KathieB Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 My heart is heavy as I write this. Selkie's daughter phoned this morning to let me know that her mother has passed away. As well as being an active member of our community, Selkie was rearing three active grandchildren with all that entails, working part time for her husband's company, and participating in numerous church and community activities, I asked if there is anything we can do. She said to remember her mother and pray for the family. Although she was but 5 feet tall, Selkie was the lynchpin that held the family together. Mary said that despite her mother's small size, all the family together will have to make a real effort to fill her shoes. Selkie's real name was Carolyn Goodwin. Her obituary can be found at Kidder Funeral Home, Northfield, MA. Messages of condolence can be left there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Oh, I am heartbroken to read his. So very sad. I know she did do so much. And she was a great resource for us here too as well. Thanks Kathie for letting us know. Her family for sure is in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I am sorry to hear this sad news. She will surely be missed here and at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I'm really sorry to hear this. I'm praying for her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I am so very sorry for her family. Thank you for letting us know. Her family will be in my prayers. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Ohh No!! She was on my mind the other day. This is such sad news. My heart goes out to her family. Thank you for letting us know Kathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Who will take care of Twinkle and the others? And finish that gonzo bash of all those dollhouse kits? Selkie (I will always think of her as Selkie) was a very special lady and I shall miss her sorely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, havanaholly said: Who will take care of Twinkle and the others? Her daughter has been acting as backup. Now she is the main caretaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I am so sorry to read about this, She Will be missed by many all over the world. Sending LOTs of hugs and love to the ones close to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Such awful news.. I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thank you, dear heart, for sharing this news, and do let Mary know they are all in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueirishmoon Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I am so sorry to hear this. I always looked forward to reading her input. She will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyfingers Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Oh no! So sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thank you for letting us know. She will be missed around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thank you for letting us know. Kinds a shock it my system right now. Prayers to the family. Was she ill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Although I didn't know her well, she always had kind words to add to the conversations she commented on. It's so sad when one of our own is no longer going to be among us. We will always remember you, Selkie, and I am sending prayers to your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 40 minutes ago, L Swearengin said: Was she ill? The flu took advantage of an underlying condition. Both she and her grandson had a particularly nasty version of the flu virus. He recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debora59 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 So sorry to hear about this. I hope she was recognized for her artistic accomplishments in miniature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Such sad news. Thoughts and prayers for her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The news is so sad, she was an enteric part of our community. God bless her family. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbresr Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Oh I am so sad to hear of this. Selkie you will be truly missed. Many prayers for you and your family and loved ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyMtnMom Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 May such a wonderful person rest in peace. We will miss you Selkie. Prayers to her family and all who knew her (here or elsewhere). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Selkie is gone? That just really hurts. I think of all of you as people in your 20s who will live forever, so this is hard for me to comprehend. Yes, I will definitely miss her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenrodfarm Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Such sad news, She will be missed by not just this community. Prayers to her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I'm heartbroken this evening. Tracy called to tell me and I'm just at a loss. I can't think of any words to say, but I think Selkie would like me to share this. She chose her name here on the forum based on the legend of the Selkie Woman as told by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. I found this recording of the story for you. https://sarahsutcliffe.com/2014/09/28/march-2014-seal-woman/ It meant a lot to her. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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