Tributes for Carol

Sincere thanks to granjura for the update, and for her support for Fiona and Carol's grandchildren. I find myself unable to think of Carol/Greatnan without the word 'inspirational' coming quickly to mind. It is such a relief to know the severity of her fall meant she would not have suffered in the long days until her body was found.

I agree. In some ways though I still can't believe it. Every day that she was missing I thought that if anyone can come through this, then Carol can.

Much love to all.

Thank you so much granjura, you have been a wonderful support for Carol's family, and for all of us who felt so helpless

Thank you for letting us know that she didn't suffer and for the constant updates. Greatnan was an inspirational woman that touched many of us and will be sadly missed.

Ditto

You have been marvellous Granjura
Dare I say this , maybe you will be returning to Gransnet , I hope so !

Thanks very much, Granjura. The family will have appreciated your support in all their shock and confusion.

Thanks for the update and it is a relief to know that she was not out there suffering.

Please, no thanks. This is what friends do.

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granjura I echo thatbags sentiments. You worked hard to support and chivy the search and am sure the family were greatly supported by your presence. Thanks

Thank you, granjura, you have been truly wonderful!

Thank you for supporting them, jura.

Thanks for your your lovely messages. Just come back from Habère where I stayed with Fiona and two grandsons. However awful, thank goodness Carol was found on the day of their arrival- and for the evidence that her fall was so great that she would not have suffered during the 10 days until she was found. So many lessons learnt, so much emotion. Fiona is now on her way back to NZ, feeling so sad, but also relieved in some ways.

Your messages of support have been so comforting to them all.

Many condolences to Carols family and friends.

I would like to add my condolences to Carols family.She was truly inspirational.

Zing , lovely to hear from you, hope we will get lots more more posts in the future .

I hoped and prayed for good news for days, like everyone else, and even though I never knew Carol I realised how special and inspirational she was to so many people.
What happened is so devastating and I would again like to express my deepest sympathy towards all who mourn Carol, especially her family and all her friends here and in real life.

Carol, your example of living life to the full has touched me and I will always remember you.
Rest in peace

got back onto here after being in bed with bronchitis and read about Carol. I never knew greatnan was called Carol. And all happened in a week. Her family must be devastated. My condolences to them all. They will miss her so much. We all will.

I have never met Carol but have had many interesting conversations with her on Gransnet so feel that I did "know" her a little. She always seemed to be such a stong lady who lived her life to the full and had done more in her life than many of us will ever do. My heart goes out to her dear family and friends. xx

I didn't know Carol personally but I knew of her through the French Entree forum.

I would just like to echo what has been said already that she clearly was an amazing lady to have inspired such an outpouring of wonderful tributes. I feel sure that Carol's family will indeed find great comfort in knowing in what high esteem Carol is clearly held by all those who knew her.

My sincere condolences.

I only 'knew' Carol online for a short time, but she was such a wonderful communicator that she felt like a good friend from tne very beginning. Her intrepid approach to life was such an inspiration to those of us of a more timid disposition. It was thanks to her that I braved learning to use a snorkel in the Mediterranean last year and I shall think of her every time I do so. She opened my eyes.

Shocked and saddened to hear the news about Greatnan. Loved reading her posts. She sounded like an amazing lady who lived her life to the max. RIP My thoughts go out to her family and friends.

I am so sorry to hear about Carol. She will be greatly missed by all of us on GN. Condolences to all her family and friends.

To Carol's family I send you my sincere condolences. But you must surely feel some comfort when you see how high in the thoughts of Gn members greatnan was held.