General Chat

For those of you who don't know me, I "met" Deanna the first day she came on the boards. We were both new to it all and struck up an instant friendship. All of you who knew her will know what I mean when I say that I felt as though I'd known her all my life.

I never met Deanna in person - I stupidly thought I had all the time in the world - but was very pleased to be able to go to her funeral today and sit with Jane who was representing you all. It was a very brief service and the chaplain told us a little of Deanna's early life, most of which I didn't know. For someone who could talk to Olympic proportions she certainly kept quiet about her talents!. But that was our Deanna - always more interested in others than herself.

Understandably Tony and Allan were very upset but they did her proud. What lovely men and it was a pleasure to meet them even though it was under such sad circumstances. I can see now why she adored them so much. They have been very comforted by the messages and emails from everyone and to see how many people loved Deanna.

Our inboxes are going to seem very empty now but our hearts will remain full of her friendship, laughter and love.

God bless you Lovely Lady.
Love and hugs always.
Daisy
xxxx

Ann has said it, there is not much else I can say, apart from we have lost a treasure of a lady, she was so funny and loveable and without a bad bone in her body,we will miss her. Joyce said everything I was thinking so I will leave it at that. I was thinking of her and Allan and Tony this afternoon, wishing I could be there for her.
Rest in Peace Deanna.

Caz x

Farewell dear friend - til the dawn of the new day when we meet again.
Thank you for your friendship and love.All blessings to tony and Allen as they brave today.
Mary

I am just home now from saying farewell to Deanna.It was lovely to be able to sit with Daisy and her OH for the funeral
Daisy is on her way home now and she will put a post up later telling you all about the service and the family.She will be able to describe things in a much better way than me.(I would just ramble on) lol
I was lovely to meet Tony and Alan ,even though it was under such sad circumstances .

Thinking of Deanna, and her family and friends coming together to pay their respects and say their farewells as she moves to a better place. No more pain and suffering, meeting with those gone before who I hope have surrounded her with the same love she had here and that she gave to others with unselfishness and kindness and that humour which was Deanna's special quality.

Always remembered, dear friend, a one off and we are so lucky we had her in our lives.

Rest in Peace, Deanna, life's work well done.

Love,
Lizxxx

Sending special thoughts to her beloved menfolk, Allan and Tony, their hearts will be heavy but their memories will help them through I hope.

Goodbye my friend for the time being. When I told you my bad news you jumped straight in and promised to be my rod and staff and see me through it. Someone had a different agenda and it was not to be. But like I told you in my last message to you, when you lay in hospital. You better bloody be there waiting for me when my time comes. I am going to miss you and our conversations on Skype so much. But I will remember your wit and the laughs we had and I am glad you are no longer suffering the pain, even though it meant you having to leave this world. You touched my life and enriched it and for that I will be eternally grateful..

With my love
Linda x

Thinking of Alan and Tony as they send their beautiful Deanna on her journey.

I really can't think of anything else to say that Joyce has not already said. Thank you for that beautiful eulogy Joyce, I think it speaks for all of us. so neither will I say goodbye Deanna my friend. Just Au Revoir - .

With love
Ann xx

Thinking of Deanna's family and friends today

Linda <3 <3 <3

My dear Deanna, you who made me proud to be your friend xx

I will always treasure the precious moments we shared, the fun and laughter times when we each needed a boost and frequently ended up quite zany. I believe some people thought we had lost our marbles but feel that they enjoyed reading our postings, and because of your kindly, compassionate and caring nature you endeared yourself to so many people.
I will not say goodbye because it isn't, I take great comfort in thinking you are taking a long overdue holiday that you richly deserve, that you are just changing where you reside, not who you are or your friends and family are. The next phase of your life will be the most exciting and happy times for you and I know I will see you in the future and to take up where we left off....

You will be remembered as your life being full of loving deeds, forever thoughtful of our special needs, today and tomorrow, our whole life through, we will always love and cherish you...God's speed on your journey and peace be yours my friend..I will never forget you...forever, Joyce xxxxx


Joyce P

Joyce, what lovely words, thanks for your kind thoughts and for the beautiful things you said about our Deanna.

I think we will be united in our thoughts at 1.30 today as we remember our friend and as you say, wish her Farewell - we will meet her again one day.

Love
Lizxx

Its nearly time to say farewell not goodbye
As the good Lord takes you up onto the sky
We all miss your jokes and funny things you use to send
But remember you will always be our friend
We still cant believe you are gone
But for you it was better than lingering on
Suffering and in so much pain
We miss you Deanna more than words can say
But will keep you close in our heart each day
Your friends on GR have done you proud
And i think you will be smiling and looking down ,and thinking what agood crowd
So Just to we miss you from the bottom of our heart
To such abrave lady and good friend
And this is not goodbye only fare well
As we all will meet up again one day
Love Dutch
And for my good friend Liz who is going thru afew bad days
And needs our surport in many ways
This week is full of sorrow for our loverly Liz
And she needs alot of hugs
Remember you dont have to cry alone With all the friends you have your not alone
I,Malways here for you come what may
And tomorrow is another day
So hugs are needed for our friend
As like our Deanna she was always there and to care for her friends
Take Care Love Dutchxx
ps please excuse any mistakes but tired now and have to try and sleep

So sorry to hear about Deanna, I never knew her personally, but remember her on here. Maggy xx

Have also been asked to post a message for a friend who is no longer a member on here

I am so sorry for your sad loss Allan, Tony & family,
You are all in my thoughts at such a sad time.

If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in Deanna's arms
and tell her they're from me.

Lisa xx

I had a message from Daisy this morning to say she will be going to the funeral with her OH ,we will meet up just beforehand which will be nice.Just such a sad occassion to meet .

Thank you to Liz for being a good contact for all this sad news and to Dutch (Joyce) for her organising of the donation and previous flowers. I had not heard of the charity but it sounds a worthwhile one and it is good that it is one that Deanna supported. She was the same age as me, no age really. I hope that Tony and allan are managing to cope with all the arrangements and flood of visitors, correspondence etc. I shall be thinking of them tomorrow.

A belated thank you, Liz. Deanna was one of the brightest stars on the GR anxiety thread, and struggled through her health problems with great courage.
xx,
Colin

Caz, I will try and ring you this week.

I am still thinking of Deanna - I found the photo I took of her when I visited, and she looked so cheerful, bless her. Little did we know what the future held and how sad we would all be.

Lizxx


Can I just say thanks for all the pms and emails I have had in support? It's really kind of you folk to care for me and I am sorry I haven't got round to answering everyone.

xxx

Sincere condolences to family and friends.
RIP Deanna - God Bless
Mary xx

I glanced at the clock at just before 9 pm and had a little thought to myself of Deanna and her family. Tony is really struggling as is Allan, with so much to arrange and deal with, and it sounds as tho lots of people are visiting and making contact so they are very busy. I hope they will have a chance to get some rest before Wednesday so they can be strong for each other.

Lizxx

My lovely and dear friend xx....tis now a week since you sadly departed from all the folks you knew and who loved you so very dearly... God grant Alan and Tony the strength to carry them though this coming week, and forward...my heart goes out to them.....Joyce

Joyce P XXX.