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Losing a forum buddy - Meerkat@65 - Jo

jules54
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To all that knew Jo (Meerkat@65) through the forum.

I have today heard from Joanne's partner that  his darling Jo sadly passed away on Friday 10 June at 9.30p.m.  and I am honoured and personally touched to have been asked (by her) to leave a message of rememberance.

Jo, known to us on the forum as Meerkat@65, was among the first to welcome me to the forum and her thoughtfulness, friendship and support to others whilst battling her own cancer journey was  such an inspiration. Virtual friendship on this forum has a special place in my heart and Meerkat  was, in my eyes, one of the bravest ladies I have met along the way (there are many of you here).  She  always had a kind word, a charming wit and great dignity. She will be much missed and I  will continue to think of her often and send her family my heartfelt condolences.

I read the news of her peaceful passing having just completed the Race for Life in Watford in memory of my late husband.  I hope she would have approved that I now also dedicate my race day to her own brave battle.  Thank you for your friendship Jo.

Jules xx 

 

  • Offline in reply to haze44

    Thanks, we will all miss her so much and will never fill the void left by her passing away.

  • Offline in reply to woodworm

    Hello Brian, she spoke very fondly of you and yes she even mentioned your fondness of nuts. She got a lot of comfort from these pages and it seems she also gave a lot of comfort to others, which really doesn't surprise me. I miss her so much.

  • Offline in reply to CasperCat

    Hi Caspercat so sorry for your loss. Jo was such a lovely woman towards me. She really helped me when I was first diagnosed and helped me understand that I could fight it. And it helped could I'm in remission a year later. I am very saddened by the news and will hold Jo in my dearest memories. Take care and everything will be alright -Diane x

  • Offline in reply to CasperCat

    Hi CasperCat,

    Thank you so much fo replying. It cant have been easy for you. During Jo's three years on here she gave comfort and advice to so many people and despite not feeling well she still continued. I am sure many many people will have very fond memories of Jo and her kindness and great sense of humour.

    I am sure you feel so lost at the moment and are suffering a huge range of emotions, but I hope you can take some comfort from the respect and admiration we all had for Jo. You yourself have also traveled a long hard road for it so hard watching someone you love suffer from this cruel disease. Anytime you feel the need to talk please come on here for It does help to talk.

    Take care my friend, sending kind thoughts and best wishes your way, Brian.

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    God what can I say

    one really tough and courageous cookie

    she had a wonderful way with her cancer words, never angry or resentful, always helpful to others

    the forum has lost a wonderful light

    my thoughts are with you and your family rob

    and thanks for letting the forum know jules

    Vatch 

  • Offline in reply to Vatch

    Hi everyone,

    It is testament to how much Jo put into the forum, with her support and helpful words that so many of her virtual friends have paid tribute. 

    Whilst I chatted occasionally by private e-mail with  Jo, I never met her in person and was surprised to be asked by her partner Rob (Caspercat) to pay tribute here.  I am honoured to have carried out one of Jo's last wishes and thank everyone for adding their personal memories. As Rob faces a future without his beloved Jo I hope he finds some comfort here (as I have done) by reading the forum's tributes.

    My own thoughts continue to be with Rob and Jo's family and friends at the saddest of times. 

    Jules

  • Offline in reply to jules54

    Thank you everyone for your very kind words, they really do give me immense comfort at this very difficult time. She told me a lot about this forum without going into too much details and it always filled me with great pride with the way she was able to offer support, comfort and wise words to others when she suffered so much herself. I can also see many of you on here offer the same support to each other as Jo gave. She truly was as wonderful and beautiful a person in reality as all her friends on here suspected she was in the virtual world. Thank you everyone.

  • Offline in reply to CasperCat

    Hi Rob

    The news of Jo's loss has reached one of her old forum friends (Garf) and he has asked that I offer his condolences to you and the family.  He rarely comes to the forum himself now but know he valued  Jo's support and admired her humour and resolve.

    My thoughts are also with you.  Jules

  • Offline in reply to lamchop

    Caspercat, Rob,

    May I belatedley offer you my sincere condolenses on the loss of your dear Jo. I only found out this last week when I returned to the forum after a spell away and heared the news from Jules.  

    Jo was a wonderful lady and good friend albeit an internet one. I wish I could have met her as I am sure she would have been a treasure to know. I did infact invite her ( and you ) to visit on your way to Scotland once. It wasn't to be. 

    My thoughts are with you and Jo's family. 

    Annabel. xx

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