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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.

Grannmarie Wed 18-Aug-21 11:25:33

Sending love and prayers ???,
for comfort and consolation for all who loved Phoenix and are mourning her now.

BlueSky Wed 18-Aug-21 11:23:05

Oh Maw! RIP Phoenix x flowers

grandMattie Wed 18-Aug-21 11:18:37

Thank you Marydoll. Glad that her last moments were peaceful. flowers

merlotgran Wed 18-Aug-21 11:17:22

Thank you, Maw.

Sleep well, Phoenix

lavenderzen Wed 18-Aug-21 11:16:53

RIP Pheonix flowers

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 11:16:19

My heart is breaking. It was a privilege to be in Team Phoenix and to share her journey.

We laughed, we cried, we ranted, offered advice on wigs, but most of all we comforted and supported each other.

I have no other words. ?

Kate1949 Wed 18-Aug-21 11:15:16

Thank you Maw

Kate1949 Wed 18-Aug-21 11:14:54

Oh that's so sad. Rest in peace Phoenix.

Grannmarie Wed 18-Aug-21 11:14:14

Thank you, Mawbe.

Grannmarie Wed 18-Aug-21 11:13:20

Rest in Peace, Phoenix. ???

MawBe Wed 18-Aug-21 11:11:21

Our dear friend Phoenix slipped away peacefully this morning with her husband and closest friend, Hollie by her side.

She was a unique person who touched many of our lives and would surely have approved of these words by Joyce Grenfell -




“If I should go before the rest of you
Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone,
Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice
But be the usual selves that I have known.
Weep if you must,
Parting is hell,
But life goes on,
So sing as well.”

Rest In Peace Phoenix
4 August 1958 - 18 August 2021

JaneJudge Wed 18-Aug-21 11:05:11

All my love to Phoenix and her loved ones. To bring so many people joy and laughter is a gift xx

Daisytwoshoes Wed 18-Aug-21 11:02:59

I haven’t posted on here but read the threads daily
Thinking of Phoenix and her family at this very sad time.?

Chewbacca Wed 18-Aug-21 10:45:28

To have a friend like that is the greatest treasure of all

Completely agree with this; and to get a friend that sticks with you, through thick and thin, right to the end, means that Phoenix must have been as good a friend to others as the friends she has around her now.

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 10:26:20

I second that, Charley. To have a friend like that is the greatest treasure of all. Phoeonix has indeed been blessed. ?

BigBertha1 Wed 18-Aug-21 10:26:02

Marydoll thank you for the update. I have enjoyed Phoenix postings over several years now and she is very missed here for her sense of humour and humanity. I wish her and her family peace and comfort.

Charleygirl5 Wed 18-Aug-21 10:18:46

phoenix is very fortunate she has really good friends caring for her but one, in particular, has been so good she must be exhausted. I hope phoenix has a peaceful day and Minnis and Oliver Sprout are also close by. She would love that. They will be very anxious for her.

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 10:14:47

Chrissielou

I rarely post but do read. I just wanted to wish you peace and loving arms to hold you during this difficult time.

What lovely post.

Chrissielou Wed 18-Aug-21 10:07:23

I rarely post but do read. I just wanted to wish you peace and loving arms to hold you during this difficult time.

tickingbird Wed 18-Aug-21 08:49:06

Very sad news.

Elizabeth1 Wed 18-Aug-21 08:24:17

Kindness and hugs go out to both Marydoll and Phoenix this beautiful sunny day sunshine it’s so good to hold hands metaphorically speaking during difficult times.flowers

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 08:00:46

No news to report so far.

Marydoll Wed 18-Aug-21 00:11:04

Hoping and praying that Phoenix has a restful night. ❤

muse Tue 17-Aug-21 22:43:09

As a newish GNer, I keep popping back to the What a surprise thread which I found a few days ago. Tonight I found Phoenix's advice and watched Pata Pata. A few had mentioned it. Thank you for the link on there Riverwalk.

Callistemon Tue 17-Aug-21 22:40:30

Dear Phoenix, I hope you have a peaceful night with someone nearby to hold your hand X