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General => The Common Room => Topic started by: CereUK on Saturday 08 December 07 18:14 GMT (UK)
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Thank you Gillian for letting us know about your father today, it was very brave of you. Please pass on my condolances to your family and remember the Rootschat people are her for you and will help you in any way we can.
God Bless you.
CereUK
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So very sorry Gillian.....I hope that it might bring a bit of comfort to know that other folk are thinking of you at this time.As Cere says were all here for you.
Jed
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Very sad news to hear of Peter's passing. Rootschat will miss him and his expertise.
My sincere condolences to his family and many friends. We're here for you.
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So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
Condolences to you and your family.
kd
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It is with great sadness to inform you all that Peter passed away in hospital last night.
Peter was a hard working dedicated RootsChat moderator, and looked after the Cheshire section of RootsChat. He will be very greatly missed. We wish his family our every sympathy at this time.
His family have logged in with his username on RootsChat, and messages of condolence can be sent to them.
Trystan and Sarah
RootsChat Caretakers
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Hi Gillian, I am very sorry to hear about you loss, Condelences to you and your family. Ebony Eyes
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I'm so very sorry to hear this. Peter has been wonderful with all the help he's given us and will be very sadly missed by myself and I know many others on Rootschat.
My deepest condolences to his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
MaryA
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Very sad news and my deepest sympathy at this time.
Kerryb
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So sorry to hear of this sad loss :'( :'( :'( I have read some postings in the Cheshire section and gained several useful tips for my research. I am sure he will be sadly missed.
Crystal
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I'm so sorry to hear this sad news, he was a great help to me when I first started researching the Cheshire area and I'm sure many people will miss him terribly :'(
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My condolences to his family.
Mods, members, and even guests have all benefited from his wisdom and his willingness to share.
I (and everybody else on RootsChat) will sorely miss him.
Bob
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My very sincerest condolences at this sad time .. Peter was always extremely kind to everyone and we shall miss him.
Pauline x
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How very very sad. My condolences to his family.
He will be sorely missed by all his Rootschat family.
Judy
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What very sad news. My sincere condolences to all his family.
Geoff
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Such sad news. My deepest sympathy to all his family at this time.
Elaine
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So sorry to hear this sad news. Peter was a very kind and helpful man.
My condolences to all his family. It may give you a little comfort to know how well-liked and respected he was by us all.
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I am so very sorry to hear such sad news. I have been in contact with Peter many times through the Cheshire board and he has helped me so much over the years that I've been a member here.
My sincerest condolences to Gillian and all Peter's family.
Jean
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I, too, am sorry to hear of the loss of this kind and helpful gentleman.
meles
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With Deepest Sympathy to Peter's Family :'( Peter Will Be Sadly Missed By Everyone on Rootschat
Iria
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May I also add my condolences to such a respected person, Peter.
He will be surely missed by myself also.
Regards to his family.
Sandy
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I'm so very sorry - Peter has been so wonderful and patient with many of us here - he will be very sadly missed !
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family !
Annie
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Oh Dear,
I saw this by accident. What a body blow.
My sincerest and deepest sympathies to all his family.
Tomkin
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I am so sorry, I didn't know Peter personally but he was certainly well respected here and will be greatly missed. Thinking of you and the family at this time.
Jenny
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Sorry to hear about this sad news. Our condolences to his family
Debs & Barry aka gjil and goosey
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Such a sad loss
Deepest sympathies to all
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So verry sorry to hear this sad news, Gillian. We will miss Peter.
My sympathy to you and your family
Tanja
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So very sad...my deepest sympathy.
Derek.
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What sad news, my prayers go out to all who knew and loved Peter, he will be sadly missed
Cris
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I would like to add my own condolences . Peter helped me immensely when I first started here on Rootschat , his help was invaluable.
He will be greatly missed.
Cathy
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This is very sad news, my sincere condolences.
Sue
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I have not yet managed to trace my Capohursts back to Cheshire, though I live in hope, so I have never met Peter. However, if he was a moderator on Roots, I know he must have been a pretty decent chap, and that's good enough for me.
Heartfelt condolences to his family
Paula
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I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
My heart is with Peter's family.
Indi xx
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I may only have met Peter here on RootsChat, but he will be sorely missed by us all. I really appreciated his help and wise words. :'( :'(
My sincere condolences to his family.
Nell
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Hi
I was saddened today to learn of the news of the passing of Peter Bennett
Tho i only met him in the chat room,,he was very kind and wonderful to talk to.
Please pass on my condelences to his family.
Deb
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My condolences to Peters family at this sad time.
He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Crystal Lady
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How very sad, Peter will be missed by all of us on Rootschat.
Peter helped me immensely with my Cheshire Challinor's.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Jan
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My deepest sympathy to Peter's family all who knew him. :'( :'(
It has been my pleasure to work with Peter.
Peter's knowledge, compassion and fairness will be sadly missed by all on RootsChat
Kris
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My deepest sympathy to Peter's family at this very sad time, he will be greatly missed by all.
Susan
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I was sorry to read the sad news about Peter.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family circle.
Christopher
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To all Peter's family and friends, my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of this wonderful person. His generosity and kindness will long be remembered by us here at Rootschat.
Karenlee
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He was a gentleman, my prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Quiller
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Oh my goodness i have just read about peters passing :'( He was a lovely man and I often made contact with him,he has been so helpfull to me over the last 3 years.He will be missed by all who knew him :'( My deepest Sympathy to you and you family at this sad time.
Celia
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To Peter family, my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of such a lovely man. He will be remembered for all his kindness.
Nicky
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Oh Peter, I am sorry you have left us!
You were always a kind and sensible force for good on RootsChat and we were the richer for having the benefit of your knowledge and friendship.
I will miss our little PM chats and send my love and support to your friends and family.
Rest in peace ...
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Rest In Peace Peter :'( :'(
Pete :(
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My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Val
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I was very shocked and saddened by the news of Peter. He has helped me a lot on the Cheshire boards. we are all the richer for knowing such a gentleman.
He will be sorely missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Sonia aka Redkop :'(
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Gillian,
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time. You are in my prayers.
Judi.
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My heartfelt condolences to Peter's family. The kind thoughts of RootsChatters everywhere are with you.
Barbara
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So sorry to hear of Peters passing, he had helped me in the past, he will be sadly missed by everyone
My thoughts are with you.
Patrish.
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I am saddened by the news. Peter was a wonderful help when I discovered my ancestors were from Cheshire. He was patient and informative and guided me in the right direction - and yes I found them.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Cando in Australia
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My condolences to all the family.
Dee
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My sincere condolences to Peters family and friends,
will always remember his kind help.
Will be sadly missed by so many Rootschatters.
Bennett.
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To come home from work and find this thread was upsetting
Peter was well liked, respected and always willing to assist others.
My sincere condolences to all his family - may the memories you have, comfort you all now and in the future.
Jude
aka Mair
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My sincere condolences to Peter's family.. I did not know Peter, but I know how you are feeling as I lost my dad. I will be very sad time for awhile but remember the good times and have some laughs over things you remember about you dad.
Anne
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I also would like to send my deepest sympathy to Peter's family, such sad news for you all.
May you take comfort in your memories.
Jane and Family.
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My sincere sympathy to all of Peter's family.
He will be greatly missed by all his special Rootschat friends as well.....
.....dee
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What sad news!
Condolences to Peter's family.
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My deepest sympathy to the family. Peter will be long remembered for his kindness in helping others.
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My sincerest condolences to Gillian and all Peter's family.
Peter sent me his condolences last Dec when i lost my husband.
He told me to be Strong and not forget the good times
My family are scattering my husbands ashes on Wed 12th Dec
and will add him to our prays on that day here in NZ
To Peter's Family
Be Strong and treasure the memories
Peter was a willing helper on Rootshat
We will miss him too
God Bless
Carol
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I'm sorry to learn the sad news. My condolences to all Peter's family at this very sad time.
Heather
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My sincere condolences to Peter's family and friends.
May they take comfort in the fact that Peter was well liked and respected by so many and will be sorely missed.
Chris
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I'm so very shocked and saddened to read the news about Peter.
He helped me break down quite a few brick walls in my Macclesfield ancestry.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
We'll all miss him so much.
Carol
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Peter was one of the pillars of the Rootschat Community. It will be a different place without him and those of us who admired his contributions will miss his presence in our lives.
Thinking of all his family and friends at this sad time.
Beth
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Such a loss to Rootschat & beyond.
My condolences to Peter's family & friends at this very sad time.
Debbie
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Very sad news I will miss him he has been very helpful to me on the Cheshire board. Condolences to all his family.
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Condolances to all the family.
Peter was a great guy. We are all going to miss his presence on the boards.
Sunnydays
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I am very sorry to hear this news, without Peter's help I would not have resolved my ancestral problems.
My sincere condolences to all his Family
Pete
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i`m shocked and sad at this news..peter has been nothing but very helpful to me these last 5 years..my sincere condolonces to all his family and personal friends..they must be so proud of such a wonderful helpful man.....allan
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Although I was aware that Peter had been ill the news of his passing still hits hard.
He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.
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Such sad news, deepest sympathy to all Peter's family and friends, he will be sadly missed here on Rootschat
Barbara
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So sorry to read of your loss, my deepest sympathy.
Nanny Jan
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A true gentleman and a shining star of Rootschat. I am deeply saddened. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
MarieC
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I'm terribly sorry,Peter was such a boon to Rootschat,so helpful and accomodating.....A lovely man...my sincere condolences to his family..
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Peter Bennett
I am very, very sorry to hear that news and I pass my condolences on to his family.
Peter had become a very good friend right from the beginning of his time on Rootschat and often helped me with data from Cheshire where it seems my roots were.
We were intending to visit Macclesfield during the holidays in 2008 and a visit to Peter was definitely on the cards.
I for one will sadly miss him.
Chris in 1066
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I am so sorry to read the very sad news about Peter. :( :(
My deepest sympathy to all the family, my thoughts are with you.
Sue
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My sincere condolences to Peters family.
Kesannah
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Thining of you and family
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My sincere condolences to Peters family...He was a great guy and will be sadly missed.
Jane
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I am sorry to read this news. My condolences to all his family & friends.
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I am so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to Peter's family. We'll miss him - what a gent!
Ann
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Condolences to all his family...a very sad loss for Rootschat also
Heartfelt sympathies to you all
Cas
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Gosh ! what a terrible shock ! I haven't been on RC for a while, and when I saw the news I just couldn't believe it. Peter was such a lovely man and was always willing to help anyone with a problem, no matter how large or small. We shall miss him very much. My sincerest condolences to his family at this very sad time.
Anne
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Deepest Sympathies to Peter's Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chrissy.
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Very shocked and saddened to hear this news. My condolences to Peter's family and friends.
I won't forget Peter and the help he gave to get me started on my Cheshire family.
Ruby
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This is very sad news. Peter was always helpful and considerate. As so many others have said a real gent who will be missed terribly. My condolences to his family - our thoughts are with you.
JULIAN
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Such very sad news,
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. We shall all miss him greatly on here, always so helpful and full of encouragement...
Keith
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I would like to add my condolences to those of other Rootschatters.
Ellen
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Deepest sympathies.
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I too benifited from Peter's generous help on the Cheshire board. So sad to hear of his passing, my condolences to his family
Siouxzie
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I was so sorry to hear about Peter. My condolences and prayers go out to his family. Although Peter did not help me directly, his replies to other people set me on the right track with my Cheshire ancestors.
Lizzie
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I was one of many who had had the pleasure of corresponding with Peter on a few occasions, & was really shocked & saddened to learn of his recent death. I would like add my condolences to his family. God Bless.
Jayson
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My condolences to Peters family
He will be sadly missed by all of us on here but he leaves a legacy of information and friendship that will not be forgotten
Thinking of you
Willow x
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Thinking of you
Peter was a very helpful gentleman who will be sorely missed
Jo
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I'd like to take this opportunity to learn from Peter publicly.
Whilst offering condolences to his family I'd like to remember how patient, kind, witty, knowledgable and greatly respected Peter is.
If I can learn to be half the the patient educator, diplomat he was here on RC then I'll be a better person.
Peace be with him.
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As just one of the many people to whom Peter gave so generously via Rootschat, I will remain extremely grateful for his invaluable knowledge and guidance. It has been the basis for most of my family history digging and, for me, Peter exemplified the wonderful spirit of the Rootschatting community.
My sincere condolences go to his family and friends at this sad time.
Jojosam
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I have just heard the sad news of Peter Bennett's passing away. What a great loss ! My sincere condolences to his family.
We are all the richer for his wonderful help and advice over the years.
Rest in Peace Peter.
Chris
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Peter will be sorely missed by all and never forgotten. Pat
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Just heard the sad news and wanted to pass on my thoughts and wishes to Peter's family
Peter also helped me on a number of occasions as he did many many people..
Peter you will be sadly missed from this great Roots family
Angi
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I never met Peter but I'm sitting here crying at the news of his passing: that's the kind of impression he made on me. He was generous and helpful to me personally and to many, many others here and I am sure that was a reflection of how he lived his life and treated his friends and family.
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss.
God rest his soul.
Josephine
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so very very sorry to hear of peters passing,
all my sympathy goes out to his family, i am sure he will also be very much missed here at rootschat, kali.
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My condolences to his family and his many friends.
He will be sorely missed by all his Rootschat family.
God Bless
Christine
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Deepest condolances to Peter's family. He will be very much missed.
Bron
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I've just heard about peter passing away.
All my condolences to his family on this sad occasion.
Godbless
Ruby
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I'm so sorry to hear of Peter's death. May you know some comfort and peace at this time.
you are in my thoughts and prayers
revmother
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With the passing of a kind, gentle, thoughtful and considerate man the world should grieve. I did not know him personally but it is my loss. He sounds like one of those gents that come along once in a long while and are gone far to soon.
He may be gone physically, but he is still a part of all of you and will be as long as you live. So have a toast to him at Christmas and remember him with joy and laughter....and keep on talking to him ... he just might hear.
dolly
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I am so sorry for your loss,
God bless you,
Our thoughts are with you, through this hard time....
Joanne
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Although I haven't been on Rootschat in quite awhile, I want to pay my sincerest respects to Peter's family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss and hope you can find comfort in each other during this time.
Niki
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My sincere condolences to Peters family at this very sad time
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Rest in peace Peter.
My thoughts are with your family and friends at this very sad time.
Mackiwi
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My deepest sympathy to you and you family. Your father will be sadly missed.
Juju
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So sad to hear about Peter he was very helpful particularly when all this was new to me, nothing was too much for him he was always happy to help.
My condolences to his family.
Donna
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Our sincere condolences to Peter's loved ones...
It was so good of him to share so much his time and knowledge here on rootschat.
J.J.
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l am so sorry to hear of Peter's passing, l did not know him personally but he helped me when l first joined RootsChat, l am sure we will all miss him deeply.
My condolences to his family at this very sad time, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean
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For Peter's Family A Celtic Prayer in Remembrance.
Deep peace of the Running Wave to you.
Deep peace of the Flowing Air to you.
Deep peace of the Quiet Earth to you.
Deep peace of the Shining Stars to you.
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.
And Thank You Peter for Helping to Make this Forum a Special Place.
Patricia
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I would like to offer my Condolences to Peters Family on his sad passing.
He will be sadly missed.
Phil.
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There's so little one can do or say, but may it help to know that others deeply care.
Sylvia
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I, too, wish to send my condolences to Peter's family and
friends at this time of great loss. He will be missed.
Kathleen
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My condolences to Mr. Bennett's family for their loss.
lissa
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To Peter's family,
So sorry to hear about Peter, I wish to convey my sympathies and condolences to Peter's family and loved ones. Only one more thing to say and that is he is resting peacefully and is not in anymore pain. No more suffering for Peter.
legs11
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My best wishes and condolences to Peters family and friends.
Thinking of you all.
Pam
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My deepest sympathy to Peter's family & friends.
Another star in the sky tonight.
Geoff
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sorry to hear the sad news, condolences to the family.
Margaret
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My condolences to all Peter's family. A sad time for everyone.
regards,
kiwi
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MY SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY.R.I.P.PETER.
Goggy.
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Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss.
Gosh what a sad loss. His memory will live on through Rootschatters alike. Each and everyone of us have been helped in one way or another by Peter.
:'( :'( :'( :'(
Wendy
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My most sincere condolences to Gillian and her family at this very sad time.
As many others have said before me on this thread 'we are all here for you' should you need us.
Sasha/VillageDuckpond
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Such a sad time for you all. Deepest sympathies and prayers for Peter and Gillian's family at this time. May you have the strength to help you through now and in years to come.
Rest in peace Peter
lil growler
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This is very sad news and a great loss.
I would like to express my profound sympathy to Peter’s family and friends, he will be greatly missed.
Margaret
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Dear Gilian, I haven't experienced your father's contributions to RootsChat, but have received much assistance in my own research through this web site. It's been invaluable.
I lost my own father the 15th of December in 1968 and the pain is only slightly less now than it was then. I know the grief your family and friends feel and would add my support and prayers for all of you. RedFox
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My sincere condolences to Peters family at this sad time.
RIP Peter, you'll be sadly missed by all x
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My sincere condolences to Peters family and friends, a great loss
peter
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May i also add my deepest condolences on your loss. Peter will be sadly missed by one and all.
"Nite Nite Peter"
Lynn.
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All our thoughts are with you Gillian. God bless
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I'm very sorry to the news about Peter
chris
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Sincere condolences to Peter's family and many friends. Also to the rootschat family he was part of.
He will be greatly missed
R I P Peter,
tisgrannie
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I was very sorry to read the sad news about Peter.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Maxie
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MY SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY.
R.I.P. PETER.
YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
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My sincere condolences go to Peter's family and friends at this sad time.
Tilly
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my warmest thoughts of sympathy are with you and your family. . . he will always be missed but always be loved and remembered by you all and he will know that.
Debz
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R.I.P. Peter
Very sorry to hear about Peter's passing. Losing a loved one at anytime is hard enough but especially so at Christmas.
He will be greatly missed not only by his family but also by fellow Rootschatters and the many people he has helped.
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his family at this sad time. God bless.
rcuser
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:'(
My sincere sympathy and best wishes to Peter's family. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Jan
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I am so sad to hear about Peter's death. He was such a treasure here, and truly selfless with his time and expertise. Sadly, I never met him, but will remember his kindness for a long time. He will be missed by many, many people.
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I was sorry to read the sad news about Peter.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
He generously and graciously gave his time and expertise to helping others which in this day and age is a fairly rare event.
purlin
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Gillian please accept my sincere sympathy at this sad time.It may seem scant consolation,but as a Family,you must remember all the happy times you shared together.
Regards
William Russell Jones
Cefn Mawr
Wrexham.
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My sincerest condolences to Peter's family and friends, he will be greatly missed.
Jan :-[
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How I will miss my dear friend Peter.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
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My deepest sympathy and condolences to you at this sad time :'(
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I would like to add my sympathy and concolences to you and all Peters' family Gillian. God Bless.
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Just as Peter was there for us our thoughts are there for his family at this sad time
Dave and Jen
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May peace be with you all. Sincerest condolences.
Ger
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My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and Peter.
Lesanne
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Peter was a true gentleman who will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt condolences go to his family and friends at this sad time.
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Sincere condolences, especially at Christmas.
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Thinking of you and your Family on this sad occasion
Sincere Condolences
God be with you
Regards Tracy
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Very sad news - my thoughts are with you.
Michael in Altrincham
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
With deepest sympathy
Valan
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My condolences to Peter's family.
He was a true gentleman happy to go out of his way to help everyone.
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My Deapest Sympathy to Peters Family. He was a very well respected man on Rootschat and will be deeply missed.
Matty
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With much sympathy - we shall miss Peter very much, he was one of the first folks I met on RC & such a wonderful help with everyone's research
Thinking of you
Trish
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Every ones passing is very sad and I send my condolences to his family.
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My sympathy is with you all.
Peter was a great help to me, via Rootschat, in the early years of my genealogy journey. Without his help I would probably have given up long ago.
He will be sadly missed.
Jean Sandra
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My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Peters family. My thoughts are with you.
God Bless
Frances
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I am truly sorry for your loss. Peter was extremely generous with his time and expertise and must have helped so very many people as he helped me when I discovered a Cheshire connection in our family.
Marie, Worcestershire, UK.
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Only just heard the sad news, Peter was always the first to offer help, a gentleman in everyway. A true pillar of the Rootschat Community, his loss will be truly felt for a long time.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family at this sad time
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Very sorry to hear your sad news. My deepest sympathy to you and your family!
Kate.
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Sad News, Peter was always a great help over many years, he will be sadly missed.
CarlT
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So sad ... he was a great mod, and helped everyone who asked for help.
Blessings to his family ...
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I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about Peter.
It was his help and direction in the Wirral and Cheshire that first started me researching my family, I know he will be sorely missed.
My heartfelt sympathy to all his family at this sad time.
Sue
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My sympathy and condolences to all the family at this sad time. Thinking of you.
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My thoughts are with you at this sad time. He was an inspiration to us all.
All the best
Libby
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I,m very sorry to hear about the sad news about Peter's death.
My sympathy and condolences to all his family. Forever in our thoughts.
helina
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My thoughts are with all of the family.
Peter will be missed by his many friends here. He has reached so many with his help.
God bless Peter.
Tazzie
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I am so sorry to hear your very sad news.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
God Bless.
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Very sad news, he will be missed by all on Rootschat.
Condolences to his family.
Big Al
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So sad to hear of the passing of a dedicated rootschatter.
You are in our thoughts.
Clive
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Very sad news, he will be missed
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family at this sad time.
Pauline
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So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Nigel
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My Sincere Sympathy to all of Peter's family at such a sad time.
Words are always inadequate, at a time like this, but to know that Peter had helped so many people and will be sorely missed, will I hope bring you some comfort.
Rabbit B
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Such sad news, my condolences to his family, a much liked gentleman..
Victoria
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Very sad news, my thoughts are with you all.
God bless.
Pipkim
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What a shame to hear this, even though I don't recall any dealings with Peter.
Deepest sympathy to Peters family and friends.
Reyz
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I am so sorry. Such sad news, and at this time of year. I do hope the sincere expressions of warmth and love from his Rootschat friends will give you some comfort in the months to come.
My thoughts are with you
Lesley
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My deepest sympathy to Peters family and friends.
R I P Peter
Sal
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Very sad news, may you find comfort in knowing that Peter touched the lives of so many others and gave them the gifts of his knowledge and time, which I am sure will be missed but not forgotten.
My condolences to his friends and family.
Daisy
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Gillian, what can one say, so sorry .
and as the posting's on here show, if you need anything , just ask.
Eilleen.
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Very sorry indeed to learn of the loss of such a special member of our Rootschat community. He will be sorely missed.
My sincere condolences to Peter's family.
Anna
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Very sorry to hear your sad news.
My thoughts are with you all.
God bless.
FEK33
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My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time..
Julie
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A very sad day, my deepest sympathy to Peters family and all who loved him.
Ange
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My best wishes are with Peter's family at this sad time.
Peter was always a great help and went out of his way to help people - he has inspired many other people to do the same and offer their time and effort to help others.
He will be sorely missed.
Alex
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So sorry to hear such sad news.
My thoughts are with all Peter's family and friends.
Barbara
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Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time, deepest sympathy.
georgie
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My thoughts and prayers are with Peter's family and friends, may you find strength in Peter's memory.
Tony
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have so much to be proud of, what a truely kind and dedicated man who was so very helpful to so many here on Roots. He will be greatly missed i am sure. My thoughts are with you at such a sad time.
With Love
Penninah :'(
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My sincere condolences to Peter’s family, my thoughts are with you.
Joan
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So sorry to hear of this sad loss.
My condolences to you all.
George
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I, like so many others, have benefitted greatly from Peter's help and guidance. He was a rock on the Cheshire board, and I can't imagine how his shoes can be filled.
My sincere condolences to his family at such a sad time
Chris
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i am so sorry to hear about your loss
my sincere condolences to you all
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I never knew Peter, But as i read others replies that knew him, he must have been a giant and well repected man on Rootschat, it is always so so sad to hear of a loss, he will be deeply missed .
My respect, sympathy & condolences to Peters familiy and Friends.
May God Bless you all.
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Dear Bennett Family
I am so sorry to hear about Peter. He was the person who answered my first query on Rootschat about two years ago. He was so kind, helpful and knowledgeable and even sent me some photos of a street in Macclesfield. He contacted the Cheshire Records Office for me and obtained a certificate for me. I was amazed and very grateful that a person I had never met would gladly do such a thing to help someone else. He has helped and brought surprises and happiness to many people on rootschat. Rootschat is like a big family and Peter was one of our patriarchs.
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How sad to hear the news of the passing of Peter Bennett. Condolences to all the family. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time. :'( Lyn
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I was very sorry to hear about your loss, and I wish the very best to you and you family.
They're all a great bunch at RootsChat, and I'm sure everyone will be thinking of Peter, you and your family at this very tough time.
Kindest regards
Jed
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My sincere condolence, To the family of Peter. :'(
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With My Deepest Sympathy to all of Peter's family :'(
I have not been on the boards recently and the news came as a shock.
I like many others found Peter was always there to give tips and advice. He will be sorely missed.
Pat
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My deepest sympathy to Peter's family and friends.
Christina
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My sincere condolences to Peter's family. It must be a source of great comfort to them to know that Peter was held in such high esteem and with such affection by the RootsChatters he has helped so graciously over the years.
Gillg
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My condolences to Peters family.
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way you always used.
Put no difference into your tone, wear no forced
air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it
always was, let it be spoken without effect, without
a shadow of a ghost in it. Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was; there is no unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,
just around the corner........ All is well.
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What very sad news. Peter will be sadly missed by us all and I hope his family will be able to draw strength from the knowledge that he had so many friends on RootsChat.
Jill
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I am very sorry indeed to learn of the sad - and sudden for us - passing of Peter.
Not having Cheshire ancestors or connexions, I had very little to do with Peter.
Though I do recall a bit of a "run in" with Peter in his role as a Moderator. He was polite - though not uncritical - and stuck to his guns. We agreed to disagree - but good on him!! I'm sure that you who are Peter's family know him as a man of principle, a very courteous man, and one who always held to his principles. A good man.
JAP
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Thinking of you at this sad time.
cardiff
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My condolences to all Peters family.
He will be very much missed, as he was one of life's gentlemen :'(
Ambers
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Sincere Condolences to all the family at this sad time. Gales
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With deepest sympathy and condolances to the family of Peter
A rose just lent and not given to bud on earth and bloom in heaven
Ecclescake
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I'm sorry to hear about his death, and I send my condolences to his family. Its always a shame when someone dies, but there is always a silver lining, and that is that his family, his friends and this forum had the good luck to know him.
Stephen
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i would like to thank you all so much for your kind words. It means so much to us his family that people have taken the time to write on this thread.
thank you all so much
Brian, Gillian and his loving wife Carol
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Thinking of you at this sad time :(
Gillianr
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I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that Peter was so well regarded and had helped so many of us. He will be sorely missed by us all, but never forgotten.
Titch
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My sincere condolances to Peter's family.
Many of us will be praying for you ..... I hope it helps to know this.
Carol
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Dear Bennett Family
I would also like to send my deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. Rootschat is like one large family so when a member sadly passes, then we all feel the pain.
He will be greatly missed.
Caroline
(Caz)
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I'm so very sorry to hear this. Peter has been wonderful with all the help he's given us and will be very sadly missed by myself and I know many others on Rootschat.
My deepest condolences to his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keith Bateman
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my deepest condolences at this sad time he will be sadly missed my prays are with you all
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My deepest sympathies and condolences to Peter's family.
Peter helped me on many occasions as I tried to unravel my family tree. If he could not put his hands on the information I needed he always provided me with advice as to where I might look instead. He was very generous with his time and he will be sadly missed by the rootschat community.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Sue
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So sorry to hear of Peter's death my thoughts go out with all of his family
Christmas brings sadness and also joy
Why we don't know
It is 17 years this Saturday the 15th of December since I lost my Mum .
Like many of us we know how you are feeling at this time
God Bless
Elizabeth
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Many condolences to Peter's family.
This site has a wonderful community who all work together to help each other, and that has been achieved through the dedication and work of people such as Peter.
Rootschat will go on to be a brilliant reminder of all that's best on the web, thanks to Peter and his colleagues.
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Thinking of you all at such a sad time.God Bless.Anne. :'(
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How sorry I was to hear of your sad loss, he will be missed for all the help and kindness he gave to us all.
Noreen Rose
York
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Always so willing to help.
A great loss to everyone.
Fizzy
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Sorry to hear of your loss. I express my condolences to your family, he will be missed.
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A great loss. Peter will be sadly missed.
Daisy
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:'( Sorry to hear this sad news , He will be missed on this site for sure !
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This is very sad news. :'( My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Memories are like dreams and so important to us all.Hold onto your memories.....they can never be taken away from you
Sue
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So very sorry to hear of your sad loss.
Peter will be greatly missed.
God bless you and your family at this sad time.
Kind regards
Hoppity
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Sending you prayers and sympathy at this very sad time.
Sharon
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Most sad news, my deepest sympathy to all the family.
Dave
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My heartfelt sympathy for your very sad loss.
Kindest Regards
Joanne
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Thinking about you and all your family in prayer Gillian.
Peter was a vital part if this wonderful site from which so many of us have derived such benefit and pleasure and in many cases a source of real healing. Thank you for sharing him with us .
Best wishe
Emms
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I'm so very, very sorry.
We will all miss Peter very much.
My thoughts are also with your family.
Fiona
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Such very sad news, my deepest sympathies to Peters family at this sad time.
God Bless you
Steve
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Please accept my condolensces on your sad loss. So many of us never met Peter, but he became a support and font of all knowledge to so many of us researching our family history. He was held in the highest of esteem and will be greatly missed by Rootschatters.
Regards
Kathb
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So very sorry to hear this sad news, and I send my condolences to his family.
As so many people have said before, Peter was a true genealogical gentleman, a respected helper, member and moderator on this site.
He helped me a great deal with my Cheshire ancestors, and was always patient and understanding of my ignorance when I was a newbie -- and afterwards too, if the truth be told.
He will have broken down all his brick walls
Rest peacefully....
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Sorry to hear about Peter, my deepest Sympathy goes out to his family. Gladys.
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Peter will be missed for all the kindness he extended to others on this site.
Please accept my condolences
Janet Sharp
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Carol, Brian and Gillian...You have my sincere condolances at this sad time.
I didn't know Peter but reading through other Rootschatters messages I hope that you will take great comfort in knowing what a truly respected and liked gentleman he was.
Best wishes
Suey
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Hi Gillian, I am very sorry to hear about you loss, Condolences to you and your family. Jim Gillbanks.
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To Peter's family...
Thinking of you at this sad time...
With Deepest Sympathy and Respect.
Carol
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As many have said Peter was so very generous with his time, expertise and information. Many of us I am sure would still be trying to scramble over that proverbial brick wall. Rootschat will be a much poorer place without him. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to family and friends
Sarah
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:) :)Hi can you please send my deepest symphyies to peters family and and my best wishes to them my heart goes out to them in in time of need
Danone
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I am so sorry to hear the news about Peter, On behalf of Alan and I may i offer my sincere condolances, to his family, and also to his extended family Rootschat,
Our Deepest Sympathies
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Rest in peace Peter xxxx
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To Peters family,
Please accept my condolences on hearing of Peter's passing. I never got to meet him but did have contact through his wise advice on many matters when I started out in Rootschat and we all are going to be poorer at his passing.
I am sure he will guide and protect you all from the better place he now rests in, and as another rootschatter said... his brickwalls are no more... they were all there to welcome him home.
'Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí'
Best wishes
Mo
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Hi, Gillian,
I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Please accept my condolences.
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I am so sorry to hear this sad news. :'(
My thoughts and prays are with Peters family.
God Bless.
Pat
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It is sad day when we lose such a wise and generous Rootschatter. RIP Peter.
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To Peter's family
I hope that the love and sympathy expressed here and the high regard in which Peter was held by all the Rootschatters will comfort you through this difficult time.
Peter's knowledge and generosity will be greatly missed by us all.
SandraC
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Gillian, I lost my own mum very suddenly, two months ago. Its a hard hard time, I'm thinking of you and your family and you are all in my thoughts. Bless him. Kind regards, Karen
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I send my Condolences to Peters Family and Friends, such a sad loss and my thoughts are with you.
Emmi
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I don't think I had any dealings with Peter but as a fellow Rootschatter I send my deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace and you all remember him with love
God bless
nadine
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I am so very sorry to hear the sad news about Peter. Love and support each other through this difficult time - he will always be with you.
Tricia
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Thinking of you all at this sad time x
Dolly
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I was so sorry to hear this sad news at this time.Peter was a great help to me with my Cheshire reseach.A great loss to know he will no longer be there to help.I will light a candle in Truro Cathedral for him
Sincere condolences Isobel
http://ecard.ashland.edu/index.php?ecardYear=2004adm maybe this link will give you some relief
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My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Peter was a great help to many of us.
Jackie
x
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So sorry to hear such sad news
I will always remember Peter's great help and kindness to us all here.
He was held in very high regard and will be sadly missed.
Neptune
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My heartfelt sympathy to the family. A wise and wonderfull man, he will be deeply missed. Lynn
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Peter Bennett.
Vivien
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Very sad news indeed.
My sympathies to Peters family ,such a nice man ,helpful ,kind and considerate.
He will be missed by us all.
God Bless
Lin
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So sad to hear of Peter's passing, my condolences to his family, he will be missed greatly by everyone on Rootschat.
Regards Tessa
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deepest sympathy to Peter's family ,its very sad news.
he will be missed even by those who only knew him by
reading his many posts on rootschat.
regards.anne
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Sorry to hear of your sad loss. I will be thinking of you and your family.
God Bless
Gillian
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I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Peter's death.
My heartfelt sympathies and love go out to Carol, Brian and Gillian.
I first met Peter on Rootschat in August 2004. We discovered that he had lived in Macclesfield and I in Wilmslow when we were teenagers, and went to the same disco on Saturday nights, but never met.
Because Ancestry had not yet transcribed the 1841 and 1861, we used to swap CDs with the Cheshire census and Marriage Indexes on. He was a lovely lovely man, and we had so many laughs via PMs.
Although the family moved to Yorkshire, I believe his heart was always in Cheshire, which he proved time and time again by his ceaseless aid to those of us researching there.
Rootschat and especially the Cheshire board will never be the same again.
Peter will be muchly missed. I, among many others, will feel his loss greatly, not only for his expertise, but for his kindness, help and warmth. I shall miss him as though he was a member of my own family
When I am stuck in the future, it will be a case of 'Come on Peter, give me a shove in the right direction' for I'm sure he will still be there to give us a helping hand.
Love and Hugs to his dear family.
A Poem for Peter ~~~
Sweet Cheshire
Sweet Cheshire, land of meadows and of mere
Of lowing kine and waters clear
of thickets misty in a bluebell haze
and hedgerows with the white thorn all ablaze
Where clamouring geese, high poised on pinion strong
In wedge-like squadrons, cleave their way along
Or where on moorland high the curlew call
Or where pheasant seek the copse behind the hall
Where birch and bracken vie in dark Rudheath
And Beeston frowns on smiling plains beneath
By hill or rivers, mead or sunlit moor
From Disley's heights to Hoylake's windswept shore
From Bosley Cloud to mouth of silver Dee
Beauty thy handmaid is, and waits on thee
By a poet called Illingsworth.
Farewell dear friend
Su
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I was saddened to hear about Peter. He truely was a gentleman and helped me a lot in my research.
My thoughts, prayers and love go out to his family and friends
with heartfelt sympathy
Cal241
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I am very sorry to hear the sad news about Peter. He was a gentleman, who went out of his way to help others with their research. He will be sadly missed on rootschat. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.
English Rose.
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What sad news, I am so sorry and I send my deepest symathies to Peter's family. Although I don't think I ever had any contact with Peter it is obvious from reading here that he was a kind and helpful gentleman and he will be sadly missed by his family and all his friends.
Kind regards,
Maggie
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I was very sorry to hear of Peter's passing - he always made me feel that I knew him personally, with the way he responded and helped with my requests, always dealt with in a friendly and helpful manner.
My sincere condolences to those dearest to him.
Dave
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I don't think that I can add to what others have said, only that I offer our (Rose and myself) deepest sympathy.
Look up,
Denn
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I am so sad to hear the news about Peter. He was always so kind and helpful to everybody on Rootschat, he will be missed very much. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
God Bless xxxx
millerina
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I was very sad to hear the sad news of Peter. He was a great help to me when I first started my research. His advice and lookups proved central to my early searches. My thoughts are with all those close to him.
Rob
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Peter's daughter, Gillian, here.
I would like to thank everyone who have sent their good wishes and prayers to mum, Brian and myself. We have found all these wonderful messages a great comfort.
His funeral was held on Monday and we were delighted that Sarah and Trystan were able to join us. Rootschat was a big part of Dad's life for the last few years and I am glad he was able to help so many, I am sure many of you were able to help him in return and as a result he leaves behind his wonderful work on his cheshire roots site.
I will continue logging in to see what is happening and pick up some much needed tips!
Many thanks again.
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Hi Gillian
I am so glad that you found some comfort in knowing how well-loved and respected you dad was by his friends on Rootschat.
It is hard to believe now, but it is a true saying, that time heals. You will never forget your dad, but you will always have those wonderful memories.
God bless you and your family this Christmastime.
Best wishes, Judy
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Dear Gillian & Family
I am sending back to you a picture that Peter sent to me - of Half Street, Macclesfield. It meant a great deal to me - to see a Street where my ancestors lived - compliments of Peter - and apparently he lived there, at one time, too. My father, lost his mother, when he was aged only 2, and this photo therefore meant so much to us. It is not just a Street, it is an insight into a life unknown, snatched away. This is what Peter did so well, filled in those gaps in our lives. A good genealogist, as Peter undoubtedley was, gives and enriches. So - thank you for lending him to us.
I would also say, if I may, as I know Peter must have a very interesting collection of documents, as I sent him the will of Henry Wardle, Lord Mayor of Macclesfield, that you find a very safe home, perhaps in the public domain for the information he has collected.
God Bless you all - his legacy lives on.
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Gillian
So glad to read your message! Thinking of you and the family this Christmas.
Your dad did indeed leave a wonderful legacy, and I hope you will continue to join us here on Rootschat and continue his work.
Love, Marie
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Gillian & Carol
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
We will all miss Peter very much. He was always so helpful.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice
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Dear Gillian
Thank you so much for your reply to our messages. It's always difficult to know just what to say at times like this ........having lost my father quite recently, I do understand what you are going through, but knowing all the lovely people on RootsChat are there to support you as they were with me makes it that bit easier to get through.
Time will heal and time will also allow you to look back at the memories you have of your Dad without shedding a tear.
God Bless
Barbara
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Just noticed the posting about the sad death of Peter Bennett and from Australia I send my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Peter was a great help to me with my Cheshire brick wall on the Allen family and I am very grateful to him for the assistance he gave.
Thinking of all to whom he was close.
Carley
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I am very very sad to hear about the loss of Peter.
When I first started using Rootschat about a year ago Peter was first to reply to my first topic and gave me so much help in tracing information on my Macclesfield ancestor's. It was his expertise and dedication that made me stick with this wonderful site and it seemed that nothing was to much trouble for him.
My deepest sympathy go out to his family
Regards
Stewart
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Condolences to Peter's Family on his sad passing.
PHIL
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I have just seen this.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to all Peter's family. He was such a helpful person and will be missed greatly.
May god bless you and your family at such a sad time.
Kind regards
Hoppity