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Phoenix: An updated Thread.

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Marydoll Tue 17-Aug-21 07:16:53

Some of you may have missed the thread started by our cherished friend, Phoenix, informing Gransnetters of her illness and the reason for her recent absence from GN. It has been suggested that a new thread is started, directing her friends to the original thread, where she let us know of her terminal diagnosis.
www.gransnet.com/forums/chat/a1299545-Well-what-a-surprise?msgid=28873117#28873117

Sadly, Phoenix is no longer able to read your messages or PMs, but has said how she, her family and close friends have found comfort in the love and support, you have shown her.

This thread will try and keep you all updated, with news provided by a Gransnetter, who is in daily in contact with the family.

A heartbreaking time for us all.

cornergran Wed 18-Aug-21 12:58:57

Sleep well phoenix. Your spirit never dimmed. My condolences and love to all who loved her.

Calendargirl Wed 18-Aug-21 13:01:56

Very sad to read this.

A brave and very gallant lady.

M0nica Wed 18-Aug-21 13:03:56

Oh Phoenix, if only you were like the Phoenix and could be recreated out of the flames, we will all miss your irrepressible zest for living and kind humour.

But wherever, you are:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Riverwalk Wed 18-Aug-21 13:04:01

Rest well dear Phoenix flowers

Luckygirl Wed 18-Aug-21 13:06:33

Farewell Phoenix - thank you for the fun and laughter.

toscalily Wed 18-Aug-21 13:08:56

Sad news, be at peace now. flowers

Scentia Wed 18-Aug-21 13:09:18

Thank you Maw snd Mary. For your updates. My sincerest condolences to everyone who was a part of her life and now she can rest in peace.❤️

NfkDumpling Wed 18-Aug-21 13:15:05

Phoenix left a big hole in the Gransnet Forums so it must be a chasm in her family. A lovely, lovely lady.

rafichagran Wed 18-Aug-21 13:20:45

RIP Phoenix.flowers

maddyone Wed 18-Aug-21 13:21:46

Rest well Phoenix flowers

merlotgran Wed 18-Aug-21 13:23:17

Phoenix was a keen fan of The Archers. I'll be thinking of her when I tune in tonight.

Grannynise Wed 18-Aug-21 13:24:36

Thank you Maw and Marydoll.
Thinking of all those who knew and loved Phoenix in real life and on here.

Grandmabatty Wed 18-Aug-21 13:28:48

Phoenix RIP. You were very special and much loved.

EkwaNimitee Wed 18-Aug-21 13:29:03

I've not been here long enough to get to know Phoenix but did read her beautiful post telling of her final illness. She was obviously well loved by many GNetters so I send you all, as well as her family and friends, my sincere condolences.

nanaK54 Wed 18-Aug-21 13:34:50

My sincere condolences to her family and friends
Sleep well lovely lady flowers

Jellybaby71011 Wed 18-Aug-21 13:34:56

Just listened to Phoenix on “you and yours” What an inspiration she was.

Charleygirl5 Wed 18-Aug-21 13:41:48

The one thing I will miss will be Phoenix sending Mr. P out to buy something as simple as a carton of double cream but returning with yogurt because it was cheaper.

Buying a new loo seat because she had been nagging for so long about the present one and he wrapped it in Christmas paper and handed it to her as a gift. I found that hilarious and if he lived here he would have been wearing it around his neck. He did not understand where he had gone wrong!

He is a good cook so when she was able to eat at least the food was decent and not beans on toast or from a local takeaway.

phoenix was a one/off and will be so missed especially by team phoenix. RIP.

SueDonim Wed 18-Aug-21 13:42:56

I’m almost lost for words. ? How cruel that Phoenix has been taken from this world so quickly and at such a young age.

I’m not religious and I don’t know if Phoenix was, either, but given her name on here, it seems appropriate to use these words.

May Rachel rest in peace and rise in glory.

Pittcity Wed 18-Aug-21 13:48:51

Hugs all round. RIP lovely Phoenix flowers

Lisagran Wed 18-Aug-21 13:55:58

A sad loss of a lovely friend x

Bellasnana Wed 18-Aug-21 13:58:07

I’m at a loss for words.?Heartfelt condolences to Rachel’s family and all who loved her. May she Rest In Peace.?

Curlywhirly Wed 18-Aug-21 14:17:22

Oh no, such sad news - Phoenix never got to live those last 3 precious months. Absolutely lost for words. Condolences to Mr P and all Rachel's friends, such a huge loss to them and her virtual friends on GN. thanks

GrandmasueUK Wed 18-Aug-21 14:21:08

Thank you Mary and Maw for your very sad updates. So sorry for all who knew and loved Phoenix . The tributes on here show how she has touched so many people’s lives. Such a lovely upbeat person. I hope she can Rest In Peace at last and her friends and family can take comfort in how well loved she was ?❤️

NanKate Wed 18-Aug-21 14:29:27

Thanks MawBe, Mary, Kitty and allRachel’s legion of friends who have kept us informed, told us funny stories and kept us up to date with Phoenix’s last journey.

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NanTheWiser Wed 18-Aug-21 14:31:00

My thanks, also to Mary and Maw, for keeping us informed.
What a sad day! Rest in peace, lovely lady, and condolences to Mr P, and all who knew her.