I haven't been around in ages, but I couldn't let Poppies passing go by without witnessing it here. This is where I met Poppie first.

When Poppie first arrived here, she was a young, naive and searching for a way to further her exploration in the design of silver. She grew up before our very eyes.

A few years ago, when everyone around here was in bragging mode about grandkids, Poppie offered to let me adopt Lucien as my own. Michelle came on board with it, and we went from there.

I met Poppie first in London, where she was finally going to school. We met a few more times, and finally, last summer, I was priviledged to meet both Michelle and Lucein. Dennis and I spent the day with the 3 of them in Dublin, exploring anything and everything.

I feel great sorrow for Michelle and Lucien. They will miss Poppie so much. My heart is pouring out to them.

I will miss Poppie - one of the nicest gals I have ever met. She had a heart the size of Texas. She will always be in my heart.

Oh my God Anno how terrible. She was so very young. Do you know what took her from us? I can hardly believe this.

I'm so shocked, celtic. She was artistically gifted and had so much to offer.

Poppie was beautiful and I love yonuh's poem about not being
dead but melting into and existing in the environment! Don't
stand by my grave and weep. The posts here a very helpful not only as we grieve for Poppie but for others we've recently lost
as well. Prayers and blessings to Celtic Flame, her kinfolk and friends!

Mountain Ash,
I just reread your poem and it's lovely, too. Death is a difficult adjustment for those left behind. And I don't care
what age a person is, the void seems bigger than the Grand
Canyon. It's great we have one another to help with some sort of healing process.

I haven't been around for ages either but I wanted to honor Poppie here and have such fond memories of her. Always there to help with a positive thought. I remember viewing their wedding pictures and how happy they were.

This is such a huge loss and so tragic. My heart and prayers go out to her loved ones.

Sail on, Poppie.

I really didn't have much opportunity to get to know Poppie, but I add my voice to those who mourn her loss.

Blessings to Michelle and Lucien and all the other loved ones she leaves behind.

When I saw this on Facebook yesterday, I was stunned. I cry every time I think of her.

From the first time Poppie posted here, I felt a connection to a kindred spirit. She was a many-talented woman so full of love and life. I wish we had met in person.

My love to Celtic, Robert and Lucien in this difficult time.

Dearest all

Celt contacted me today with an update which I have forwarded to Anno for posting on FB on Celt's behalf. I now do the same here for those who are not on FB:

Michelle is with Poppie's family in Dunganon where they are currently holding a wake to be followed by a move to Michelle's on Wednesday. The funeral is the following day, Thursday and cremation is to take place at 1:30 P.M.

Please pray for Michelle as I understand that she is not well and having health problems with an already broken heart.

I shall post further updates as and when I receive them.

God bless.

Thanks for the update, Lola!

Will keep Michelle in our prayers. I recall how devastated my kids were when their father died. It is never easy to lose a parent, but losing one when you are young is terribly hard.

Oh Lola, I'm so glad you are in contact with Michelle. I can't imagine how horrible this all is for her, especially if she is feeling ill herself. Hopefully she has help to take care of Lucien.

Please do keep us posted, and tell her how much she is in our heart and prayers.

Meredith, I sensed that connection between you two talented jewlers. Sending you a hug too.