Farewell my friend

[dizzojay]

Yesterday we lost jj1564.

All of us, as we go through life, have the privilege of meeting the occasional person that really amazes and inspires us.  JJ was one such person.

We met through Lj back in 2013, and over time, we moved beyond our mutual interest in Supernatural and came to realise we had a lot in common.  We were a similar age, we both had the same wicked sense of humour and we were both proud South London girls.  We realised that we'd both spent the first years of our lives living about a mile and a half apart!

Throughout the whole time I knew her, JJ was living with Motor Neurone Disease, and she bore this illness with huge fortitude and positivity, and even humour.  She was without a doubt one of the bravest, most admirable people I have ever known and the world is a poorer place for her passing.

Rest in peace my lovely friend.  I just know you'll be chasing Dean around in heaven now; he doesn't stand a chance!!

x

Comments

[meus_venator]

OMG! When did this happen? I knew she wasn't feeling great but this is just shocking. Christ, just the other day she posted about moving. This is terrible news. I feel so damn bad. She deserves so much better than this because YES, she was the brightest, most optimistic spark. Damn.

And you knew her so well. I am so sorry for your loss, thanks for letting us know. <<< HUGS >>>

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

JJ passed away last night. Her son called me this morning and told me, and asked me to let all her friends know. I think that last bout of illness on top of her major health issues just weakened her body to the point of no return. She was a fighter, but that was just one battle too many.
*hugs*.

[borgmama1of5.livejournal.com]

I am so saddened.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'm so comforted by all the love for JJ. I think there are a lot of tears throughout fandom at the moment x

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I can't stop crying.
All the hugs, me dear.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Me neither. I genuinely look like I've been punched on the face!
Hugs back xx

[stir-of-echoes.livejournal.com]

I've been crying since I heard the news, such a wonderful, wonderful lady. It's such a huge loss my thoughts are with Sam and her family, and you too.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I feel so much for Sam and the rest of her family. They've had to deal with so much already.
I feel bereft. I've lost my 'found' sister.

[masja-17.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 😪💗

I wish I knew her better.
*hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

She was one of life's wonderful people, and it was my privilege to have known her. The outpouring of love in Fandom for her is beautiful and well deserved.

[tabaqui]

Oh, no! I am so very, very sorry for your loss.
*hugs*
*blessings*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She was a truly unique and special person. Her loss is heartbreaking.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I just saw this in my notifications and it hit me like a brick. I saw that she moved recently and was going to message her but I figured let her get settled first and then as things go, I never did message her. I'm so sorry for you guys, I know how close you were and this must be a terrible blow. We all will miss her so much--our little corner of fandom is going to be a little colder place without her. *HUGS*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean, I think that I'm still in shock.
I just feel so sad for Sam and the rest of her family; they've been through so much, and now to lose June as well. Life really is a bitch sometimes.
I feel bereft. I've lost my 'found' sister.

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

I'm still trying to come to terms with the news, I can't believe she's gone.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I think I'm still in shock. It will take fandom a long time to come to terms with this loss.
My heart goes out to Sam, Brenda and the rest of the family.

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

I'm in shock as it feels so sudden. I'm sooo sorry for your loss, Dizzo, and please let JJ's family know we're all sorry to hear about her passing. *huggles* That pic of you, JJ, and the Boys is a lovely tribute to her & I know she'll live on your heart.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

JJ's family are under no illusions as to how much JJ was loved. The sheer outpouring of love throughout fandom is so fabulous to see; it's one consolation of this whole horrible time.
I feel absolutely numb right now. I still can't process what's happened.

[deanshot1]

I'm sitting at my laptop just sobbing, I can't believe she's gone. Please let her family know that I'm thinking of them . She was the beacon of strength and welcomed me when I asked to be her friend, I never met her personally but I knew of how wonderful, caring and kind hearted she was. ♥♥ I know you must be heartbroken Dizzo because I am too and you've know her a lot longer than me. *hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Trust me, I've been doing lot of that sobbing over the last couple of days. Her family are under no illusions as to how much JJ was loved by us all.

She really, truly was a joy to know, and a fantastic person. My heart goes out to her family; they've been through so much. I feel absolutely numb. I've lost my 'found' sister.

[casey28.livejournal.com]

It's such a heartbreaking loss. We will miss her so much. *cries*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

We certainly will. JJ was one of a kind, in the best possible way.

[sillie]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm so sorry for your loss. <3

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I think the whole of the Spn fandom is hurting at the moment. JJ was such a shining light. x

[tyrsibs.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. 💙

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

JJ will be missed by all of us x

[zara-zee.livejournal.com]

Just woke up to this awful news. I hope June knew just how many hearts she touched all around the world. I'll miss her kindness and her passion for the things she believed in, I'll miss our online chats. Rest well, June...may there be peace now you are done. <3 <3 <3.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Even if June didn't know, her family are under no illusions as to how much she was loved by us all.

She really, truly was a joy to know, and a fantastic person. My heart goes out to her family; they've been through so much.

I feel bereft. I've lost my 'found' sister.

[fanspired]

I am just so sorry, and sad, and gutted. I can't stop crying. JJ was such a brave, beautiful and joyous soul. I first connected with her when she was reading the serial and she always took the trouble to respond, at length, with the sweetest, kindest and most supportive and encouraging comments. It was through JJ that I was introduced to you and Milly and discovered the joy of our mini families. For many years you and Milly and JJ were the heart and soul of fandom for me. I still miss Milly very much, while totally understanding why she had to step back, and now, with JJ's loss, it feels like a great huge chunk of my fandom life has gone dark. It's hard to grasp that I won't be seeing her on LJ anymore; there'll be no new Dean Dailies or doses of Jensen, no new adventures from her wonderfully eclectic and lively collection of mini herberts. I'm ashamed now that I've been such a lurker of late and made so little direct contact with her. And I regret that I never got the chance to meet her face to face.

My thoughts are with Sam and the rest of her family, and with you and her other close friends.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Trust me, I've been doing lot of crying over the last couple of days, and will be ding a lot more. JJ really, truly was a joy to know, a fantastic person, and so generous of spirit. My heart goes out to her family; they've been through so much.

I feel absolutely numb; I'm struggling to process her absence too; why does the world think it can do without someone like JJ?

I've lost my 'found' sister.

[galatera-grass.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss. All the hugs 😪💗

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your kind words.

[kazluvsbooks.livejournal.com]

I am so sad, for us, as I am sure June is now skipping around heaven and happy.
I will miss her posts, LJ won't be the same.
So glad I replied to her last post. We just never know what someone else is going through 😔
Hugs you tight ::hugs::

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I feel so numb, I'm really struggling to process this. I'm sure June's loss will be felt by us all.
I'm just so comforted by the massive outpouring of love for her across all of Fandom. It's lovely to see and so well-deserved.
xx

[beelikej.livejournal.com]

My condolances and hugs.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you xx

[angelus2hot]

I am so very sorry. *hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you. *hugs*

[trendykitty.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. What a loss! Sending you hugs.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you xx

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

OMG! I had no idea... I can't stop crying.
Thank you so much for letting us know, my friend. She'll be missed immensely... *hugs you tight*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Trust me, I've been doing lot of crying over the last couple of days, and will no doubt be doing a lot more. JJ really, truly was a joy to know, a fantastic person, and so generous of spirit. My heart goes out to her family; they've been through so much.

I feel numb; I'm struggling to process this.

I've lost my 'found' sister.

[jimbobjoe.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much xx

[herminekurotowa.livejournal.com]

She was so easy to love.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

So easy. My heart is broken.

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

I am absolutely gobsmacked at this news. I've been so busy in RL I haven't had time the last couple of days to go online and read any posts. To come upon this post this morning at work.....I sat at my desk just stunned with the news. Literally stared at my computer reading your post with my mouth open...stunned.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know she was a good friend. And her son, Sam...my heavens. June is too young to be gone from him, from all of us. Her family has been going through a lot lately. So many members with cancer, her latest nephew with the most recent bad news. And then her niece with all her problems. My heart goes out to all her family at this sudden and heart-wrenching loss.

I'm just sitting here, staring at my computer with just a loss for words. Losing someone is never easy, but to be so sudden. I know she hadn't been well, recently, which is why she was moving to a care facility, but this turn of events...........yea, I'm gobsmacked.

JJ had such a great heart and spirit. The world is definitely a little dimmer with her passing. I will miss her daily posts, song spams and all other things she posted about. JJ always kept me up-to-date on things that were going on and being posted regarding our boys and SPN. I always appreciated that. She will be missed.

Sending you all my love and lots of **hugs**. Do you know if there will be a funeral? What with your lockdown and all, probably not, but if there is anything I hope you will let us all know.

Take care.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It's just devastating, isn't it. Sam called me early Saturday morning with the news and I just stood there open-mouthed. And then I cried. And cried, and cried.

June's family have been through so much this year. We all knew that June's health issues were life limiting, but we all thought — or at least hoped — we'd have a couple more years with her.

June was like my 'found' sister, and I feel, just, numb.

The outpouring of love that I've seen across fandom has been very comforting and it just goes to show how loved she was by everyone who knew her, whether online or in life.

There will be a funeral, at present we are allowed up to 30 at a funeral. However, I don't have the details yet. I'll keep everyone posted once I know more. I'm just trying to find out as much as I can from Sam without bugging the poor guy!

I don't know if you have a Facebook presence, but if you do, I have set up a private group to commemorate June's fandom life with memories and pictures. You're more than welcome to join if you wish.

R.I.P. You will be missed my friend

[addicted2jensen.livejournal.com]

OMG! I am so very very sorry to hear this. She was a wonderful person, we bonded over Supernatural, I knew she wasn't feeling great but this is just shocking. Such shocking and devastatiing news. . . I feel so damn bad.
And you knew her so well. I am so sorry for your loss, thanks for letting us know. <<< HUGS >>>