Rozabeez - RIP

Stheno

Rozabeez who was a member here for the past seven years, and posted occasionally in the Ladies Lounge, very sadly passed away today at the age of 21.

Sincere condolences to her family.

RIP Roe.

RacoonQueen

Ack only a baby.

Sleep well Rozabeez. Condolences to her family and friends.

Novella

I don't really know what to say. Rest in peace, Roe.

Maple

Cannot believe this, am in utter shock.

RIP flower, we will miss your joy and sparkle.

Wibbs

NO. Just NO. :(:(:(:(:(:( 21. jesus. no...

Asphyxia

Only 21, that's awful.. RIP chick :(

Ave Sodalis

Wow...

RIP, but I'm otherwise speechless... 21... just wow...

Lia_lia

Oh no I don't know what to say. Never really knew her but she seemed so lovely! This is just terrible. RIP. Thoughts are with her family.

squeakyduck

Only 21. So sad, her whole life ahead of her....

Sleep well x

_Whimsical_

Sincere sympathies to family and all of her friends. She always seemed a firecracker. She will be badly missed.

abouttobebanned

Isn't it odd...how a death like this can touch us. This girl was obviously unique...a true character. And everyone of us, fellow warriors of the keys, will see a bit of ourselves in her. And somehow, that makes it all the more unjust. She can't be gone, she's too good for that.

WesternNight

Jesus. 21. That's not right :(

Jules

Roe was made up of all the best bits a person can be. She was smart and silly, funny, bright, caring. Her heart was as open as a persons could be. She never judged and was the first person to ask if you were ok and needed anything when you were sad. She is amazing and im gonna to miss her.

The Lovely Muffin

R.I.P

Contessa Raven

It's so sad. I didn't know her but she seemed lovely. R.I.P

Sibylla

RIP and condolences to her family and friend. I recall reading her posts about going to Indonesia, such a tragedy. Just 21 years of age. When I think of all my friends abroad for the summer you never contemplate things like this can happen. The reaction on many of the forums here is one of shock, which shows what a small close knit community boards actually is. Hope her friend recovers but it is deeply saddening.

Dudess

Jules wrote: »

Roe was made up of all the best bits a person can be. She was smart and silly, funny, bright, caring. Her heart was as open as a persons could be. She never judged and was the first person to ask if you were ok and needed anything when you were sad.

Lovely description Jules, and yeah, I really did get that impression from her posts - and genuinely noticed when she wasn't posting as much.

Sincerest condolences to those who knew and loved her...

Carsinian Thau

This is simply beyond awful.

Rest in Peace.

Permabear

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ironictoaster

RIP and condolences to her family and friends. So sad to hear someone my age pass.

crazyginlady

I just wish she could see all of these kind messages

watna

crazyginlady wrote: »

I just wish she could see all of these kind messages

Me too. I keep expecting her to log in and laugh at us all for being eejits and thinking it's true

crazyginlady

I've been saying that all day , its like a bad dream .

Mollikins

I didn’t know Rozabeez but I’m so sorry to hear of her tragic passing. I saw some of her posts in various forums and she always struck me as such a lovely girl.

Condolences to her family and friends and I really hope that her friend will be ok.

Rest In Peace Roisin

Dolbert

How awful RIP

ellieh1

Sleep well Rozabeez xx

paperclip2

Oh no. RIP Roz.

x Purple Pawprints x

Oh that's so sad. RIP Rozabeez. So scary to think of someone younger than me passing away.

Eviledna

Rozabeez was someone whose posts seemed like they were sitting beside you chatting directly to you. She jumped off the screen and was always sincere.

RIP. Amongst thousands of posters, her absence will be felt

Ickle Magoo

RIP hon - thoughts with you and yours xxxxxxxxxxx :(:(

kingtut

Oh my god please tell me it is not true I had many wonderful conversations with her on this

RIP girl I'll never forget you x

I'm gutted

Marcus_Crassus

Words cannot say how shocked I was to hear this news.

I had known Roe for about 5 years. I will not try and describe how nice of a person she was because Jules seems to have already summed up her greatest points, but, needless to say, she was a sweet, caring individual. I will treasure the time I had with her. I had some great nights out with that girl .

RIP Roe.

MissMiami

R.I.P.

Condolences to her family and friends.

nkay1985

Read about this this morning and this was what came out:


Jesus I have to say I've just gotten an awful shock. Roz was an ever-present in a couple of forums when I started to use Boards a lot. Had a lot of time for the girl. I didn't know her in real life but I can't imagine she was any different to her Boards personality.

The way I'd describe her is "always up". When others were having a crappy day, she'd come and just buzz the place into life. I don't know if I'm the only one who thought it but her username always put me in mind of that: buzzing around the place.

Haven't frequented the same forums that much the past year or so so I only now realise I hadn't seen her around here. This has come as a terrible shock and I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. It seems Boards was a very big part of her but she was a very big part of Boards.

Rest in peace Roz. Too soon.


It has been sad but lovely reading the various tributes today. At least She left a lasting impression on a lot of people in her short time here.

candy-gal1

RIP to you

21, thats crazy indeed

panda100

Such sad news.

My heart really goes out to her friends and family. She came across as one really great, cool person, and she will be sorely missed in the Ladies lounge.

Lola92

I never spoke to Rosabeez but her posts always brought a smile to my face. A young life lost far too soon.

RIP, my deepest condolences to her friends and family.

KittyeeTrix

I didn't know Rozabeez but am genuinely shocked and saddened to hear of her passing at such a young tender age:(

My condolences to her family and friends and also my sympathies for the Boards users who would've know her well throughout this site:(

RIP Rozabeez........

bb37

...for all of your kind comments. Rosabeez (aka Roisin Burke) was my beautiful baby sister. She was every part of what you all have described, and much, much more.
She sadly passed away after a very short illness on Gili Island, off Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday whilst on a break from her teaching post in Jakarta.

The outpouring of kind words, memories and stories on Boards and Facebook has been overwhelming and is a huge source of comfort to her family.

No funeral arrangements have been made yet as we are still unsure of when we will be able to get her back home. I will let you know when the details will be available.

R.I.P Rosabeez

Silverfish

I remember Roe sending me a message once saying 'Get on MSN, we need to talk!' I asked what was up, she said 'Just get on MSN!'
Me: "omg what's up"
Roe: 'What do you think of my hat!' *produces giant sombrero*

The first time I met Roe, was also the night she licked a guy's face and then told me I should go out with him.
I'm engaged to him now. Thank you Roe.

An utterly wonderful person, and the world was a much better place with her in it.

Caitlinn

I didn't know Rozabeez personally (I'm new to boards) but it's too sad to read of such a young, obviously nice, person passing and not send condolences to her family, friends and my fellow boardsies who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Blush_01

I can't say I knew Rozabeez, but my god did I respect her. Possibly the only direct contact I had with her was when I got a PM from her a few years ago, someone was being utterly ridiculous on the Creative Writing board and her point was so succinct and just so spot on - I really appreciated it. She struck me as the kind of person who couldn't be contained or restricted, just essentially cool, genuine and likeable.

I sympathise with anyone who did know her, because it sounds like you've all lost someone genuinely irreplaceable. My heart goes out to her family and friends, she'll be remembered fondly by people to whom she was a virtual stranger so I can't imagine what you're all going through.

mariebeth

I didn't know her, but my condolences to her family and her friends. It sounds like she was one amazing girl and I wish I'd gotten the chance to know her from what everyone has written.

Maple

Dear Roz,

I'm wearing my brightest red lipstick in your honour, even though I'm in work.

It cheers me up, I wore it Tuesday because I was having a bad day and then I heard about you my lovely girl.

So I'm done saving it for special occasions and am instead wearing it on a daily basis because life is just too damned short. You've taught me that.

I miss you flower.

Storminateacup

Heard about this yesterday. I can't believe it. I feel so sad that such a beautiful, kind person was taken away so soon. Have known her since I joined boards at the ripe old age of 16 - so 6 years ago. I'll never forget how kind and supportive she was, telling me she was there for me to talk to, when I lost my mum and my whole life seemed to be falling down.

She was an amazing girl and will be sorely missed.
Thoughts are with her friends and family.

I am a friend

I am so sorry...
RIP

glamorous

Roisin was a kind, sweet girl with the loveliest manner. I can't imagine the pain her family are feeling right now. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. I am in total shock, how unfairly short her life was. I hope her mum & sister can find the strength to cope with this terrible loss. Rest in Peace.

highlydebased

This is sad, a joyful young lady she was. Thoughts to her family. RIP Rozabeez.

Cill Dara Abu

Seen this in The Star on Friday very very sad:(

El_Drago

RIP Roisin.My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

Nightwish

Just reading about Rozabeez's untimely passing there now. How terrible that someone so young can be taken away. I didnt know Rozabeez but having been a member of boards for the past 6 years I have read and followed her posts. She seemed like a really lovely, bubbly person who was admired by many. My condolences to her family and friends.