I am sad to say that Lynne passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, earlier today.
She touched the lives of so many people - on this forum and beyond - and she will be remembered with affection by all who knew her.
I know many of us have happy memories of Lynne, - please celebrate her life and share them here.
:'( :'( :'( It was a pleasure to have known Lynne, thought and love to her nearest and dearest.
So glad to have known her my thoughts are with her family you could always rely on Lynne for a lovely comment on work shown on Flickr or here :)
Thanks Isabelle x
I never had the pleasure of meeting Lynne, I really wish I had. She was always a pleasure floating in and out of threads with words of encouragement and bravery.
Bless her and her family - she was a beautiful person and it showed in her positive posts on here xxx
My memory of Lynne will always be of her at Harrogate, whizzing around on her scooter.
She was a lovely lady who had time for everyone.
Quote from: Shirley on January 09, 2012, 02:30:21 PM
My memory of Lynne will always be of her at Harrogate, whizzing around on her scooter.
She was a lovely lady who had time for everyone.
That's how I remember Lynne and let's not forget the pink hair too!
I'll miss her dearly.
Lynne was an amazing lady, full of positive thought and kindness towards others - my favourite memory is from autumn before last - 2010. Our family went to Tobermory shortly before Lynne and Ian went. When I told Lynne that Toby (aka the munchkin) was convinced the town was named after him (Tobymory), she promptly sent him a postcard from her own trip a couple of weeks later, and Balamory DVDs that were going spare at a work colleague's. The postcard is still up in his room, and Toby still knows that it's from Lynne, although he was not yet three at the time. We will treasure it, just as we will treasure our memories of meeting and talking to her.
This is such sad news. I didn't meet Lynne other than through the forums but felt her warmth through here. My thoughts are with her husband, family and friends.
R.I.P lovely lady :'(
xxx
I have too many memories to even begin posting them on here. Suffice it to say, when I was struggling with health issues a year or so ago she got in touch with me to see if she could help. We instantly 'understood' one another and frequently put the world to rights. A more positive, warm, funny lady would be hard to find.
I am so sorry to be reading this and wish to pass my condolences to Ian and her family. I had met Lynne on a few occasions and she was a very kind and warm person. She will be sadly missed xx
Quote from: Shirley on January 09, 2012, 02:30:21 PM
My memory of Lynne will always be of her at Harrogate, whizzing around on her scooter.
She was a lovely lady who had time for everyone.
me too - friendly, warm lovely person.
I am really sad and shocked that she has passed, she was such a lovely lady, I 'spoke' online with her often and she was so kind and caring. When I first got ill a few years ago she really helped me deal with things because her own attitude was so positive. Very strange life and death is, my stepfather died a few weeks ago and although i cared about him I shed no tears, for Lynne I have shed many. If she touched my life so deeply and I never met her what a loss for her family and friends and my heart goes out to them. I am glad I knew her even though I never actually met her. Lynne was a really special soul! :(
I was so pleased to finally meet Lynne in person during last FO - she has been a wonderful member of FHF since before I joined, though, and as some of you have mentioned, I have also been touched by her lovely and positive comments to everyone's work. She will be missed!
My thoughts go to Ian and the rest of her family and friends! x x
Very sad, she was a lovely person.
RIP lovely lovely Lynne, you will be hugely missed :'( xxxxxxxx
A wonderful lady. I'll remember her warmth and generosity.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Lynne, when I started to do a bit of chain Maille a couple of years ago she kept me right with kind and encouraging advise, she will be missed by so many. My thoughts are with her family.
This is such sad news, Lynne will be very much missed at bead fairs and meetings all over the country.
I hope nobody objects to me posting this photo of a happy day a couple of years ago, Lynne is the lady at the front of the pic.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6667755081_a418c50a27.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/6667755081/)
Fond memories (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/6667755081/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
RIP Lynne, I met her at Flame Off, a really friendly, warm, gentle person, very approachable. Vicki and I chatted with her for quite a while. It was as if we'd met before, but hadn't. I am so glad I met her and had the pleasure of her company. I'll bet she's crafting away up there and smiling down on us all. She'll be sadly missed. x :-* :'(
I am another here that although I was never fortunate enough to meet her in real life, virtually and for the past year or so on the phone, I felt I'd made a very dear friend. She was a lovely lady whose kind words and generosity will stay with me forever. She will be missed by many and my thoughts are with Ian x
Thank you Julie, I was going to ask if anyone could point me to a photo as I would have loved to have a face to put to our conversations x
I'm so sorry to hear about Lynne. I always liked reading her posts and to me she was a familiar name (if not face) online. I'll miss her presence on here - I didn't know her very well in real life but knew her well enough from here to know she was lovely and special and will be sadly missed. My condolences to her family.
Even though we hadnt chatted in a while, she always had a special place in my heart. Even with problems of her own to deal with she always took that extra mile to help people out if they had problems. I remember how she phoned me up when life had turned upside down for me, just so I could talk to someone before Tony came home and so I wasnt on my own. I remember meeting her at Beads up North and getting a big hug from her as we finally had met in real life. She was just amazing....
I've been asked to post a link to a tribute page / group that has been set up for people to share memories of Lynne over on facebook ... I hope nobody mind's me sharing the link ? I'm sure Lynne touched far more people's lives than those of us on here :)
Hope this link works OK ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/133205800129427/
Quote from: *rowanberry* on January 09, 2012, 05:13:13 PM
I remember meeting her at Beads up North and getting a big hug from her as we finally had met in real life. She was just amazing....
She gave the best hugs :-*
I never had the pleasure of meeting Lynne but I spoke to her on the phone a couple of times.
She was a lovely lady and will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace Lynne. My thoughts are with your family.
Now I do feel awful, I HAVE met Lynne, she was at Di's open day I remember bringing down my tray of beads to her to have a look through and she had a compliment for nearly each one.
Lynn, George and Gemma also forced me to try chainmaille that day too. I made a sorry attempt at JPL when I got home.
What a very sad loss. I met Lynne on a few occasions and what a lovely kindhearted lady she was. Rest in Peace Lovely, your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kate x
I met Lynne at FO last year - she had a great sense of humour and was very generous with her knowledge, taught me over a cup of tea how to make headpins :) I'm terribly sad to hear that she's gone, and especially sad for her family, but ever grateful that I had the opportunity to share a little time with her.
QuoteQuote from: Shirley on Today at 02:30:21 PM
My memory of Lynne will always be of her at Harrogate, whizzing around on her scooter.
She was a lovely lady who had time for everyone.
That's how I remember Lynne and let's not forget the pink hair too!
I'll miss her dearly.
I also had the pleasure to meet Lynn at Harrogate, she will be sadly missed.
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Lynne in person. But I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her both in person and through the various online channels we've used to meet her along the way.
My sympathy goes out to her family and friends. RIP Lynne, you were such a lovely lady with a place in everyone's heart :'(
I remember that day well Julie - RIP Lynne and my sympathies to her family
Quote from: Lush! on January 09, 2012, 04:59:17 PM
This is such sad news, Lynne will be very much missed at bead fairs and meetings all over the country.
I hope nobody objects to me posting this photo of a happy day a couple of years ago, Lynne is the lady at the front of the pic.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6667755081_a418c50a27.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/6667755081/)
Fond memories (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/6667755081/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
A very talented lady with an eagerness to help and always generous with her praise and encouragement is how I will remember Lynne, in addition to the conversations and doughnuts we've shared and not forgetting the wonderful hugs you always got when she met you :) Lynne had such a positive attitude and will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched.
My condolences to her family and in particular to Ian her devoted husband.
Diane x
i met lynne at one of julie's get togethers ,such a positive person with a great smile and sence of humour,i will miss her being around
love to her family at this sad time
Rest in peace sweet lady xx
I only met Lynne a couple of times, but I shall miss her. She was such a warm-hearted lady and her posts here were always so nice. Such lovely things have been said about her here, I just wish I'd had a chance to get to know her better.
RIP Lynne xxx
RIP Lynne. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but she was up there on my list of ppl to speak to at flame off! My condolences to her family xxx
simply gutted. I never met Lynne but like many of you have been touched by her presence. My thoughts are with her family
RIP Lynne :'(
I met her at Di's open day too, and she made a big impression on me...I liked her sense of humour.
First met Lynne at Kaz, she was a very lovely lady. My condolences to her family.
I arranged a class with Lynne last May as a 40th birthday treat for my sister. Her and Ian went out of their way to make the day really special for us even though they were worried about the surgery she was due to have a couple of days later. She could so easily have cancelled our class but that is the person she was, selfless and giving and an absolute sweetheart.
I consider myself lucky to have known her.
Everyone who met Lynne, either in person or as a customer or online friend, knew what a special lady she was. Lynne had similar mobility problems as me and she was always helpful and supportive. If I was ever unsure about access or something like that, Lynne would often email me and tell me how best to visit somewhere. I'm sure she is greatly missed by all who knew her. RIP xxx
I met Lynne at Kaz's too, and have spoken to her several times by phone since. She was always full of humour, support, intelligence and interesting stories. She'll be very much missed.
I never met her but appreciated the help and encouragement she so freely gave to us all.
Only the good die young.
Pete
I first met Lynne about 4 years ago when I had just kitted out my studio and she came to my first ever open day. Since then she has been a great supporter of my work and has always given me lots of positive encouragement to be the best beadmaker I can be. I am only sorry that she was not well enough to come to me and have a lesson as she had planned late last year. She was an inspiration to all of us - not allowing her illness to prevent her from having amazing holidays in Las Vegas, running a successful business and being one of the best networkers I have ever met. I am glad to have known her and also pleased that she felt able to open up to me about her health problems last year. I hope I was able to bring her some calm when she was very worried about her op and the pace of recovery. I am devastated at how quickly this terrible illness has taken her from us and will remember her always as a great friend, a lovely, generous and talented person and someone who liked to have a laugh (most especially at the crap that life threw at her). My deepest sympathies are with Ian and also with Lynne's mum who she talked about to me often - both our mums live in Timperley and somehow it helped to bond our friendship.
Sweet dreams and peace lovely lady.
Kazx
Quote from: Special Kay on January 09, 2012, 07:59:44 PM
We need a LIKE button, that was lovely to read Kaz
I agree, had me tearing up again :'(
Such sad news. Lynne was one of those wonderful people who could make you smile & feel better with just a word or two, and despite having her own problems she was always there for everyone else. She was such a kind, warm and thoughtful lady and even though I didn't know her that well I confess hearing this did make me cry, because it feels so sad to know the world has lost such a beautiful soul. I feel sad I'll never get the chance to meet her in person, and my thoughts go out to her husband,family & friends for their great loss :'(
When we describe people as "special", "lovely","warm", "kind" etc. sometimes we don't always consider the true meaning behind such words. But in Lynne's case, she really was all of these things. Generous to a fault with her time and knowledge, thinking of others at times when she herself was very unwell or in pain, happy to listen to people's troubles and problems, and always at the end of the phone or email if we needed her. At the same time she had great spirit, great honesty, and a wicked sense of humour, though never at the expense of others. She wouldn't say a bad word about anyone. I met her first years ago, at a bead fair in Nantwich. We had such fun, despite the infamous attacks from her scooter! Over the years we shared many ups and downs, she helped me during some dark days, and whenever her number popped up on my phone, my heart lifted because I knew I would always feel so much happier after a chat. The last time we spoke was a few days before she started treatment. She called at some ungodly hour from the hospital, full of beans and bursting with positivity. "I'm going to beat this dam thing, I might go bald, but I'm going to beat it!" Sadly it was not to be, and all our lives will be poorer for not having Lynne in them. Talking earlier today about why Lynne was so loved by all that knew her, we think it comes down to the fact that she was a genuine. She was comfortable with who she was. She never wanted to be anybody else. And that's why we loved her.
Nia xx
Sadly I never met Lynne but I had the pleasure of speaking to her when using her lovely business. Always a fabulous supplier who would go out of her way to help and encouraged me when I tried something new.
Sad times that the world would lose someone who was so caring about others and obviously touched so many lives.
RIP Lynne.
Debs xxx
How true, Nia!
Lynne had the amazing gift of making friends wherever she went, and I am proud to be one of them. I'm a better person for having known her and I will never forget her.
extremely well said Nia!
Beautiful words Nia xxx
I was never lucky enough to meet Lynne in person, although we 'spoke' via email when I was first starting chain maille - she was so generous with her advice and encouragement. My thoughts are with her family tonight and with all of you who who have lost a friend.
So very sad to hear this. I too never had the pleasure of meeting Lynne in person but spoke to her on the phone a couple of times and she was always warm, friendly and incredibly helpful. Reading all the posts on here makes it obvious what a tremendous loss this is and my heart goes out to all her family and those of you who were close to her x
I will always have happy memories of being "chased" by Lynn's scooter at FO - a lovely, lovely lady - will miss her contributions to FH.
My thoughts are with her family.
Carole
Very fond memories of meeting Lynne. May she rest in peace.
Some beautiful words here, clearly Lynne was very well loved.
We met her at one of Julie Lush's meets - it was one of the first meet ups I had ever been to and there were quite a few of us there, so I don't think I spent long chatting to Lynne - but I *do* recall that since that day, she always asked after Ashley and had such kind words to say.
My thoughts are with her family and her friends.
Rest in peace Lynne. You will be sadly missed by so many people whose lives you touched XXX
Lynne will be sorely missed by so many of us on here; it's such sad news.
She was such a genuinely supportive and caring person and always willing to give advice - I'll be thinking of her family.
Sarah
xxx
Isn't it amazing and wonderful that she meant so much to so many of us? Quite a rare and beautiful gift, our Lynne had. We're so lucky to have had her as part of our Fritty family x
Such sad sad news. :'( I too met her at Nantwich bead fair a few years ago zipping round on her scooter, and she was indeed a very lovely lady. We chatted and laughed, and as others have said it felt like we'd known each other for ages although only having met online previously. She will be truly missed by our beady family.
Lots of love from HP xxx
I was lucky to meet Lynn a number of times, and she was such a lovely lady. She will be sadly missed.
My enduring memory of Lynne will always be of her haring up to me on her scooter and calling my name at Di East's meet up last summer. I wear the two bracelets each day that she inspired me to make. She helped so many and was loved by everyone.
Such sad news, I met Lynne at Julie's a few years ago and at several Bead Fairs and the FO since.
She was a wonderful lady.
I didn't know Lynne, but looking at the wonderful tributes on here she touched many peoples hearts, very sad news, may she rest in peace, and many condolences to her family and friends. xxxx
Quote from: Lush! on January 09, 2012, 04:59:17 PM
This is such sad news, Lynne will be very much missed at bead fairs and meetings all over the country.
I hope nobody objects to me posting this photo of a happy day a couple of years ago, Lynne is the lady at the front of the pic.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6667755081_a418c50a27.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/6667755081/)
Fond memories (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushlampwork/6667755081/) by LushLampwork (http://www.flickr.com/people/lushlampwork/), on Flickr
I remember that day well!!... :) such lovely, lovely words for such a wonderful lady. I recieved the very sad text yesterday just as we were coming out of another funeral :(
You'll be missed soooo very much Lynne.
You'll be in my thoughts often....and you too Ian....xxx
So sad :'( I never met Lynne, but she sounds like an amazing person. May she rest in peace.
lovely long chats and a giggle at Di east`s open day,
thank you Lynne, I will miss you xx
Oh so sad, my condolences to Lynne's family. x
Lizzie x
I only knew Lynne through Frit Happens, but she was obviously a lovely lady who will be very much missed by everyone. Condolences to her family and all who knew her XX
I didn't know Lynne either, but how lovely to be remembered by so many, so fondly. She must have been very special and I'd like to add my condolences to her family and friends too.
She was such a fantastic, kind person. Lynne will be missed so much, my heart goes out to her family xx
Someone once said "We don't find our friends, we recognise them."
That's exactly what happened the first time I met Lynne, at Kaz's first open day. I thought I knew her already and asked if she'd been at my school, she said that she felt the same.
I can only describe it as love at first sight.
I feel wretched that she has gone and happy that she was in my life, albeit briefly.
I was honoured to be invited to her 60th birthday party in the hospital, there were cards everywhere, a cupcake cascade, flowers, gifts and her lovely family all around her. There was a constant stream of guests and staff popping their heads round the door to wish her Happy Birthday.
She'd just had chemo yet she was on top form.
I went to visit again the next week when she was not quite so good, and she apologised for being a "little tired"!
I never heard her complain about her difficulties, not once. She set an example I think few people could match and sustain but I will try my best to be a 'more like Lynne person' in the future.
I'm late to this thread, I've been looking for & it how I missed I've no idea, but I know that Lynne chose Isabelle to break the news. You were very special to her. She said so.
Jane
I never had the pleasure of meeting Lynne, we had made plans to have a cuppa and a chat, but time passed and we never did get to meet up. I do regret this as she was such a lovely and caring person.
She was a lovely lady and will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace Lynne
Quote from: dangerousbead on January 11, 2012, 12:29:24 PM
Someone once said "We don't find our friends, we recognise them."
That's exactly what happened the first time I met Lynne, at Kaz's first open day. I thought I knew her already and asked if she'd been at my school, she said that she felt the same.
I can only describe it as love at first sight.
I feel wretched that she has gone and happy that she was in my life, albeit briefly.
I was honoured to be invited to her 60th birthday party in the hospital, there were cards everywhere, a cupcake cascade, flowers, gifts and her lovely family all around her. There was a constant stream of guests and staff popping their heads round the door to wish her Happy Birthday.
She'd just had chemo yet she was on top form.
I went to visit again the next week when she was not quite so good, and she apologised for being a "little tired"!
I never heard her complain about her difficulties, not once. She set an example I think few people could match and sustain but I will try my best to be a 'more like Lynne person' in the future.
I'm late to this thread, I've been looking for & it how I missed I've no idea, but I know that Lynne chose Isabelle to break the news. You were very special to her. She said so.
Jane
.................and now you've made me cry again! Lynne was one of those 'once in a lifetime' friends, and we've all been honoured to know her.
It's very sad, my condolences to Lynne's family.
Oh my goodness I didn't know quite how ill she was. I met Lynne at FO, she was the first person to speak to me, somehow she knew I was by myself and went out of her way to chat to me......
Such a lovely, lovely lady. Hope you are resting on a fluffy cloud cushion up there because I do believe you are a very special angel.
Love Corinne xxx
My condolences to the family and all who knew her x
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Lynne, but she sounds like a wonderful lady and I have been so moved by the outpouring of love for her here on FH. My thoughts are with all that knew and loved her.
I am so sorry to hear that, Janet
Very sorry to hear the sad news about Lynne. I never met her but bought some "hugs and kisses" from her website and other wire things, she was very helpful and will I'm sure be missed online here. Best Wishes to Ian and her other family.
Jessie x
I'm another one who never had the good fortune to meet Lynne in person, only to talk to her on FH. My condolences to her family, she really will be sadly missed.
Lorraine
I also never met Lynne, but like others received positive comments from her on my very much still newbie beads.
Best wishes to her family and friends.
Sandra.
I spoke to Lynne after getting my 38th Birthday present and making it up, several orders later and I got my torch, we had chats about using silver over cheap metals and many other things, she was generous with her knowledge and comments and the world will be a worst place for not having her in it, I wish I had met her in reality too
Condolences to her family and loved ones
I have just sat and read all the lovely posts on here about this truly wonderful lady and it shows she really touched alot of peoples hearts .
I was honoured to meet Lynne on several occasions . I attended a few of her maille courses and was chased round several bead fairs by her :D. She never had a bad word to say about anyone, she was always so helpful, positive and a true genuine person. The world will be a sadder place without her.
My thoughts go out to her family and to Ian
Rest in Peace maille angel xxxxx
I did not know Lynne in person but it is very moving to read all the tributes on here. My thoughts and sympathies also to her family and those who have lost a special friend. Sad news, but she has obviously touched the lives of many others and left many lovely memories.
Lynne you were such a gentle, kind person .. we will all miss you. Deepest sympathies to Ian and the family.
I have just seen this I never met Lynne but she sent me some lovely messages when I was buying some of her things. This is so sad... I send my wishes to Ian and all her family...I am shocked...totally! My heart goes out to her family.
It always seems the best ones go so early in life, so so sad xx
I am sad to hear this news - I was lucky enough to meet Lynne several times, and found her to be a warm and lovely person.
Julie
So sad news, met Lynne a couple of times at the FO.
Thinking of her family and many friends
sally xx
So Sad to hear this
RIP lovely lady You were always there with help and humor
you touched a lot of hearts and you will not be forgotten
My deepest condolences to your family
I am so sorry to hear this news. I never met her in person, but love her "hugs and kisses" and had several long phone conversations with her. She was a wonderful, creative and generous person. My condolences to her family.
Julia
I've just seen this thread.
This is dreadful news and I'm so very sad to read it.
As with others, although I never met her in person I had the very great pleasure of dealing with Lynne several times and she was just a gorgeous person and a joy. Heartfelt condolences to her family.
Fi
x
What a super lady! I met Lynn at Harrogate show 18 months ago or so when I was still working for GJ Beads and she took mthe trouble to hunt me down and introduce herself. A lovely lady. How wonderful that she should be remembered in this way by all who knew her, whether they had met her or not, she touched so many lives.....long live Lynn, I'm sure there will be a few angels wearing chain maille in the near future. God Bless
Jeannie x
So shocked for sure. I feel honoured to have met Lynne some years ago and to have been in contact with her, she was a very generous and kind lady. Warmest condolences to her loving family.
I felt really shocked and saddened by the news of Lynne's passing and although I never met her, from what everyone says she must have been a lovely lady. My heart goes out to all her family and friends at this sad time.
Sarah
The amount of tributes on here is a testament to what a very special lady Lyn was.....love and condolences to all her family and friends xx