What happens when losing your dad makes you realize how much of your life depended on him being there to guide you?In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with Blair French about losing his father, Bob French, and the complicated reality of grief after a parent dies.Blair shares the story of his dad, a Vancouver-born accountant and construction executive who was known for quiet wisdom, unexpected jokes, and deep dedication to family. After a routine medical check revealed cancer that had already spread throughout his body, Blair and his family had only a short window to process what was happening.The conversation explores how quickly life can change after a diagnosis, the difficulty of saying goodbye, and the unexpected emotional toll that grief can take on mental health, work, and family relationships.Blair also talks about burnout, therapy, regret about time not spent together, and the ways he now keeps his dad’s memory alive with his son.Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, father loss, and how men talk about the death of a parent. Honest conversations, real stories, and moments of humor that help make grief a little easier to carry.If you’ve experienced losing your dad, grief, or the death of a father, this conversation will feel familiar.👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcastTo be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/Timestamps:00:00 Trust But Verify 00:29 Show Disclaimer Banter 01:03 Meet Blair French 02:16 Comfort Rewatch Rituals 04:27 Who Was Bob French 07:07 Fix It Or Call Pros 08:15 Diagnosis And Metastasis 10:40 Keeping Illness Private 12:14 Passing At Home 15:12 Finding Out And Aftermath 16:43 Stuck Away From Home 17:40 Family Support Network 18:29 Arriving And Taking Charge 19:46 Planning A Small Memorial 21:43 Travel Memories And Safari 23:40 Aftermath And Burnout 29:34 Missing His Guidance 31:34 Blue Jays And Legacy 34:21 Parenting And Time Regrets 36:39 Advice And Farewell