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Hello everyone,

I have the unfortunate news of letting you know my mother Julia McCormack (flamingobeef18) passed away at the age of 56, on Friday the 24th of July.

She was battling stage 4 ovarian cancer for 6 and a half years. She was the happiest, strongest and kindest lady with a passion for life.

We are heartbroken but she fought every step of the way and never let her illness define her.

Wishing you all well.

Kind regards,

Alice, Victoria and Kevin McCormack

xxx

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SuziTench1

My thoughts are with you all xx

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Manchesterlady

So sorry for your loss xxx

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Tulips66

Sorry to hear of your mum's passing, I lost my mum 24 years ago & still miss her today. I hope the good memories you shared with your mum will help you get through the tough times ahead. Take care of yourselves RIP Xx

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cbulha

I am deeply saddened by the news that your mother passed away.

She was indeed a wonderful Woman and you were very lucky to have had her as a Mother.

My thoughts are with you all.

"When I die, don't cry for me. I will always love you. Our love lives on through our soul and our soul is eternal"

Claudia

(Lisbon, Portugal)

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Your Mother will be sadly missed by many on this forum. x

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win_56

So very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences and prayers. This disease is taking too many beautiful lives too soon. Rest in peace Julia.🙏

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Panther17

My most heartfelt condelences.

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Litchick

With deepest sympathy on your loss. May your happy memories bring you comfort.

Jan.

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Newbie_2020

I am ever so sorry for your loss. May you, all, have the strength that is needed to overcome this extremely difficult period.

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Caleda4

Very sad news, when she was still young. My thoughts are with you all. RIP Julia.

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delia2

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

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Seasun36-uk

To Alice, Victoria & Kevin,

I met Julia at a lunch several of us OC ladies went to in 2018. She struck me as a strong, kind & knowledgeable lady ~ who thought the world of her girls & her husband.

May you be comforted by your wider circle of friends & family at this time & always, as you cherish memories of Julia.

Linda xoxo

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Petrolhead in reply to Seasun36-uk

Agree with every word here.

Fay

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March2017

Far too young ❤️ My thoughts are with you all ❤️

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Spirit22

So Sorry for your loss condolences to you and your family

My condolences to you all.

Fly high teal angel 🦋

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Lyndy

I am so sorry to hear that...sending love to you all xx

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ElayneZ

May her memory be eternal. Blessings to each of you!

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Lewisriley47

Sorry for your lost x

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Katmal-UK

Hi Alice, Victoria and Kevin. I really am so sorry to read your post. I 'spoke' to your mum here often over the years. Your mum was one of the loveliest people I have ever had the fortune to 'meet' on this forum. Another teal angel has gained her wings. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. I really am devastated for you all. Big Hug. Kathy xxx

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Doglover1410

Sending love and hugs to you all xx

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Joanie12

So sorry for your loss, your much gave much encouragement and strength to us on this forum. Rip beautiful lady

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Katiebairdie

So sorry for you all. She was far too young to be taken away from you.

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Lymbrae

So sorry for your loss - sending love & best wishes to you all.

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Pishi123

Sorry for your loss. Angela

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Tesla_7US

Dear Flamingobeef loved ones, I just loved yer mum's forum name. It made me chuckle every time I read it. Your mom wrote many insightful and compassionate thoughts here. I really enjoyed her commentary and dry sense of humor. I am truly gutted to read of her passing. Another friend has flown away. I'm grateful she fought as long and hard as she could and had you all there to love and support her. Our lives may not be as long as we expect. Love is the best lense through which to experience our time on the planet. I think your mom gave and received much love while she was here. Love does not stop. You will see her again. T

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ruthg55

My deepest sympathy to you all. Xx

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mrstadpole

So sorry to hear this .RIP Julia xx

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Yorkiepudd

So sorry ❤️

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Dollie22

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. Your mum sounds like an amazing and strong woman . I’m sure she was so proud of you , My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time . Best wishes , D

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W6W3

So sorry for your lose xx

Dear Alice, Victoria and Kevin, sending condolences to you all on your great loss. Thank you for taking the time to let us all know the sad news of your Mum's passing. Nicola Xx

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Kempyhillbilly

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you xx

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Cheryl4677

Another teal sister gains her wings. So sorry to hear this but inspiring to know that even with this dreadful disease there will be happiness to be found in the love of family and friends. May she rest in peace.

I’m sure you will be comforted by the same strength and kindness you will have inherited from her.

Cheryl 🦋

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Georgiatec

So sorry for your loss. Such an incredibly beautiful lady, something to be very proud of xx

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Sashay2020

Thank you for sharing the lovely photo of your mother. I am truly saddened for your loss.

Thoughts and prayers from Louisiana

Sashay

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SUE7777

I'm so sorry to hear that. God bless you all. Sue xxx

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Vicx1977

So sorry to hear your very sad news, sending you all lots of love and strength, I lost my mum to OC in April, your mum will always be with you ❤ take care xx

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ShropshireJo

Dear Alice, Victoria and Kevin

I was so very sad to hear that your beloved mum has passed away. I had the privilege of meeting Julia in a pub near Worcester in 2018 when about six of us from this group met for lunch. She was a lovely vibrant lady with a great sense of fun. Although it was the first time we’d all met, we didn’t stop chatting for three hours! I recall that she loved to travel and was telling us about a recent trip.

My thoughts are with you all.

Jo

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

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Petrolhead in reply to ShropshireJo

Great meeting- all lovely ladies. We all “clicked”. So sorry to see we have lost another.

Fay

So sorry to hear this.

My thoughts are with you all xxx

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greatescape

Truly sorry for your loss.

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Danteswish

Thinking of you all at this sad time. I am unfortunately in the same position as my mum has Low grade serious carcinoma stage 4 and the Marsden can do no more, All we can do now is love & care for her, the only difference is her age. Your mum was younger than me, I can feel your heartache. Take care xx

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bamboo89

I am so sorry to hear this, and send my commiserations for your loss - Julia had a dry sense of humour which I very much appreciated, and will be missed on this site. Thank you for taking the time to let us know.

Miriam

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Mumsie13

So sorry to hear your sad news. I am not sure I ever "talked" to your mum on here but she sounds like a kind and wonderful lady who has been taken much too young. My deepest sympathies and may you take comfort in your happiest memories. Peace. Jackie

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Coldethyl

So sorry to read this - she was a valued member of the community and I always found her posts informative and supportive and encouraging to read - thank you for letting us know and thinking of hi and your family x

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banjoman

so sorry to hear this. Bless your family.

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Lolotango

I am so sorry for your loss. She is a beautiful woman gone too soon. My condolences to you and your family. OC sucks!

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LesleyGB

So sorry for your loss - thinking of you all. x

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Barmycharm

So sorry and saddened to hear this.

My thoughts are with you at such a heartbreaking time for your family.

With love

Claire xx

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FlowerRose

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thanks for letting this community know.

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Twinning

May your hearts be filled with beautiful memories.

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LoveDolphins

My thoughts are with you all. Am so sorry for your loss.

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January-2016-UK

Such sad news but thank you for taking the time to let us know. Your mother will be sadly missed by this forum.

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Natsmb

She certainly gave her all. 6 years battling stage 4 cancer is a good hard fight. I'm sorry that she is gone and wish all of you, her family and friends, the greatest of peace and comfort.

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Guds

So sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you all.

Another teal angel has gained her wings.

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Bettyxxx

So sorry to hear your news and sending you love and hugs xxxx

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Iwillbeatit

Dear Alice

My condolences so sorry to hear that this awful disease has taken another lovely lady to young . Her soul and memories will live on within you all so sorry.

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LittleSan

Ah I'm so sad to hear this. Your mum and I had a good connection and I'll miss her on here. Sending you love and strength as you learn to live without her physical presence in your lives. Sandra 💐 😘

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Neona

I’m so sorry. She has been a wonderful member of this forum - sending a huge hug. RIP lovely lady.

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Lizzieanne

Your mum looks lovely. I am so sorry and send my condolences to you and your family x

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Alifit

Dear Alice, Victoria and Kevin

I am devastated to hear the news that Julia has passed away. Alongside Linda and Jo I was one of the ladies who met up in The Swan in Worcester for lunch. We all had so much to talk about - all with individual stories of our cancer, but with many other stories of our lives, families and laughs along the way.

I met up with Julia again at the QE at the start of this year - we had lengthy chats in the waiting room - she was so positive, despite what she had been through. I was full of admiration for her approach and her sense of humour, but she also made it plain that she wouldn’t suffer fools gladly and she had the courage to speak up when she felt she needed to. We exchanged emails on this forum after lockdown started - we weren’t treated in the same area of the hospital when it all changed so we didn’t meet again. When she didn’t reply to my last one, I wondered if things were ok.

Please accept my sincere condolences, with much love Ali x

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Petrolhead in reply to Alifit

Yes - I remember that lunch well. We all got on so well. Absolutely gutted.

Fay

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Caroles1

Bless her,

She will be missed on here,

Love and best wishes to you,her family

Carole xx

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SandyL

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It was so great that she had a great fighting attitude and be happy to know she is in a better place now, free of pain.

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Welshandproud

Dear Alice , Victoria and Kevin

I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture of your Mum. This illness is so cruel. Sending you all lots of love at this sad time. Sianxx

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JanePW1965

Hi Alice, Victoria and Kevin. So sorry to hear the sad news about Julia. So young - my age. 😢I've been on this site for around the same length of time as her, because my mum has been battling OC 3c since Dec 2013. She's currently in remission. She is 84 in Oct! I loved your mum's forum name too!! Gorgeous photo of her. Sending a big virtual hug to you all. Jane xx ❤️

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Petrolhead

Hi

So so sorry. I was also at the lunch at the Swan. Lovely lovely lady. We also met in the waiting room at Russells Hall to see the onco. We only had time for a quick chat before I was called in. We had always planned to do lunch again. Gutted.

Fay

I’m so sorry for your loss. She was so young. Life is so unfair. It sounds like she made the most of life and has left you all with wonderful memories.

That’s a beautiful photo of happy times.

My sincerest sympathy to all of your family on this awful loss.

Anne 💔

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