“It had a huge effect and we had to all go through counselling.
“It was a long road to recovery for dad when he returned home, and we all had to quickly adapt to the sudden change in our lives.”
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Brian was forced to take early retirement from his job as a sewerage operator. He required use of a wheelchair to get around and needed round-the-clock care.
Thanks to the support of his family – including Michelle’s mum, Margaret – Brian was slowly able to build up his strength and was able to walk again.
But in September 2020, Brian suddenly fell unwell and was rushed to hospital.
I will miss him forever : Whitehaven daughter s tribute to dad who died from life changing diseases
Brian Glaister suffered from sepsis and organ failure before having two heart attacks
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A Whitehaven woman is paying tribute to her dad who suffered from life-changing illnesses before sadly losing his life.
Michelle Lowery was eight years old when her father, Brian Glaister, had two heart attacks followed by a stroke.