Phoenix: An updated Thread.

I always sat down to read Phoenix's posts with a big grin on my face ? and a sneaky sympathy for the well- meaning MrP who always tried his best!
The affection between them shone through every anectdote ?

Hello everyone
My sincere condolences to all of the dear friends of pheonix here.

I only knew Pheonix very briefly.
My own abiding memory will be that her mum went out with the legendary Jim Dale. I asked pheonix if her mother was very beautiful, and she replied ‘yes, she was rather’.
I know that pheonix was rather beautiful too, inside and out.

So, friends of Pheonix, you are in my thoughts, especially Mary and Karen.
You really are a lovely lot. ♥️

Lisagran

I expect Minnie and Oliver Sprout are pretty bereft . Miss you, Phoenix x

That’s a sad, but lovely picture Lisagran

I expect Minnie and Oliver Sprout are pretty bereft . Miss you, Phoenix x

Marydoll and Maw lovely posts. I’m sure your support and companionship (and that of the rest of the Doghouse Grans) meant so much to Phoenix and helped her through a dreadful time. I’m pleased she kept her humour to the end. A truly lovely person.

Very sad news; thinking of her family and friends. RIP Phoenix.

Such sad news, she will be missed by so many, even though they never met her in real life. Condolences to her family. Thanks to Maw and Marydoll for keeping us updated.

Aw Marydoll you are very kind!
Yes, the Doghouse Grans proved a lifeline in more ways than one when a popular poster such as Phoenix and others were inexplicably consigned to outer darkness. I can only think that her quirky SOH somehow went over certain heads . But that is in the past and (perhaps ironically) resulted in more friendship and joy than anyone could have anticipated.
That is, for me, Phoenix’s legacy.
That for me is “the spirit of Gransnet”.

Thank you all for your lovely comments and messages about Phoenix Having to tell her friends on here the sad news, was a day, we were all dreading.

I raise my non alcoholic glass to Team Phoenix/The Doghouse Grans and affiliated members, who supported Phoenix since she first became ill in December. True and genuine friendship, is beyond any treasure. I have to admit that when I first came on GN all those years ago, I found Phoenix quite scary (and some of the others too!) I couldn't have got it more wrong!
At my age, I never considered nor expected to feel such affection for a group of people, whom I have never met. ( Apart from one, who lives near me). That is your wonderful legacy, Phoenix. Thank you.

My hearfelt thanks must go to MawB, who in the last few weeks became the link between us and the family and who carried that dreadful burden of telling us all yesterday morning and then posting the news on this thread.

Phoenix, you are at peace now.

What a moving interview! I was surprised to hear that she hadn't got a west country accent, I always imagined her funny tales that way.

SueDonim

Oh my goodness, that interview. ??? What a trooper. How extraordinary to go through what Phoenix was going through and yet sound so…normal, as though nothing at all was wrong. I knew she’d lost her son, I didn’t realise she had no other children.

Has anyone contacted You & Yours to let them know? I’m pretty sure she’ll have left a mighty impression on them. ❤️

In case anyone wants to listen on BBC Sounds it was you and yours on 13 July. Lovely to actually hear Phoenix’s voice.

You will be much missed Phoenix. Best wishes to MrP and family and friends

*Phoenix * RIP

Rest in peace Phoenix.
Thank you Marydoll and Maw for all you have done to keep us informed. Much appreciated.

Rest in peace phoenix may the angels lead you into the paradise you so deserve.

Just came back to add my condolences for the sad loss of Phoenix ,my thoughts are with those who loved and will miss her.I'll keep a candle burning in her memory ,she will be missed by so many on here and I too remember her hilarious posts that often brightened my day .

Rest easy lovely lady.

Sad to come home and hear this and my thoughts are with Mr P and the family. Thanks MawBe for the update and also condolences to all you ladies on this site who have become close supportive friends together. I will listen to the broadcast tomorrow so very grateful for the link.

How very sad, fly high Phoenix

Deepest condolences to Phoenix's family. She will be missed here.

RIP Phoenix and condolences to your family and friends

Oh my goodness, that interview. ??? What a trooper. How extraordinary to go through what Phoenix was going through and yet sound so…normal, as though nothing at all was wrong. I knew she’d lost her son, I didn’t realise she had no other children.

Has anyone contacted You & Yours to let them know? I’m pretty sure she’ll have left a mighty impression on them. ❤️

Such sad news. RIP Phoenix and condolences to Mr P, family and friends. I hope they can take comfort from seeing how highly she is thought of.
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Today the world is a poorer place,

In time I am sure her family and friends will find a little comfort realising just how cherished Phoenix was.

Thanks so much to Marydoll & MawBe for keeping us all in touch.

Sad times

? I’m very saddened to hear the news of Phoenix’s. I always looked for her threads. She was a real character and that shone through all her contributions on gransnet. Condolences to her friends and family. She’ll be sadly missed