Newlands Primary School

Newlands Primary School
The generous LORD NEWLANDS donated this fine building in1896. He instructed the stonemasons to carve 'NEWLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOL' into the sandstone. Welcome all visitors! Click on the link "COMMENTS" below each Post to read what others have to say. And leave a Comment of your own too while you're here!

Friday, May 08, 2009

A VERY SAD DAY FOR OUR BLOG

WITH DEEPEST REGRET I HAVE TO INFORM YOU
THAT OUR BELOVED LIZ HAS PASSED AWAY.

Liz was a founder member of our Blog and will be sadly missed.
Her full name was June Elizabeth Mellis and her maiden name was June MacWilliam, on the internet, she was known to many as Scotbandit.
I just dont know how our wee blog will continue without her.

One of Liz's friends, known as "Mags" on the Glesca Pals site posted the following tribute to Liz on the Glesca Pals pages.

"I received an airmail letter today from my aunt in Canada who informed me that my pal Liz (Scotbandit a Glesga pal) also known as Liz, June Macwilliam married name was Mellis has died. I am in shock as I have spoken to Liz for a few years and we had family connections we used to speak a lot on Skype. I will miss her dearly. Liz was only 59 and died on April 13th there is a family gathering this Saturday 9th May to celebrate her life there will and open house in Sechelt Canada from 12 noon to 4 pm with a eulogy and address starting at 1-30 pm this is for her friends and family who can make it.
RIP Liz, I will miss you so much.
Mags "
Liz lived in Sechelt in British Columbia on the west coast of Canada,
she once sent me this picture of her beloved home.
It does indeed look like a wonderful place to live.
Liz was the main "Driver" of this Blog and I am just not sure how it will survive without her.

To read a little more about Liz, just click on her name under "Admin" on the right hand side.


HERE IS A COPY OF THE DEDICATION TO LIZ THAT WAS POSTED BY HER FAMILY IN THE LOCAL PAPER IN BRITISH COLUMBIA IN CANADA.
TO READ IT, JUST CLICK YOUR MOUSE ON THE IMAGE,
YOU WILL THEN BE PRESENTED WITH A LARGER VERSION.
THEN JUST USE THE BACK BUTTON TO RETURN TO THIS PAGE.
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OUR HEART FELT WISHES GO TO ALL OF LIZ'S FAMILY
AND FRIENDS AT THIS SAD TIME.
SHE WILL BE SORELY MISSED ON THIS BLOG AS WELL AS ALL THE OTHER PLACES WHERE SHE MANAGED TO MAKE A GREAT IMPRESSION ON EVERYONE SHE ENCOUNTERED. SHE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
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GOODBYE LIZ
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REST IN PEACE.
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You can see the Glesca Pals postings regarding the sad passing of our Liz
by clicking on the link below :-
http://glesgapals.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=prayers&action=display&thread=6223&page=1

3 comments:

Paul G said...

This is very sad news for all at the Newlands blog.
May god bless you Liz.
My deepest condolences
to Liz's family and friends.
Paul G.

Stew (Meggs) Merrilees said...

You will be missed Liz. My condolences to all your family and friends.

We will keep the blog running somehow.

Stew

Anonymous said...

what a shame you will be sorely missed Liz May God bless and keep you
Bob Irvine (Boaby)

 

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