Goodbye to a good friend

10 January 2017
This photo was taken when I visited Rose in hospital a few weeks ago.

It is with great sadness that I tell you that our friend Rose Marshall died early this morning. Rose was a much loved admin on our forum and a friend to thousands. We will miss her. Rest in peace, Rose.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 7:38 am

    Rest in peace beautiful Rose. xxxxxx

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  2. GuidaJanuary 10, 2017 7:41 am

    My sincere condolences to you and Rose's family and a few prayers as well. Guida

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  3. MegJanuary 10, 2017 7:48 am

    Oh, Rhonda. Take care of you today and in the days that follow as you think of Rose. Much love to you and to all who loved Rose. Meg Xxx

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  4. TrudyJanuary 10, 2017 8:33 am

    My sincere condolences to you and all of Rose's family.
    Praying for peace.

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  5. Lady LocustJanuary 10, 2017 8:34 am

    Blessings to you and the kindest prayers to all who loved her.

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  6. ElizabethJanuary 10, 2017 8:38 am

    Goodbye dear Rose, rest in peace. Love and hugs to all that loved our Rose.

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  7. Goddess TantraJanuary 10, 2017 8:41 am

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 8:56 am

    My sincere condolences to Rose's family & many friends. Ann Todkill

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 9:01 am

    RIP Rose.... beautiful soul.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 9:05 am

    I'm so sorry to hear of your friends passing. May she Rest in Peace.
    Love to you and all who knew Rose xxxx

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  11. MicheleJanuary 10, 2017 9:14 am

    Much love to you x

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  12. Journey to Somewhere - Gail and NickJanuary 10, 2017 9:17 am

    My condolences to Rose's family and to all her friends. Rose, a lovely name for a lovely person with a kind hearted soul. She will forever with with us on the Forum. Take care Ronda.

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  13. CateJanuary 10, 2017 9:45 am

    Ah, Rose. I pray she's resting in the arms of God tonight. I pray comfort for her family and loved ones. May God bless you, Rhonda, for being such a wonderful friend to her. I am sure your visits and caring meant a lot. It is the simple contacts in life that touch the souls of so many; a card, a phone call, a visit, just to let someone know you care. Once again, the simple life is best.

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  14. DebbyJanuary 10, 2017 9:49 am

    Prayers, Positivity, and Condolences, to everyone.

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  15. angelaJanuary 10, 2017 10:00 am

    I'm so very sorry for your loss
    Sending you love and hugs acros the eithers

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  16. jomorroJanuary 10, 2017 10:02 am

    Rose is at peace now. Sending love to all who knew and loved Rose. Jo

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  17. KateJanuary 10, 2017 10:16 am

    Rest in peace Rose thinking of you and Roses family today.

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  18. FlowerLady LorraineJanuary 10, 2017 10:16 am

    Love, hugs and prayers for you and all who loved Rose.

    FlowerLady

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 10:24 am

    So sorry. My thought and prayers are with you..

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  20. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 10:26 am

    There is no more pain, so rest in peace lovely Rose.....My deep condolences to the family. Lana xxx

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  21. Francesca SJanuary 10, 2017 11:10 am

    Rest in peace dear Rose. My condolences to Rose’s family and friends – she will be sadly missed.

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  22. DebiJanuary 10, 2017 11:30 am

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.

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  23. Roxie700January 10, 2017 11:37 am

    I am sorry for the loss of your friend. May she rest in peace with our Holy Father.

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  24. hopflowerJanuary 10, 2017 11:43 am

    I am so sorry for your loss, Rhonda. Bless you; and be comforted by the good memories you were able to spend with her. May Rose rest in peace now.

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  25. carol hardieJanuary 10, 2017 11:43 am

    So sad to read of Rose passing! Now she's suffering no more!i loved her on the Forum! R.I.P dear Rose.

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  26. QuinneJanuary 10, 2017 12:08 pm

    Much love and prayers for you and for Rose's family just now. Will be keeping you all close in prayer as the days go by ♥

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  27. HeartshomeJanuary 10, 2017 12:16 pm

    Very sorry to learn of her passing. May she be taken to heaven and may her friends and family be consoled.

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  28. HollyGJanuary 10, 2017 12:23 pm

    I'm so sorry you've lost such a wonderful friend. Thank you for keeping us updated and for passing along all of the love and support to Rose in a way only a dear and caring friend can.

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  29. RichardJanuary 10, 2017 12:36 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your dear Rose; may she rest in peace now. Your latest emailed newsletter has a second link about dehydrating oregano and mint in the oven which is not coming through completely - only the right-side of the blog is showing and not the subject matter.

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    1. rhonda jeanJanuary 10, 2017 1:43 pm

      The oregano post was up until I hear news of Rose's death and was then withdrawn. I'll publish it again tomorrow.

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  30. BrandywineJanuary 10, 2017 12:38 pm

    My condolences to the family -

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 12:47 pm

    Peace to you Rhonda, and to all who loved Rose. Beth in MN

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  32. claudiaJanuary 10, 2017 12:48 pm

    It is wonderful that you were able to visit with her. May she rest in peace. I wish you and Rose's family peace and strength.

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  33. Library NinjaJanuary 10, 2017 12:54 pm

    Please know my thoughts are with you today and I hope that you have happy memories of your friend Rose.
    You are in my thoughts.
    Donna

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  34. CarolynJanuary 10, 2017 12:55 pm

    So sad to hear this news. Rhonda, to you, the forum and Rose's family and many friends, my heart hurts, but I agree with Cate, Rose is in God's loving embrace. Please pray for my dear friend, Louise, who is dying from cancer. I spent time with her yesterday and she is a woman of deep faith. It is so hard when we lose these precious friends. Carolyn(MiMi on the forum)

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  35. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 1:12 pm

    Rest in peace dear Rose. My condolences to family, friends, Rhonda and Hanno xx.

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  36. simplelifeJanuary 10, 2017 2:16 pm

    So sorry to hear this news. Love to all of you.

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  37. selinaJanuary 10, 2017 2:31 pm

    ohhh that's so sad, deepest condolences to you Rhonda & her family
    rest in peace dear Rose

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  38. Australian Gardening GrannyJanuary 10, 2017 2:33 pm

    So sorry to hear this sad news of your dear friend Rose.

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  39. peppylady (Dora)January 10, 2017 2:48 pm

    Sorry about loosing your friend. My she rest in peace.

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 2:57 pm

    Dear Rhonda,
    my thoughts are with you and with Roses husband and mum and her family and friends and my fello down to earth forum members.it is a very sad day. I don't know what else to say except that Rose will be deeply missed.love Barb ( Barb 09 on the forum)

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 3:25 pm

    My condolences to her family. Go with God Rose and be at peace. (Sibella)

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  42. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 3:44 pm

    My prayers at with Rose's family, you and the members of the forum that had the privilege of Rose's friendship. And the other members like me that were inspired by her challenges and encouraging words.

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  43. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 3:48 pm

    Rest In Peace dear sweet Rose �� A bright light of love and kindness, generosity and compassion to all who were honored to know her. Love, hugs, thoughts and prayers to all who mourn her, and celebrate her life.

    Much love
    Amy

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  44. jomorroJanuary 10, 2017 4:11 pm

    What a wonderful caring and kind community you have nurtured here Rhondajean.
    I know it is deeply appreciated by so many. Sharing todays sadness makes it a little easier to bear. Thank-you. My thoughts and love are with you and Hanno. Jo

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  45. JudeJanuary 10, 2017 4:13 pm

    Such sadness, beautiful photo & beautiful memories.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 4:23 pm

    My deepest condolences to you and Rose's family and friends. Much love to all of you!

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  47. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 4:30 pm

    .....and so the last page of one beautiful book is slowly turned, then closed. Amen.

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  48. Monique ElisabethJanuary 10, 2017 5:23 pm

    My thoughts are with family and friends. So sorry to loose such a wonderful person !!!

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  49. LisaJanuary 10, 2017 5:56 pm

    So sad to lose friend/family member. Heartfelt sympathy to you Rhonda and to all who knew Rose. Try lots of comfort food (may I suggest Whole Orange Cake with Tea). Take care. Lisa W.

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 6:41 pm

    So many thoughts. So few words. Shall all of those who were close to the lovely Rose please consider themselves hugged.

    Donna

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  51. SuzeJanuary 10, 2017 7:05 pm

    Rest in peace rose and love and prayers for those who mourn her loss.

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  52. mareedenJanuary 10, 2017 7:07 pm

    Dear Rose. I have so much I would love to say but it would never be enough. Travel peacefully knowing how loved and cherished you were. Roses family and friends take care and be kind to yourself.

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  53. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 7:15 pm

    My deepest sympathy to you Rhonda & all of Rose's family & friends on the loss of your friend Rose, may she sleep peacefully now, free from pain.

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  54. ZenaJanuary 10, 2017 7:49 pm

    What a terribly sad loss. My dearest condolences to you and Roses family. Very very sad. xx

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 8:21 pm

    My condolences to her family and friends, may she rest in peace. It's so sad to say goodbye to someone........
    Love, Noortje

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  56. TaniaJanuary 10, 2017 8:45 pm

    To know her was to love her.

    Much love to you Rhonda xx

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  57. Gina E.January 10, 2017 9:12 pm

    Deepest sympathy to you Rhonda, as well as Hanno, Tony, and all of Rose's family and friends.

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  58. PaolaJanuary 10, 2017 9:14 pm

    Rest in peace, Rose. My sincerest condolences to her family and her many friends.
    When I joined the Forums last summer she was already sick, but I benefitted greatly from her posts and challenges, and I wish to express my gratitude here.

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  59. LanaJanuary 10, 2017 11:32 pm

    Sympathy to her family. Rest in peace.

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  60. CurvywitchJanuary 10, 2017 11:44 pm

    My deepest condolences to you and Rose's family. How lovely you were able to spend time with her. Thinking of you.xx

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  61. LisaJanuary 11, 2017 12:24 am

    I'm very sorry.

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  62. Rooted GrammaJanuary 11, 2017 1:14 am

    I am so sorry. Sincere sympathy to all of her friends. May she rest in peace.

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  63. SamiJanuary 11, 2017 1:22 am

    My condolences to you and Rose's family.

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  64. UnknownJanuary 11, 2017 1:23 am

    So very, very sorry for your loss.

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  65. ToniaJanuary 11, 2017 1:36 am

    Sorry for the loss of a good friend....may you find comfort in this sad time.
    ~Tonia

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2017 2:15 am

    She was such a kind person. May she rest in peace.

    Marie Claire

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  67. SueJanuary 11, 2017 2:22 am

    RIP Rose xx

    My sincerest condolences to you and to all of Roses family and friends.

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  68. TheresaJanuary 11, 2017 2:58 am

    Sorry for your loss.

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  69. JeannekeJanuary 11, 2017 3:11 am

    So very sorry for your loss.
    I am praying that, since Rose, who we love, is in heaven, there's a little bit of heaven in our home / forum / community. She's no longer here, but always where we are...
    Blessings, Love and Peace,

    Jeanneke.

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  70. Thickethouse.wordpressJanuary 11, 2017 3:18 am

    My sincere sympathy to you and to Rose's family and friends.

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  71. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2017 4:32 am

    Rest pain free and in peace Rose. Sending love to friends and family. Much loved by us all. Rhonda, thank you for sharing the photo, so glad that you managed to see Rose. Take care. Traise X

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  72. PollyJanuary 11, 2017 1:34 pm

    Rose was so special to me. I live in the states. She used to read my blog. When my daughter was born six years ago (yesterday), Rose knitted a little pair of booties and sweater and mailed them to me, along with a special book for my son. She was lovely. I knew she was battling cancer, but hadn't heard how she was doing in some time.

    My heart is broken.

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  73. JulieJanuary 11, 2017 2:39 pm

    Just wanted to stop by & say how very sorry I was to read of this loss .... sending my deepest condolences to Rose & her family. Thank you for sharing this sad news with us all in the blogging community Rhonda.

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  74. Anita WillemsJanuary 11, 2017 4:02 pm

    What sad news. My condolences to you and her family and friends.

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  75. AuroraJanuary 11, 2017 7:31 pm

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, and so sorry for her family who have to bear a terrible loss. Your post about visiting her last week made me put some thought into a few relationships that I have neglected. This time is all we have and it does good to remember that. Take care x

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  76. JuliJanuary 11, 2017 8:22 pm

    Rest in Peace Rose. My condolences to you and Rose's families and friends.

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  77. JillJanuary 13, 2017 1:08 am

    So very sorry. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Roses's family and friends. Hugs...

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  78. Precious People PreschoolJanuary 15, 2017 6:39 am

    I am so sorry about Rose. I am glad you had one last visit. Our time is our most valuable I am glad you were able to share some not so long ago. I pray
    you hold good memories close to your heart.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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