Just had the heartbreaking news on the phone that one of my very old mod friends has died, Gillian Haigh from Leeds.

I know that there will be a few of you on here that will know her & may want to come to the funeral, pass on best wishes etc.

Gillian has a well known & loveable lass from the mod scene in the 80's, we were in the same mod club, the 24th hour.

Her husband phoned to say that she had died of thyroid cancer at the age of 39. She was only recently diagnosed & was told on Tuesday that there was nothing else they could do for her. She passed away on Thursday, surrounded by her family, listening & singing away to Paul Weller. She leaves behind a 6 year old son.

Please pass on this to anybody who knew her from then, I have adresses for a family if anybody wants to send a card. Will post funeral details when I know them.

Kx

Very sad news Kirsty.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Gillians family and friends, especially the little one.

I remember Gillians name, but for some reason I can't seem to picture her face.

R.I.P.

Mace, Jo, Jenny & Daniel.

  Mace said:

Very sad news Kirsty.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Gillians family and friends, especially the little one.

I remember Gillians name, but for some reason I can't seem to picture her face.

R.I.P.

Mace, Jo, Jenny & Daniel.

I'm pretty sure she is on the mod culture photos that Nick wain did. Pretty, blond, went out with Rob Messer for a while, great friends with Paul Molloy, will you make sure Paul knows for me. Thanks

Very sad news indeed, i am 39 too and i can only feel for her family she has left behind

as a fellow scooterist it saddens to hear news like this so i would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to her family for and on behalf of myself and The Medway Aces Scooter Club

R.I.P

Bearsy

  KirstyM said:

I'm pretty sure she is on the mod culture photos that Nick wain did. Pretty, blond, went out with Rob Messer for a while, great friends with Paul Molloy, will you make sure Paul knows for me. Thanks

Just been talking to Jo and guessed it was Gillian who dated Rob.

She was a lovely girl.

I will let Paul know, though it's probably on Modculture by now.

Does Nick Brady know?

Such terribly sad news.....

Just 39 and leaving behind a 6 year old son.. it seems somethings in life are just so unfair.

Please pass on my deepest sympathy to her family.

from myself and the Mr Men SC.

  Mace said:

Just been talking to Jo and guessed it was Gillian who dated Rob.

She was a lovely girl.

I will let Paul know, though it's probably on Modculture by now.

Does Nick Brady know?

Such terribly sad news.....

Yes, Nick Brady knows. He has been wanting to do a reunion do for the last couple of years, but it has never happened for one reason or another, now it looks like its going to happen under sad circumstances. When her husband rang Alison, Alison thought he was ringing her about Gillians suprise 40th that she had always wanted. Me & Gillian were pregnant at the same time, James is the same age as Lauren.

wow I remember Gillian from when she was dating Rob, and its through her that I met Alison all those years ago

saddened to hear this news, as always am when its such a young person that dies

please pass on my condolences to her family and friends

  KirstyM said:

Just had the heartbreaking news on the phone that one of my very old mod friends has died, Gillian Haigh from Leeds.

I know that there will be a few of you on here that will know her & may want to come to the funeral, pass on best wishes etc.

Gillian has a well known & loveable lass from the mod scene in the 80's, we were in the same mod club, the 24th hour.

Her husband phoned to say that she had died of thyroid cancer at the age of 39. She was only recently diagnosed & was told on Tuesday that there was nothing else they could do for her. She passed away on Thursday, surrounded by her family, listening & singing away to Paul Weller. She leaves behind a 6 year old son.

Please pass on this to anybody who knew her from then, I have adresses for a family if anybody wants to send a card. Will post funeral details when I know them.

Kx

Hi,

Sorry to hear this Kirsty, its years since i have seen her and can barely put a face to the name anymore, do you have any pictures you could send?

Ste.

  Ste Brazil said:

Hi,

Sorry to hear this Kirsty, its years since i have seen her and can barely put a face to the name anymore, do you have any pictures you could send?

Ste.

Have got some off Nick Brady Kirsty, i remember now, never really knew her that well i dont think.

Ste.

Thought you would remember her Kirsty.

I thought you knew her quite well Ste, but it was a long time ago. I have loads of piccies of her from a cd that Nick Wain gave me, but I dont know how to post them up here.

  KirstyM said:

Thought you would remember her Kirsty.

I thought you knew her quite well Ste, but it was a long time ago. I have loads of piccies of her from a cd that Nick Wain gave me, but I dont know how to post them up here.

I only vaguely remember her, i remember seeing her about and speaking to her but beyond that??

Ste.

so unfair,.. so heart breaking....my heart goes to her family

Big thanks to Mace for putting it on mod culture.

  KirstyM said:

Just had the heartbreaking news on the phone that one of my very old mod friends has died, Gillian Haigh from Leeds.

I know that there will be a few of you on here that will know her & may want to come to the funeral, pass on best wishes etc.

Gillian has a well known & loveable lass from the mod scene in the 80's, we were in the same mod club, the 24th hour.

Her husband phoned to say that she had died of thyroid cancer at the age of 39. She was only recently diagnosed & was told on Tuesday that there was nothing else they could do for her. She passed away on Thursday, surrounded by her family, listening & singing away to Paul Weller. She leaves behind a 6 year old son.

Please pass on this to anybody who knew her from then, I have adresses for a family if anybody wants to send a card. Will post funeral details when I know them.

Kx

We did'nt know her personally, What a very sad loss.

Please give our regards to her family and all who knew her.

Suzy & Phil

Just had a phone call from little Alison, who is trying to contact everyone who were good friends with her in the 80's. She's looking to get in touch with Ciro from Kettering & Sharon his wife from Hartlepool. I only saw them last week at Bridlington, but dont have any contact details. If anyone has them or knows Mick from Hartlepool, can they let them know. Thanks.

Will hopefully have funeral details Tuesday night.

Have put a piccie up of Gillian from 1987 in the gallery with me & little Alison, tried & failed misersably to insert it into this thread.

I have been asked to relay the following.......

"Totally devastated to hear the news - We knew Gillian in the '80s. She was a lovely lass and great fun to be with.

Never forgotten!.

Ciro and Shaz - Kettering"

  KirstyM said:

Have put a piccie up of Gillian from 1987 in the gallery with me & little Alison, tried & failed misersably to insert it into this thread.

Thanks very much Ken, you're a star. Also thanks to Cheryl & Pikey for helping us track down Ciro & Shaz.

Gillians husband has just rang Alison, the funeral is next Tuesday in Ilkley. Anyone wanting details please let me know.

He was very touched to know that there are messages on here & modculture & said that he would look at them when he was up to it.

Kx

Just thought I should pass my condolences on to the family / friends. I dated her for about 6 months way back (I always thought one day I'd see here again and catch up but alas I now never will).

RIP Gill

Rob Messer

  KirstyM said:

Just had the heartbreaking news on the phone that one of my very old mod friends has died, Gillian Haigh from Leeds.

I know that there will be a few of you on here that will know her & may want to come to the funeral, pass on best wishes etc.

Gillian has a well known & loveable lass from the mod scene in the 80's, we were in the same mod club, the 24th hour.

Her husband phoned to say that she had died of thyroid cancer at the age of 39. She was only recently diagnosed & was told on Tuesday that there was nothing else they could do for her. She passed away on Thursday, surrounded by her family, listening & singing away to Paul Weller. She leaves behind a 6 year old son.

Please pass on this to anybody who knew her from then, I have adresses for a family if anybody wants to send a card. Will post funeral details when I know them.

Kx

Thanks Rob

Hi Kirsty

I'm so very sorry to hear about Gillian.

I am an old friend of Gillian's too. From primary, middle and high school days and have been trying to get her family's address as I believe they've moved from the address I had for them. I'd like to send a card to her mum, dad and sister Joanne and also to Simon and James (although I never had the pleasure of meeting Simon or James) - I've lived in SydneyAustralia for the last 9 years.

Could you please email me their addresses to rawhitfield3@optusnet.com.au.

I'd really appreicate it.

Sorry again that Gill's gone. We were best friends for years.

Andrea Pierce (prev from Alwoodley)

  KirstyM said:

Just had the heartbreaking news on the phone that one of my very old mod friends has died, Gillian Haigh from Leeds.

I know that there will be a few of you on here that will know her & may want to come to the funeral, pass on best wishes etc.

Gillian has a well known & loveable lass from the mod scene in the 80's, we were in the same mod club, the 24th hour.

Her husband phoned to say that she had died of thyroid cancer at the age of 39. She was only recently diagnosed & was told on Tuesday that there was nothing else they could do for her. She passed away on Thursday, surrounded by her family, listening & singing away to Paul Weller. She leaves behind a 6 year old son.

Please pass on this to anybody who knew her from then, I have adresses for a family if anybody wants to send a card. Will post funeral details when I know them.

Kx

Of course, I will be in touch, Andrea. We are hoping to have a charity memorial do for her soon, watch this space

I've just come back from the funeral & was going to post a piece. I'm still very emotional (& drunk!) as you can understand.

Where do I start. Firstly, I would like to say it was one of the nicest of send offs I've ever seen. The sun was shining for our beautifual Gill & the church was packed, just goes to show how popular she was. The coffin was carried in while Town Called Malice was played. Joanne (her sister) got up to say a few words about her, summed her up beautifully. Simon her hubby had been on the internet & picked out a few tributes to her & the vicar read them out, lovely touch.(Thanks Mace for putting it on modculture) Spoke to Simon afterwards & he was so,so touched by the things that people had written about her. Thats because she was a lovely lass who brightened up our lives & was a great friend, some of us may not of seen her for a few years, but she still meant the world to us. The service ended with her & Simons song "You're the best thing", beautiful tribute & beautiful song, not a dry eye in the house, & sums up Gill & Simons love for each other.

Her son James, is a mini Gill, he is the double of her, can see him being Simons salvation.

Saw so many dear friends today that I had not seen so long, I've laughed & cried until it hurt.

Gill, I miss you & I love you to bits. Rip darling. Makes you realise how precious life is & how dear people are to you.

Haddockxxx

  KirstyM said:

Of course, I will be in touch, Andrea. We are hoping to have a charity memorial do for her soon, watch this space

I've just come back from the funeral & was going to post a piece. I'm still very emotional (& drunk!) as you can understand.

Where do I start. Firstly, I would like to say it was one of the nicest of send offs I've ever seen. The sun was shining for our beautifual Gill & the church was packed, just goes to show how popular she was. The coffin was carried in while Town Called Malice was played. Joanne (her sister) got up to say a few words about her, summed her up beautifully. Simon her hubby had been on the internet & picked out a few tributes to her & the vicar read them out, lovely touch.(Thanks Mace for putting it on modculture) Spoke to Simon afterwards & he was so,so touched by the things that people had written about her. Thats because she was a lovely lass who brightened up our lives & was a great friend, some of us may not of seen her for a few years, but she still meant the world to us. The service ended with her & Simons song "You're the best thing", beautiful tribute & beautiful song, not a dry eye in the house, & sums up Gill & Simons love for each other.

Her son James, is a mini Gill, he is the double of her, can see him being Simons salvation.

Saw so many dear friends today that I had not seen so long, I've laughed & cried until it hurt.

Gill, I miss you & I love you to bits. Rip darling. Makes you realise how precious life is & how dear people are to you.

Haddockxxx

I have been here,and its the sadest thing to go through,but it does opens your eyes....,life is precious,.....,enjoy life as much as you can,live it to the fullest....R.I.P

  ken said:

Hi Kirsty,

Phew that picture brought back a few memories...seems like yesterday. I remember Gillian-in fact I've got a very similar picture to that one possibly at some all dayer in either Leeds or Preston circa 1986ish. So sorry to hear the news-so young...life isn't fair is it.

Reggie x

Edited July 18, 200717 yr by Reg

Life aint fair sometimes Reggie. Alison brought a load of piccies yesterday & we showed them to Simon & James, they made them smile. Cant believe it was 20 years ago, where does time go?. Seeing eveyone again was great though yesterday, the banter started straight away & we reverted back to calling each other by the nicknames we all had. Gill would have been smiling. Alison took a picture of us all, will have to post it once I get a copy, nobody has changed.

Kx

Hello Kirsty. Remember me?

Been away for a bit, and I was very saddened to hear this news on my return.

See her again one day eh?

Chris

Well Suspect M.S.

DID NOT KNOW HER PERSONALLY BUT VERY SAD INDEED CONDOLENCES TO ALL CONCERNED. MRS MRS SOUL

  KirstyM said:

Just had a phone call from little Alison, who is trying to contact everyone who were good friends with her in the 80's. She's looking to get in touch with Ciro from Kettering & Sharon his wife from Hartlepool. I only saw them last week at Bridlington, but dont have any contact details. If anyone has them or knows Mick from Hartlepool, can they let them know.

Kirsty.

Were you referring to Micky Corr from Hartlepool? If so I may be able to help with contact details for him (if of course you had no joy).

If you happen to speak to Ciro & Shaz please give 'em my fondest.

All the best

C

x

  Well Suspect said:

Kirsty.

Were you referring to Micky Corr from Hartlepool? If so I may be able to help with contact details for him (if of course you had no joy).

If you happen to speak to Ciro & Shaz please give 'em my fondest.

All the best

C

x

I meant either of the 2 Micks from Hartlepool. Got in touch with Ciro & Shaz thanks, they relayed a message on here. If I do speak to them, who shall I say was asking, can hardly say Well Suspect :lol:

Kx

Hiya,

Just been reading everyone,s post,s about the sad loss of Gillian,neither myself or my husband knew her,but it,s so tragic for her family and friends,to lose a loved one so young!!

Helen and Martin x

Kirsty.

Yes, one of those would be Micky Corr.

Kirsty. 'Tis I Chrissy here. You do know me from many moons ago....sob.

Ciro & Shaz will know it's me.

I'll dig out Mick's details tomorrow.

x

Edited July 19, 200717 yr by Well Suspect

It's alright I dont need Micky Corrs details, he knows about it. Still havent the faintest who you are, old age catching up with me no doubt, hello anyway.

A memorial charity do has just been arranged by the 24th hour for Gillian on Saturday 2nd February 2008. I have put it in events, it's at Coco Bar in Leeds, all profits are to be donated to cancer research. Gillians husband will be attending, will be great to see some old mod friends there to see Gill off in style

Anyone wanting any info can contact me.

Thanks

Kx