Welcome to NT
It is hard for you both. Things will not be right, so just do it and love will hold you all together. There's more tact or gentle approaches, I guess. You hurt for him but the grieving process has begun for you both.
Here's a song that I cherish. You'll need a box of kleenex.
http://audioo.com/t/angels-calling-a...5ed9b291f88f5/
My heart goes out to him. A mother's love is so precious. It's a great loss.
God Bless...