Post by Gareth Williams on Dec 16, 2019 11:02:42 GMT
Some of you will be aware of Carolyn's passing. I'm posting the following on behalf of Jerry
Celebration of Carolyn’s life - Friday 24th January 2020
[Posted on behalf of Jerry Swift, Pauline, Mark and Jade]
Please excuse the rather impersonal email: I would love to write to each and every one of you individually, but I am not sure I can…..
So many of you have sent Pauline (Carolyn’s sister), Mark, Jade (her niece) and I so many lovely messages and cards. We have also seen the huge number of messages following Andrew Beattie’s Facebook post. And other friends have shared with me the emails they have received following Carolyn’s passing.
You will probably know that Carolyn’s leukaemia returned in September. It was however identified as ‘treatment related’ acute myeloid leukaemia and we were advised that treatment would not be effective and would cause Carolyn considerable distress at a time when it was best she enjoyed her life as much as possible.
We had two spells in Castle Hill Hospital near Hull when they managed to get Carolyn’s condition reasonably stable which enabled us to enjoy some time together. Indeed the Sunday before her final admission we managed to go to Scarborough to enjoy the sea air and an ice cream!
Her final week was spent at Castle Hill with Pauline, Mark and Jade by her side and stopping locally: the hospital were happy for me to stay with Carolyn throughout. We were blessed to receive visits from several friends. She was comfortable and the hospital team managed to control her symptoms and manage her pain. She passed away peacefully on 25thNovember at 2335. I was at her side.
She had decided to give her body to science and she is now at the Hull York Medical School at Hull University.
Pauline and I are planning a celebration of Carolyn’s life on Friday 24th January 2020 at 1200. There will be a service at Kirby Misperton Parish Church followed by a buffet and get together at Kirby Misperton Village Hall.
We want this to be a celebration so remember how Carolyn often dressed – bright colours and a bit barmy – and that’s how we would like this celebration to be.
There will be no flowers – if you wish to make a donation it will be split equally between Macmillan and Bloodwise. There will be a collection box at the church and the village hall or you can send a donation if you wish to me and I will be make sure it gets to these two wonderful charities.
I would be very grateful if you could let me know if you are likely to be there – I want to make sure we provide adequate catering. Please email me – jerry56.swift@btopenworld.com or call me on 07956 295489. If anyone has any specific dietary needs please do let me know.
Please also feel free to pass this message on – I don’t do Facebook but I know some of you do and that may reach a few more of Carolyn’s many friends.
You will be unsurprised that we are finding this pretty tough. She never looked her 68 years and right up to the end she was her usual vibrant, smiling, selfless self. Someone described her as ‘unassuming’ and I thought that was a lovely description, she made friends with everyone and was there for everyone. We are missing her terribly.
I hope some of you are able to join us.
With our best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
Jerry, Pauline, Mark and Jade]
I am planning to make the trip. It is about a 5 hour drive. I will have space in my car should anyone wish to join me.
Celebration of Carolyn’s life - Friday 24th January 2020
[Posted on behalf of Jerry Swift, Pauline, Mark and Jade]
Please excuse the rather impersonal email: I would love to write to each and every one of you individually, but I am not sure I can…..
So many of you have sent Pauline (Carolyn’s sister), Mark, Jade (her niece) and I so many lovely messages and cards. We have also seen the huge number of messages following Andrew Beattie’s Facebook post. And other friends have shared with me the emails they have received following Carolyn’s passing.
You will probably know that Carolyn’s leukaemia returned in September. It was however identified as ‘treatment related’ acute myeloid leukaemia and we were advised that treatment would not be effective and would cause Carolyn considerable distress at a time when it was best she enjoyed her life as much as possible.
We had two spells in Castle Hill Hospital near Hull when they managed to get Carolyn’s condition reasonably stable which enabled us to enjoy some time together. Indeed the Sunday before her final admission we managed to go to Scarborough to enjoy the sea air and an ice cream!
Her final week was spent at Castle Hill with Pauline, Mark and Jade by her side and stopping locally: the hospital were happy for me to stay with Carolyn throughout. We were blessed to receive visits from several friends. She was comfortable and the hospital team managed to control her symptoms and manage her pain. She passed away peacefully on 25thNovember at 2335. I was at her side.
She had decided to give her body to science and she is now at the Hull York Medical School at Hull University.
Pauline and I are planning a celebration of Carolyn’s life on Friday 24th January 2020 at 1200. There will be a service at Kirby Misperton Parish Church followed by a buffet and get together at Kirby Misperton Village Hall.
We want this to be a celebration so remember how Carolyn often dressed – bright colours and a bit barmy – and that’s how we would like this celebration to be.
There will be no flowers – if you wish to make a donation it will be split equally between Macmillan and Bloodwise. There will be a collection box at the church and the village hall or you can send a donation if you wish to me and I will be make sure it gets to these two wonderful charities.
I would be very grateful if you could let me know if you are likely to be there – I want to make sure we provide adequate catering. Please email me – jerry56.swift@btopenworld.com or call me on 07956 295489. If anyone has any specific dietary needs please do let me know.
Please also feel free to pass this message on – I don’t do Facebook but I know some of you do and that may reach a few more of Carolyn’s many friends.
You will be unsurprised that we are finding this pretty tough. She never looked her 68 years and right up to the end she was her usual vibrant, smiling, selfless self. Someone described her as ‘unassuming’ and I thought that was a lovely description, she made friends with everyone and was there for everyone. We are missing her terribly.
I hope some of you are able to join us.
With our best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
Jerry, Pauline, Mark and Jade]
I am planning to make the trip. It is about a 5 hour drive. I will have space in my car should anyone wish to join me.