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Post by dray on Jul 7, 2014 14:58:54 GMT -5
On Behalf of Ms Jackie, I must share the latest with you all. We had to take Blossom to the ER on Saturday evening due an extreme SOB. It is with a truly saddened heart I must share, Blossom has succumbed to her ongoing battle with COPD/cancer and has been placed on palliative care in our home, she is most comfortable and supported by Ben and Stacy who arrived from Georgia, family members, my fire department folks and assisted by the kind staff of the COPD Inspire Program here in Halifax.
I am sure her place in heaven is being prepared, that will honor her mission of helping you and the COPD community live and get the best out of "living with COPD".
We will let you know when she has completed her journey.
Thank you all for the unending support and prayers you have given both Jackie and I over the years
Dave Raymer
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Post by bobbioh on Jul 7, 2014 15:06:33 GMT -5
We are here for you both. My thoughts and prayers Go out to u all. Thanks for the update.
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Post by John on Jul 7, 2014 15:21:03 GMT -5
Thank You Dave for informing us about her journey . Jackie as well as you and your family are in our prayers Attachment Deleted
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 7, 2014 15:55:25 GMT -5
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May her journey be a peaceful transition to the other side.
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Post by Deborah on Jul 7, 2014 15:58:32 GMT -5
Thank you so much for letting us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jackie and your family and friends. She is such an inspiration to so many, with her compassion and drive and heart and organization and... too much to say. Praying for you and for all who know her even slightly, Deborah Attachment Deleted
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Post by barb7330 on Jul 7, 2014 15:59:31 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers for Jackie and all her Family.... th_angeloncloud
th_Godcloud
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Post by bonnielu on Jul 7, 2014 16:17:01 GMT -5
Oh no...I am so sorry to hear this...she reached out to me.....too....may her journey be peaceful and short...RIP Jackie. Wish I could have got to know you more.
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Post by sue on Jul 7, 2014 16:22:18 GMT -5
Sending my love and prayers to Jackie and her family....
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Post by sask5 on Jul 7, 2014 16:28:14 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie and her family at this time. I can truly say my life has been better having known Jackie. Her care and compassion were always available whenever needed.
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Post by aero63 on Jul 7, 2014 16:32:25 GMT -5
My heart goes out to Jackie and her family
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Post by chrocary / Jane on Jul 7, 2014 16:50:12 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie and her family and friends. She has been such a support to me and many others. May her journey be as special as she is.
Jane
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Post by pippy on Jul 7, 2014 17:02:55 GMT -5
Thank you Dave Jackie you are going to a beautiful place where breathing is not a struggle. I have only know you a short time but there were times when i would read your words of wisdom and know i had learned something about COPD i didn't know so thank you from me and mine.Rest my dear Blossom\Jackie
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Post by skate4life on Jul 7, 2014 17:42:14 GMT -5
Courage and prayers to Jackie and family and gratefulness for all she shared with us, guided us, supported us every day.
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Post by stacy on Jul 7, 2014 17:42:27 GMT -5
My name is Stacy and I am Jackie (Blossom's) daughter. I wanted to share that my mom passed away a little bit ago. My mom absolutely loved this forum and the community, support and comfort it has provided so many over the years. On behalf of my family I would like to thank you for all the years of generous love and time you have shared with both my mom and Dave. I am heartbroken to say goodbye to my mom, but tremendously proud of the mark she made on so many.
I will post funeral arrangements in the next day or so.
Breathe easy, mommy. I will miss you so much.
Stacy
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Post by barb7330 on Jul 7, 2014 17:47:12 GMT -5
Thanks Stacy for the update. My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your Family. She will have a special place in Heaven. RIP dear Jackie.
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Post by Colleen-Pa on Jul 7, 2014 18:03:39 GMT -5
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, I have known Jackie for almost 10 years now~May she rest in peace~this is hard and I can only imagine how hard it is on your family~~God Bless you all~~
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Post by hugahusky on Jul 7, 2014 18:08:02 GMT -5
Attachment Deleted My deepest sympathy to the family. We have all lost a very special friend.
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Post by spike99 on Jul 7, 2014 18:09:06 GMT -5
So sorry to read about Jackie's passing....
Like many, I will miss Jackie as well.
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Post by bobbioh on Jul 7, 2014 18:21:21 GMT -5
May you rest in peace my dear friend I will miss and love you always. You were my person. Rip.
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Post by barry on Jul 7, 2014 18:25:19 GMT -5
Dave and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. This forum will never be the same without Jackie Barry and Marsha
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Post by David on Jul 7, 2014 19:38:39 GMT -5
Sending my Condolences to the Family. Rest in Peace Jackie.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
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Post by aero63 on Jul 7, 2014 19:47:32 GMT -5
RIP Jackie. You have touched so many lives here and were all were privelesged to know you.
My deepest sympathy to the family
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Post by John on Jul 7, 2014 20:22:49 GMT -5
Jackie your are in my prayers . I will miss you th_icon_hug
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Post by jim on Jul 7, 2014 20:42:11 GMT -5
Heaven truly has another Angel, for Miss Jackie was a kind and compassionate earth Angel. She was always here in our times of need, she hugged us when we needed it, she took us by the hand and helped us through our dark days and she was always watching over us. Rest in peace my dear friend, I know you will always be watching over us. You will forever remain in a special place in my heart.
To Dave, Stacy and your family, my heart is crying, I have no special words, like so many others I loved Miss Jackie , she touched all our hearts and although she has moved on now, she will always be here in our memories and in our hearts.
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Post by pippy on Jul 7, 2014 22:38:54 GMT -5
My condolence to Blossom Jackie's family she will be missed rest in peace
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Post by Deborah on Jul 8, 2014 0:35:24 GMT -5
Rest in Peace, Jackie. You have inspired and supported so many of us and left a magnificent legacy for all those living with COPD. You willl be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to the family.
Deborah
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Post by chrisw on Jul 8, 2014 2:29:26 GMT -5
Breathe Easy Now, Jackie. You loved us all, and we loved you in return. Gwen and I send our condolences to Dave and the family.
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Post by sallybrown on Jul 8, 2014 7:20:13 GMT -5
My heart is so sad...Jackie will be missed by more people than she ever could have imagined. What a well-lived life! She is resting now after all her labors. Jackie had the most welcoming and embracing personality that shone through even in cyberspace. Prayers for strength for her family during this most difficult time. Jackie's spirit will remain with everyone that she has ever touched.
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Post by sandy07 on Jul 8, 2014 9:06:13 GMT -5
There's not much to add. She was IT. She seemed to know when someone needed a phone call. Did her best to help everyone around her. There's a special place for her in Heaven. Goodbye sweet lady.
th_th7angelhello
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Post by Vic on Jul 8, 2014 12:27:49 GMT -5
The most marvelous lady I have ever met on this Internet. I'm so broken up . . . she was there for me when my wife, Rita, passed. She called me and consoled me and it sure helped. God Bless her and give her a great place in heaven, she so deserves it. I'll truly miss you Blossom. --Vic
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