I'm sorry for the lost of your Dad Ian. That's a really hard blow for anyone. I lost 2. My Dad and Stepdad. Currently caregiving for my Mom who has Dementia pretty bad. So I know she will be next as it's just the way it works.
I guess at least we can all get lost in our beloved hobby. Put some nice music on and think of our loved ones. We all have a systems that we have put a lot of love into.
That's one of the main reasons I had the Paragon built. To think of my Son each time it plays. I've got his picture right on the speaker.
So we can always put something on the old wind up Victrola and think of those you love while doing what you love. Win win.