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Amy Jeffers
Member
Username: msedup
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 8:34 am: | 
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It feels as though Titanic has finally finished it's voyage. A very important link to the humanity of the Titanic story is now gone. God Bless you, Millvina. All my love.
Amy |
Betsy Rhoades
Member
Username: 1243843053
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 9:00 am: |
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I was so sad to hear about Millvina's passing. She was truly an extraordinary woman, not just because of her history. She was kind, giving, warm, compassionate and a truly loving person. She will be sorely missed. |
Howard Nelson
Member
Username: tht
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 9:48 am: |
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of Millvina,
she was a special lady who will be sadly missed by her friends and admirers from around the world.
I visited her a few weeks ago and she was in good form despite a chest complaint.
It was a privilege and a pleasure to have known her.
"Remember Me, when this you see, the baby rescued from the sea".
Rest in peace Millvina. God Bless, Howard. |
Carla Velterop
Member
Username: carla
Post Number: 212
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 10:01 am: |
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I just heard the news and I am saddened at it. I am happy of the one chance I had to meet her, at the BTS convention this year, and I am glad that she lived a full a life as she did. My condolences go to her friends and family. May she rest in peace.
Carla Velterop - learning and still getting it wrong since the 20th Century
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Norbert Zimmermann
Member
Username: murdock
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 10:46 am: |
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of Millvina too. The world lost the last Titanicsurvivor and a great lady. My condolences go to her friends and her family.
Rest in peace Millvina. |
Dave Gittins
Member
Username: gittins
Post Number: 4067
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 10:51 am: |
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A Day to Remember.
31 May 1911. Titanic launched.
31 May 2009. Millvina Dean departs.
I'm glad to know she went peacefully, as she deserved.
Dave Gittins
Titanic: Monument and Warning.
http://users.senet.com.au/~gittins/Book.html
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Mary Hamric
Member
Username: mary1912
Post Number: 116
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 12:40 pm: |
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God Bless Millvina Dean. It really does feel like Titanic has completed an ellipse. |
Graham Brunk
Member
Username: grahambrunk
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 1:15 pm: |
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They are all reunited at last! |
Richard Edwards
Member
Username: titanorac9370
Post Number: 50
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 1:40 pm: |
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I heard the sad news this morning when I woke up. My condonlences go to Bruno and Millvina's family and friends.
I had the great fortune to meet Millvina a few times at the BTS conventions in Southampton and I was amazed at how someone of her age could be so patient and happy to meet all her fans. We should all be so lucky to be so full of life and most importantly, FUN, at the ripe old age of 97.
I met her last in April and it was obvious that she was terrifyingly frail, but the moment she opened her mouth, my God she was as razor sharp as she ever had been and she still had that fantastic glint in her eye.
The coincidence of 31 May is remarkable but am I right in thinking her brother Bertram died on 15 April a few years ago?
Rest in peace Millvina, we will miss you.
Love Rich. |
Desiree Pearse
Member
Username: titanic1297
Post Number: 71
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 1:41 pm: |
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I was very saddened to hear of Millvina's passing at work this morning, I never met her but I would have liked to. I enjoyed reading your stories John, thanks for posting them. Rest in Peace, Millvina. |
Michael Poirier
Member
Username: mike_poirier
Post Number: 940
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 1:45 pm: |
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Here is a nice tribute to Millvina on the Titanic International Society website. It includes a clip of Millvina singing.
Voyage, journal of www.titanicinternationalsociety.org
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Elena Lorenzini
Member
Username: melissi
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 2:18 pm: |
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I'm very saddened to hear that Millvina passed away. May she rest in peace and be reunited with her family and all those who were on board.
The living are all gone now, it feels like an era has ended... |
Arlene Forconi
Member
Username: danceleen
Post Number: 28
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 2:24 pm: |
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This news was posted all over the internet here in the States yesterday. It was nice to see that so many people out there cared.
RIP Millvina, I enjoyed watching your interviews so much over the years. Now you join the others.
Will the lifeboats be seated according to class? I hope they aren't too crowded-Ruth Dewitt Bukater
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rudi newman
Member
Username: rudititanic
Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 2:39 pm: |
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I met Milvina on numerous occasions, and she was always cheerful and full of stories - a lovely down-to-earth person. So sorry I wasn't able to visit her in time. At least she was active and happy with lots of friends and admirers.
Requiescat in pace. |
Luke Owens
Member
Username: lukeowens
Post Number: 79
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 2:53 pm: |
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chantal murray
Member
Username: ckeogh20
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 4:01 pm: |
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Millvina was an amazing lady I had the pleasure of her company on a few occasions once in Cobh in 1998 and then again in Quebec in 2000 she was a great story teller and told us all on the trip about her young days during the war she had a job that had to do with the Maps for the fighter planes she laughed telling us how bad her sense of direction back then was and she would hope the planes got where they were going!! was she was a dote, it was a real pleasure to have had the privilege of her company.
May she rest in peace |
Michael H. Standart
Moderator
Username: mstandart
Post Number: 27681
Registered: 12-2000
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 4:23 pm: |
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The Daily Mail has a brief story on Millvina's passing at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1189904/Last-Titanic-survivor-Millvina-Dean-dies-aged-97.html
This includes a nice photo of her posing with a salvaged porthole on display at the National Museum in Grenwich
Cordially,
Michael H. Standart
Equal Opportunity Curmudgeon
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Pavel Chlupac
Member
Username: rmstitanic_owner
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 5:53 pm: |
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It is very bad news, that Mrs. Dean has died. She was very kind woman. Since 31th May 2009 has been all passengers and crew members of RMS Titanic again together.
Titanic's gate for her souls into heaven is now closed.
From all Titanic passengers and crew have left only memories, signatures and personal things.
SLEEP WELL MRS DEAN! 
Bruce Ismay, WHITE STAR LINE
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Chloe Olive
Member
Username: chloe_olive
Post Number: 66
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 5:58 pm: |
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Very sad news. Rest in Peace, Milvina |
Arlene Forconi
Member
Username: danceleen
Post Number: 29
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 6:03 pm: |
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"31 May 1911. Titanic launched.
31 May 2009. Millvina Dean departs."
As well as my wedding anniversary (1980) and Clint Eastwood's birthday (1925). But seriously, this day will be all the more memorable for me. How fitting, in a sense, it's the beginning and the end of Titanic's life.
Will the lifeboats be seated according to class? I hope they aren't too crowded-Ruth Dewitt Bukater
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1243874826
Member
Username: 1243874826
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 6:16 pm: |
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My heart goes out to all of her friends and family. She sounded like a wonderful woman. I always wished I could have met her. Now she will always be resting at peace in heaven where she has reunited with all the other people on board that fell way too soon. We'll miss you Milvina. It truely feels like the end of an era now! RIP
Tina,
Ca,USA |
Erin Hopkins
Member
Username: errowyn
Post Number: 46
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 7:23 pm: |
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Last night I told my Dad about Ms. Dean's death and he was greatly saddened by the news.
He wishes to extend his respects and offer his prayers. |
Martin Kloetzer
Member
Username: martin1982
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 7:50 pm: |
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I heard the sad news yesterday evening. They have dismayed me too most deeply. I had the big luck to meet this charming lady. I will never forget this moment. Thank you Milvina
My deepest condolence is valid the relative and friends
Rest in peace Milvina I will never forget you |
Tim Troendle
Member
Username: timinky
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 8:57 pm: |
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I had the pleasure of speaking briefly with Miss Dean at the THS convention in Boston in 1988. She was a gracious and charming lady. |
Stuart Kelly
Member
Username: mkc400
Post Number: 336
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 1, 2009 - 9:31 pm: |
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Met her at BTS 2003, went up to her with camera in hand, inadvertently. She enthusiastically asked if I wanted a photo but I rather bashfully said no. Spent a few minutes talking to her and Bruno, she was a lovely elderly lady and it was so obvious she was enjoying her life.
Spent today somewhat regretting not getting the photo, I must confess. |
