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I know many on the forum still remember Gwenda, who was a huge part of the forum until she became too ill to participate some years ago. This brave lady lost her fight for life and slipped very peacefully away on Tuesday morning at 12.30am. She had a very severe form of RA and was unable to tolerate any of the drugs but right to the end she was funny, brave and fiesty. Her funeral is on Wednesday next 19th October at the Carleton crem, Poulton, near Blackpool, 11 00am. Rest in peace, my friend xxxx
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Hi Jean
So sorry to hear about Gwenda; I do remember her when I first joined the forum.
Caroline
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Thank you for bringing it to the attention of the forum Jean. As you know I've replied elsewhere, but what a woman eh? YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Thank you for posting this Jean. I remember Gwenda as a lady whose spirit was incredibly strong despite her physical difficulties and great pain. Her spirit will live on and inspire us all.
So very sad for her family and their huge loss. Thinking of them all very much indeed.
Love, Lizxx
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Thank you Jean for letting us know about the sad loss of Gwenda.
I sadly arrived too late to know Gwenda on the forum, she certainly was a remarkable woman and one to be much admired for her bravery and strength.
Julia xx
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You know how much we loved dear Gwenda (and her jet ski) We wont be able to attend the funeral (Im in having the knee seen to on that day) but will be sending our love. Jenni, Richard and family. xxxxx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Oh Jenni - I'd forgotten the Jet Ski! You've made me laugh. I'll be in touch before you go in hospital -got to send Berny's pressy off - everything has got a bit behind this past couple of weeks xxxx
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What a Lady she was. My thoughts go to her family.
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Ailsa and the longer term members of staff who have known Gwenda for the past 7 years are very sorry to hear the sad news. Those of you who are going to her funeral, please pass on our sincere condolences to Gwenda's family. Ailsa and the NRAS team
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Sosorry to hear this sad news. I didnt know Gwenda, I only joined at the end of 2009, but I know through Jean what a special lady she was. She will be very much missed. RIP Gwenda BARBARA
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I remember Gwenda from when I first joined the forum.
Such sad news.
Sending love to her family and friends.
Paula x
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I am so sorry to hear this sad news Jean. Gwenda was on the forum alot when i first joined and her sense of humour and fighting spirit always came across.
Sending my sympathy to Gwenda's family and you and Steve, i remember seeing the photos of you all on your cruise.
Bevxx
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So very sorry to hear such sad news about our dear "wheelchair warrior." I have fond memories of the lunch we had in Harrogate, where I met Gwenda for the first and only time.RIP Gwenda. Kathleen x PS been away in York since Tuesday so just catching up now.
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RIP Gwenda, you chatted many a time with me and put me at ease when i first joined, Bless you and i thank you.
Sorry for the family loss, what a wonderful lady. Anne-m x
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