We know that you are all waiting for more news, and all of you are dreading the message that leaves all of us shattered and empty, and will change our lives completely. But we are so sorry to let you all know that our dearest, lovely Vicky died this morning at 3.15am. She fought a very brave fight but was, thankfully, pain-free at the end. She wasn’t on her own as Martin, Anna, Diarmid and Kerstin were with her while Joan was unselfishly looking after Iona. Afterwards Kerstin swapped roles with Joan, allowing Joan to see Vicky.
Vicky’s last thoughts were on her dearest Iona. Vicky was clearly put at ease as Anna showed her pictures of her lovely girl.
We are now arranging the funeral, but as you know this takes some time. We will gather in Memorial Woodlands (www.memorialwoodlands.com) on Saturday 24th November. We will tell you the final details as soon as we know them.
With love from Vicky’s family
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We are so very sorry to read your news. I just feel so incredibly priveleged to have known Vicky and to have shared many happy times with her. I always so enjoyed her laughter, her spirit of adventure and also her thoughtfulness and incredible kindness. In every way she was a truly beautiful person and I will always treasure the time I spent with her at St Peter's last week. Thinking of you all.
With our love
Jan, Darren, George & Libby
Desperately sorry to read this post. You have all been so so brave in letting us share the hardest time of your lives.Stay strong.
Rest peacefully, beautiful Vicky.
Love Vanessa Paul and girls
xxx
I am so very sad and sorry. Even though we were all expecting this news, it is hard to accept.
We have lost a very dear friend who will be so very much missed by all who knew her. Vicky was one in a million, a very special person and I am proud to have been one of her friends.
My thoughts are with everyone who was close to her especially her family.
With love from Judy, Steve, and Ellie xxxx
We are so very sad to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you all.Vicky was a wonderful person and we will miss her greatly.
Fly with the angels Vicky.
All our love Helen and Mark xx
We are all so terribly unhappy today. Our only consolation is that for Vicky all the pain and fighting is over. For us, we know that the pain will ease as each day goes by and the many, many memories of such very happy times spent in Vicky's company will prevail. We will never forget her and all she gave to us.
Iona and Martin, Joan, Anna and Ed, Diarmidd and Kerstin, please accept our deepest sympathy.
John, Margot, Rowan, Ceara and Lochlan.
Vicky was in my dreams last night -luminous, chatting, smiling and laughing. That's how I'll always remember her.
I keep thinking of you all, those closest to Vicky, and your terrible, terrible loss. If there is any comfort to be had now and in the weeks, months, years ahead just look at this blog and see how your beautiful, unique Vicky touched so many peoples' lives and lives on in all our hearts.
With all our love,
Angie, Jon and Liam xxx
So deperately sad to read this news and our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time.
May Vicky now rest in peace and be free of pain.She brought so much love and laughter to everyone who knew her and her memories will live on.We will miss you Vicky.
All our love Bish and Sarah xx
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
There is another star in the sky shining brightly for all the world to see. Smiling down on all her friends and family, watching over them and at peace.
Lots of love.
Frances,Peter, Matthew and Stephen Haynes.xxxx
Words can’t describe how unbelievably sad we are reading this – even though we knew that it was inevitable. Our hearts go out to you all and your loss. Vicky was one very special lady and we will never forget her. Tonight there will be one more beautiful bright star shining down upon us.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Lizzie & Scott xx
'Sail on silvergirl.
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine. All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
If you need a friend, we're sailing right behind'
- and we are doing so on a very, very packed bus that you can see if you look over your shoulder....
I don't grieve for your passing brave gutsy girl. I celebrate your light and the energy that you leave with us.
I shall be in South Africa next Saturday with the Clipper fleet, but you can be sure that we will mark the moment and hold hands across the giant oceans with you, Martin, Iona and the hundreds of friends who have been with you on your incredible journey.
Go well.
With love and respect,
Ian x
I only knew Vicky for a short time whilst in training for Clipper, but along with many, many others I am so sad to hear she finally lost her fight. Your bravery and support is admired by people you dont even know. You should all be very proud to have been such fantastic support to a beautiful woman. Stay strong, keep up the love and Vickys spirit, dignity and humour will live forever. Thinking of you all.
Elizabeth
Laughter, holding your hand at Iona's birth, break-ups/breakdowns, wine, warmth, cycling, bridesmaids, Bristol, hen-nights, bright stars on holidays, 21st/30th and 40th birthdays, children, fatface, long-legs, hugs, smiling through tears, football/rugby/cricket in noisy pubs, organising,so very thoughtful, caring, stubborn, loving, remembering birthdays, pink, patience, soft Scottish lilt, sailing ....beautiful smile........
So much part of my life and the lives of those close to me. She faced this disease with a bravery and a concern for others that was so very humbling and so very Vicky.
Many , many memories and a future full of expectation with Iona.
Vicky took great strength from her blog - right until the last few days. So many lovely postings at very difficult times, words cannot express how grateful we all are for people's concern and kindness.
She will be with me always. Love to Joan, Diarmid, Anna, Iona, Helen, Andrew and other family and friends
Jacqui
Iaona, Martin, and all of Vicky's family and friends, I am so very sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts are with you all. Sue (Wirral)
To Martin, Iona and family thinking of all of you at this sad time. Cherishing my memories of Bristol and babies. Vicky you will not be forgotten.
love Catherine and Family
I'm just so very sad to hear the inevitable news. Vicky was such a brave girl to fight her battle with such passion and strong will. At least she's at peace now.
My deepest sympathy to all Vicky's family, the Colgan family is thinking of you all. We will remember her with much fondness.
Best wishes to you all during this hard time.
Fleur, Ed, Harry and Ben
xxxx
I didnt know Vicky very well, but on each occasion I met here I felt so much better for the experience.
This is truly very bad news
John Hirst
I am so sorry and so sad to read your news. As others have said, even though we were expecting this news one day, it has still come as a shock. Many thanks to you all -Iona, Martin, Joan, Anna, Diarmid and Kerstin - for sharing with us a very emotional time for you all. My thoughts will continue to be with you in the coming days, weeks, months and years as I too shall never forget Vicky - of Bristol and babies too - but also of how bravely she fought this illness. Love, Karen and family x
Martin,
I have, of course, tried to imagine many times Oakley and I being in your situation and it was too painful even just thinking about it. Cancer at its darkest. Our thoughts and sorrow are with you and Iona. I really don't know what to say, other than that we wish you the very, very best and know that Vicky will be proud of you both. Take great care of yourselves and make sure you have space, time and support to grieve and to remember.
with love,
Helen, Quent and Oakley.
xx
The Party Girls in the Penthouse Suite feel well and truely pooped upon hearing this news. Our love and thoughts are with all of you, thank so you much for keeping us updated.
Lou and Hels X
Iona, Martin, Joan, Anna, Diarmid Kerstin and all her family and friends,
So very sorry to hear about the tragic loss of dear Vicky, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Vicky was quite simply a wonderful person,full of passion, energy and laughter. She touched the lives of so many people, her blog bears testament to that.
Vicky will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
Thank you for letting us share in her journey.
Stay strong. Love to you all.
Jayne, Tony, Anna and Charles.
So sorry to hear the news. It's hard to believe that Vicky is no longer here with us. She was such a bright star, such a wonderful friend to have. I will never forget her and carry her smile in my heart forever.
Thank you for letting us share the journey with you, and rest in peace gorgeous girl.
Marina xxx
You leave such a big void in so many peoples lives, but it is a void for us all to remember how we can learn from you with you positivity and exuberance for every aspect of life, EVEN when working on the many many monotonous publications for DB!
I am so proud and priviledged to have known you Vicky and have promised myself from this day on, to try to always look on the bright side, just one of the many things you taught me.
I will look up at the sky and know that the brightest star will be you, looking down, still providing a light, warmth and energy and keeping an eye on us all, and of course the cricket!
To Iona and Martin, Joan, Anna and Ed, Diarmidd and Kerstin, my thoughts are with you all at this time, the love and dignity you have shown is testament to the wonderful family you are and it is clear to see how Vicky came to be the person she was.
Sleep peacefully Vicky
Ever lasting love
Zoe, Matt and Izzie x x x
Dear Martin, Iona, Joan, Anna, Ed, Diarmid and Kerstin,
Although we all knew it was coming it's still such a sad, sad moment.
I 'm so glad I saw her on Saturday, when she blew us all kisses. I'll never forget it.
I will miss my friend dearly. I have so many, many memories of Vicky since we were just wee girls at primary. Vicky with pig-tails. She's was a constant, important part of my life and gave me so much.
Our future reunions with Claire, Gill and Katie will always feel a bit empty now without our sparkling Vicky. She will always be in our thoughts.
Love
Sarah Barnetson.
So very, very sorry to read this news. I do believe that Vicky will have gone somewhere pain-free and that she can watch over you all, and see her little girl grow up. You have all been so fantastic; take the best care of yourselves and each other.
Love Ruth, Richard, Frances & Patrick
I am so sorry to have read your last message. There is no way I can understand the grief that Vicky’s close friends and family are feeling, she was such a lovely, warm and open woman, and honour to have known.
My thoughts and my prayers are with you all.
Lots of love Jim (Clipper)
Im so sorry to hear this, but im even more sorry that i did not replyed in here before. I read it but i just did not know what to write in English.
I was prevelidged to have Vicky as a tutor, She was really an amazing person. I know I will remember her.
ELvira
Simply thinking about you all at this sad, sad time. I'm having a few girlfriends round this evening for what was originally planned as a birthday celebration. Those of us who know Vicky will also now take the opportunity to raise several glasses to our lovely friend to speed her on her way.
Take good care of each other
Diana
xx
So sorry to hear the news of your sad loss, she may be gone but her memories will live through her family and friends and a big part of her will flourish with Iona.
With love
Selin (Canada)
Dear Martin, Iona and the rest of Vicky's family - We're thinking of you all at this sad time. Love Jane (from Bristol Clipper), Tim, Ellen and Charliexxxxxxxxxxx
If i struggled for comments to write in previous posts, this has to be the hardest of all. Martin, Iona and family - my thoughts are with you all. I hope that you can take the love that Vicky had for you all and turn it into strength to help you over time to heal.
It is so hard to understand why something we all knew was ineviatible is still so difficult to accept.
Much love to you all on this bright wintery day which somehow says to me that Vicky is happy and at rest where she is now watching over you all with her everlasting smile.
Fluff / Sarah (Jersey Clipper)
Martin and Iona,
You make a great team, I'm sure you'll be a huge support for each other over the coming weeks. You were the two most important people in Vicky's life which is why she spent so much time putting a support network in place for you - and this blog demonstrates the strength of that support. Vicky understood better than anyone that the only way Iona would grow up knowing her Mummy was through the rest of us, the times we all shared with her, the stories we have to tell, the way she lived her life, the places she liked to visit.
Martin, I was chuffed to bits when Vicky met you and you've been amazing throughout all of this. I can't imagine how Vicky and Iona would have coped without you by their side - you really deserved that Superman t-shirt! Vicky knew that she had finally met someone who shared her philosophy on life and that's been evident throughout this journey. I know you've made a real effort to build independent relationships with as many of my fellow bloggers as possible so you can ensure you follow Vicky's wishes and keep in touch with us on behalf of Iona so we're all still here when the inevitable questions start to come.
So, has this bus reached the end of it's journey ? No, it's just changed direction and started a whole new one.....
Love to you both, and to Joan, Diarmid and Kerstin, Anna and Ed.
Helen xx
V I C K Y
Vivacious
Irreplaceable
Courageous
Kindly
Youthful
The Clocks have stopped in so many houses through out the world, now the candles will be lit and the memories of happiness will flood in when the time is right.
Jenny, Scott, Corey and Kerry-Anne in Edinburgh, send all their love to you Joan, Iona, Martin, Anna and Ed, Diarmid and Kerstin and your families and our thoughts go to all around the world who will miss Dear Vicky as we will.
We are glad we got on your Bus.
We all have a new Angel x
Dear Martin and Iona,
What sad, sad news. Vicky lit up so many lives. The world will be a duller place without her. All our broken hearts go out to you and the rest of the family. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
James, Cath, Ellen and Alexander
This news really came as a tremendous shock. I knew Vicky was very ill but I just thought she had more time to spend with her family and beautiful daughter.
I met Vicky only a few months ago for work and we went to Bordeaux together in June to staff the Bristol stand. I loved her energy, enthusiasm, her gorgeous smile and kindness.
We had a great time in Bordeaux and I will treasure every moment spent with Vicky, the lovely French dinners, the shopping and the fun we had together.
My only regret is I didn't have the chance to spend more time with her and we didn't manage to have that cup of coffee together...
Rest in peace wonderful Vicky
Love
Valentina
murphyTo Iona, Martin, Joan and all of Vicky`s family
How can we put into words the great sadness we feel inside. The loss of such a beautiful young lady can never be explained - why did she have to go so soon? Yet at this sad time, we feel, that we should celebrate such a vibrant young life. Each and everyone of us dedicated passengers on the bus have gained such a lot over the past few months, Vicky has been an shining example in many ways and we should all aspire to her endearing qualities. We feel grateful that Vicky came into our lives and will remain in our hearts for ever -
Vicky took time to be friendly – it was her road to happiness
Vicky took time to dream – she hitched her heart to a star
Vicky took time to love and to be loved – a privilege we shared with her and she with us
Vicky took time to look around – to her it was always too short a day to be selfish
Vicky took time to laugh – it was the music of her soul.
Vicky has travelled to another place – and somewhere, at the end of her rainbow,
we hope we shall meet again.
We shall always remain – Your Friends in the North
Muir and Rod
xxx
Dear Martin and Iona,
We are so sorry and sad to read your news and we send our love to you both, and the rest of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bristol and new babies was one of the most important times in our family's life and Vicky played a special part in that with Iona. She was a wonderful person and a fantastic example of someone who enjoyed and lived their life.
We will cherish our memories of those happy times.
Love Ali, Rik, Max and Connor
I want to write this both on a personal side and on behalf of all those that have met Vicky in the Clipper world. I met her first when I interviewed her as one of the candidates in a competition for a place to race in Bristol Clipper in the 2000 race. No surprise – she won!
Vicky was known and loved by everyone in the race and the Clipper organisation. We saw her professionally when she represented the Bristol Tourist Office in her efficient and charming manner. We saw her sociably where everyone was smitten by her enchanting smile and warmth. We knew her as a sailor and those in Bristol Clipper were lucky enough to know her as a shipmate.
There have now been over 1400 people involved in the Clipper races and I have been lucky enough to meet and know most of them. It will be no surprise to people reading this that Vicky is one of those that stick way out in my memory. What a lovely person, what a lovely smile. I speak for all of us to say that we will miss her so very much.
By Colin de Mowbray
I want to write this both on a personal side and on behalf of all those that have met Vicky in the Clipper world. I met her first when I interviewed her as one of the candidates in a competition for a place to race in Bristol Clipper in the 2000 race. No surprise – she won!
Vicky was known and loved by everyone in the race and the Clipper organisation. We saw her professionally when she represented the Bristol Tourist Office in her efficient and charming manner. We saw her sociably where everyone was smitten by her enchanting smile and warmth. We knew her as a sailor and those in Bristol Clipper were lucky enough to know her as a shipmate.
There have now been over 1400 people involved in the Clipper races and I have been lucky enough to meet and know most of them. It will be no surprise to people reading this that Vicky is one of those that stick way out in my memory. What a lovely person, what a lovely smile. I speak for all of us to say that we will miss her so very much.
I am so sorry to hear the terrible news. I still cannot believe it. Vicky was such a lovely person and a good friend and I'll never forget her.
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Lots of love
Kate and family x
Dear Joan and all the family.
We were so sorry to hear your sad news from Carol today. Vicky was a lovely person and the world will be a sadder place without her. We haven't met Iona or Martin, but I hope you'll bring them to Torrisdale someday. We're thinking of you all.
Lots of Love, Donald & Maryxxx
We're so sad to hear the news of Vicky. Such a rich life cut short. We know that the memories and spirit of Vicky will always live on, and we wish Iona, Martin and the rest of the family some comfort during these difficult days.
With love,
Margaret, Peter & Rachel xxx
Martin and Iona,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss.
Vicky and you both are all such wonderful people.
With love,
Luke, Suzi and family
As your message said we were all expecting this terribly sad news but it doesn't make it any easier to bear when it comes. I've known Vicky for ten years since we first started working together and she has done some amazing things during that time. It has been great to read some of the comments from people that met her around the world as well as those that met her closer to home. It all paints a very beautiful picture for Iona of her very lovely mummy who was special to so many people. Our thoughts are now with you Martin, Iona and Vicky's family.
Much love
Ruth, Mark, Amber and Reuben x
I am so sorry to hear about this horrible news. Even though I've known Vicky for only one year, she has been a wonderful person and I am really glad she has been my mentor during my placement. I learned so much from her and I will always remember her!
I'll be thinking of you all.
Love, Sanne
Vicky arrived in Bristol in 1984 and was a star for all of those who met her then - this website will help that light shine on - amazing comments for an amazing person. Rest in peace.
Ben and the Thefaut family
A note to say how sorry we are and that we are thinking of you all Martin, Iona and all the family. Maybe all our buses will meet with Vicky's again some day. What lovely memories to cherish and lovely blog comments to keep for always. Best wishes to you all from Elly & all at the TIC
So sorry to hear the sad news. Although I have not seen Vicky in person for some time now I have been following her progress via the blogsite and thinking of her lots. She was such a remarkable brave fighter throughout this cruel illness and had such amazing strong loving support with her all the way. I knew Vicky when we worked together for Bristol Tourism in St Nics Church about five years ago and remember her for her beauty, professionalism, mischievous sense of humour and adventurous spirit. Then we shared much laughter, relationship gossip, work pressures and also several(sometimes largely liquid!)lunches in the Russian Vodka bar next door!
Your star will shine brightly, peacefully and with everlasting resonance lovely Vicky.
Sending my best wishes and deepest sympathy to Iona, Martin and all Vicky's family and friends.
Talija
Martin and Iona, Only knew Vicky for a very short time, but she touched our hearts with her courage and bravery. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Love always sister Lynne nieces Emily and Chloe.xx
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