I am so shocked and saddened to read this. She was always helpful with her posts and gave great advice. I wish I had known her properly like many of you did.

Chillminx I hope you have met all your beloved pets at the rainbow bridge and have crossed over together.

Love and condolences to her family and friends.

HS xxx

 

Stupid question will be buying a pen or sponsoring the pen in Steph’s name?

 

@Douglas' Dad that is such a lovely idea.

I have been sitting here thinking how much her husband would appreciate all these lovely tributes to Stef, but alas he is unable to see them.

I notified him today about them all. I am sure it is comforting to him.

 

You could send him the link so he can read them.

 

This is so shocking and sad to hear. I've been lurking this forum for a little while now (without signing up) for useful tips and information as we adopted a kitten. Chillminx has been one of those stand-out users throughout who always seemed so informative, helpful and kind, no matter the issue, and her love for cats really shone through. I really felt I should create an account to send my condolences. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones, she will be sorely missed by many. x

 

This just brought tears to my eyes again. Xx

 

Oh Chillminx (Stef) I can’t believe you are gone. You have helped me and the cats so much over the years I have had them. You have imparted so much knowledge to us.

I was just about to message her as she was very obviously missing from threads. I would love to contribute in honour.

 

That's very sad news.
Yes I will contribute.

 

I'm so sorry to read this news, as has been said many times over, Stef went out of her way to help me personally on a number of occasions both on posts and pm's. I can't believe it Such a truly selfless and kind person, always ready to reply to anyone in need if she could help either practically or to offer words of comfort.

She really will be sadly missed. The boys and I would be honoured to contribute either to a floral arrangement or to a collection in her memory.
My sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones, 2 legs and four xx

 

Just catching up and I feel like we are all in this little secret members club of who Chillminx helped

Well I say, what an absolute honour to be part of it. She must be smiling down at us all saying look at all these people confess to pms galore about help, then a little bit of chit chat thrown in. Or rather a lot of chit chat

I had a feeling it would be the ARC and Sally

Now remember if any of us win the lottery, we start a rescue in her honour.

If it wasn't for all her simple brilliant advice I wouldn't even thought I would have the skills to own a cat.

 

Sorry I forgot to write in my message yesterday that of course I want to contribute to the memorial’s, whatever is chosen.

I still can’t believe Stef is gone.
She was so unbelievably kind, thoughtful & just wanted to help us all understand our cats better.

Reading through all these messages, she touched all our lives.
To have this level of love & deep sorrow towards someone most of us had never met in real life, just proves that she was one very unique & very special Lady.
I’ve been in bouts of tears since yesterday.

The forum has lost a truly wonderful soul.
I’m going to miss you so very much Stef.

Sleep well dear friend xx

 

Shocked and absolutely heartbroken to hear this.

Chillminx was such a patient, kind and knowledgeable member of this forum. Her knowledge in some areas outweighed mine, and I always found her input invaluable.

Just today I gave out her information on elimination diets to another cat owner. It's a resource I use regularly; nothing I could create myself would better it.

The forum and the world are a poorer place tonight.

 

So sorry to hear the sad news, Chillminx was fantastic when I was having problems with my boy, and always took time to help and explain things even though she probably had done hundreds of times before for other members!
Sending lots of love to all her family and friends

 

Up to £140 already, what a lovely , generous bunch you are!

That is great news.

It would be great to reach the target for the wreath and then consider Stef's chosen Cat charity. I believe it is called The Arc.

Thank you lovely members.

 

I am so Heart broken to hear that Chillminx has passed away. In January and she gave me some info on how i can get one of mine cats to loose weight. She said to let me know how we were getting on. As it's been a couple of months I was going to tell her today that all her info had worked and that she had lost a bit of weight.
I am so shocked and gutted. It really does makes me wonder sometimes if there is a God!
Rest in peace dear Stef xx

 

Just found out the terrible news and have come flying to the forum in disbelief. What a shocking and tragic loss of a wonderful, wise, and gracious lady who must have helped a whole generation of cat parents.

When I first came to the forum, nearly 6 years ago, driven by a desperate need for help with my sick kittens, Stef was the first to answer and welcome me. I felt like I wasn't alone in dealing with my situation, and ever since have always thought when something happened with the cats, don't worry, Chillminx will know what to do.

A great light has definitely been extinguished in our world, but I have a feeling a beautiful, cat-shaped star is blazing away deep in the heavens.

eWelsh's amazing Bach tribute made me cry with its beauty. I wish I knew how to post musical clips as I would play The Humming Chorus from Madame Butterfly for Stef. I was experimenting with classical music to keep howling Pumpkins calm on vet trips, and on hearing that this piece rendered them silent, she said they had excellent taste!

Rest in peace wonderful, beautiful lady. You have been loved xxx

 

On behalf of @Emmasian ( hopefully that's the right one) x

 

Thanks so much for posting that tribute. When I played it, Freya came and jumped on my knee, purring xxx

 

This is truly sad! Stef was the person I would always look up to for advice. She was always calm and constructive.
She was the most true contributor to this forum.
Love you Chillminx!

 

@Emmasian - such a lovely tribute and beautiful piece of music. X

 

We're now up to £700 whch is amazing! Thanks to all who have donated, the kitties wll be living in luxury!

 

As well they should.
A fitting tribute to our dearly departed friend.
She hasn't just saved feline lives, she's saved the human ones who depend on those moggies.

 

@SusieRainbow Oh my goodness its reached £1,000!!! I had no idea when I proposed a collection that it would ever amount to this much!

The love for Stef is incredible.

 

I don’t think there’s anyone she didn’t help, even if you didn’t ask for any specific advice. She had so much knowledge and was so willing to share it.

I have been looking at my previous posts and I joined pf (like so many) when I had a sick cat - my Jaffa had advanced kidney failure. Chillminx was one of the first to offer help and advice and even sent me a supplement to try him on.

 

That is great news.

It would be great to reach the target for the wreath and then consider Stef's chosen Cat charity. I believe it is called The Arc.

Thank you lovely members.

Yes, the ARC which is run by Sally. It's near Wolverhampton I think. Not to be confused with the Ark, which I think is in Ashbourne.

 

Here is their Facebook page for anyone who wants to check it out
https://www.facebook.com/The-ARC-the-ashmore-rescue-for-cats-610309825673191/

 

So many lovely words on here - so many people helped and supported. Chillminx will be sorely missed. I had wondered where she was but never ever imagined this. Thankyou for telling us all and setting up / managing the fund, but it is a very sad day.

 

I'm absolutely devastated to hear this news. Stef was such a lovely, kind lady.... I think she had the patience of a saint!

She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her in life and virtually. My condolences to her family and loved ones x

 

Ashmore Rescue details are on Catchat.
https://www.catchat.org/shelter_cen...lter_centre/index.php?route=shelters/news&path=197&news_id=473&page=1&section=3

 

I am so sad to hear about this Stef was so kind and helpful to me with Mia issues many years ago now. Many lives, human and feline, have been enriched with her guidance and support.

Sweet dreams lovely lady, you will be very much missed xx

 

Many lives, human and feline, have been enriched with her guidance and support.

Many lives saved too. I'm sure I don't exaggerate when I say this.