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Elton

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I haven't been on AN for a while, but to read this terrible news when I do has left me gobsmacked. I don't really know what to say.

 

I can only offer my sincerest condolenses to Newt and family, and assure you that our thoughts are with you.

 

RIP Jan.

 

John.

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I have never dealt with her but offer my sincerest condolences to you Newt.

 

Having lost my Brother, 24, a few years ago I can understand the heartache and that words of comfort can never substitute for the loss of someone so close. It does get better over time although the hurt never leaves you entirely.

I found comfort in remembering the time we had together, good and bad.

 

I hope Newt that you can find that comfort too and I am sure that there are many members here who will gladly be an ear should you need someone to talk to.

 

 

So sorry for your loss.

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Terrible news. We shall miss Jan.

 

As Newt and Jan have been guests in our house, that makes it that much more poignant.

 

Sincere condolences Newt on losing a wife, buddy and fishing partner.

 

Dave and Norma.

 

 

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I read this on Facebook this morning as was really taken aback, my thoughts are with Newt, as good a man as you'll ever meet and with everyone who knew Jan more than I did. She'll be missed. Lots.

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Thoughts are with you at this tragic time Newt, my condolences.

 

 

 

Dave

As famous fisherman John Gierach once said "I used to like fishing because I thought it had some larger significance. Now I like fishing because it's the one thing I can think of that probably doesn't."

 

 

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As some of you know, Jan Vail passed away unexpectedly yesterday.

 

At this moment in time, the cause is not known, but that part matters not; what matters is that many of us here have lost a dear friend and Newt, who has been the backbone of these forums from almost day one, has lost a wife and a loving soulmate.

 

Jan was a forum member in her own right, but took the decision to step back from it all a while back. I don't blame her at all; it was all too time-consuming, sometimes unrewarding and she was never as thick-skinned as her husband is. Instead, she remained friends with many of us and kept in regular contact.

 

To give you an idea of the kind of woman Jan was, she contacted me recently because she heard that Alan Stubbs was in hospital and wanted to contact him to wish him well. Alan was absolutely gobsmacked when he got a call from the States, to say the least. That was Jan. I don't think I'd have had the presence of mind to do that.

 

I'd often receive emails from Jan about motorsport news and other topics that she knew I enjoyed, always with a comment asking how my daughters were doing. She took a real pleasure in my joy of being a dad. Jan would regularly mention Newt, too, something that you don't always see in married couples!

 

I'm going to miss Jan. I'm going to miss her a lot. I've heard from a few blokes today, all of whom have admitted openly to crying at this news.

 

I can't imagine how my dear friend Newt must feel. My thoughts are with you, Newt, and I'm sure I speak on behalf of everyone here when I say that the thoughts of all of us on Anglers' Net are with you at this terrible time.

 

Jan Vail - you were one of a kind. One of the kindest people to have graced this planet. Those of us who knew you are better for having known you, but feel that that a big part of us has been taken away. You may have left this world, but you'll never leave our hearts. Rest in peace, Jan.

 

xx

 

I am saddened to hear this. I remember Jan from when she was active, a treasure. Sorry for your loss Newt.

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Jan Vail - you were one of a kind. One of the kindest people to have graced this planet. Those of us who knew you are better for having known you, but feel that that a big part of us has been taken away. You may have left this world, but you'll never leave our hearts. Rest in peace, Jan.

 

Elton, these words say it all. Another of our Anglersnet family taken from us. Newt, I have not stopped thinking about you and Jan all day, I am just glad I had the opportunity to meet you both when you came over. She will be in my thoughts forever.

 

Take care

 

Lyn x

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Sad news indeed, rest in peace Jan.

 

Den

"When through the woods and forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur,And hear the brook, and feel the breeze;and see the waves crash on the shore,Then sings my soul..................

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