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Andrew Williams
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Username: andreww
Post Number: 465
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:09 pm: | 
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A sad day for the whole Titanic world. Millvina would want us all to treat tomorrow as new day.
My sincere thought's are with her life long friend Bruno.
She was one off, and she has left us with many fond memories. God bless her!
Andrew Williams
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Kevin Keating
Member
Username: bandtrumpet7
Post Number: 38
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:13 pm: |
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Very sad news indeed.
Rest in peace, Millvina.  |
Laura Jayne Gardner
Member
Username: queenlozza
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:33 pm: |
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God Bless. |
James Holmes
Member
Username: james_holmes
Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:35 pm: |
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Millvina was one of a kind and a real lady. She will be sorely missed.
James Holmes
www.titaniccd.com |
Bill Sauder
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Username: billsauder
Post Number: 173
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:47 pm: |
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... and then there were none.
rmstitanicplans.com
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ash briers
Member
Username: s2hsr
Post Number: 130
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:09 pm: |
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i just heard it on the news, it showed footage of the titanic and i was like "woaah" then it said "the last titanic survivor had died", sad sad news.. |
Steve Olguin
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Username: steveolguin
Post Number: 352
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:22 pm: |
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This was one of the top stories on twitter a few moments ago.
Sad news indeed for all of us.
May she rest in peace.
Steve
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Monica Helen Nygård
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Username: pippi553
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:28 pm: |
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It is sad that this wounder full lady have passed away. I hope and prey that she now is reunited with her family and they all rest in peace. |
Evgueni Mlodik
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Username: emlodik
Post Number: 209
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:38 pm: |
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This is so sad... The last survivor is now gone. |
John Clifford
Member
Username: hjca
Post Number: 1518
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:43 pm: |
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"To Millvina: God Bless You.
Thanks for the many years we knew each other and the wonderful traveling/tour companion and grand lady that you were".
John Clifford
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Tracy Smith
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Username: tracy
Post Number: 1493
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:51 pm: |
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A long life, well lived.
The rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost
airline luggage.
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Stuart Kelly
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Username: mkc400
Post Number: 335
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:54 pm: |
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RIP Milvena, a happy, fulfilling life.
We will miss you. |
Steve Olguin
Member
Username: steveolguin
Post Number: 353
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:01 pm: |
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How odd that she passed exactly 98 years to the day that Titanic was launched.
Steve
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Paul Rogers
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Username: progers
Post Number: 614
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:02 pm: |
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Sad news indeed but at least she enjoyed a long life and died pain-free, in decent surroundings and with her mental faculties intact. What more could we wish for her?
She had Titanoraks pretty well nailed too:
quote:"I think sometimes they look on me as if I am the Titanic!" she said after a visit to a Titanic convention in America. "Honestly, some of them are quite weird about it."
RIP to a lovely lady.
Peace and noodles
http://www.venganza.org
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Clifford Ismay
Member
Username: c_ismay
Post Number: 22
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:05 pm: |
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God Bless you Millvina
Be Mindful
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John Clifford
Member
Username: hjca
Post Number: 1519
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:54 pm: |
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This, I believe, will be a great place to share our favorite stories and memories about Millvina Dean, who died this morning.
I have some wonderful stories to share, and which were shared with me, by Millvina.
[Moderator's Note: This message and the two below it, originally a separate thread, have been moved to this pre-existing thread discussing Ms. Dean and her death. MAB]
John Clifford
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John Clifford
Member
Username: hjca
Post Number: 1520
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:56 pm: |
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For me, great memories of being with Millvina included seeing her at the THS Conventions in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2000.
In 1996, at the Belfast Convenion, I was thrilled to escort Millvina on to the HMS Caroline, for a pre-dinner reception;
In 1998, at the Springfield Convention, I stayed with my cousin and her family, in Connecticut.
The day before the Convention I took my uncle up to Indian Orchard, and he had a great time meeting with Ed Kamuda and Ed's sister Barbara.
Then, after lunch I returned to the THS Museum, this time with one of my mom's former schoolteachers, who, now retired, also lived in Connecticut.
During the afternoon visit, my mom's former schoolteacher, Mrs Ricci, got to everyone, Ed & Karen Kamuda, Barbara Kamuda, Don Lynch, and finally Millvina Dean and her companion, Bruno.
Mrs. Ricci, who was a year-and-a-half younger than Millvina, was thrilled to meet her, and listen to Millvina answer questions.
She later told me, my mom, my cousin, and just about everyone else in Connecticut, about how great it was that afternoon, that we could not have planned things any better.
John Clifford
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John Clifford
Member
Username: hjca
Post Number: 1521
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:06 pm: |
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Two stories Millvina enjoyed sharing, both related to interviews she gave:
1. A Japanese group was doing a Titanic documentary, and included an interview with Millvina. As part of the interview, Millvina agreed to do a Japanese bow greeting, but that gesture had to be filmed several times. Her companion, Bruno, was bemused to see her and this interview trying to properly greet each other
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2. For another documentary, Millvina was interviewed at her home.
Just as the recorded interview began, one neighbor started mowing the lawn. Millvina was asked to talk to her neighbor and have him stop mowing the lawn; she declined, so someone from the film group went and made that request.
Then, the other neighbor began playing loud music. Millvina was asked to talk to her neighbor and have him stop playing the music. Again, she declined, so someone from the film group went and made that request.
Then, the interview began, and an airplane flew directly over the flat.
Millvina's reply was "Now, there's absolutely nothing we can do about that".
John Clifford
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Eric Longo
Member
Username: mauretania19061936
Post Number: 835
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:20 pm: |
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This is very sad news.
And it is also the anniversary of something or other to do with Titanic if memory serves.
R.I.P.
Eric in NY
Mauretania 07 photographs/memorabilia/postcards buy/sell. Image restoration. magikbilly@yahoo.com
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John Clifford
Member
Username: hjca
Post Number: 1522
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:48 pm: |
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My other stories:
April 1997: After the THS Convention, Millvina and her companion, Bruno, joined several other THS members for a 7-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera.
When their ship got back, I, along with Don Lynch, met Millvina, Bruno, and the Kamudas at the Port of Los Angeles.
I was assigned to take Millvina and Bruno to LAX, that afternoon, for their flight to London.
However, before we went to the airport, I took Millvina and Bruno to meet my parents. The five of us had a very pleasant visit.
One thing my mom especially remembered was when Millvina mentioned how, here in Los Angeles, a big highlight is to see where many of the famous entertainers are now buried. That was one part of a THS coach tour at the Convention.
Millvina's reply was "Well!! At my age I do my best to avoid cemeteries"!!
My mom's thought was "Atta girl, Millvina"!!
Then: August 1997: I was one of about 20 persons on the QE2 crossing, with Millvina.
After I got home I wrote a story called "Barley's QE2 Story", derived from a stuffed dog that I bought, aboard ship, as a birthday present for my nephew, who was about to celebrate his first birthday the day after I got home (my family, though, decided to have me give the stuffed dog to my nephew as a Christmas present instead).
My story recounted the crossing, albeit with several fictional moments, and Millvina the center of attention.
Millvina wrote back, after I sent her a copy of it, and said "Such a wonderful story. I can read it over and over".
Millvina was also a joy to talk to, during two coach tours, in 1998 through Ireland, and in 1999, in Quebec.
BTW, Millvina did note that she received an invitation to see a special screening of James Cameron's TITANIC, in London. She declined the invitation.
She was then notified that "Prince Charles will be at the screening, and he would really enjoy meeting you".
Millvina's reaction was "I don't care if the entire Royal family will be there!! I will not see that film"!!
John Clifford
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John Clifford
Member
Username: hjca
Post Number: 1523
Registered: 11-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 11:51 pm: |
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I am now going to the 5:00 PM Mass at my Church.
I will offer my prayers for Millvina.
Then, tonight I will offer a special toast, just like I did for her birthday: "TO MILLVINA".
"Sweet Dreams, Great Lady".
Rest in Peace.
John Clifford
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Grant Woollacott
Member
Username: spirit3333
Post Number: 247
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:08 am: |
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I mourn for Millvina and I am thankful for having known her via the few letters and phone calls we shared.
Bless the poor Allisons
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Holly Peterson
Member
Username: alzbeta
Post Number: 227
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:15 am: |
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I first saw the thread this morning before Church but refused to believe it.
But now, at 5:13 p.m. after having confirmed it on Wikipedia, I'm forced to realize that the last Titanic survivor has passed on. I still can't really comprehend it.
It's a sobering thought to think that not a single person now walks this earth who set foot on the great ship Titanic. And so it ends.
Rest in peace Millvina, with your family and the father you never knew. I hope you have found happiness. Know that you will be missed by every member of this message board. |
Matthew Jones
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Username: matthew1
Post Number: 9
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:17 am: |
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Great lady an friend, I will miss you very much
Matthew |
Holly Peterson
Member
Username: alzbeta
Post Number: 228
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:18 am: |
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PS I know this is not really the time, but I love that novel you mentioned, Bill. |
