Before I continue with the main point of this post, a memory came to me of Sue. Hooded plovers nest in grasses above the high water line at beaches, at least in southern Australia. They are mostly threatened by off leash dogs running amok on beaches. Foxes probably play a role too. There was an organisation a number of years ago where volunteers patrolled beaches to advise people who had off leash dogs of the risk to the nesting hooded plovers. My sister, who lives close to a beach where plovers nest, was an member and I looked at the website and lo and behold, there was Sue's name, as a supporter. She confirmed this with me. We all knew how fond Sue was of her visiting birds and other creatures of the wild, and of course her cats.
Sue's death notice in the Canberra Times:
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/tributes-funerals/death-notices/733053/goldberg-sue-anne/
You will be able to watch the funeral service at this site, and if the time is bad for you, I've found the services can usually be downloaded later.
https://www.norwoodpark.com.au/service-streaming/client/?nid=261ac1bc-5e5e-4277-9fd6-abd1bcc9118d
I am thinking of posting the below using the condolence link at the funeral company's website. I am not sure if it would be the right thing to do What do you think? Yes? No? Yes, but could it be changed a bit? Typos and grammar corrections are welcome.
I am not sure if her family and friends knew, but Sue had a huge presence on the internet. She was liked, respected and loved from all corners of the world. Never believe that internet friends are fake friends. We are real people who Sue cared for, and we cared for Sue. She was just so kind to everyone. Well, not quite everyone. She had little tolerance of haters, those with internal ugliness and those who discriminated over sex, race, religion and sexuality.
While we knew Sue was going through tough times with her cancer treatment, none of us expected what happened.
Her death is not just a passing in our internet lives, it is hole in our real lives.
Condolences to her family and friends.
Go well, dear Sue.
Andrew Cee.
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I think that is just lovely x
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect Andrew. We all miss her so dreadfully. I have made many dear friends on the internet. I't extraordinary how the minds and spirits connect without any of the physical/age/gender barriers.
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That's lovely, Andrew, for all of us. They may not have known much about her internet presence, so it's such a good addition to their memories of her.
ReplyDeleteI've thought about that Boud, and I think they possibly did. She never wrote unkindly about family.
DeleteBeautifully said, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do Andrew!
ReplyDeleteI hope someone is this kind, when I pass.
ReplyDeleteMe too Dora.
DeleteLovely tribute to EC (Sue), Andrew. Thank you for the links and I will watch her funeral online..
ReplyDeleteLovely kind and thoughtful person you are Andrew. Though I have only started expanding my blog reading recently, it is sad to lose someone you may have known for years in blogland.
ReplyDeleteYes, please post that condolence (and add my name, Elsie H)
ReplyDeleteSorry River. I did it before a read your comment and I don't believe I can edit it.
DeleteI have decided I will watch the live stream after all, I'll get a new big box of tissues ready.
ReplyDeleteRiver, tears and sadness are part of the grieving process, but there are things to make you smile too.
DeleteI didn't know Sue or her blog, but I think that's a great remembrance.
ReplyDeleteIts perfect. Post it and I will hope lots of people see.
ReplyDeleteI had found the funeral notice but I wasnt sure if the funeral would be streamed. I'm glad to know it will be available
That is a kind and generous thought, Andrew. I'm sure her family and in-real-life friends will appreciate it.
ReplyDelete"it is hole"...you omitted the indefinite article - but that does not really matter Andrew. I think that you picked the right language and sentiment in your kind and thoughtful tribute. I suspect that her friends and family will be delighted to learn of Sue's alternative on-line life in the blogosphere and maybe it will give them comfort to investigate this part of her life.
ReplyDeleteWTF didn't you read what I wrote in a timely matter and corrected me before I published? WTF didn't anyone else notice the mistake? I am quite good at proof reading other people's writing, just not my own.
DeleteMost of us didn't even notice. I think we read that sentence and immediately took its meaning.
DeleteWell said, take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
A think it is a beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteWell said and well written, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect. I feel the same way about blogger friends. It reminds me of having penpals in the 60s.
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute Andrew.
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