[TriTri]

This is so sad to read. What a wonderful person Stef was. She will be missed by so many. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but loved how she was always there for the cats and for their families, right into the early hours of the mornings, giving out such valuable advice, reducing the suffering of thousands of cats. R.I.P wonderful Stef xx

 

[jill3]

As another suggestion, maybe a longer term project, but wouldn't it be good to collect all the useful health advice she gave and post it in an easy place to find. From CKD, to FIC, from corneal ulcers to IBD, she always had excellent advice. And she often repeated it so many times so patiently even thought it had been discussed before.

A month or two ago, a new member lost his cat suddenly as a result of a heart attack. He was very confused as to how the vet managed it (not well apparently). I was astonished that on this super technical topic (managing feline cardiac arrest) she had superb advice. Where on earth are we going to find this knowledge in one place? I hope one day it can be collated in a series of sticky threads under relevant health topic (eg kidney, dental, urinary issues etc) so they can be found easily as in my own experience the search function on this forum misses a lot if you don't use the right search string. And if you are new (when you are in most need of help) you will definitely not know the right terms.

That is a lovely Idea. Perhaps we could have Stef's name in the Thread Title. x

 

[Purplecatlover]

I’ve somewhat gathered my thoughts, although still can’t / haven’t processed that stef has gone.

the help she gave to everyone, no matter what the problem, time or how many times they asked (I asked the same things a lot ) was incredible. She genuinely was the kindest, most selfless person I’ve ever known & this world is very cruel for taking her away.

she was so patient with people & so caring about every animal & Jasper wouldn’t be here without her help I will say that.

Tried to process it with my care coodinator but it still hasn’t sunk in that I will no longer see her about on here.

I feel so deeply sad for her family & everyone on this forum that we will no longer have her wisdom, help or advice. She was one of a kind.

I struggle with understanding people’s intentions and have a pretty grim outlook on humans and the world, but can genuinely say with all my heart she was such an amazing incredible person & was full of good & I trusted what she said 100% without any shadow of doubt.

I guess it selfish of me to feel angry that we will no longer be seeing her around. I felt that Jasper was safe and she could and would help continuously on my various threads and in other ways. I knew I could always ask if I was unsure & that was a lovely feeling.


I hope she rests in complete peace & is no longer in pain. I wish I would of told her how much she helped and thanked her but it’s too late.

(I’m no good with words so please forgive me if this doesn’t make sense// I’ve said something wrong).

what an incredible woman, she made the world a better place, especially mine and Jaspers.

sending love and thoughts to her family.

until we meet again.

Faye and Jasper xxx

 

[cheekyscrip]

So sorry to hear she is gone.
She will be missed so much.

We were lucky.

 

[FloozieLoozie]

I'm so sorry. She was a lovely patient and knowledgeable person who provided a lot of support in the group. Stef was ever so helpful when I got my first ever cat and had 'new mum' syndrome when I was so afraid I was doing everything wrong.

 

[Soozi]

There was only one Chillminx there will never be another. ❤

 

[Gallifreyangirl]

Stef was truly one in a million and helped many a people on the forum with the same questions over and over. I am sure the cats will all be waiting for her at rainbow bridge.

 

[Citruspips]

It’s lovely to think that so many cats and their owners lives were improved by her quiet, selfless and giving nature. Many of us came to the forum initially because our hearts were broken or because we didn’t know where to turn to for advice. She was always there welcoming and ready to give her gentle support when it was needed. Her presence will be greatly missed.

I hope she’s having cuddles with her special furry friend.

 

[SbanR]

I've just been reading a query over in Nutrition and thought, "Chillminx would have been able to answer that".
You will be so missed Stef RIP

 

[Calvine]

I've just been reading a query over in Nutrition and thought, "Chillminx would have been able to answer that".
You will be so missed Stef RIP

Me too: I saw some query yesterday and immediately thought that normally we would simply wait for chillminx to appear like a fairy godmother.

 

[MilleD]

She was always there welcoming and ready to give her gentle support when it was needed.

I think this epitomises her. She was just always there when someone needed help. Detailed, thoughtful, helpful answers,

No drama, no politics, just gentle support.

Rest in Peace Stef xx

 

[Lunabuma]

I'm devastated to hear Steff (Chillminx) has passed away.

Chillminx was a true positive force on the forum and helped and supported so many cat owners with with issues from cat accessories to health and behavioural challenges. I was looking through my page and she always took the time to thank for rep (when rep was a thing). I don't think she ever got into any of the "catty" side of the forum and held her own space in terms of her opinions and advice, and did so in such a thoughtful way. I visited her profile today, over 29k messages on this forum.

How wonderful that all her advice and support is here on the forum for us to remember her, and as a legacy that will provide support and advice to anyone who comes across it in the future.

 

[jill3]

I don't about anybody else but i am tears reading all these lovely tributes. It is just so sad!

 

[Emmasian]

I was saying to some friends that the wonderful tributes have formed their own Book of Condolence. The musical tributes have really moved me.

 

[Emmasian]

I'm devastated to hear Steff (Chillminx) has passed away.

Chillminx was a true positive force on the forum and helped and supported so many cat owners with with issues from cat accessories to health and behavioural challenges. I was looking through my page and she always took the time to thank for rep (when rep was a thing). I don't think she ever got into any of the "catty" side of the forum and held her own space in terms of her opinions and advice, and did so in such a thoughtful way. I visited her profile today, over 29k messages on this forum.

How wonderful that all her advice and support is here on the forum for us to remember her, and as a legacy that will provide support and advice to anyone who comes across it in the future.

Amazing musical tribute, I am dripping tears. X

 

[teddylion]

I agree with everyone here. I only visit this forum occasionally, but reading her posts was enough to understand how kind she was towards both humans and animals. It's strange, but this is the first time I've ever cried about the passing of someone I've never met or even spoken to face to face.

 

[Soozi]

I've just seen this and thought immediately of our Stef ❤

 

[MontyMaude]

Oh I am truly saddened to hear this as she was just so knowledgeable and kind.

 

[Annealise]

@Soozi Oh my, I am blubbing away seeing your post and listening to @Lunabuma piece of music.

 

[Puddy2shoes]

Dear Chillminx, may all the cats over there you loved and helped greet you with a chorus of purrs, and may all the cats over there who had a dreadful life down here now bathe in the warmth of your affection....x