Just wanted to let you know that my beautiful little sister Sharron (known as LaraC here) died peacefully on Thursday in hospital surrounded by the people who loved her the most. Although it was never her wish to die in hospital (she wanted to be in a hospice), the Palliative Care dept at the Royal Marsden were absolutely fantastic and the nurses and doctors ensured her final journey was peaceful, calm and pain free.
We are all absolutely devastated and her husband (married just for 4 months) is inconsolable. She was only 34!! At least she is free from the pain and suffering and can now dance again (she used to be a professional dancer before BC). I am hoping that memories of her illness and suffering will eventually fade and be replaced with happier memories of how she was before her illness - vibrant, energetic, living life to the full…
Thank you everyone for being such a wonderful support to both Sharron and myself!
I just wanted to know that I will be praying and my thoughts are with you and your family. I am glad that Sharron’s final journey was calm and she was surrounded by her family’s love. It saddens me that she was so young and it all happened very quickly.
I am sure you will have happy memories of Sharron.
Let’s hope she is dancing as you read this. Love and hugs to you all…Hope those happy memories come flooding back to you and that her short life will be remembered for the good times.
I’m so sorry Karen.
What a loving sister you have been…thinking of you and your family and Sharron’s husband.
Rest in Peace Dear Sharron.
Belinda.x.x.x
Am so sorry to hear of your little sister Sharron’s passing away. As you said, she is now at peace and was surrounded by all her loving family when the time came. You are a very brave lady and a wonderul sister. I am sending my condolences to you, and all your family and friends.
Karen,
I am so very sorry to hear of the death of your sister Sharron.
My thoughts and prayer are with you, Sharron’s husband, and your family at this very sad time.
Love
Claire x
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your sister you must all be devastated what a cruel disease this is. I hope she dances now every day. My thoughts are with you her husband and all her family.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us at this most difficult time. I am so sad that you have lost your beloved sister but Im glad that she is at peace now.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
I am Karens brother in law, Tarek - Sharrons husband.
We had the funeral today and it was difficult day for all.
I have been with her throughout this horrible disease from when she was first diagnosed in September 2002. I was 26 and she 29.
Thank you so much for the kind words and condolences.
I also thought to let you know that we have created this donations site for the fantastic Royal Marsden Hospital in South Kensington. It is something we created in lieu of flowers.
If you or anyone you know is interested in donating, please find the site below and may we rid this disease for good.