Jill Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hi everyone. I had a call from Anita this morning to say that her daughter Tracie (Sweetie Pie) died yesterday. She wanted people to know as Tracie made lots of friends on the Gareth boards and I promised her I would let everyone know. My thoughts are with Anita at a dreadful time for her. Love Jill xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floz Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Oh my goodness. What awful news. My thoughts and prayers are with Anita and the rest of Tracie's family Thanks for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Thanks for letting us know Jill, I am really upset to hear of Tracie's death.Tracey was such a lovely and brave young lady , and a huge Gareth fan.Anita her mum is also a very remarkable lady,I am so sad for Tracie's husband and all the family. Heather xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GarethsHotChick Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Jill thanks for letting us know that Anita phoned you to say that Tracie passed away yesterday, I am REALLY sad and upset about it as she was one of my BEST friends. Tracie was ALWAYS very brave and didn't let anything get her down even though she was ill for so long, My thoughts and prayers are with Anita and the rest of Tracie's family at this very sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethsmelody Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Thank you for letting us know. So very sorry such sad news I met Tracie and her mum a few times. Tracie was so friendly a lovely young lady. My thoughts are with Anita and Tracie's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ch G@reths Bird Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Such sad news about a wonderful young woman. I feel so upset, but I cant help but feel blessed that I got the chance to meet such a lovely girl. My thoughts are with the family at this terrible time. Rachel xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Oh dear, thats such a shock. I remember meeting her in Birmingham, she was such a lovely girl. My thoughts go to Anita and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floz Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I hope people are ok with me copying the photo from the tour forum of Tracie when she met Gareth. She looked so happy and proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I never actually knew or spoke to Tracie, but my thoughts and sympathy go to her family and friends. What a lovely girl she looks in that photo and what a very sad loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggiemags Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I'm so very sorry to hear that dreadful news. I never met Tracie, but knew of her illness and was always amazed at how cheerful her posts were in the face of such adversity. So glad she got to meet Gareth. A very, very brave young woman. My thoughts are with her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I am sad to hear this tragic news, I also met Tracie once, and I met Anita. I am so sorry for the family, and they have my deepest sympathies . She does look so happy when she met Gareth, and I also remember her cheerful posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark4 Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 My thoughts & prayers goes out to her family at this sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I remember her cheerful posts too, and a fantastically dedicated fan and all round lovely person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Anita and the rest of her family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hi everyone. Heather I just PM'd you - I hope I sent it off properly please let me know if it doesnt arrive. I have been feeling so upset all day - I used to speak quite a bit with Anita (Pepper) and I know it was her dread as without transplants Tracie had limited time. Sadly I havnt been in contact for some time now and it was a shock to hear the news this morning. I met Anita and Tracie at Birmingham NEC at Gareths Tour and at the Crowne Plaza and it was such a lovely time we all had together. I'm just so glad that she got to meet Gareth. I'll be writing to Anita - so I'll tell her that everyone is thinking about her. Love Jill xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXxMelissaGatesxXx Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 That's terrible news. Although I never really spoke to Tracie, she sounded like a lovely young woman. Thanks for letting us know, Jill. RIP Tracie xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpromise Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 It is so regrettable that a girl as young and pretty as Tracie should be taken from us. I shall remember her in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazfan Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Aww that is so sad I never met Tracie but i remember seeing some of her posts and she seemed like a nice woman my thoughts go out to her family at this sad time xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth4eva fit n sexy Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I am truly saddened by this, I am one of Tracies best mates, she knew everything about me and I could talk 2 her about anything! Tracie always had a smile on her face and she was the bravest person I know, she never moaned about anything, she could be feeling really crappy and would never moan about it. Ive been to visit her a couple of times in hospital, she always had a smile on her face and was always so chatty. She was an inspiration to anyone who is experiencing long term illness. I cant say enough good things about her, she had no faults. This news has truly saddened me and i am truly gutted, I cant stop crying (im crying whilst writing this) My thoughts and prayers go out to her family,her husband and her friends, we ahve lost such a beautiful, courageous woman. Love you loads my ickle chicken R.I.P, youre always in my thoughts and prayers. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floz Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Hi everyone. Heather I just PM'd you - I hope I sent it off properly please let me know if it doesnt arrive. I have been feeling so upset all day - I used to speak quite a bit with Anita (Pepper) and I know it was her dread as without transplants Tracie had limited time. Sadly I havnt been in contact for some time now and it was a shock to hear the news this morning. I met Anita and Tracie at Birmingham NEC at Gareths Tour and at the Crowne Plaza and it was such a lovely time we all had together. I'm just so glad that she got to meet Gareth. I'll be writing to Anita - so I'll tell her that everyone is thinking about her. Love Jill xx Please do Jill. That would be much appreciated. Its terrible that there are so few organs available for transplant, and its impossible to imaagine how awful the dread of not knowing whether a donor would be found must have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GILL4GAZ Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 What sad news, I didn't know Tracie but she sounds a lovely person. Gillxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Fan Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I'm very sad about the dreadful fact that this brave and cheerful young woman had to leave this world, her family and friends so early. Hope very much she's now in a better world. I'm so happy for her that she could realize at least her dream of meeting Gareth. She looks so happy and beautiful on her photo with him. I'm sure that remembering this wonderful moment and dealing with Gareth's music helped to brighten up her life on bad days. My thoughts and deepest sympathies go to her family. May God and their friends help them to cope with this tragic loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BexGates Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Awww, it's so sad. I didn't know Tracie personally but from reading her posts, and from what I've heard about her off other people, she seemed like a lovely person. My deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPG MY IDOL Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Ths, I didn't know Tracie, but reading through your replies she was a wonderful person. My thoughts are with her family and to all of you who knew her. What a lovely picture of Tracie with Gareth, I,m glad she had the chance to meet him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary souza Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 How sad that a beautiful young lady has passed away. She looked really lovely in her photo with Gareth and my heart goes out to her husband and family. A lesson to us all to carry donor cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francine Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 I met Tracie on a number of occasions and knew her to be a sweet natured,cheerful,happy girl. I will always remember her lovely smile. My thoughts are with you Anita, Tracie's Husband and all your family and friends at this sad,sad time. Rest quietly and peacefully Dear Tracie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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