GlescaPals.....obituaries  ...  ... they are stars in the sky

Remember me - by the laughter, not the tears, 
  remember me - for the joy and fun we shared,   through  all the happy years
  Please think of me, if you will, with a smile, when we all shared jokes
  and laughed, at things we did a wee bit daft
  If you smile - and if you laugh, sing songs, share fun and joy,
  then I will join you in the toast
  And think if you want to think of me.
  lift up your glass so I can share, enjoy yourselves.....and I'll be there

GlescaPals

Lucky  

GlesgaPal Cath Caley in London sadly died on Jan.25th 2005 after a long fight with cancer. Cath had many pals on 'GlesgaPals' and many cards and telephone calls took place...Wilma in Canada summed it up  "I know we mostly know one anither oan the Webmaister's website but although most of us have not seen one anither it seems to me we still have the closeness you hiv wae a personal friendship. It is hard to believe that so much warmth can be transmitted through the web." 
Cath's 28yr old son Gregory posted this message 1 Feb 2005..........
".....Thanks for all your lovely messages about my mum. Jane, Graham, Dad (Terry), and Myself are very proud of mum and the affect that she had on peoples lives. She was an amazing mum and a lovely person in general with a huge heart. In my eyes she was and still is the best. If mum wanted to say anything to us & all of you & all her other friends she would have said this poem"

21st May 1945 - 25th Jan 2005
With all the messages and cards she got, it gave her the strength to carry on for as long as she did, she was and we are very grateful for all your messages of support. 
Love and thanks to you all   RIP MUM, I love you ............Gregory

Farewell my friends   It was beautiful     
As long as it lasted   The journey of my life   
 I have no regrets    Whatsoever save 
The pain I’ll leave behind  Those dear hearts   

Who love and care   And the heavy with sleep
Ever moist eyes   The smile in spite of a Lump in the throat 
And the strings pulling   At the heart and soul

The strong arms   That held me up 
When my own strength   Let me down 
Each morsel that I was  Fed with was full of love

At every turning of my life  I came across Good friends 
Friends who stood by me  Even when the time raced me by.

Farewell Farewell My friends I smile and Bid you goodbye 
No, shed no tears   For I need them not  All I need is your smile

If you feel sad   Do think of me  For that’s what I’ll like 
When you live in the hearts  Of those you love 
remember then…...You never die.

Lucky 
(frae Glasgow, 2005)

We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart..

RIP GlesgaPal.

Lucky with his grandson Logan at a Dalmarnock fun day
March 2006

joined GlescaPals Sept 2004, Kings Park, Glasgow

V

Valar joined GlescaPals on 19 Sept 2004 and was a prolific poster averaging nearly 170 posts a day, her total posts to March 2009 was 37,000 posts.... aye she loved GlescaPals. In her 4½ years she made new friends from all over the world and was respected for her fabulous posts of photos of auld Glesca streets. She was the queen of the photies thread, constantly posting and 'finding' photies that no one else can! Which I can tell you was much appreciated by the GlescaPals. GlescaPals website is something special and when we have our get-togethers at the Peoples Palace and at oor annual 'hoose parties' it is as if we have known each other all oor lives. Valar came along to the Peoples Palace to meet GlescaPals and she was a lovely wummin. Sadly after a long fight with cancer oor lovely GlescaPal Valar died on 15th June 2009. Funeral Arrangments: Thurs 18th June 18:30 at Christ The King Church, Carmunnock Road, Kings Park - a short service to receive the body. Mass on Friday 10am at Christ The King Church, then the Linn Crematorium at 11.15am. Thereafter to Orchard Park Hotel, Kilmarnock Rd, Giffnock

There has been an outpouring of tributes from the GlescaPals since Valar's death was announced,
 here are some of them :-

Norrie Rutherglen	Dear GPals, It is with a heavy heart I am having to tell you that our dear pal Valar died this morning at approx 3.30am. Her son David phoned me with the sad news. Valar was a lovely lovely person, inside and out, and I know she will be sadly missed on the board. As soon as I know when the funeral is I will post it on the board. I know all our thoughts are with the family.  RIP Valar     Norrie and Claire
Webmaister	Thank you Norrie & Claire for all you have done on behalf of everyone on GlescaPals. For sure oor Valar knew she had many many good and true Pals oan here. I'll always remember her for being so 'into' GlescaPals that she fought to overcome her fear of outdoors to come along to a Peoples Palace get-together, so she could meet her GlescaPals. A lovely lady who will be sadly missed by us all. A pleasure getting to know you Valar, God bless you.
JohnMcLa Washington USA	I'm so sorry to hear this, Webbie. Regrettably, our paths didn't cross much on the Board, but the outpouring of love & affection, so typical of GlesgaPals, says so much about her. She is in that better place, and at peace with her God, I'm sure; she certainly earned it, by everything that everyone says about her. RIP, Valar
Maryjane Glasgow	Words can not express how i am feeling at the loss of a very dear and wonderful friend as Valar, she fought her illness with such courage and was indeed a credit to all in the way she was always asking how everyone else was doing, but then , that was Valar, the wonderful person that she was. My heartfelt condolences to Valars family and my thoughts are with them all. It was a great pleasure to have know Valar and she will be very much missed. May you rest in peace now Val...........Maryjane & Huddy xxxxx
Nell London	It is with a sad heart that I write this, it was a privilege and a pleasure to have shared some time with Valar. My heartfelt condolences go to her family and friends, their loss is great. Rest in Peace my wee Glesca Pal ....... From  Nell & John
Davykay Stewarton	What a sad loss to valars family and everyone on the Glesga Pals site, I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but her warmth and wit shone through everytime she posted on the Pals, you will be sadly missed val.     davykay.
Henry East Kilbride	what a shock to hear such sad news. i looked forward when i logged on every day to see what valar had managed to find and post on the streets photo thread. my sincere condolences to the family and friends.
Scotty Wales	Such very sad news Norrie & Webbie. Valar wiz an inspirational Pal, and although we never had a great deal of intercommunication, I always read her posts and viewed all the images she posted on Glesca Pals. I know that Norrie & Claire have spent many hours visiting her and conveying the wishes of so many Pals, and such dedication is also worthy of a mention. Thank you Norrie & Claire for keeping us so well informed and for being there on behalf of all the other Pals. To Valar's family, Colleen & I extend our warmest condolences in respect of a well-loved Glesca Pal, who will be remembered here for many years to come.      R.I.P. Valar     xxx     Scotty & Colleen
Amethyst France	What a shock to read that darling Valar died today. I'm lost for words.I'm stunned. I will pray for you dear David at the loss of a WONDERFUL mother.How SAD to read that news.    Amethyst
Caterina Glasgow	Rest in Peace Valar - I am so sorry to hear of your passing and know that you will be much missed on this board - your contribution was priceless.
Wilmabaird Hampshire England	I was so shocked to read this awful news. I only met Valar once but she came across as a truly kind and caring person. Her posts on the board will be sadly missed. She was a TRUE Glesgapal. Thank you to Norrie and Claire for passing on all our good wishes to Valar and for visiting her as often as you did. RIP dear Valar, your suffering is over now.   Condolences to Valar's family.
Josie California USA	I have such a sad heart this morning hearing of Val,s passing , we were brought up a couple of closes from each other in the old Garngad i had such a nice time catching up with her again on pals, my condolences to David and Arthur ,you had such a lovely Mother she will be missed here on pals ,i will light a candle this morning at Church .... God Bless .. R.I.P. my dear friend .....
Liz Renfrew	I was shocked to read of the news of Valar passing away. I knew many went to see her and I feel for them also at losing someone so dear to the Glescapals board.
Hudggy Cardonald	Im so sorry to hear this about Valar I loved looking at the pictures she posted they brought back many happy memories of my life. My deepest sympathy to Valars family she will be missed here on this board rest in peace dear Pal.
Mam Canada	There are no words to express my feeling at the loss of my dear pal Val. We started our friendship not long after I joined Glesca Pals and communicated via email at least twice a week, sometimes more, and with telephone calls. Although she faced several challenges as far as her health went she was always there for me when I needed comfort or words of advice. Thanks to Mags and Ella for letting me know about Val's passing and also to Norrie for being such a good Pal to all of us. My condolences to her sons, Arthur and his wife Jennifer and their children Adam and Freya, and David and Elaine. Rest in Peace dear friend.   Mam
Mags Glasgow	I am still in shock as I find it so hard to take in that our dear friend Valar has gone, its just so sad and I think everyone has said it all as she was one wonderful woman who will always leave a stamp on my heart. Valar it was privilege to have known you and I will always remember last week when Maryjane and I left you with a big smile on your face. My condolences to Arthur and David your dear Mum is now free of her suffering. God Bless you Valar may you rest in Peace.  Mags
jeanwg Aberdeen	Heartbreaking to hear such sad news, Ron and I were priveliged to have met Valar. Our sincere condolences to all her family and friends.  RIP dear Val.     Love Jean & Ron x
Lizmac Grafton USA	What a shock to hear Val has died.I was looking forward to meeting her in September. We had many a laugh and good blethers on the phone.  Val was such a lovely person,i felt i had known her for years. My condolences to Arthur and David and the Grandchildren.  I will miss you pal
Ella New York USA	It is with a heavy heart that I post on here today. I am saddened at the passing of our pal, and my dear friend Valar. We built a close friendship a number of years ago, and kept in constant touch by telephone and by e-mail. She taught me how to post pictures on the board, and gave me lots of little tips. She was a great teacher and I will miss her terribly. To Arthur and Jennifer, David and Elaine, and also grandchildren Adam and Freya, I offer my sincere condolences to all of you. Your Mother, and Grandmother, was a lovely woman, and I am honoured to say that she was my friend. Sleep in Peace my dear friend.    Ella..x
FrankD Essex	Like my Pals I was shocked to hear of Valars death.  What a wonderful lady she was! She never failed to pm me regarding my own and Mary's health.Like all my pals I will miss her dearly. God Bless!
Ronnie London	I am very saddened by this turn of events in respect of oor good pal Valar. Isn't it the case though that we each believed she'd pull through, given time, supportive medication, and family care? I certainly believed this to be the case. Unfortunately though this wasn't to be. Valar's passing, obviously a heartbreaking experience for her family and close friends, Is certainly a very very sad time for those who knew her through Glesga Pals....Her frequent and excellent posts will certainly be missed. If there's a heaven, Valar most certainly will be there. And if at all possible she'll definitely be up early each morning to log on and read how things are progressing on Glesca Pals. This is indeed the end of an era.
Maggiem	Oh what I shock I got reading this. I, like many others, thought that Valar would pull through. I will really miss her posts. Although I never met her, just reading through all the wonderful things that other Pals say about her tells of a lovely lady. My heartfelt condolences to David and all of Valar's family.     Maggiem
sinecure France	It is indeed sad to hear of Valar's death and my heart goes out to those close to her and to those Glesga Pals who had the honour of meeting her for their loss must be great. I hope that her last hours were peaceful and that it was peacefully that she slipped away.
Annie Glasgow	I am so saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Valar. I had the pleasure of meeting Valar on many occasions and found her to be a real lady. My condolences go to Arthur & David and their families, im sure in time they will remember the good times and the laughs.Rest in Peace Val, you will be sadly missed. Softly within the shadows She heard a gentle call And taking the hand of Jesus She quietly left us all. God Bless Val.
Carlin Fife	It was a pleasure and a privilege to know her - our irreplaceable Pal, Valar - gone to her heavenly rest. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family at this sad time.  Robert & Carlin
TT Glasgow	Whit can ah say? Ah'm totally gobsmacked tae hear this news. Like many of the Pals, ah never met Valar, but she seemed built intae the brickwork o Glesgapals - always there - and always winnin aw the quizzes - and wi a great sense of humour. Deepest condolences tae the family.
Brigstock England	It is so sad to see the post about Valar's death. She very kindly came to meet me just under a year ago with some of the other pals at the People's Palace. she was a real Lady.
Rose Glasgow	I was saddened to hear of the death of Valar, I never had the pleasure of meeting with her but heard so much about her from others. My deepest sympathy goes to her family, A truly wonderful woman is now at rest Taking her place with all the best A new star is shining in the heavens above And smiling down on those she loved Her battle now over she is now at rest Valar as a glescapal you were one of the best Sadly you,ll be missed by all on this site But as a star in heaven you will always shine bright. REQUIESCANT IN PACE Val xxx
Chocolate Glasgow	I was very sad to read about the passing of Valar she always came over as as a really lovely lady What a contributor to this board, what lovely old photos ofGlasgow that I have looked throu and also ofthose lovely storks in their nests.   In heaven for sure...
Marilyn Australia	Like all the GlesgaPals, I am so shocked to hear the news about Valar. I was so sure she would pull through and be back on the board. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Norrie and Claire, thank you so much for keeping us up to date on Valar and for visiting her on behalf of us all. xx
caltoncuddy Australia	I was so shocked when Annie let me know of Valars passing, I feel like I have lost a special friend, I was so hopping to meet with her when I came home but its not to be.sadly every time I look at a photo of Glasgow I will remember a dear Lady a true Glesca pal        R.I.P.pal     calltoncuddy
Dazzle England	I am numbed with sadness to read that we have lost our dear pal Valar. Although I only knew her on the board and never had the pleasure of meeting her personally, her enthusiasm shone through in her posts and the lovely pictures of the streets of 'Old Glesga' that she posted which brought joy and wonderful memories to all of us who left Glasgow many years ago.     My condolences to her family.    R.I.P Valar
Magaretcr Australia	So sad to hear that our dear pal and friend Valar has passed away. Our condolences to David,Elaine.Arthur and family,and Vals Grandchildren. Val will be so saddly missed.She invited Jim and myself into her heart and home,when we were in Glasgow 2 years ago.A kinder lady would be hard to find.I am just glad her suffering is over. Thankyou Mam for ringing me from Canada to let me know our dear pal had lost her courageous battle,and thanks to all the pals who visited val,and kept us up to date on how Val was doing.   RIP dear Val..     Margaret and Jim.
Wilma Canada	I am so shocked to hear about Valor who we will all miss due to her great posts and pictures of Glasgow. Due to being unable to get on to this thread I didn't realise how ill Valor really was. It has taken me all day to get my head around it. She always looked so well when she was with the pals that it really took the feet from me. If it hadn't been for me seeing Jeannie posting about Chrissie I wouldn't have known. She was a delightful correspondent and loving Mother who was over the moon when all went well for David. I feel so bad for her family who she loved so much and trust in God to help them through this terrible loss. A lovely woman and a true Glesga Pal who will be very sadly missed. My condolences to the family and the Pals who were fortunate enough to meet her. Thank you Norrie and Claire, Mags and Maryjane and everyone who took time to stand by this wonderful lady during her final days.
JohnC Australia	My Wife and I are truly shocked at the passing of "Valar". She was a really nice Lady. If Glesgapals had a Hall of Fame She would be at the top.    R.I.P Valar.
JoanB Oxfordshire	R.I.P Valar you will be missed on the board    my heart goes out to your family,thanks for the chats never met you but we did have a few chats, Thanks for all the great post and pic its so sad
Greta Canada	I was away over the weekend and yesterday and I'm very sad on learning of Valar's death, especially when I had read that she was holding her own or doing better. She'll be missed sorely on these pages as her ability to dig up photographs and history were very interesting. I never met her or spoke to her but she came over to me as a very lovely woman. My condolences to her family
Brian Blantyre	I am so sorry to hear about Valar. I am glad that I got to meet her once in person at the Peoples Palace last year. I did not know her very well, but she was obviously very well liked by all Glesca Pals and will be sorely missed by us all.    Regards, Brian.

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