Anneth

I had a message from Anne’s sister Mags.

‘Anne passed away peacefully at 8pm’. (9/8/09)

I dont know what to say!! She has been on my mind day and night these last few weeks.
I suppose she is now at peace.

I have only known her for less than a year, but have had had a real connection from the start. As have other people that she met( in liverpool) and on the site.

What a lively, funny, intelligent and insightful lady. The world is a duller place without her. Her sparkling wit, gorgeous face and lovely Welsh accent.

The last time I had a meaningful conversation with her she was adamant it was her time to die. She had been told she had months to live 2 years ago when she was mis-diagnosed with bowel cancer (was actually lobular bc mets).

She said she had had 2 full years that were a bonus. She lived them to the full and was fortunate enough to meet someone and fall in love during that time.

It is awful and shocking but I now feel guided by her. I know she would want me to stress that she had this extra time. She was not frightened or scared. She also felt supported on a spiritual level.

Rest in peace gorgeous Anne. You were and will continue to be a bright light in my life.

Love and friendship beyond death.

Julie xxxxxxx

So sorry to hear this news - thinking of Anne and all her family and friends…

Theresa

Such sad news. Rest in peace Anne, my sincere condolences to your friends and family…x

I am so shocked and sad, I find it hard to believe, we were with her such a short time ago.

My heart goes out to all her family and friends,

Rest in peace Anne, we will miss you so much,

Love ,
Janx

I am so sad to read of another young life cut short.
May peace be with you and your loved ones at this time.
Love
Dot
xx

I am really shocked and saddened to hear of Anne’s death - it seems to have happened so fast - although reading Julie’s post I hadn’t realised she had been given such a bleak prognosis two years ago.

Very sad news, my thoughts are with her friends and family

Lesley x

What sad news! Julie,what a lovely tribute to Anne. I never met her but she had pm’d me a few times giving me hope of finding love again and I felt an instant bond with her. She came across as so bubbly,wise and full of life so her loss is a big shock.
I’m glad to hear that Anne found peace in her last few months and really enjoyed and valued her precious time and I take heart from that but another life lost too early.
My heart goes out to her partner and family. You will be missed Anne.
Anne xx

On behalf of all the moderation team here at BCC please pass on our sincere condolences to Anne’s family and friends at this sad time.

Kind regards,
Jo, Facilitator

I am so sad to hear of Anne’s death. Over the past year we shared some fabulous p.m.s funny sad and we were also able to disagree without falling out. A true friendship. I will miss Anne for her wit and her charm.
So sorry we never made the afternoon tea we chatted about.
Rest in peace Anne.
Love Debsxxx

So sad to hear about Anne. I also enjoyed p.m.s with Anne and benefitted from her support.

My thoughts are with her family and friends also.

Rest in peace dear Anne you’ll be missed greatly.

Lynni

So Sorry to hear of another loss…

My thoughts and best wishes are with her family.

Tess

Although I knew that Anne was attending the hospice, I had no idea of how ill she was. No mention of it in her open posts or p.m’s - did she know, or did this not seem like a safe place?
I will certainly miss her.

My deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends.

RIP Anne

I’m so very sorry to read this news. Rest in peace Anne.

Jenny x

Celeste,

Anne deteriorated very quickly. When the tamoxifen failed she went onto femara. After a few months this was found not to be working either.
She then tied Ac and had a gruelling time. At this point I think she gave up posting as she felt she could not be positive or offer support. I think she pm’d a few people and I spoke to her a few times.
She developed quite severe ascites over the last couple of months and I think felt she was fading!
She decided a number of weeks ago that she was not up to more chemo and faded fast.
I did post at that time in case others wanted to offer support. One person took objection to this unfortunately and implied that it was a bit sick to post. It made me feel uncomfortable despite having Anne’s permission. However Anne then gave up or was not able to text or receive messages.
The last time I spoke to her was a couple of weeks ago, she was very tired and a bit confused. Her sister was there and was taking her back home to Wales (basically to die).

Julie x

I hope this person realises the damage she may have done, in preventing the possible support Anne may have received, by her ‘sick’ assessment of the situation.

I hope we all can feel free to be as we are, - real - and not necessarily be positive and offer support, particularly when we are least able to.

I know that I for one, along with others, have experienced difficulty with another site (whose name is laughable), because I didn’t feel able to offer support when I was coming to terms with my own diagnosis.

I shall certainly miss you Anne. Rest in peace

Julie,
all through this you have bee a good friend to Anne Don’t let the ‘forum police’ upset you.
We should all be blessed with a friend like you at these sad times.
Love Debsxxx

Hear,hear Debs. xx

The matter was dealt with swiftly and efficiently by a moderator, yes on another site. The person posts on both.People from that site have been very supportive to me and the situation.

Anyway, I only mentioned it to explain why anne did not post about how bad things were and why it all seemed so sudden.

The issue is sorted now. I prefer to spend my time remembering my lovely friend rather than getting upset by thoughtless comments.

Thanks for your support, memories and thoughts about Anne.

Julie xxx

I never met her but we had chatted on here and privately …my deepest sympathy to her family another tragic loss to this b******d vile disease hope she is now at peace xxxxx

It was a privalege to meet Anne, and I am so sorry and shocked that another incredible woman has been lost to this blxxdy disease. My love to all her friends and family.
Nicky