Tuesday 14 August 2012

Roberta - Bobbie

We have just returned home from Scotland and the Lake District to discover that our very dear friend, Bobbie, has died. It was not unexpected, she has been bravely fighting cancer for the past 3 years.
We shall both really miss her friendship, the twinkle in her eye, and her ready smile. Whatever she did was always accompanied by singing, whether preparing a meal, working in the garden, and in fact doing any task.
Our thoughts are with her husband. 
Rest in peace dear Bobbie.
Forget-me-nots - for remembrance

32 comments:

  1. There are some people who have the ability always to create a happy atmosphere around themselves, and it sounds like your friend Bobbie was one of these. You have my sympathy for your sad loss.
    --Road to Parnassus

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    1. I am so pleased that you have responded in that way, that is exactly the way she was. A very happy and easily contented person.

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  2. Hello Rosemary:
    We are saddened at this news of the death of your friend. Some people are very special and Bobbie certainly sounds to have been one of them. We shall hold you close in our thoughts and prayers.

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    1. Dear Jane and Lance - thank you for your kindness. Bobbie was indeed very special, she was one of those people that everybody liked and enjoyed being with.

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  3. Dear Rosemary -
    I am so sorry for the loss of your friend, Bobbie.
    May you find some comfort in the wonderful memories of Bobbie.
    Sincerely,
    Loi

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    1. Dear Loi - thank you for your kind comment. It is true, I shall always have many happy memories of Bobbie.

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  4. So very sorry at the loss of your dear friend Bobbie.
    My thoughts are with you Rosemary.
    She is singing with the Angels now.
    val

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    1. Dear Val - thank you. Bobbie will always be remembered in my thoughts as a happy person, very contented with her family, and her life.

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  5. Dear Rosemary, I am saddened by the loss of your friend. Cancer in all it's frightful forms meets no strangers. Thinking of you and her family. hugs, Olive

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    1. Dear Olive - the kindness shown by blogging friends is a huge comfort - thank you.

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  6. Dear Rosemary,
    I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend Bobbie.
    Thinking of you.
    Hugs Mette

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    1. Thank you so much Mette - everyone's kindness has been really considerate and so helpful.

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  7. Whether it's unexpected or not, it's always hard to loose a dear friend.
    My deepest condoleances. Thinking of you.
    Big Hug,
    Marian

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    1. Dear Marian - Blogging friends are so generous with their kind wishes which means such a great deal - thank you very much.

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  8. Hello Rosemary

    I am very sorry to hear of the unexpected death of your friend Bobbie. I hope with time you shall find comfort in the font memories of her. My prayers

    Helen xx

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    1. Dear Helen - thank you, and you are right, my happy memories of her warm personality are ones I shall always remember.

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  9. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The merriness of your friend also suggests that she was a brave person and one who taught through example.

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    1. Thank you Mark - you are right, she was extremely brave in the face of what she has endured during the past three years and an example to those who came in contact with her.

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  10. Dear Rosemary, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Bobbie. The photos and your words are a loving tribute. Thinking of you. Janice.

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    1. Dear Janice - it is hard to see a friend suffer, at least she is now at peace. Thank you for your kind thoughts which are very much appreciated. The blogging community are always such a great source of help.

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  11. Wonderfull pictures Rosemary.

    It's always had to loose a friend.

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    1. Thank you for your comment - it is difficult to loose a friend, even though I knew that she was so ill.

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  12. A beautiful tribute Rosemary. Sorry to hear of the loss of a friend.

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    1. Thank you Paul - she was a special friend to both of us.

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  13. A gentle remembrance post. Twinkle in the eye, ready smile, and singing .... are the nice things to be remembered. Take your time in healing.

    Yoko

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    1. Dear Yoko - thank you very much - I appreciate your kindness.

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  14. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear friend. Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Sarah x

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  15. Deepest sympathies on the loss of your friend. I hope you can reflect on the good times you had with her....

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    1. Thank you Nat - the good times are important to reflect on and remember.

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  16. Dear Rosemary
    I've lost several post.... I was busy. I am so sorry to hear bad news ... It's hard to lose a good friend off you. In your heart will be forever her thought as well as the beautiful smile.
    Olympia

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    1. Dear Olympia - thank you for your very kind comments, and yes, I shall always remember her and her beautiful smile.

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