Joan Vickers - R.I.P.

smurph · 20-04-2009 11:58am #1

I have just gotten a call from Willow Connolly, to tell me that Joan Vickers has died. My hands are shaking at the moment writing this. Anyone who has played Poker in Dublin over the last number of years will know that Joan was a regular player, and a lover of the game, and a great person

May she rest in peace

Colette Murphy

5starpool · 20-04-2009 12:03pm

Christ that has taken me on the hop. Joan was a lovely woman, and I was only talking to her on Friday after her first visit to the Fitz in ages.

RIP Joan. Very sad day.

Fatboydim · 20-04-2009 12:03pm

That is indeed sad news.

Regards to the family for their loss.

smurph · 20-04-2009 12:08pm

Actually Dom,
I have taken the link down,

I was only speaking to her on Friday night at the Scalps game, this has floored me a bit....

ocallagh · 20-04-2009 12:14pm

That is so sad, Joan was a great person always smiling/joking - it was always a pleasure to play at the same table with her. I'm absolutely shocked by her death.

BigCityBanker · 20-04-2009 12:15pm

everytime I see read something like this I can only think of the Tommy Tiernan sketch where he is going on to the kids shouting 'the world is f*ck\d'

didnt play alot of poker with her but had the pleasure of a long game of mythical down in Killarney last october with Smurph and Dennis also playing.

RIP

strewelpeter · 20-04-2009 12:16pm

Very sad, Joan was always a pleasure to meet.

ionapaul · 20-04-2009 12:18pm

RIP - I was always struck by how much she seemed to love playing; hadn't seen her in the Fitz for a long old time.

ollyk1 · 20-04-2009 12:23pm

Very sad news.

RIP Joan.

ntlbell · 20-04-2009 12:25pm

Very sad to hear.

RIP Joan.

Daithio · 20-04-2009 12:26pm

Wow that's incredibly sad and a real shock. Always had a laugh when Joan was at the table.

YULETIRED · 20-04-2009 12:28pm

This is horrible to read. Rest in Peace Joan , for some reason when it's someone so lively and full of personality it always seems to 'shock' a lot more and with her being so young it's just tragic. She had some great lines which made me grin a lot. One of those people who you hated to suck out on as you know her heart was in the game. Always enjoyed talking to her. Condolences to her family, A terrible loss for them.

Ollieboy · 20-04-2009 12:59pm

wow, she look great the last few times I saw her. Very nice lady and love the game and the craic at the table.

RIP.

cardshark202 · 20-04-2009 1:42pm

Sad news indeed. RIP

William Money · 20-04-2009 2:16pm

this is such a shock, Joan was such a lovely genuine person.

very sad news

The Snapper · 20-04-2009 2:31pm

OMG, thats shocking news. What a great character, she will be sadly missed, RIP Joan.

Macspower · 20-04-2009 2:32pm

I'm sure I should know Joan but cant but a face to the name...

RIP

JP Poker · 20-04-2009 2:52pm

Very sad news,

RIP

kpnuts · 20-04-2009 2:52pm

This is a f***ed up world.

RIP Joan.

Sound lady. Great sense of humour. Will be missed.

Sparks43 · 20-04-2009 3:26pm

R.I.P Joan

this has thrown me for a loop my sincere condolances to her family

jbravado · 20-04-2009 3:34pm

A real lady and a pleasure to be at the table with.

RIP

DeVore · 20-04-2009 3:35pm

Very very sad news. Always a laugh....

RIP.

Tom.

tricky D · 20-04-2009 3:44pm

That's just terribly sad news. She was a real character and great craic. She'll be missed. RIP and condolences to the family. Player gone.

\Richie

Flushdraw · 20-04-2009 3:56pm

Very sad and shocking news. RIP Joan

Boosh · 20-04-2009 4:19pm

My condolences go out to her friends and family.

I only met her a few times, was very friendly and a good laugh.

RIP

bohsman · 20-04-2009 4:42pm

RIP, condolences to her family.

Padraig06 · 20-04-2009 4:58pm

A tragedy. RIP

carfax · 20-04-2009 5:01pm

Very sorry to hear this....Best wishes to all family and friends (and Joan had a lot of friends at the poker table).

Stephen.

Hitman Actual · 20-04-2009 5:11pm

Absolutely shocking news, another stalwart from the early days of the Fitz has moved to the next big game (Pat Crowe and Vernon spring immediately to mind). My condolences to her family. RIP.

ElectraBlue · 20-04-2009 5:25pm

I'm in shock... was only talking to her in the Fitz last Friday! First played with Joan at the Sean Jethi Team Event last year. She was a popular player at the tables...

My sincere condolences to her family at this sad time

RIP Joan

Conbro · 20-04-2009 5:53pm

Sincere condolences to her family. RIP

MickL · 20-04-2009 5:56pm

heard a couple of hours ago and im still in shock, a true lady that i will never forget,

RIP JOAN

DeVore · 20-04-2009 6:05pm

I'm sorry to inform those of you who are not watching the news, that Joan was stabbed to death.

This thread is for condolences and respects to be paid. The manner of her death is not relevant to that and should not dillute or sully that.

Anything other then respectful condolences will be deleted.

This is an on going case and as such should not be discussed or "mused upon" on this site. That is prejudicial to the case and contempt of court.

Please, lets keep this about our community paying its respects to a much liked player and leave the rest to the tabloids.

Tom.

sickpuppy · 20-04-2009 6:09pm

Lovely woman great craic at the table last played with her at Sean Jethi memorial game RIP

Tom Hanlon · 20-04-2009 7:00pm

A tragedy, loved her enthuastic nature at the table.

R.I.P.

Tom Hanlon

Pots&Pans · 20-04-2009 7:02pm

Can't believe this has happened. We have lost a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Love Willo and Eamonn.

RIP Joan

bennyx_o · 20-04-2009 7:03pm

Used to see her daily in work, couldn't believe when I heard it.

RIP.

Goodluck2me · 20-04-2009 7:25pm

Genuinely sad and shocked to hear this, really bubbly character at the table, always quick to stop those trying to give out or intimidate new players to the table, and really welcoming.
RIP

Joseph

Gillybean72 · 20-04-2009 7:30pm

Tony only recently pointed her out to me. What a tradgedy and my thoughts are with her family and especially those children. RIP Joan.

cloudymouse · 20-04-2009 7:51pm

she allways cracked me up , another character we will all miss .RIP Joan

dinjo99 · 20-04-2009 7:54pm

Very sad news, Joan was always a real Lady.

Rest in Peace.

trishakids · 20-04-2009 7:56pm

Sadly missed.

pokertroll · 20-04-2009 9:05pm

Very sad to hear. She was a real Dub, loved the game and was great fun at the poker table.
RIP
Bernie & Mark MacMahon

sendic · 20-04-2009 9:19pm

Just saw the 9o'clock news

Shocking stuff. A very decent lady. RIP

Macspower · 20-04-2009 10:31pm

sendic wrote: »

Just saw the 9o'clock news

Shocking stuff. A very decent lady. RIP

the very same.. I couldn't place here but after seeing the pictures I have playeed with her many times..

absolutely shocking!

VEGAS NIGHTS · 21-04-2009 12:44am

1st meat Joan four years ago at the tables. A great character and will be missed.

RIP Joan,

[DM] Frink · 21-04-2009 2:00am

I can't believe this, Joan was so nice, so happy, so humorous!! I was just talking to her at the Ladies event last weekend.........

May she rest in peace

Conor Bergin

kincsem · 21-04-2009 3:19am

She was a regular on the Dublin poker scene when I played every week. She was witty, welcoming, and a good player.

My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Joan.

Bambi_Fitz · 21-04-2009 6:00am

Appalled to hear what happened, don't think anyone can believe it.

Joan was a lovely woman, good poker player and plenty more I'm sure.
Will be missed by all poker players in Dublin, Fitz staff and all who knew her.

Most Sympathetic Condolences to family and friends in-particular

RIP Joan

link to photo of Joan:
http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=4653787250&PhotoId=6152936826&PhotoAlbumId=6150568207

:-{

Marq · 21-04-2009 7:39am

My condolences to the family.

SWAR · 21-04-2009 10:36am

Terrible news. Was always a very friendly person on and off the poker table.

My deepest condolences to her family.

May she rest in peace.

John

Joan Vickers - R.I.P.

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