My sister lost her battle

On Monday evening my sister passed away with me and my Mum by her side. She fought far harder than any of us realised and her stubbornness and determined nature carried her through.

I will never be able to thank the wonderful nursing staff at the hospice enough. They treated my sister with the utmost respect and dignity keeping her pain free and comfortable.

Although the cancer won in the end, Sarah had the final word. Her beloved best friend Marcus who she protected from so much of her illness, had come to see her and one of my dear friends had also decided to come to see me. I was in the family room next to Sarah's room with my friend when Marcus came out and said he was going to get some biscuits for my Mum. He had literally been gone for a minute when my Mum came out and called me. We held Sarah's hands and stroked her face as she slipped away. She would have wanted us there, no one else.

Minute's after she'd gone Marcus returned. It may sound coincidental but I believe she chose her time.

I'm absolutely lost without her. We became so close these last few months and she let me share her final days when she shut herself away from everyone else.

I'll never meet anyone braver than her. She faced every single obstacle without complaining or moaning. Even towards the end when her quality of life was so low, she never complained.

My wonderful big sister, I love you so much

Sarah Nancollas 20/10/1965 ~ 25/07/2011

Oh im so sorry lilypup what an awful thing for all of you to have to go through. She couldnt have done this without you by her side for sure. My thoughts are with you and your family,

Rest in peace Sarah xxx

So sorry, she sounds so very brave.

Light to you all and to her.

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I'm so sorry Thinking of you all xxx

She fell asleep the way she wanted like you say, goodnight Sarah, rest in peace. Always loved and never forgotten xxx

I am so sorry, my thoughts are with you and your family. x

I am so sorry.

Condolences to you and your family. X

No words, just ((hugs))

So sorry to read this.

Condolences to you, your family and her friends.

Rest in Peace Sarah

*hugs* Claire, because I know you need them xxxxx

I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort knowing she slipped away peacefully with those most precious to her by her side. xx

Rest in peace Sara xx