[Spirited_Violet]

I'm another at a loss for words. She helped me and so many other newbies out so much and was always so kind.

RIP Chillminx.

 

[immum]

So shocked and devastated to be reading this.
I had been wondering why I hadn't seen any words of wisdom from Chillminx recently.
She was such a dedicated and knowledgeable cat lady, so helpful to anyone that needed it.
I will happily donate.

RIP Chillminx

 

[Psygon]

If able, it would be nice for the family if they were able to read all these kind messages that Stef has received and how she has helped so many people whom she never met.

This is kind of what I was thinking with a thread of remembrance or a book of remembrance - something that can be shared with Stef's family to show what an impact she had on lots of people here.

 

[Joy84]

Such sad news ...
The forum has lost a wonderful person who was always happy to help and advise and who made it a trully amazing place for us all.
RIP Stef, you will be sorely missed by so many!
My deepest condolences for Stef's family and friends ...
I would also like to contribute to flowers/memorial

 

[DolomiTTe]

I haven't had chance to get online since early yesterday evening, so am shocked and saddened to hear this news. Chillminx (Stef) helped discover that one of my cats has a chicken intolerance, which has been a godsend, I'll really miss her posts and excellent advice. I'd be happy to contribute too. My heartfelt condolences to all her family and friends. x

 

[JaimeandBree]

@SusieRainbow are you organising the collection for both flowers and a memorial? I'd like to contribute to both, go fund me or just giving is probably a nice way to do it if they don't charge too much as you can leave messages which her family could see, that would be a bit like a book of remembrance @Psygon

*Wonders if we can get a floral tribute in the shape of a cat. Or PF colours?*

 

[Calvine]

the impact she had on the many forum members

I (and it seems others too) have never felt so deeply the tremendous, and probably irreplaceable loss of someone I have never even met: it honestly feels as though someone switched off a really bright light and the forum will be so much poorer without her as there is no-one really to take her place - she's a sort of unsung hero. As with @MilleD, Stef did once tell me she was terrified of getting covid because of her health issues, tho' I had no idea how serious they were and talking of someone on the forum who had been unnecessarily rude to her she said (jokingly I thought): ''With any luck she might leave, but not in my lifetime'' - I thought it was just a figure of speech.

 

[Annealise]

I think it would be a good idea if anyone who wants to start donations for a pen or cat charity liaises with @Annealise as she has already said she has something in mind, then whatever is decided could be put to the rest of us to donate otherwise it could get a bit disorganised. I'm happy to give for flowers and a charity

@ Charity - Thank you. I feel we will all feel present by sending the floral display but I do like the ideas of the pen or Stef's particular cat charity. I have asked the mod @SusieRainbow to take over the financial contributions in an official capacity.

After searching for something suitable I found this; I think Stef would have liked it

 

[teddylion]

This is just so, so sad. I'm sitting here in tears.

She was always so generous with her time and information on the forum, a true kind soul. I'm sure she'd appreciate donations to a charity in her memory.

 

[JaimeandBree]

Thank you Charity. I feel we will all feel present by sending the floral display but I do like the ideas of the pen or Stef's particular cat charity. I have asked the mod SusieRainbow to take over the financial contributions in an official capacity.

After searching for something suitable I found this; I think Stef would have liked it

Perfect! I'm sure she would have loved that. Can it be done up to look like her boy Benji if anyone knows what he looked like? I don't remember her posting much about her own cats on here.

I have no doubt that more than enough will be raised for a lovely floral plus a permanent memorial or donation in her name.

 

[Psygon]

Perfect! I'm sure she would have loved that. Can it be done up to look like her boy Benji if anyone knows what he looked like? I don't remember her posting much about her own cats on here.

I have no doubt that more than enough will be raised for a lovely floral plus a permanent memorial or donation in her name.

I have a picture of him because I did a portrait for her. I can share it xx

 

[Guest]

I wonder if there’s a way we can produce an electronic version of a remembrance which can then be printed for her family? As a proper book?

 

[Hammystar]

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

 

[Gallifreyangirl]

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

 

[Charity]

@ Charity - Thank you. I feel we will all feel present by sending the floral display but I do like the ideas of the pen or Stef's particular cat charity. I have asked the mod SusieRainbow to take over the financial contributions in an official capacity.

After searching for something suitable I found this; I think Stef would have liked it

I think that is perfect

 

[Annealise]

@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.

 

[Annealise]

Perfect! I'm sure she would have loved that. Can it be done up to look like her boy Benji if anyone knows what he looked like? I don't remember her posting much about her own cats on here.

I have no doubt that more than enough will be raised for a lovely floral plus a permanent memorial or donation in her name.

I thought about that as I have a pic of Stef's beloved Benji. After scrolling online at countless cat floral arrangements I have realised the work is only as good as the person who carries it out. Many looked cheap and garish and cartoon like, unlike the one I found. I could ask the Florist in question if she could make one of Benji.

 

[Bertie'sMum]

This is kind of what I was thinking with a thread of remembrance or a book of remembrance - something that can be shared with Stef's family to show what an impact she had on lots of people here.

I contribute to another forum for family Carers and when my Mother died a lot of the other members sent their condolences and kind messages. One of the Moderators took the time to copy and paste all the lovely messages into a word document which they then emailed to me. I was able to then print it off and share with my family. Although that was 12 years ago now I still have that document.

 

[LeArthur]

@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.

 

[Annealise]

I contribute to another forum for family Carers and when my Mother died a lot of the other members sent their condolences and kind messages. One of the Moderators took the time to copy and paste all the lovely messages into a word document which they then emailed to me. I was able to then print it off and share with my family. Although that was 12 years ago now I still have that document.

It would be so nice for Stef's husband to have that to look upon. Could you send that idea to @SusieRainbow please?