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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.

NotAGran55 Wed 18-Aug-21 14:31:21

Such sad sad news . RIP dear Phoenix reunited with your son .

GillT57 Wed 18-Aug-21 14:37:14

Such sad news, thank you Mawbe and Marydoll for your kindness, for keeping us updated, and for passing our love on to our darling girl, Phoenix.

mrswoo Wed 18-Aug-21 14:42:29

What very sad news. Phoenix leaves a wonderful legacy of love and laughter, wit and wisdom for all of us here on Gransnet and all her close family and friends.

May her memory be a blessing.

AGAA4 Wed 18-Aug-21 14:46:53

RIP Phoenix. You will be missed ?

Nortsat Wed 18-Aug-21 14:47:14

Oh my how sad, Maw, thank you for letting us know.

Rest in peace Phoenix and sincere condolences to MrP and your family and friends. ?

farview Wed 18-Aug-21 14:52:09

R.I.P Phoenix...because of how and who you were...your light will always shine ?
Sincere,heartfelt condolences to MrP and all your family and friends ....?✨✨

Callistemon Wed 18-Aug-21 15:07:00

Having spent the morning without internet connection, I've only just caught up with the devastating news; even though we knew this was imminent it is still so upsetting.

Phoenix was absolutely one of a kind, her quirky sense of humour and sense of the absurd shone through in all her posts despite the adversities of life.

It was a privilege to be her friend.

RIP Phoenix

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Susan56 Wed 18-Aug-21 15:10:34

My sincere condolences to Phoenix’s family and many friends.Rachel May you rest in peace???

sodapop Wed 18-Aug-21 15:22:44

I enjoyed your posts Phoenix great fun and a wonderful sense of the absurd. You will be greatly missed on here and by all your friends and family in real life.
My sincere sympathy to Mr P and all your family. God Bless.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 18-Aug-21 15:27:18

Thank you for the laughter Phoenix

May you sleep well ???

Maggiemaybe Wed 18-Aug-21 15:29:14

Rest in peace, Phoenix. flowers

ixion Wed 18-Aug-21 15:33:38

To Phoenix's family and friends, I send my deepest condolences?

BlueBelle Wed 18-Aug-21 15:39:44

This is such sad news but I m glad that Phoenix’s end was peaceful and she just slipped away but I shed a tear for a lady who was so loved by those that knew her and for her family that’s left behind
She will leave a big big hole in her family, friends and on here Brave lady
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dustyangel Wed 18-Aug-21 15:42:56

Fly free dear Phoenix, and be reunited with those who have gone before.

My sincere condolences to Mr.P and family and friends and thankyou to the special friends on here who have kept us all informed. ?

merlotgran Wed 18-Aug-21 15:44:08

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000xrzt

Here's the link to Rachel speaking on You and Yours - Radio 4.
Forward to around 28:30

The Phoenix we knew and loved shines through.

V3ra Wed 18-Aug-21 15:44:12

So sorry to hear this news. A sad day indeed.

Greyduster Wed 18-Aug-21 15:44:29

Bless you Phoenix; you brightened our lives for too short a time. RIP.

annodomini Wed 18-Aug-21 15:54:13

I've just come home to the news we had expected but feared. Phoenix, you brought good cheer to us on line with tales of your cats and your own experiences. We shared the ups and downs you met with your own indomitable humour. May the garden you have planned, but knew you'd never see, grow to be a fitting memorial to a very special person.

mamaa Wed 18-Aug-21 15:54:35

Rest in Peace Phoenix . Sending heartfelt condolences from me to all who knew and loved her whether virtually or in real life. Such sad news, she will be missed by many flowers .

MiniMoon Wed 18-Aug-21 15:55:10

Phoenix had a great sense of humour, and brought much joy to this site. I will miss the tales of Oliver Sprout and friends.
Condolences to Mr.P. flowers,my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
RIP Phoenix

JulieNoted Wed 18-Aug-21 16:06:44

Thanks for the link Merlot. That was the Phoenix we all knew and loved so well, meeting the biggest adversity of her life with such positivity and humour. So hard to believe that was only a little over a month ago sad

Trisha57 Wed 18-Aug-21 16:13:07

Very sad news. RIP Phoenix.

Blinko Wed 18-Aug-21 16:18:40

merlotgran

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000xrzt

Here's the link to Rachel speaking on You and Yours - Radio 4.
Forward to around 28:30

The Phoenix we knew and loved shines through.

How wonderful to actually hear her voice.

Squiffy Wed 18-Aug-21 16:21:35

Merlot Thank you for the link, I hadn’t been able to track down the interview for some reason. Rachel really was something else, wasn’t she? Her take on dealing with her prognosis was incredible. It feels impossible to think that she was still working two days a week in mid-July.

FannyCornforth Wed 18-Aug-21 16:27:22

Rest in peace wonderful, brave pheonix flowers