Thursday 13 October 2011

Carol Martinez / Gypsy Paths

It is with deep sadness that I have to report the death of fellow blogger Carol Jeanne Martinez (Carolhehe on AOL) who used to write Gypsy Paths. A year ago last August, she reported that she had been diagnosed with cancer, but the problems started as early as 2009. Chemotherapy was to no avail in the end, and Carol passed away peacefully at home on 28 September 2011, at the comparatively early age of 60. Carol was buried ten days later. A motorcycle procession was held in her honour to Plymouth WA, before her interment. Further details in her local paper (from where I link the portrait, left).

Carol, you fought valiantly against an intractable foe. I am pleased you are now beyond pain and suffering, but hope those that are left behind will be given the strength needed to cope with your loss.

2 comments:

salemslot9 said...

I miss you
my Shepherd's Chapel sister
xo

Cathy said...

Have a wondrous journey in this next step, Carol - whatever it brings. None of us knows what comes next, but I have a very hopeful feeling it's a far easier existence than the one you lead so bravely with cancer. Like so many others, your life and the memories left with the living are legacies of your courage.