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We have lost a friend

11 years ago

I sit here and listen to the old gospel "I come to the garden alone" with tears in my eyes as a long time member and a wonderful rosarian has gone to a garden above. Carol Markell, Bluesibe has passed from this world to a place where roses only need to be looked at and loved.

RIP dear friend.

Forgive any spelling as I can truly not see what I am typing.

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sherryocala
11 years ago
Very sad news.

Sherry

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11 years ago
I remember Carol, though I only knew her here through this forum. She came across as a kind and thoughtful person. Very sad news.
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lori_elf z6b MD
11 years ago
Very sad news indeed. I am lucky to have seen Carol again this past March when she was in town... she seemed so vibrant and energetic! It's hard to imagine she's gone.
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Krista_5NY
11 years ago
I'm saddened to hear this news...I remember her postings, a wonderful lady and so helpful and thoughtful.
anntn6b
11 years ago
Thank you for letting us know. I hope she knew how appreciated she was.
zeffyrose
11 years ago
This is so sad----She was a wonderful helpful rosie friend.

Florence
AnneCecilia z5 MI
11 years ago
Oh, such sad news. I, too, only knew her from her posts on this forum but she will be greatly missed. Thank you for sharing even through your tears, Lewane. ((Hugs to you))
olga_6b
11 years ago
Thank you for letting us know. Carol was a wonderful person and a great rosarian. She will be greatly missed. So sad.
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jerijen
11 years ago
I am so bewildered.

I had NO idea Carol was ill, so this news hit me last night like a punch in the stomach -- and I kept thinking I must have misunderstood.

Her dogs are OK???

Jeri
seattlesuze
11 years ago
Returning tonight to the place where I first met so many of you who taught me about roses, not least of all, Carol, who introduced me to the stunning Etoile de Hollande that grows over her patio. Carol's ascerbic humor, her great kind heart, and her passion for her pups have always been at the forefront of our friendship. That she is gone from us is surreal.
LA, many hugs to you.
Sue
vics_gardenkeeper
11 years ago
I am floored. We so enjoyed our visits with her and our other CA friends but especially walking with her beautiful dogs in Chavez Park along the water, being greeted by all her friends (human and canine). Carol was so delightful and intelligent. Does anyone know where tributes or donations should be made?

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