But he never lost his optimism , his cheerful smile and his hearty laugh , nor did he ever refuse to help anyone who asked for his assistance .
In 2006 the periodic but frequent severe bouts of stomach and pulmonary attacks made his life miserable .
He never lost his optimism , his cheerful smile and his hearty laugh , nor did he ever refuse to help anyone who asked for his assistance .
In 2006 the periodic but frequent severe bouts of stomach and pulmonary attacks made his life miserable .