In Memory of Maureen (Mews)

[Steve]

Yes, one of the old gang. We hadn't spoken in a while before my second book came out, perhaps because I'd been so busy getting it ready, but there she was when I launched it and it was great to catch up again. She read and reviewed it and I have a tear in my eye now from reading the last sentence of her review.

[Patti (baconater)]

Me too, Steve.

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

I keep returning to this thread, and read the wonderful tributes here. It's then that I realise that with Maureen's death, the world is a little less bright now, as one small shining light has been prematurely extinguished.

[Fiona (Titch)]

I am saddened to hear this and now I know who she is, my heart goes out to all affected x

[Emma]

I hope you guys don't mind but I just wanted you all to remember Maureen today, which would have been her Birthday.
Still love and miss her loads xxx

[Jud]

Still makes me so sad to think of her.

[Vanessa (aka Dumbo)]

Yes...will always remember Maureen with fond memories of her on this forum. Such a sad loss. My thoughts are with her family.

[Kath]

She was a lovely lass, gone too soon.

[Geoff (G. Robbins) (merda constat variat altitudo)]

What a sad day, to be sure. The sun is shining and it's beautiful. She would have loved to have seen it.

Sadly missed.

[Emma]

One of her friends has put something on Facebook and it seems young Daniel is doing well which is lovely to hear :-)

[Lynne (Tigger's Mum)]

That's good to hear her son is doing well.

[Katy]

Happy birthday Maureen, thinking of you x

Glad to hear Daniel is doing well

[Steve]

Bless you Maureen. Thinking of you and your family.

[Elle]

Very sad. You know I still have not managed to read a Night Circus because I associate it so much with her.

Miss her loads x

[Philip (sarah)]

Fond thoughts and happy memories of a very special person!
So glad to hear Daniel is doing well.

[Lorraine]

I saw FB telling me it was her birthday, thought of Maureen too. Didn't see the message but glad to hear Daniel is doing okay.

[Anita]

Happy thoughts of a special lady. I also associate Night Circus with Maureen, I read it before she did and she couldn't wait to know what it was like. So pleased Daniel is doing ok, my thoughts with her family.

[Daniel]

Hi all. I am Maureen's son, Daniel.
I have no clue if any of you who knew my mother are still on here, but here goes nothing.
I always knew my mum had a love for reading. I was pretty shocked after reading through this forum and seeing all of the nice things you all said about her. And of course, it was pretty funny to hear about me as well! Along with so many baby stories of which I have never heard before.

Hope you're all well, and I am willing to answer any questions you may have.

[eastwood (do you feel lucky punk,well do ya)]

Hi Daniel your mum was such a lovely lady taken too soon, I hope you are looking after yourself after your tragic loss, What age were you when she passed away?

[Daniel]

I was 2 when she died, in fact my 3rd birthday was a few days afterwards. So I'm a teenager now. Thank you for the kind words!

[Alicia]

Welcome. I read many of the posts about her - didn't have the pleasure personally, but she sounds like someone who made people happy.

[Jim]

Hi Daniel
I'm one who never really knew your mother, but having read the various posts, it strikes me that she was a lady who a lot of people remember with genuine affection. I don't think any of us can ask for much more than that

[eastwood (do you feel lucky punk,well do ya)]

Hope your life is happy now Daniel , I lost my youngest son in tragic circumstances and the pain never ceases its coming up to his anniversary in a couple of weeks take care Daniel.

[Daniel]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Eastwood. I hope you and your family are well; and I hope all of you are well, whether you knew my mother or not. Thank you all for the nice words. I think a lot of the people who knew her may be inactive now.

[eastwood (do you feel lucky punk,well do ya)]

Must admit Daniel i haven't been on here for years , but when i seen your mum's name come up i knew i had to respond just hope other people do, but a lot has changed on goodreads.

[Vanessa (aka Dumbo)]

I also haven't been on here for years, but remember your mum. She was well thought of on here, and we all miss her. She was one of the good ones, and I'm sure you are proud of her, as she would be of you.
Wishing you all the best, Daniel, and hope you take some comfort in knowing that she loved you so much, and that she will always be remembered.
Take care Daniel. X

[Anita]

Hi Daniel, I haven’t been on this forum for years but heard about your post so I thought I would pop on and say Hi. Your Mum was such a lovely lady with whom we shared many conversations on books and just about any other topic. There was a lot of laughter especially her stories of the things you got up to as a toddler, they always made us smile. As a result of this group a few of us started a weekly group chat on Skype, 4 of us still talk every week and your Mum is remembered often with love, we always raise a glass to her on her birthday and often wonder how you are doing. I hope you are enjoying life to the full and I hope that you will always know just how very, very much she loved you and just how much she meant to us all and always will. I wish you every success and happiness in the future and your Mum will never be forgotten, she brought happiness to a lot of people and I feel privileged to have called her a friend. Take care xx

[eastwood (do you feel lucky punk,well do ya)]

Lot of familiar faces back on here

[Emma]

Wow!! I haven’t on here in years (like so many others that commented when you posted Daniel)
I was the original poster of this particular thread.
I remember your Mum and although only knew her online, felt her loss massively.
It is so lovely that you have reached out and I hope you are doing well.
As others have said (albeit over a month ago!) is great to see some familiar names on here xx

[Emma]

And I just realised the anniversary of her passing was yesterday so I do hope you are doing ok xxz

[Daniel]

Hi all, sorry, just getting back to these, Oct 16th was the 11 year anniversary. I'm sure some of you knew but she had passed just a few days before my birthday. I'm posting this on my birthday, as it happens.
Glad I have been able to reunite some faces from the past.
Emma, it means a lot to me that you made this thread for my mum. Thank you kindly, and thank you to you all again for your kind words.

P.S. Although I don't read enough myself, my dad did recently tell me that my mum had apparently made a list of books she wanted me to read. I'll have to see it some time soon.

[Emma]

Wow,, a list of books to read from your mum will be incredible. What a fabulous idea. I don’t have kids myself but I may start doing this for my nephew

[Patti (baconater)]

Oh my.

How absolutely lovely to pop in after some months to see this.

Daniel, your mum will always live in my heart as a much loved friend.