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#66195 08/26/2015 06:48 PM
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I haven't been in here for some time and it saddens me to have to come by today and bring news of Diane's passing yesterday. She had been recovering from back surgery for over two yeas but a new problem emerged just over a week ago that turned out to be liver cancer. It took her quickly and without undue suffering and pain. Many of you knew her as Lady Di and she was deeply devoted to her BVI family, most especially her dear friends on Anegada.
She is now in a better pain free place and if were betting I'd say she's standing waist deep at Cow Wreck basking in the sun with a cold Presidente in her hand. God Bless dear Di. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Love.gif" alt="" />


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So sorry to hear Bill - our hearts go out to everyone who knew and loved her.


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Wow. Oh my goodness... Words cannot express how sad we are for you, Bill... Wow. I am so shocked. Take care, friend..


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Thoughts and prayers, God Bless.

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so,so sad Bill, be strong

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This is very sad.... our sympathy and condolences can never express our feeling for the both of you and our sorrow for your loss. You have many friends here on TTOL and you have been a great resource for many, and have made many friends here that do not even know you personally. I can only hope that you know that she is in a better place and is looking down... saying.. you are good and do not give up!

We, the TTOL commmunity, are so sorry for your loss... Even those that do not know you personally, will be saddened, trust me on this!


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Bill, though we have never met, I have known you a long time from these boards, at least sixteen years. I am so sorry to hear of Di's passing. I know how much you cared for her and what joy the two of you shared over the years. Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathies. Susan

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So sorry for your loss Bill


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Bill, I'm so happy you shared this very sad news with our TTOL family. Unlike many, Lew and I enjoyed your company at both Spyglass Villa in Leverick Bay as well as our home in Florida. We will miss her upbeat personality and constant smile. She was one of the best!! Take care dear friend.


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Love coming your way from the left coast, we raise cold ones in her loving memory xxx

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Bill,
I don't check in as often as I once did here. ..seems fate that I did tonight. Brenda and I have many trips and memories from the BVI, none better than coming up and spending time with you and Di on Anegada.

Love the both of you and so sorry to hear this.

God Bless

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Bill, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely Lady Di. May she rest in peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.


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Bill, I am so sorry.


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So sorry for your loss! xx

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Bill,

Belinda and I are so very sorry to hear of Lady Di's passing. I know from our messaging that she had been through a very tough time physically and you and she both were making the most of what you had to work with. You had a great "run" and you helped her get the most out of life as possible. She's looking down on you now and telling you to "live on" and keep the memories of all the great times sailing as she was such a great spirit and sailor.

You are in our prayers as Di is doing just fine now. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

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I'm so sorry to hear this Bill.

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So sorry, Bill!

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Oh Bill, I am soooo very sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to you - Lance and I shared some good times with you and Di. Words are just failing me. Take care and we both send hugs and love.

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So sorry to hear that.


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So sorry to hear that Bill. Sincere condolences from me and Jean.

I'd been meaning to get in touch for a while to see how the plans for the big trip were coming along but hadn't got around to it. This is a sad reminder to keep in touch with friends as you never know what is around the corner.

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My sincere condolences Bill. Wishing you well and may she rest in peace.

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Bill I'm so sorry for your loss.
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God bless, Bill...I am so very sorry for your loss....


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So sorry for your loss. God Bless


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I've read this forum for years, but rarely post. After volunteering at a cancer for many years, I have learned there is not much to say when a loved one dies except--- Bill, I'm sorry.
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Sorry to hear of such a loss, my prayers are with you and the family.

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Bill,

Cheryl and I are very sorry to hear of Di's passing. We will never forget the 2003 BVI bareboat charter when we met you, Di, Mary Ann and Jeff for the first time at the Tradewinds dock. 30 minutes later we were in the back of your SUV on our way to dinner with a dozen TTOL members and we joined the group many times over the next 10 days, finishing with dinner at Leverick Bay. We made a lifetime of memories on that trip and will treasure them forever. Fairwinds. Steve & Cheryl

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So sorry to hear of your loss Bill.

May she be at peace - and you too.....

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I'm sorry for your loss, Bill, and I hope you can find some of the peace Lady Di now enjoys.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, make his face shine upon you.

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So sorry Bill - you and Di were among the first to welcome me to the BVI - never forgot.


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So sorry to hear, my friend. My prayers and sympathies are with you at this time.


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Bill,

My heartfelt condolences. Though we've never met, over the years you and Diane have been very generous sharing information gleaned from your sailing and travel experience in the BVI. I am forever grateful. Peace.


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Bill....May God bring you & your family and friends peace, knowing she is with him and healthy again. Matthew 5:4

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So sorry to hear this Bill, praying for you during this difficult time.

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Bill, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Wow, so sorry to hear this Bill... our thoughts and best wishes are with you.

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Bill, so sorry to read this. I had the pleasure of meeting you and your wife several years back while wading in the water in front of Cow Wreck , I struck up a conversation with this very charming lady who was wearing a hat with Agusta on it, we had a great conversation then after a bit talking with both of you I finally made the connection to travel talk. You both told me the story of how your car was stolen in Charlotte during one of your trips to the Islands, we had a great visit that afternoon. Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Just in our short visit I could tell that you were both very special people.

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So sorry Bill. Our prayers are wih you.


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I don't have the words to thank you all enough. My TTOL family was the closest for many years but we (the MODS) burned ourselves out here and had to take a break, not from you but the chore of moderating. I haven't been back often because I felt I no longer had any thing to contribute for travelers so I'm sorry I had to come back only to bear sad news. Yes, she was a bright and shining light everywhere she went and never failed to make people smile. She adored the islands with all her heart, most especially her adopted home on Anegada. We came within inches of moving there with her as island nurse but for our aged mothers we weren't able to leave.
So thank you all. I'm not sure I'll ever make it back to the BVI but if can find a way, you'll all be the first to know! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
Meanwhile, I'll leave you with this thought of Di sent to me by Kimmers.. it's so very true and it's here beside me every day.

As I sit in heaven
And watch you everyday
I try to let you know with signs
I never went away
I hear you when you're laughing
And watch you as you sleep
I even place my arms around you
To calm you as you weep
I see you wish the days away
Begging to have me home
So I try to send you signs
So you know you are not alone
Don't feel guilty that you have
Life that was denied to me
Heaven is truly beautiful
Just you wait and see
So live your life, laugh again
Enjoy yourself, be free
Then I know with every breath you take
You'll be taking one for me...


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Bill, I am very sorry to hear the news. When enough time has passed we need to get you back to the BVI.
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