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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Northumberland => Topic started by: sarah on Saturday 24 October 20 12:37 BST (UK)
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Just to let folk know that sadly member c-side has sadly died. C-Side was a regular member and contributed to helping members in her county of Northumberland, I am sure members will miss her knowledge friendly assistance.
Rest in Peace Christine
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Oh what sad news.
Christine was one of the 'unsung' Rootschatters who didn't push herself forward, but was always ready to help by doing look ups on her regular weekly visits to Woodhorn.
She did several 'private' look ups for me, for which I was very grateful.
She was also a volunteer for the Blyth Battery Project.
Thanks for all your help 'c-side'.
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So very sad to read this, but thanks for letting us know Sarah.
I never actually met her in person, but exchanged PMs with her now and then. She was always kind and generous with her time, helped so many people in Rootschat. I have been grateful for her help many, many times.
Sincere condolences to her family, they are in my thoughts and prayers.
R.I.P Christine
Boo
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Sincere condolences to the family of Christine. So sorry to hear of her loss. Thoughts and prayers at this sad time. R.I.P.
Sandra
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So very very sad. Christine was such a lovely caring person.
As Jennifer says, she was an unsung hero who helped so many RC members.
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Oh my goodness! What a shock to read this! Christine was so helpful to so many on the Northumberland board (including myself). I had the pleasure of meeting Christine once at one of the Local History fairs at North Shields library when she was manning the Blyth Battery stall. Christine struck me as a lovely person as we chatted and she showed me the exhibits. I so hoped to meet her again one day at another event but now it is sadly not to be. I am so sad that Christine has gone. Her input was tremendous and she will be missed so much. :'(
Rest in peace, dear Christine and Thank You So Much!
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She was a wonderful, polite, helpful person in all her posts.
She will be sadly missed.
RIP Christine.
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I am so sorry to read this, like River Tyne Lass I only met her once at the library local history day but she helped me a lot and seemed really nice. Such sad news.
Michael
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Such a lovely lady so sad to hear this sad news😢 she has helped me many many times over the years
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Oh no, that's awful news. Christine was a great help to me in my search for my Northumberland family.
Thank you for letting us know Sarah. :(
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I'm sure Christine wouldn't mind me telling this little story, and it shows her nice sense of humour.
Several years ago she very kindly did some look ups for me relating to a relative who had worked at the war-time emergency hospital in Hexham. She spent quite a lot of time finding the information I wanted, and she couldn't resist passing on this little gem which she found whilst trawling through the papers.
' ...the manure delivered in error to the hospital had been intended for Mr. J H Wardle, Planetrees, Wall, Hexham. Mr. Wardle had written to state that the hospital was welcome to the manure free under the circumstances.'
So thanks again Christine for bringing a big smile to my face with this :)
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Sorry to hear about Christine's passing. We met at Woodhorn twice and that was a big deal since I am from across the pond. She has looked things up for me too. She will be missed by all.
Janis
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A local newspaper reports that Christine died on Wednesday, 14 October 2020. Her funeral attended by family only, in line with current covid restrictions, will be held on the 28th. Family flowers only and any donations to be sent to the groups that Christine worked closely with: Blyth Battery, Blyth Local History Society, Blyth Food Bank or Cancer Research.
https://www.blythbattery.org.uk
I am sure we will all be keeping Christine and her family in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
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Very sad news indeed - we had a few exchanges on the forum and by pm. I also come from Blyth, she was younger than me and I thought she might have known my younger sister.
I loved her avatar - her children and grandchildren will miss her so much. (and her husband).
Sending them condolences if they're reading this thread.
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I was just looking at her avatar on the posts she particularly helped me with. Really wonderful help with look ups at Woodhorn. Bless her.
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I'm very shocked and saddened to hear this news.
I never met Christine but completely agree that she was an unsung hero, helping so many people with look-ups, including me.
She will be sadly missed.
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I also had help from Christine and noticed how frequently she kept popping up re various posts. Very sorry to hear this.
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I am pleased to see Christine's contributions to local history and genealogy have been recognised here. Whenever I asked her what she was doing, it was lookups for people all over the world, hardly ever her own family history.
I saw her every Wednesday at Woodhorn and she was part of our Lunch Group in the cafe there. Until Lockdown, the Woodhorn regulars met for lunch Wed and Sat every week. After March, several of us carried on the tradition by Zoom and Messenger. Christine was with us on Zoom until only a few weeks ago. My last memory of Christine was of her chatting to us from her sitting room, trying to quietly eat crisps washed down with a big mug of tea.
R.I.P. Christine, you are missed by many friends here, the Blyth Battery, local history societies and at Woodhorn.
Gen in NBL England
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Many mention Christine's helpfulness. She helped me several time too. I remember a roots-chatter who, quietly and methodically, was constantly there ready with an answer or a suggestion for a way forward. She brought a personal touch to the posts because she often mentioned her trips to Woodhorn and I always felt that one day, she would be there at the same time as me. It never happened and I was never able to pay her forward. I'm late in my sympathy for the family but it is sincerely meant and I hope that they gain comfort from all of these lovely posts.
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Wow So Sorry for your loss
Christine was a brilliant help to me & I had lots of help & suggestions a la Woodhorn.
Just started back yesterday. & It is very much a shock.
She never talked about her health just willingness to help & love of her family.
with affection & gratitude
Bill B