Very sorry Kev, my condolences to you and your family.
I lost my dad 9 years ago, and we buried him on New Years eve. I suspect that New Years at your house will be much like mine. First we toast dad, then we toast the new year.
There will be a certain peace that will come to you because you know that when she passed on, she knew how much you loved her, and she, you.
My regards,
Widewing