do at all, could you tell one or two close friends and ask them to let other people know?