Club Arnage

Game over, I'm afraid, at midday.

Lots to do!

Ian you have my sincere condolences. She is no longer in pain and I hope you are well. Stay strong you have all of CA behind you

I'm so very sorry to hear that Ian. She was a good 'un, and I'll raise a glass to her tonight.
My thoughts will be with you. Take care of yourself, and when it gets tough, remember and celebrate the good times.

H

Thank you for everything Deb.  For brightening our community, and for all the little things you did without knowing it.  Rest now - your memory will live long in our hearts - That big race track in the sky isn't going to know what hit it.  

Ian, I'm struggling to put into words how sad I am to hear that you're going through this.  I'm sure you know that if you call on the CA community, it will deliver.  

Ian,
Please accept my condolences

RIP Deb, thanks for all your kindness and enthusiasm. Never to be forgotten.

Ian - Deepest condolences. If there's anything I can do Just let me know.
You know you have a very wide network of friends on CA and elsewhere. You can draw strength from all of us.

Ian you have my sincere condolences.

The world will be a poorer place with Debs passing, I am sure we shall all raise a glass to her memory.

Ian,

take heart that she spent her last night, with you.
Remember all the fun, laughs and good times.
My condolences and thoughts are with you.

To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.
-Thomas Campbell

Nigel.

Ian, thoughts are with you.

It was a pleasure to know Deb. 

Vicky

Ian - as everyone else has said: my condolences and thoughts are with you. The world of CA and wider has lost one of the good'uns.

It really was a pleasure to know Debs and she will be missed.

Hard to find the right words for this - I'll miss her!

Ian, please let us know if you need help

Ian, 

Deb is now at peace and no longer suffering. 
 
Tom.

Ian, So sorry to hear this, my condolences to you and your families

I can't add anything to what has been said already, but know that while you, while we all remember Debs she will never truly be gone from us.

Ian, sincere condolences from Pat and I.  She is at rest now, and we will remember her always.

Del

Ian. So sorry. I'm unable to summon the right words. Are words enough? I'm really sorry. I wish you strength and courage over the coming weeks. And please, if we can help, then just ask.

Debs, Rest in Peace dear friend. No more pain, no more suffering.
Although I only got to meet you in person on a few all too brief occasions, I will treasure those meetings. The banter and craic, your love of sportscar racing and good living in general won't be forgotten.

It's at time such as this that we are all reminded of the finite time we have. You gave your precious time to this community, shared your laughter and tears, and generally brightened everyone's lives a little. Thanks for that time. You will be dearly missed.

Thanks for everything Debs. Rest now.

Si

For once I'm lost for words, so please accept my condolences in this simple sentence.

Best wishes to you and R.I.P. Debs.

Paul

I'm not a prolific poster but and avid forum reader and long time Le Mans attendee.

It is a testement to the power of Le Mans, this forum and unknown fellow fans that I am compelled to pass on my sincere condolences to someone whom I have never met but has touched me enough to feel deep sadness.

My thoughts are with you Ian and no doubt Deb will be fondly remembered and toasted at the annual gathering in 2013.

RIP Deb. I feel privileged to have known you. I saw Deb two weeks ago at Silverstone and even though she was obviously very Ill her enthusiasm for the race was as strong as ever. Stay strong Ian you have the whole of CA for support if you need. Deb will never be forgotten.

At peace now Deb, Ian, my sincere condolences to you and your Family, a bit lost for words, stay strong mate and remember all the good times you both shared.

RIP Deb. It was always a pleasure to see her at LM, she will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences.

Hayley xx

RIP Deb.

Ian, so sorry for your loss, thank goodness you got to spend the last night together. Yell if you need anything, we're 'just down the road'.

Ian, My family and I would like to offer our condolenses to you..........be strong,and if you need any help or assistance in any way....just give us a call.

Andy

My sincere condolences Ian, I am truely lost for words, so many good annual debates and conversations over the years.
So what they... all of the above said .......really miss her but then not as much as you mate..

There is a sad hole in my heart for you Deb,  but my head says Deb you are pain free and watching over us.
I toast a very large one to you both tonight.
Stay strong Ian

Andy

I'm lost for words.

My cincere condolences.

Ian,

Heart felt condolences from me, I was lucky to see Deb at the CA Northern branch meeting just a few weeks ago. Those that were there all enjoyed her company and she will be missed by the whole CA community.

Stay Strong,

Jules

 

Rest in peace Debs. It was a pleasure to have known you.

Ian. You've both been in my thoughts for the last few days. Debs will be in them forever. Take heart from the good times. They'll help you through the bad ones.

so sad. so sorry for your loss Ian.

Glad you two made the trip to sebring so we could meet.

-Lee

Absolutely lost for words Ian, I've only just seen the threads, Bob has just posted it up on Facebook.

My sincerest condolences, Deb will be sorely missed by one and all.

Rusty and all the Brethren.

It was a pleasure to have known Deb.I am glad I took the time to see her the other week. She will be missed. Ian look after yourself. My thoughts are with you.

Mike

Ian, I am truly saddened by today's news. What can I say thats not already been said. As a person who was one of the guiding lights on CA, she'll be a big miss to all on the forum. My heartfelt condolences go out to you. RIP Debs.

Stu

Just checked in, and was afraid I would find this.  Kirsten & I send our condolences Ian, stay strong.
Rest in peace Deb.
Fax

Such sad news, I hadn't seen the earlier thread so didn't realise that Deb was so unwell.

Ian, look after yourself, remember the good times, I have some great memories of Deb, perhaps there will be a right time for a thread to share those memories xxx

Really sad to hear the news. Glad i was able to catch Debs for a chat at Le Mans even if it was only for a few brief minutes as she had to return to maison blanche. Sincere condolences to Ian and Debs family and you are in my thoughts.

my sincere condolences Ian... I wish you a lot of strength in coping with your loss....

So sorry to read this Ian, Deb's was a lovely person with a fantastic character, She will be sadly missed by so many, but we are all better off for having known her. Take care and be strong Ian, easy to say and much harder to do.

Will miss you Deb's.

>Martini...LB

So sad to read this Ian. My sincere condolences on this tragic news. We are all thinking of you in this very difficult time. I'm sure we'll all be raising a glass of something in Deb's memory this evening.
Deb was one of the goodun's.  A true fan who be be very much missed by us all.

Au revoir Debs. Cheerio to one of the loveliest people I've ever had the pleasure to have met. We'll all be sat with our own memories tonight but my oh my, will you be missed next and every June. Rest in peace dear lady and smile down on us from that great Saleen showroom in the sky.

Ian, so sorry for your loss mate and just to repeat what others have said - we'd like to help if we can in any way. The spirit of Club Arnage is with you both.

Steve

Truely lost for words ...

My sincere condolences, wishing you a lot of strenght right now.

My condolences to you Ian, rest in peace Deb. So so sad...

So sorry for your loss Ian.  Debs always made sure that she stopped at our camp at Le Mans where we always fly our CA flag.  A delightful lady who we will raise a glass to tonight, and every year in June in our little corner of England in France.

I'm lost for words... RIP Debs. One good soul that leaves the earth.

I was sitting there speechless and pensive when I got the message... and I still am.

Not sure how I can help and what I can do, Ian.

My dearest condolences. A very sad day.

Deeply saddened at the news, have always enjoyed chatting with Debs. Sleep well Debs and enjoy the view from Up There.

Here, here!
 
I have not had the pleasure of meeting you both, but an avid follower of CA and of course, Le Mans.
Having met some of my greatest freinds ever during the course of being at Le Mans and on CA, I can fully appreciate the great extent of your loss and extend my sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family.

Any loss of someone who has that much passion for Le Mans is a great loss indeed and I hope that we can celebrate and toast Deb next year and make it one to remember.

The garage doors are closed but we will stiil meet again at the end of the race.

Dean

Ian,

Tina & I send you our sincere condolences. As Lord Steve said, Deb will be missed next and every June.

Ade

An amazing woman, who shall be missed by CA and the wider racing community.  She was so full of life, was so passionate about the sport we all love, and had a wonderful sense of humour.  

Her knowledge of the sport often left me feeling like a bit of an amoeba, but I loved to chat with her.  I just wish I'd done it more often.

Rest in Peace Deb.

Dx

Tears well up and overflow - sad, sad news; smiles will come, but that will take a while  We did not see the moment Debs closed her eyes, or saw the real, raw courage of her smiling through adversity, but the many tears falling around now will form imperishable amber, encapsulating the many abiding fond memories of times, brief or long, enjoyed in her pleasant and feisty company.  

Thank you Debs for being you, and meaning so many good things to so many different people.  Thank you, Ian, for keeping us up to racing speed with what was happening, even as the chequered flag was brought out for the last lap, and so soon after it fell as well.  You know that you have everyone's heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and condolences here.  Don't hesitate to let us know how you are or if any support, help or anything else is needed.  

Mark  

Dear Ian, for many of us here, there will be a very important part of our Le Mans and Club Arnage experience that will be missing from today onwards. How you must be feeling, I can't really begin to imagine. My condolences to you and yours.

Debs you will be sorely missed by very many of us. It has been a pleasure to have known you and the world is a poorer place without you here. I'm sitting here feeling so sad but also smiling as I remember you in the Micra leading us through the country roads around Le Mans, most of us in sports cars (including one guy in a Ferrari), barely able to keep up.
Not only is it an abiding memory of my brief visits to France every June, but it's a memory I will keep for as long as I live. You will continue to make me smile when I think of you, and I know that I'm not alone in feeling that way.
Rest in peace Debs.

Ian, this is very sad news, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. It was a pleasure to meet Debs every June, as Shortcut said she always stopped for a chat on at our campsite. Rest in peace Termie.

Deb, your garage door has finally been closed and above it the Termietermite sign is removed from in its frame, the wall's stark blankness staring back at the rest of us sat disbelieving in the tribunes; but it was a truly legendary DNF from the bravest lady driver. Your retirement leaves the Club Arnage pitlane a very much sadder place tonight, but what a race you had and you leave us all with only happy memories.

Godspeed, it was a pleasure and a privilege to know you.

Ian

Deb will be missed, by so many people. out thoughts are with you at the hard and difficult time. If there is anything you need or help, just let us know.

Only saw her a couple of weeks ago, and still find it hard to come to terms to it, brings a lump to my throat and still a few tears.

I try and remember her as she was, at Le Mans, Silverstone, a damp Sebring and even a last minute NW CA meet, with some good friends, and especially her laughin at some of Mike's great jokes and story's.


It was an honour and privilege to know Deb, she will be missed.

Hugs to you, Ian.

Such lovely words, I feel the need to say something on Deb's behalf....IIRC it was DEB never DEBS - I seem to remember hearing her views on the subject at some point  ;D     Ian, am I correct? 

Ian has posted the funeral details on FB, I won't copy them here until he does.

I wondered whether those of us who could, could have an online get together on here at the time/date?   Or perhaps an online get together that evening? 

Anita is spot-on about the name, of course - no doubt attention to detail is a part of her training! My Deb was definitely a singular person!

I will post details of the crem as a separate item.

But imposible to read this thread without choking up - again! Wow, what kindness she evoked!

I narrowly avoided a thick ear for calling her Deborah once. I was sure not to make that mistake again! I'd do anything to get that thick ear now.


A lovely idea. Count me in.

Si

She wouldn't have minded Deborah - but Debbie (little girl in pigtails?) would have peed her off very big time!

Very sad to read this news this morning. My trip to Le Mans in 2007 would not have been possible without her generosity and kindness. I turned up without a clue and Deb gave me a helping hand despite having never met me. I will never forget the experience and how Deb played a huge part in making it possible. I think about her every time I go to a race and will always remember her as the first person to introduce me to Le Mans and this great tradition. I am sad that I havent made it back since 2007 to reconnect and share a drink with you two.

My condolences to you and yours. Deb is in my thoughts and prayers

Yes, yes, how can I forget. Oh how I remember the rant (if not the exact cause).  :o

Sincerest Condolences Rest in Peace Debs.

Oh hell Ian I am so sorry, it's imposssible to say how much.

I think of the times we met, the girl was always smiling each and every time.

Deb the world is a worse place because you have left us, but by being here you made it a more special one.

My favourite memory is of Deb standing by the Micra when we went on the fantastic drive round day after the St Sat meeting and the next was when we met by the track at LM after she came to the evening CA meeting.

Injured and in the chair or not she made everyone she met feel special.

She will always be a real friend in my memory.

Ian, you know the score by now, if you need anything I can help with it's yours.

God Bless Deb.

RIP



bill

Very well put

This is a lovely suggestion. Please let us know the time when we can all stop what we are doing and have a minute's silence.

I agree, very well put indeed.

Ade

so sad Mr Termie,
i echo all the words from the others on  here.Devastating news,my thoughts are with you

PM

Such sad news - RIP a lady who helped me as a newbie feel a lot more comfortable at Club Arnage.

Only just caught up with this, really sorry to hear the news.  We have great memories, particularly from Camping Eau Rouge in 2007.

Very best wishes from all of Team Muz, we'll be online Monday.

Ian and all members of CA, on behalf of all the members at Beermountain - your "friends across the field", I just wanted to say how sorry we were to hear this news and of your loss. Le Mans friends are nearly always very close ones, and I know how devistated many of you will be feeling now and in the days ahead.

Our thoughts are with you Mr T, and all at CA at this sad and difficult time. Do remember the happy times if you can.

Toad

I think the last two lines of the ode of remembrance are particularly fitting here.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Deepest condolences to you for the loss.

I only met her a few times at various tracks but I do remember the 1st time well where I spent an enjoyable few hours shooting the breeze in the Woodcote grandstand at Silverstone during a classic sportscar race on the LMES weekend.  She loved her sportscar racing and her slot cars if my memory serves me correct (another shared passion).

Just seen the thread. Wobbly now, and still cannot find the words. If I can help, I will be there for you.

Condolences to you Ian. As has already been said. Fond memories . Deb will be missed.
Canada Phil

Just back from holiday. Sad news indeed

My thoughts exactly. I've been here at CA for quite a few years now and Deb was a leading light even when I first signed up here. She'll be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.

RIP Deb, gone but not forgotten.

RIP Debs.

Thinking of you both Deb and Ian.

God bless you Deb. you will never be forgotten.

Farewell Deb.  Rest in Peace.

Del

Debs - Rest in peace, safe in the knowledge that there are many people who's lives you touched and were made richer for it.

RIP Deb.

Farewell Deb.  Rest in Peace

John Ginger

RIP Deb.

Au revoir. Rest in Peace Deb.

Ade

Deb, It was great knowing you. Rest in Peace.

RIP Deb and thank you for always sharing your Aston photos with me.

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RIP Deb, gone but not forgotten.

RIP Deb

Remembering

RIP Deb. I shall remember your enthusiasm and generosity, sad I didnt get to know you better.

R.I.P Deb. Thoughts are with you Mr T

PM

RIP Deb

Thinking of you Ian

RIP Deb

Take care Ian

Martin

Rest in Peace Deb.

Stay strong Ian.

Bye for now Deb.

Stay strong Ian.

RIP

RIP Deb.

Condolences, Ian, from Jack Cumming and his colleagues at AICR.

RIP Deb.  Thanks for everything.  Whilst our lives and racetracks are poorer, the great race track in the sky is blessed to have you  x

Au revoir, Deb!

Goodbye Deb. It was a privilege to know you, and I'll miss you.

Rest in peace Deb.

Never forgotten

RIP

Always in my memories, RIP Deb.

RIP Deb. My condolences to you Ian.

Pete B.

thoughts are with Ian but Debs will never be forgotten RIP

Quietly remembered at the due time, amidst myriad distractions which faded into insignificance.  RIP Deb.

Mark

RIP Termie, Thanks for being such a big part of CA and the racing experience.
Canada Phil

I'm arriving to this news late having been off on holiday. Only met termie once briefly on MB in 2006 but she was one of the good ones indeed. A saying that helped me when I lost my dad 10 years ago at the weekend....

 "death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal"

I got called to a meeting and whilst I managed to clear some time at 10am I had no mobile internet signal so couldn't participate.

Enjoy the big racetrack in the sky Deb, many of your heros are there waiting for you.  Say hi to our buddy Simon who we lost just over a year ago, he'll be marshalling somewhere near the sportscars or perhaps the single seaters or maybe  the rally cars.   

People don't really go away, we hold them in our hearts.   Funnily enough, we used our old camping dayroom at Silverstone for the GP this year and I could see Simon sitting in the corner of it, at Le Mans, in his Williams hat, with a glass of win in his hand.    I will now also see Deb sitting in it at Spa, with a bottle of sparkling stuff on the table. 

Happy Days.   Live the life you have, for those who didn't have that option xxx 

I have not logged on for a while so I have missed this.

I did not know Deb, but I have just read through the entire thread and on behalf of all the Flying Baguettes I would like to offer our sincere condolences. It is clear she was a remarkable person.

Mal

Sleep well Deb. Thank you for being you.
I'm so pleased to have met you.
Ian, keep strong mate.
Guest of honour next June methinks!

Steve

Haven't been on in a while but please accept my depest thoughts.
I am sure that our paths may have crossed on Maison Blanche / Blue Nord over the past 8 years I have been at LM.
Only problem is I was probably too drunk to remember!
Like others have said, remember the good times, they are always with you.

Haven't logged in for a couple of months, we're both shocked...

We always looked out for you both at Le Mans, scrutineering and the race. The last time we saw Deb was at Silverstone. We had no idea...

RIP Deb, and thinking of you Ian. Hope to see you again next year.

Mark and Claire