Very Unwelcome News

AndBreathe

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Friends, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to let you know that our friend, colleague and fellow traveller, Goonergal has passed away, after a short but courageous battle with an aggressive cancer. Goonergal died last Monday night.

Goonergal was a great supporter of this forum and worked tirelessly during her period as a Moderator. She felt it was a way of giving back to a community who had given her so much.

My heartfelt condolences go to her family, friends, both on and off-line and those who loved her. I know I will miss her enormously. Goonergal’s family have asked their privacy is respected at this time.

Goonergal was a very special person, the likes of whom we don’t encounter too often. Rest easy my friend. Rest easy.



Mods: I appreciate this isn't strictly on-topic on this sub-forum, but Goonergal was know by so many I didn't want it to be lost in anywhere too specific. Sorry!
 

Antje77

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Thank you for informing us, @AndBreathe .

It really is horrible news, I have no words.
Mods: I appreciate this isn't strictly on-topic on this sub-forum, but Goonergal was know by so many I didn't want it to be lost in anywhere too specific. Sorry!
The only correct place for such a thread is somewhere very visible, I don't care if it's off topic.

Would you like to put a link to this thread in the What have you eaten today thread, where she was very active?
 

AndBreathe

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Thank you for informing us, @AndBreathe .

It really is horrible news, I have no words.

The only correct place for such a thread is somewhere very visible, I don't care if it's off topic.

Would you like to put a link to this thread in the What have you eaten today thread, where she was very active?
That’s a hard one. I don’t want to be spamming the forum.
 

zand

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Oh no. Can't really take in this awful news.

I won't ever forget you Goonergal You have been an inspiration to me, especially in your posts about walking football. I wouldn't have dreamt of learning to play if it hadn't been for you.

Goodbye fellow Gooner.
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HSSS

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Oh my. I’m so shocked as I wasn’t aware she was even unwell. So sad, she will be sorely missed on these forums so I can’t imagine how much more heartbreaking it will be for those in person who knew and appreciated her as we did. Rest well Goonergal, you truly did leave a mark in life.
 

shelley262

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Words can't really express my thoughts so just wanted to say a simple and heartfelt goodbye to a special person and good friend to me and many Goonergal you will be also missed by many whose lives your sound and kind advice have touched in a positive kind and helpful way
 

jjraak

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Omg, never knew she was unwell.
Shaken me hearing that news

Wish I had known
She took time out to offer support to me last year.

but that's just the kind of person she was ....looking out for others first.

Condolences to family.
RiP my online friend.
 
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