Vale Neill (Rabbit58) 21/09/21

[gringo2011]

I am really, really sad to hear this. We'd corresponded, since my missus also was going through surgeries, chemo and radiation. She died on 8 August. Bugger. I was wondering how he was going... had looked to see if he'd posted lately. I was thinking of their similar journeys. My heart hurts. I imagine his family is feeling some of the same emotions I am. Oddly enough, I found some comfort myself in this quote from the TV show, the Blacklist. Please pardon me, and I mean this with no disrespect whatsoever, and I certainly don't want to take over the thread. But this is the quote. "There will be nightmares. And every day when you wake up, it will be the first thing you think about. Until one day it will be the second thing." I'm still waiting for it to be the second thing for me. Hasn't happened yet. I hope that day comes, and when it does, the pain feels a little bit less raw. And I hope that day comes soon for his loved ones too.

Shit, that's really sad news man. That must be really hard to process your way through. If you ever need to chat we're always here.

 

[George]

How are you doing Brains Trust66 ? More than happy to chat if you need

 

[Diehard Saint]

I am really, really sad to hear this. We'd corresponded, since my missus also was going through surgeries, chemo and radiation. She died on 8 August. Bugger. I was wondering how he was going... had looked to see if he'd posted lately. I was thinking of their similar journeys. My heart hurts. I imagine his family is feeling some of the same emotions I am. Oddly enough, I found some comfort myself in this quote from the TV show, the Blacklist. Please pardon me, and I mean this with no disrespect whatsoever, and I certainly don't want to take over the thread. But this is the quote. "There will be nightmares. And every day when you wake up, it will be the first thing you think about. Until one day it will be the second thing." I'm still waiting for it to be the second thing for me. Hasn't happened yet. I hope that day comes, and when it does, the pain feels a little bit less raw. And I hope that day comes soon for his loved ones too.

I’m so sorry to hear this, Sainter. I hope you have a lot of support around you to help you through this time.

Sincere condolences to you, your family and also to the family of Neil (Rabbit58)
RIP.

 

[MissRabbit58]

RIP! Did Neil get to see a saints premiership in his lifetime?

Dad never got to see a Saints Premiership. He was 63 years old when he passed. In his younger days he said if the mighty Saints did manage the big win he would be streaking down the main street. The years we came close he moved the time of the planned streak to 3am [emoji4] He was however thrilled by the video he received from Tom Hickey. He was even more thrilled by the time that Tom, a wonderful, kind and caring man took to meet with him. Our visit to the club rooms after was also special, and the last game Dad was able to attend. It gave us many happy memories. The club sent him a kids jersey before the arrival of his second grandson Jackson. Jackson arrived into the world three weeks ago now. A new Saints member, wether he likes it or not!!
I gave the funeral home a Saints beanie to place with him when he left. Dads 2022 membership arrived in the mail on the day he passed. A true Saint to the very end!
xox Aimee

 

[Brains Trust66]

How are you doing Brains Trust66 ? More than happy to chat if you need

Thanks George , I’ve been taking a break from footy to recharge my batteries. Losing Neill knocked the stuffing out of me . I will be back soon though .

 

[Sainter3and7]

Thanks George , I’ve been taking a break from footy to recharge my batteries. Losing Neill knocked the stuffing out of me . I will be back soon though .

Hi

I'm in a fairly devastated state also, but if you ever want to talk about shared journeys of pain via Direct Message, I am happy to do so. I hope you have others, not strangers, who you can process the grief with... but if talking to a stranger who has undergone some of what you have been through helps at all, the offer is there.

 

[Sainter3and7]

Dad never got to see a Saints Premiership. He was 63 years old when he passed. In his younger days he said if the mighty Saints did manage the big win he would be streaking down the main street. The years we came close he moved the time of the planned streak to 3am [emoji4] He was however thrilled by the video he received from Tom Hickey. He was even more thrilled by the time that Tom, a wonderful, kind and caring man took to meet with him. Our visit to the club rooms after was also special, and the last game Dad was able to attend. It gave us many happy memories. The club sent him a kids jersey before the arrival of his second grandson Jackson. Jackson arrived into the world three weeks ago now. A new Saints member, wether he likes it or not!!
I gave the funeral home a Saints beanie to place with him when he left. Dads 2022 membership arrived in the mail on the day he passed. A true Saint to the very end!
xox Aimee

Aimee,
Like I just posted to Brains Trust66, if you ever want to chat to someone in a similar part of the grief journey, I'm here for you. All the best.

 

[Brains Trust66]

Neill Jones passed away early on the morning of Tuesday the 21st of September 2021, with his soulmate and wife Lynn by his side.

Neill passed away at the age of 63 following a three year battle with Cancer.

We are all taking some time to grieve and to reflect on the times that we were blessed to share with Neill.

Neill requested that no funeral be held following his passing. We have included several options for everyone to honour Neill and to show your support to the entire family, within the following website: https://www.forevermissed.com/neill-francis-jones/about

We invite all friends, family, colleagues and past students, who wish to share stories, memories, photos, and to express their condolences on the memorial page which has been established to honour his life. It will also allow family and friends who do not use social media to share in these messages. Any contributions to the online memorial no matter how small are welcome

Our lives will never be the same without him, but forever changed by the love that he brought to us all.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

Take care BT.

 

[MissRabbit58]

Aimee,
Like I just posted to Brains Trust66, if you ever want to chat to someone in a similar part of the grief journey, I'm here for you. All the best.

Thank you. Really appreciate the support.

 

[MissRabbit58]

I started the online Memorial for Dad after the wonderful Brains Trust66, started this thread. The comments from you all brought a smile to my Mums face. Her first comment after reading the thread was "Neill really had no idea how special he was and how many people cared".
Reading all of your comments, seeing my Mum smile...there aren't sufficient words to express my gratitude. If anyone has the time to add to the online memorial it will allow family members not on this site or social media to share in your kind thoughts and memories. Thank you.

Btw, like my Dad I have a brain that enjoys facts. It was driving me crazy that I couldn't remember why Dad never spoke about the 1966 Final. So I went hunting through his old posts. The attached may explain why...

 

[PostmanBish]

Very sad news.

I only knew of his story through reading old threads, and I really felt for him, particularly with regard to the doctor situations.

It really struck a chord, as I've seen a number of family members, and friends fight this scourge over the past decade (most ultimately succumbing), and it doesn't get easier, but I try to do my bit to make things improve by donating regularly to cancer-related organisations. I believe we'll reach a time where the disease is detected, we sample, analyse, confirm the best treatments, and start delivering it much earlier, giving sufferers even more of a fighting chance than they currently have. Our treatments have improved immensely, but there's a long way to go.

RIP Sainter ... go have a heavenly beer with the legends of our club.