Memorial Service – Sunday, 2pm
A memorial service to celebrate Emily’s life will be held on Sunday, 4th November 2012 at the Rolleston Community Centre, Rolleston Drive at 2pm. Please wear colour (Emily’s favourite colour was orange – even if she always wore pink!). This celebration is being planned with children in mind.
Please ensure your shoes are non-marking, stiletto heels are not allowed in the stadium.
Kath and Gary have requested no flowers. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Alan
November 5, 2012 @ 11:35 am
What a beautiful touching memorial service it was Emily was truly inspirational and remarkable with insight far beyond her years.
Kath and Gary my heart goes out to you and your family.
sophie/8b3
November 4, 2012 @ 1:33 pm
sorry i can not be at emily’s farewell but i am thinking of her.
Amanda Haggie
November 2, 2012 @ 10:07 pm
Kath and Gary… We wish we could be there on Sunday to celebrate Emily’s life but are unable to be, our love is flying up from Dunedin to you xxx
Denise Ellis
October 31, 2012 @ 10:24 pm
A soul too beautiful for this world… rest easy wee Emily. Your spirit, courage and selfless nature has left its footprint on many people’s live. Soar free beautiful girl xx
Hart-Hobman's
October 31, 2012 @ 10:05 pm
Emily
So many byways she traveled along her extraordinary but brief journey….carried along by the love of her parents and communities, by the wicked yet life-sustaining medicines that brought us all a couple extra years with her. Emily, big sister, Bananagram Superstar, poker faced kid, blooming artist, beloved and heroic child of our lives… you were so very much loved.
Tristan Tabak
October 31, 2012 @ 9:29 pm
So sorry to hear the news about Emily, the world has lost an angel that was such a courageous, charismatic and beautiful girl that touched so many people in so many ways. We are thinking of you Catherine and family during this sad time, sending our love from Western Australia Tristan and Family. xoxo
Black Family
October 31, 2012 @ 9:12 pm
Kath, Gary and family
Never have I seen such Love Courage and Dignity as your family and especially Emily have shown during this time. We are all thinking of you as is everyone who knows you!
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
Lots and lots of hugs and kisses
Laurie, Stu Andy and Stevie
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Caitlin Britt
October 31, 2012 @ 3:40 pm
Emily this is hard to understand you were a great person to have in 8b3 and you taught us how to be friendly. You taught that to alot of people.I’m sorry to hear this has happend you are a great friend anybody could ever have. My thoughts are with your family.
by Caitlin Britt
Kat
October 31, 2012 @ 1:55 pm
Dear, dear Kath, Gary and family. So sad that this time has come. I’m sitting reading through the last entries from her blog and remembering what a special little girl she was, and always will be. We have photos of Em, Abby and Phoebe at their ‘pump party’ on CHOC, with face paints and bling nails, our shining girls! Emily touched so many hearts through her journey, and what a tribute to her wonderful family. You have all been admirable and an inspiration. All our love to you, and the children. Emily will live on in many hearts and minds. Xxx Gavin, Kat, Phoebe and Angus xxxx
Helen & Lindsay
October 31, 2012 @ 11:19 am
Deepest sympathy our thoughts are with you during this trying time,
Love Helen and Lindsay
Andrea Foot
October 31, 2012 @ 8:57 am
Our thoughts are with you at this heart breaking time. May all the wonderful, special memories you have of Emily shine through everyday to give you strength and courage. With love and hugs Andi Gary and Katie xxxx
Linda and John Jacobs
October 31, 2012 @ 8:32 am
Katherine and Gary, we cannot imagine how you are feeling at this sad time. We remember Emily as a happy smiling little girl who you were so proud of. Both of you have been amazing parents to your children through this trying time and I know that this will make all of you all stronger in the end. Our thoughts are with you both and I will wear orange on Sunday. (John dosn’t have anything orange – Not his colour). Give our love to Sherilyn and Tom, you are all in our thoughts. You were born to be a great mum, Katherine, and you definitely have achieved this with all your children. Love to everyone, Linda and John Jacobs.
Christine Thomlinson
October 31, 2012 @ 7:36 am
To all the Wooddin clan …..
So sorry to hear this sad news. It is still devastating no matter how expected it was. We will have an ‘orange’ day on Sunday and although we didn’t know Emily well we appreciate what a brave and delightful child she was.
Love to you all,our thoughts are with you.
Teena and Peter
Abbe
October 31, 2012 @ 7:14 am
Kath, Woody and families – massive hugs at this time. Makes me so sad – she was a gorgeous wee girl who taught the world so much. I know you are super proud of her! Always in my thoughts hun, lots of Love Ab xox
Michelle
October 30, 2012 @ 11:44 pm
I will wear orange that day. I wish I could be there to give you hugs. We will try to send some love from America. I will keep you in my prayers
Heather Greg and Jacob
October 30, 2012 @ 10:50 pm
Love and thoughts with you at this sad time, will always remember Emily giving Jacob a hug on the ‘what now’ clip and how it makes us smile x
Mike Carter
October 30, 2012 @ 9:41 pm
On behalf of the team at Camp Quality we will miss Emily and her contagious smile and grin. It was a privelege to journey with her at camp and we thank Gary & Kath for that privelege. Our thoughts are with you all as you remember collectivly and indvidually what Emily meant to you and all the treasures that she placed in our hearts.
Vic Steffens
October 30, 2012 @ 8:50 pm
Dear Kath and Woody, sending you lots of love from our hearts. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Vic and Carl xxx
Abbott's
October 30, 2012 @ 7:57 pm
To Kath and Gary,
We are so so sorry. It was absolutely heart breaking to read your sad news today and although it was expected it is still so hard to bear. We simply cannot imagine what you must be going through. We feel very sad for wee Jack, the special sister he is having to bear the loss of must be just dreadful for him. We hold you all dear in our hearts and extend our deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Emily will always remind us how precious our babies are, she was such a beautiful girl inside and out, just so beautiful.
All our love and many tears,
From Steph, Don, Ollie, Nicola, Jess, Kate, and Alex.
Lea Ribbon
October 30, 2012 @ 7:47 pm
Dear little angel Emily, sleep peacefully darling. I will be wearing orange in honour of such a brave and special little girl who has touched so many hearts. I can’t be there as I’m in England, but will be with everyone in thought. Love always, Lea xxx
Caelum
October 30, 2012 @ 7:08 pm
Emily was a very nice girl. She always helped us and she taught us how to be a friend. I wish she didn’t pass away. I will miss her at school.
Annalise Olsen
October 30, 2012 @ 6:35 pm
Kath I wish I could be there but am not back from aus til next Monday, I’ll be there in spirit thinking of you and sending you lots of love xxx
LIBBY
October 30, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
So sorry I can’t be there but my family and I will be wearing orange in memory of that precious Angel Emily – RIP and know we will all look after mum, dad, Jack, Charlotte, Luke and Alex for you
xxxx
Laura Bulow
October 30, 2012 @ 5:40 pm
I wish I could be there for you all. But however I will not be able to. I’ll wear orange in memory of Emily xo
Reid
October 30, 2012 @ 4:47 pm
Emily- Emily your a very nice friend you teah people how to be nice.
Your allways friedly your never rude. your never angry you allways give a smile.
By Reid