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Hi Chatters, It is with sadness I have to tell you that Yorvick passed away peacefully at 5pm NZ time on Friday 24th June.
Bambam
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Our condolences go out to Rob, Bre and all yoru family. Diane will be sorely missed, she was a great friend, chatter and a fantastic researcher.
Be at rest hun XXX
Rotosis, Pipparose, Eva and Ishmaboy
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My heart goes out to Rob, Bre, and all the family. I had lovely chats with Diane many times and will miss her humour She was certainly a lovely lady. She is now free from pain and may she rest in peace.
Bambam
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Yorvick
I used to love coming into chat and listening to your storys about Bre and Rob, your a delight.
It is with sadness that we say goodbye, we will all miss you. Thinking of Rob and Bre at this time, may you both have the strength to get through the days ahead.
Luv lil xxxx
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Thank you Bam...
My condolences to Rob, Bre and all her family.
May all chatroom friends be comforted in knowing she is now without pain.
JM :'(
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Such sad news, but I am glad for her that she is at rest now. My thoughts go out to her family. Yorvick will be missed.
Ande.
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Have been dreading this post, RIP in peace Yor,
You were an amazing person, and leave us with amazing memories
Love to Rob and of course Bre
Daizi
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my condolences to Diane's family
Wendy
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Condolences to Diane's Family my thought are with you,
R.I.P Diane, I Will remember you with with laughter and smiles, as you brought much laughter in to the chat room, even through the tough times, you still joked and laughed with us all,
The Rose Beyond The Wall
A rose once grew where all could see,
sheltered beside a garden wall,
And as the days passed swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall...
One day, a beam of light shone through
a crevice that had opened wide
The rose bent gently toward its warmth
then passed beyond to the other side
Now, you who deeply feel its loss,
be comforted - the rose blooms there-
its beauty even greater now, nurtured by
God's own loving care.
Sybil
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Thinking of Yor's family
Much love
Claire xx
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Oh and I so very very sad to hear about this.
A lovely lady who will be much missed.
Cati
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R.I.P. Diane x you were an inspiration to many in chat on how to deal with what life throws at you. God bless. Dee x
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With love and prayers for Rob, Bre and all who loved Diane - it was always a joy to chat with her, and her attitude to adversity was an inspiration.
Sarah
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Dianes family and friends she was an inspiration to us all and will be missed by everyone who had the good luck to know her.
My prayers will continue for her loving family.
Val
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I can't explain how sad I feel.
It is strange how some people you chat to but never meet, touch your heart.
To Rob and Bre, it is much more difficult for you and you have my deepest sympathy.
Jackie
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I thought these words might be a comfort to everyone.
Feel no guilt in Laughter they know how much you care.
Feel no sorrow in a smile that they're not here to share.
You cannot grieve for ever - they would not want you to.
They'd hope that you would carry on the way you always do.
So, talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared.
The days you spend together, all the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you.
A word someone may say will suddenly recapture a time, a hour, a day that brings them back as clearly
as though they were still here.
And fill you with the feelings that they are always near.
Val
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People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime...
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realise is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.
When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
Author Unknown
....my own words escape me on hearing the sad, albeit perhaps not unexpected, news about our very dear 'chatterbox' friend. For the moment though, I am sure the words of the above, will convey what Yor's life was to each person posting here and indeed her family.....for some she was a Reason, for others, a Season, and for those special few, a Lifetime.
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ChatterBoxers will miss Yor's helpful advice & friendly nature....I certainly will.
abcsydney
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Fond memories hold strong forever
RIP my friend. xxx
Condolences to the family and friends
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Diane's passing is not leaving one footstep - she leaves a long trail for the rest of her friends on and offline to follow.
A very special lady who will be much missed.
Arohanui to Rob, Bre and other members of the family now and always.
Prayers and thoughts from Southland, NZ.
Jean (RajahNZ)
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It is with great sadness that this post is being made.
Yor was one of life's good guys and will never be replaced. Her help to me and many others was invaluable and her kidness second to none.
Love to Bre, Rob and all her family at this sad time.
Rest in peace Yor
Jacq
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I am so very sad to be posting on here...My heart goes out to Rob and Bre at this very sad time...Yorvick was such a nice woman for the time that I did know her..willing to help anyone. Will be very sadly missed from the chat and boards. Remembered fondly and with love.
He Only Takes the Best
God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered “Come to me”.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts
to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
By Therese Pearman
In my thoughts and prayers always,
Annie x x
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May you rest in peace Yor. Thoughts go to Rob and Bre, may they have the strength to get through this sad time, Yor will be forever there looking over their shoulders, enjoying watching what they are doing.
The Dash Poem by Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard;
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile,
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?
© 1996 Linda Ellis
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Sincere condolences to Rob, Bree & family. I never met Diane in real life but knew her in the chatroom as a lady with wonderful compassion for others, hilarious sense of humour, deepest love for her family & she will be sadly missed by all who met her in real or cyber life.
Vale Yor
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My condolences to all Yorvick's family. I have not been in chat room for sometime but do remember we had fun while making head way in research, she will be missed. This poem comforted me when my M-I-L passed away
Death is nothingat 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
which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone,
wear no forced air of
soleminity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was,
let it be spoken without effect,
without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
there is 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 she will be missed Bart
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I'm reading this with tears in my eyes.
To Rob, Bre and friends, I'm very sorry for your loss.
To Yor, thank you for everything. If one were to hope for a bright side, it might be that you are now with your ancestors and you get to find out all the things you wanted to know in life. If that's the case, please give my Mark Brady a kick for me.
Many hugs for all x
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i have just heard about Yor she was a lovely lady helpful and funny .have just read all the messages through all the tears so very very sad
my heart goes out to all her family at this sad time
love from muddy xxxxxx
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I am so so sorry to read this thread , Yor you were a fantastic person , R.I.P , my thoughts are with both Rob and Bre at this sad sad time
((( Hugs )))
Chelle
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My thoughts at this sad time are with rob and bre for the sad lost of a very special lady called yorvick she will be sadly missed by all that know her.
susan
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My sincere condolonces to all Diane's family at this very sad time, glad to hear no more suffering and now at peace. ps. please Diane have a word with my rellies if you see them tell them to give me a sign to let me know where they are. R.I.P.
Bowerboy
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Please don't be offended anyone. I have no words to add to those already said....
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You and I will meet again
When we’re least expecting it
One day in some far off place
I will recognise your face
I won’t say goodbye my friend
For you and I will meet again
Susan ( Floozy)
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This is such sad news. My thoughts are with Yor's family and especially Rob and Bre.
Yor was such an energetic and resourceful lady. Always willing to help in the chatroom and to share a joke or two.
I miss her cheery "Kia ora".
Barbara
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I'm so very sad to hear this news. She will live in my heart forever. My thoughts are with Rob, Bre, and her family at this very difficult time.
I'm so very glad Diane is out of pain, but so very sad for myself and all of us who will miss her so much.
God rest your soul, girlfriend.
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I write with a heart full of sadness, knowing whatever I say will be inadequate. I pray Rob and Bre may find love and peace at this time and find a special comfort knowing Diane was loved in life. How could someone so far away touch so many lives? . . . and yet she did. She loved and was loved by many. She lit up the world with her kindness and love and she lit up our lives with her care and thoughtfulness of others, she now lights up heaven and has found her rightful place where there is no more pain or suffering. She will be missed in chat with her friendly greeting (the first words I ever heard in there) "Kia ora" but she will never be forgotten and I truly believe always grace the room of our hearts as she has always done. She enriched us and It was a privledge to have her as a friend - the most precious of all gifts. RIP my love Mel xxx
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I am very sad to her this news. I only knew Yor through the chat line, and I enjoyed my chats with her. My thoughts and prayers are with Rob and Bre and family at this time. Just think Yor you can now chat with all your ancestors..
Anne
Canada
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SIncere condolences to Rob & Bre and all the family.Words cant express the sad loss of a dear friend like DI.
Alex
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Very sorry indeed to hear this news.
i hope that the knowledge that they are in the thoughts and prayers of folk from all round the world will help Rob and Bre and the rest of Yor's family through this sad time
Jed
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So very sad to here of Diane's passing, much love and prayers go out to Rob and Bre and all her family and close friends, not to hear her "Kia Ora" again saddens me, had great chats with Yor, and so much help with research,
Rest in peace my friend, Hugs to all who had the pleasure i had in speaking to her :( :'(
Rowena x
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I havent been on roots for a while so this comes as a shock to me. My thoughts and prayers to Diane's family. She was truly an inspirational lady with a wonderful sense of humour and always ready to help with research. She will be very sadly missed. :'(
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Such sad news, RIP Diane.
You introduced us to very good books you will not be forgotten.
Frank & Val aka Pepsi
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Dear Diane
You brightened my life
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Diane and friends,
I am so sad today, to hear the news that we've lost such a kindhearted, cheerful and strong friend of ours, to the big internet cafe in the sky. It still amazes me that most of us posting on this thread did not even meet Diane, but we knew her well enough in this community to know she was one of the best around. Always helping, always watching for an opportunity to help others achieve a breakthrough, when sometimes she couldn’t for herself.
In death, there is a peace, they say, a timid wind on trails now trodden,
Where footsteps walked and ran away, but memories aren’t forgotten,
Where blackbirds bow their heads in sorrow, and trees they arch in disbelief
In hope that as we wake tomorrow, those memories will calm our grief.
Your friendly presence resonated, with all who knew you here,
Who’d ever think that oceanwide, you’d touch us all so dear,
The laughs were plenty, tears a few, you’ve made your mark for sure,
Your chatroom chair still sits amongst us, a warmful welcome at the door.
So as the cities glow a’sleeping, so shall you glow too, Diane,
Aloft you fly amongst the angels, keeping Heaven spick and span,
Around the world and all in rootschat, we’ll fix a flame and burn it bright,
And in our own united tone, we weep for you, and say goodnight.
Goodbye Yorvick. I’m going to miss you. You showed me so much kindness that together with your jokes really made an impact. Sleep tight.
Matt.
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I am saddened to hear the news of Yor's passing. My sincere condolences to Rob, Bree & family. She will be missed very much by all those that know her.
JDC
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1GmxMTwUgs
May you rest in peace Yor, a special lady, with time for everyone no matter what. Thoughts are with Yors family and friends just now, fly free special lady, and sleep peacefully In the Arms of the Angels RIP xxx
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A sadness in my soul today a empty space in my world for a lady I never met only by her words of freindship and wise counsel will I remember goodnight dear Diane may your spirit remain with us all
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I am so sorry to hear such sad news and my thoughts are with Diane's family.
Julie
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Moe mai i te poho o te tupuna whare,
(Rest in peace in the bosom of the ancestral home.)
we will miss you
Po marie Diane
Ivor and Bambi
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My thoughts and condolences to the family. Yor was such a lovely and witty person. I will miss her.
Emma
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My Heart is full of sadness as i think of my friend Diane (Yorvick) on this Day,
you Brightened many a dull day with tales and stories of your Beloved Husband Rob and the light of your life Bre.
You fought a valliant Battle
I will never forget you my friend and shall always remember to think of your family at special times.
Rest in Peace and give those Ancestors a piece of your mind.
love always from the uk
Lucy
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Yor was a wonderful , caring and helpful lady. Always a smile and a lovely thing to say about everyone. You will be missed greatly Yor but always be in our hearts.
My prayers are with Rob and Bre, always.
I don't know what else to say. God only takes the best Yor, and you are def one of the best.
From Julie and all the kids in Canada.
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Always saw Yorvick as the mother of the Chatterbox. Always there to give people help sorting out their silly ancestors, to give advice and to join in and laugh with the general chit-chat. Popping in with the usual "Kia ora", where you addressed everyone in the room.
Definitely going to miss you helping me with my hobbits from Newbiggin! Make sure you send them down for me to find!
My thoughts are entirely with Bre, Rob and other close family members.
Lots of love, pckl from Hobbitland
Po marie, Yorvick xxx
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The very number of messages shows how much Diane was loved and is going to be missed. My heartfelt condolences to Rob and Bre.
Joan in Canada
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Rest in Peace Yor. Sincere condolences to your family.
:(
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Condolences to Dianne Family sshe will be missed xx
MM
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Newspaper notice of our beloved Yor's passing:
Diane Forester | Visit Guest Book
FORESTER, Diane (Di). On June 24, 2011 peacefully at the Howick Baptist Hospital surrounded by her loving family aged 56 years. Loved partner of Rob and treasured nan of Breanna and much loved daughter of Pamela and the late Maurice Forester. Loved sister of Lisa and Don McKenzie and aunt of Hugh and Alex. Rob and family invite friends to attend a service of remembrance for Diane which will be held at the Beachlands Community Church, 3rd Avenue Beachlands on Thursday June 30 at 1.30pm. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to Hospice South Auckland, PO Box 75560 Manurewa would be appreciated. All addressed envelopes will be acknowledged. Also very special thanks to the Howick Baptist Hospital for their T.L.C of Di. All messages to c/- Howick Funeral Home 35 Wellington Street Howick Ph 534-7300
Published in The New Zealand Herald on June 27, 2011
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Sorry ... link to the page and guestbook:
http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=diane-forester&pid=152250478&fhid=12568
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Thank you Badger for the info very much appreciated
love muddyxx
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hi Badger just got onto the new link noticed an online page can anyone write in it ?and HOW ? as i never done this before
Thanks xx
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Thanks for the link Badger
Tried to leave a message but for some reason its not letting you put one on :(
Sybil
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The following notice was placed in the paper this morning.
"My lovely Nana. I really miss you and I hope you are happy where you are. All my love Breanna. Thankyou to all the people who have helped me through".
Bambam.
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Yor
The clouds parted briefly and the sun shone on an amazing lady who had battled on. God looked down from heaven and took her hand and led her to the promised land. Her pain was dissolved with his gentle touch she had taken so little but had given so much. Below on the earth a family looked on as the clouds closed again and her sole still shone They will love her forever and remember her face Knowing she is cared for in a wonderful place.
God bless you
Jacq
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A sad Goodbye to a RC buddy of many and remembered with much fondness ... taken too young. Rest In Peace Diane
mare
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just a thought folks I think to be able to post on the obit one has to have a subscription to keep it open so people can leave messages, these obits are created when a notice is posted to the newspaper.
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It is with heartfelt sadness that I write this message.
To a great chatroom friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew her, her friendship, humour, and compassion touched so many.
To Rob and Bre my heart goes out to you both, stay strong for each other through these tough times, and always remember by opening your arms to each other, Di will always be in your embrace.
RIP dear friend, you will never be forgotten
Judi xx
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Just to let everyone know that I was able to sign the guestbook for Diane this morning,
It has not appeared on the book right away, but when I clicked to leave a message again it did come back and say it was pending, Link to the guestbook
http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/nzherald-nz/guestbook.aspx?n=diane-forester&pid=152250478&cid=full
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A lovely lady and, as many have already said, an inspiration. Will miss you Yor.
Family are in my thoughts x
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:'(
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LEAVING YOU by Kelly Te Heuheu
"LEAVING YOU"
And when I leave you to walk among the stars and join our ancestors you must still live on for I am still with you, in the same space behind the veil of heaven, you must have faith. Live your life to the fullest and if you need me just whisper for me in your heart, I will be there for you always...
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Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
You will be missed Yor (James) R.I.P