Tributes for Carol

What I wanted to say might just be on the right thread now.

I read this sad news when I got back in a about 4pm and I had posted a version of this somewhere on FB or GN I am losing the plot now.

"So sorry to hear this, but in the end it is probably no longer any real surprise to us.

I too will say thank goodness for Carol's sake she was out doing what she loved. Carol would not have been a person who would have given in gracefully to having to be "careful now she is getting older".

We will miss her sense of humour and wisdom very much.

Don't anyone take this the wrong way, I can only put it clumsily. But let's take some comfort after reading a post by daughter Fiona which suggested that it appeared most likely that Carol "was killed instantly from a fall whilst walking."

The alternatives do not bear thinking about.

I am so glad she was found before the snows came. This, for the sake of her family had been a concern of mine."

RIP Carol Greatnan indeed.

just home and logged on to read such sad news.

Such an amazing lady sending sympathy to Carols family I just don't know what else to say as I am so upset about what has happened,we had so so many chats about her time living & working on The Wirral and her school teaching days here she will be greatly missed.

I have just got in and logged on to read the sad news about Carol (Greatnan)

I feel shocked and very sad for Carol and her family and friends, and the special friends she had on Gransnet who worked so tirelessly in an effort to find her.

Carol was a remarkable woman who had such an interesting life. She will be very much missed.

Another one who logged on as soon as I arrived home to see what, if any news about Carol. I met Carol on line, a first for me to develop a cyber friendship via gransnet, and something I will always treasure. I loved her posts, I found her to be wise, thoughtful and generous of heart and spirit. Feisty, determined, interested in everything that life has to offer, and always interested in others. it's clear from the posts here, that Carol's love of, and pride in her family was at her heart. She was an independent woman, inspirational to so many of us. Like Carol, I love long, solitary walks in wild and beautiful countryside. I often imagined her, striding along her mountain paths, enjoying her freedom, the beauty around her, and with her thoughts and her heart with her much loved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. RIP Carol and thank you for sharing your life with us

Carol was brave, adventurous and funny. I would like that said of me when the time came.

"Life is either a daring adventure - or nothing"

Truly a free spirit, now flying free.

I am really sad and sorry Carol is no longer with us. I have a few PMs from her which I intend to keep. I always thought of her as a real stand out member on Gransnet, she was as someone else mentioned very wise and had clearly lived a varied and interesting life. A real maverick in her physical activities, can't imagine there would be too many ladies of 73 clambering about in the mountains and snorkeling around coral reefs, she was certainly no one dimensional granny. I think it's a great testament to her that she was so loved and involved with her many grandchildren who clearly thought the world of her and I am sure she will continue to be an inspiration to them and her character and spirit will live on in them.

I am sorry I never met her she was a lady who wasn't afraid to stand for up for what she believed, I didn't always agree with her stance on every thing but then agreeing with anyone all of the time would be a rare thing indeed.

I know Carol didn't believe in an afterlife, but if there is such a place I'm sure she will be somewhere good. RIP

Terrible news. A personality as strong as hers will be sorely missed. It's especially sad as she was still planning a lively future - but I suppose she always would have been. My heartfelt sympathies to all her family.

Bananna said 'I know Carol didn't believe in an afterlife, but if there is such a place I'm sure she will be somewhere good'

This page alone is testament to how Carol, a truly Greatnan will live on in hearts and minds. I know I will often find myself having a 'What would Greatnan have said about that' moment.

Like Nellie, after a week of imagining the worst, I am relieved that she died instantly in a fall.

Can't add anything that hasn't been said already. I will miss her posts and her sharp intellect, wit and kindness. She was a special lady indeed and will be very much missed by all her friends, both cyber and physical.

Her family must be devastated, but I hope they will find comfort knowing how much they were loved by her and how much she meant to so many people.

So sad for all of you here, and her family. I'm fairly new so hadn't 'met' her, but it is obvious from reading the forums that she was a much-loved lady.
My thoughts are with her family, and her extended family on here

My sympathy and thoughts to Carol's family. I will miss her very varied posts, she was so full of wit and life and no doubt if you had asked her she would have told you that this was the way she would have wanted to go. Her friends did a wonderful job trying to find her and keeping us up to date and I would like to thank them personally for all they did.

Just logged and seen the sad news. Heart goes out to Carol's family

Just logged on and read the news we all had been dreading. Sincere condolences to all her family who must be comforted to know she died doing something she loved.

I have to add my sadness at her untimely passing. Carol sadly was estranged from a daughter like myself totally different circumstances of course I will keep her thoughtful supportive p messages she was. Kind to me. I did not agree with her politics but that did not matter. R.i.p. Carol so sad for her family and all of us.

A truly beautiful graceful free spirit has taken to the skies to be free forever. We all loved dear Greatnan and will miss her so much.
My heart goes out to her family.

Carol will be sadly missed. She truly was an inspirational woman, who refused to be defined by her age.

Very sad to read this news. I also hope her family will take some comfort from the fact that she died in her beloved surroundings and doing something she loved so much. I send them my heartfelt condolences.

I've just got home and wanted to add my condolences to the many here and on FB.

Greatnan will truly be missed both on Gransnet and by all whose lives she touched.

RIP Carol

I send my sincere condolences to Carol's family and friends and all who knew and loved her. Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear the news. Sympathy and love to Carol's family and also to those on Gransnet who were close to her and did so much to help to find her.

So desperately sorry to read this news, I have been out all day so have just caught up. It is very very sad and Greatnan will be so missed. Love and condolences to her family and friends. A lovely lady.

Carol was a brave, indomitable, principled wonderful woman. I only knew as an online presence but I really relished the discussions we had. What was humbling was the way in which, while holding steadfast to what she believed, she was able to modify her views and be gracious in saying so. Not many do that.

She loved so much, her mountains, the disadvantaged children she used to teach, and, above all, her beloved family.

Carol is no more, but her great spirit will live on in her family and in all those who have been touched by her presence. RIP

I didn't know the lady but wish I had. She must have been a very special person to have this impact on those around her.

Sincere condolences to Carol's family,such a sad loss.But all those on Grannynet send their condolences to her family, and friends on Gransnet.