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Godspeed Anne-Marie, you were an inspiration to those you touched.... Such a sad day
My sincere condolences to her family and friends, such a tragic loss of one so young.
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Ann-Marie Noble
All, I have just received the following from the friend of A-M who delivered your champagne to her:
"Sad news I'm afraid, A-M passed away last night, she had all her family with her. Her funeral is on Monday, no details yet, I will let you know."
Sad news indeed. It was obvious from the tales I was told that she was a vibrant lady with a passion for life. Sincere condolences to all her family and friends from the 3 of us here at our house. A glass to be raised on Christmas Day by me.
"Sad news I'm afraid, A-M passed away last night, she had all her family with her. Her funeral is on Monday, no details yet, I will let you know."
Sad news indeed. It was obvious from the tales I was told that she was a vibrant lady with a passion for life. Sincere condolences to all her family and friends from the 3 of us here at our house. A glass to be raised on Christmas Day by me.
Such sad news, may she now rest in peace comfort and dignity, now not fearing the next episode of pain or at times what the day may bring.
RiP Anne Marie, you are loved and an inspiration to all missed by many.
Sincere condolences to her family and friends at this terribly sad time
RiP Anne Marie, you are loved and an inspiration to all missed by many.
Sincere condolences to her family and friends at this terribly sad time
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Sad news, so close and yet so far. Rest in Peace Ann-Marie, you have earned it. In the short time you were here you have influenced and touched more people than most manage.
My sincere condolences go to her family and friends at this sad time.
My sincere condolences go to her family and friends at this sad time.
Lest we forget please keep up there till Monday.
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I had the privilege of meeting Ann-Marie in the Summer. I first heard her story via PPRUNE and contacted her to offer my help with her bucket list.
She was a humbling and incredible lady and it was a wonderful experience to know her, albeit far too briefly.
I was planning on visiting over the holidays and emailed her just a week ago.
So sad and such a loss of an exceptional human being.
With love,
Mark
She was a humbling and incredible lady and it was a wonderful experience to know her, albeit far too briefly.
I was planning on visiting over the holidays and emailed her just a week ago.
So sad and such a loss of an exceptional human being.
With love,
Mark
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Thank you.
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On her completed Bucket list items she had
One can only wish we all achieve that.
NL
On her completed Bucket list items she had
Enjoy what life had to offer and make the most of those unexpected moments
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Terrible
There's no way to rationalize such a young, foreseen, inevitable death.
However, please don't forget that in about 80% of cases, this disease is now preventable with a simple vaccination.
If we can all together help get 1500 young people vaccinated with Cervarix or Gardasil, who otherwise would miss getting it, then we'll make sure that - on average - one person will get to live to a ripe old age, who'd otherwise die young of cervical cancer.
I propose a toast to A-M's memory, and that as a result, we can together take action that might compensate in some small part: by preventing someone else from getting the same disease, and allowing them to live her sadly missed years.
However, please don't forget that in about 80% of cases, this disease is now preventable with a simple vaccination.
If we can all together help get 1500 young people vaccinated with Cervarix or Gardasil, who otherwise would miss getting it, then we'll make sure that - on average - one person will get to live to a ripe old age, who'd otherwise die young of cervical cancer.
I propose a toast to A-M's memory, and that as a result, we can together take action that might compensate in some small part: by preventing someone else from getting the same disease, and allowing them to live her sadly missed years.
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RIP Ann-Marie, one of the nicest people I never got to meet.
You sent me a lovely reply when I offered my driving services as part of your bucket list to see more of this country.
We've lost a friend who, in many cases, broadened our horizons.
You sent me a lovely reply when I offered my driving services as part of your bucket list to see more of this country.
We've lost a friend who, in many cases, broadened our horizons.
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Fortunately, not up on protocols for UK funerals- any way we can send a "group" sympathy/condolences to AM's family, or do we deem that the ongoing interest and support shown here on Pprune will suffice?
Can we all take a moment today in memory of Ann Marie as she is laid to rest.
RiP.
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I will raise a glass to her memory on a Christmas Day and take a moment today in remembrance to an inspirational woman.
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I hope today went as well as can be expected.
I have a confession, I never met Ann-Marie and Bucket Lists aren't really my bag.
That said, I think Ann-Marie's real trick was to show how much you can get out of life, even when you are at the very fringes. Cancer is a hard disease and the treatment can be almost as bad, if not worse. Ann-Marie shone some much needed light into that dark place and showed how to go out with grace and style.
That in its self is worth a lot, so thank you from everyone in that dark place. I will certainly be thinking of Ann-Marie and her family this Christmas.
I have a confession, I never met Ann-Marie and Bucket Lists aren't really my bag.
That said, I think Ann-Marie's real trick was to show how much you can get out of life, even when you are at the very fringes. Cancer is a hard disease and the treatment can be almost as bad, if not worse. Ann-Marie shone some much needed light into that dark place and showed how to go out with grace and style.
That in its self is worth a lot, so thank you from everyone in that dark place. I will certainly be thinking of Ann-Marie and her family this Christmas.
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Nice one Wallah, couldnt agree more. I like you had never met Ann-Marie but saw the original article and thought that folks on here might like to help her achieve her dreams, the rest as they say is history.
As you mention, it is a hard disease to deal with, both for the patient and the family. I remember, back in the early 90's when I had the misfortune but also the fortune to have a long term relationship with a certain ward at what was then the BMH Woolwich. Happily for me, my family member came away with the happy news following treatment, sadly lots didnt. The Staff in the Woolwich were brilliant.
I think, for her the weekend trips home during the latter part of the 6 months treatment were I think one of the hardest parts. Imagine being an in-patient and making friends with everyone else on the ward during the week. Then you get to go home with the family for the weekend and others don't. Every Friday was a tearfull bye bye day and every Monday on the trip back was a very, very apprehensive hour when she was wondering if anyone would be missing.... Sad to say they were on more than one occasion.
I can't really say it improved a lot in that respect when we moved to the out-patient check ups. Over the years faces that were there before werent any more. Eventually, after 5 years she thankfully got the all clear and touch wood has remained so but even with an all clear it's still there in the back of your mind.
As you mention, it is a hard disease to deal with, both for the patient and the family. I remember, back in the early 90's when I had the misfortune but also the fortune to have a long term relationship with a certain ward at what was then the BMH Woolwich. Happily for me, my family member came away with the happy news following treatment, sadly lots didnt. The Staff in the Woolwich were brilliant.
I think, for her the weekend trips home during the latter part of the 6 months treatment were I think one of the hardest parts. Imagine being an in-patient and making friends with everyone else on the ward during the week. Then you get to go home with the family for the weekend and others don't. Every Friday was a tearfull bye bye day and every Monday on the trip back was a very, very apprehensive hour when she was wondering if anyone would be missing.... Sad to say they were on more than one occasion.
I can't really say it improved a lot in that respect when we moved to the out-patient check ups. Over the years faces that were there before werent any more. Eventually, after 5 years she thankfully got the all clear and touch wood has remained so but even with an all clear it's still there in the back of your mind.
I attended A-M's funeral today. I spoke with her family and let them know the feelings of the members of Pprune. I was told the champagne was much appreciated and I promised to pass that on to you all. I signed the book of rememberance on your behalves too.
A considerable amount of service personnel attended as well as friends and family. It was patently obvious how popular A-M was.
The eulogy was given by a close friend and he did a marvellous job of describing exactly how A-M lived her life.
The weather was awful but the bearer and firing parties did a stirling job.
We were told that A-M planned her funeral in great detail. She did a stirling job and even though I did not have the privilege of meeting her I know she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
The entire day was a perfect tribute to an outstandingly vibrant and brave lady.
Rest in peace Flt Lt Noble RAF
A considerable amount of service personnel attended as well as friends and family. It was patently obvious how popular A-M was.
The eulogy was given by a close friend and he did a marvellous job of describing exactly how A-M lived her life.
The weather was awful but the bearer and firing parties did a stirling job.
We were told that A-M planned her funeral in great detail. She did a stirling job and even though I did not have the privilege of meeting her I know she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
The entire day was a perfect tribute to an outstandingly vibrant and brave lady.
Rest in peace Flt Lt Noble RAF