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ARLAINE - VINTAGEBOUDOIR

Discussion in 'PUBLIC VFG News - Announcements and events' started by artisannes, Jul 22, 2004.

  1. artisannes

    artisannes VFG Member VFG Past President

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    Arlaine, who many of you will know as vintageboudoir, passed away yesterday. Her unexpected death, caused by a sudden heart attack has shocked and saddened all who knew her.

    Ar began selling on eBay on 24th May 02 under the name of duendefarm. On 31st August 02, she became vintageboudoir and revamped her eBay site in April of this year. I am delighted to say that Ar’s feedback during this time was 100%, a record she can truly be proud of and a credit to the VFG.

    Ar's passing, so untimely and so unfair, reminds us all just how tenuous life can be. It also shows us that we each have family that extends far beyond our own blood relatives.

    That family is the VFG and losing Ar serves as a reminder that the friendships we make here are precious and should never be taken for granted.

    Ar had plans for her late father's loft apartment where she was living. She had hoped to use some of its massive space to set up a permanent vintage exhibition. Sadly that will never come about.

    I would also like to add that Ar was very generous and extended a helping hand to other members in need and I know that many of us had cause to thank her.


    Anne
    President
    VFG
     
  2. pastperfect2

    pastperfect2 Alumni +

    Thank you Anne, that is a lovely tribute.

    Hollis
     
  3. bartondoll

    bartondoll Guest

    Anne, thank you.

    Ar was a very special person and is going to be so missed.

    I am thankful I had the opportunity to have her as a
    friend.

    Sue
     
  4. dibs2002

    dibs2002 Registered Guest

    Me too Sue, I'm really going to miss her.

    Deb
     
  5. latebloomers

    latebloomers Registered Guest

    Poor Ar. Big hugs to all my friends here. She was so special and will be sadly missed.
     
  6. Such a sweet and kind lady. She will be greatly missed.
     
  7. b*a*vintagequeen

    b*a*vintagequeen Registered Guest

    Beautifully worded....thank you...
     
  8. ellenm

    ellenm Registered Guest

    We will miss her very much.
     
  9. Patentleathershoes

    Patentleathershoes VFG Veteran VFG Past President

    thanks for posting this on the public board for everyone to see : )
     
  10. nsweezie

    nsweezie Registered Guest

    My deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends. Artisannes, your tribute was perfect.
     
  11. Vintagetrend

    Vintagetrend Registered Guest

    I apoligize for not posting this sad news on the public board, just not thinking straight..
    Thank you Anne..

    I love and miss you Arlaine.... so much

    Michelle
     
  12. Oh, Ar. I didn't know her very well, but liked and respected everything I knew of her. She was wise and generous. Her passing seems wholly unfair.

    Steph
     
  13. emmapeelpants

    emmapeelpants Alumni

    She sounds like she was a remarkable person.

    My sincerest condolences to all who knew and loved her.

    Liz
     
  14. fuzzylizzie

    fuzzylizzie Alumni

    Ar had one of the most generous spirits I've ever encountered. She was the perfect friend; a rock one could turn to in stormy times. I'll cherish her memory, knowing that my life is richer for having known her.

    Lizzie
     

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