| Location | Corbridge Northumberland |
| Age | 16 years |
| Cause of Death | Leukaemia |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/1990 |
| Date of Death | 26/02/2007 |
| Visitors | 20,070 since 28/02/2007 |
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Josie Madeline Grove passed away peacefully with grace and dignity at home in the arms of her family after a two-and-a-half-year battle with leukaemia. As she had wished, she died at home with her family.
From the moment she discovered that her treatment had failed she wanted to help other children with cancer. Through the Strength, Courage and the happiness that shone from within her she became an inspiration to thousands of people.
She created Josie's dragonfly (a silver pendant )as a lasting legacy so that her fundraising could continue and grow after she had gone.
Josie's Dragonfly Trust now makes a huge difference to other Children & teenagers with Cancer
www.josiesdragonfly.org
Her family would like to thank all of those who gave what can only be described as overwhelming support during her final months and which helped her to carry on during the difficult times.
It was Josie's wish that she be remembered as the girl who was always smiling.
She will be dearly missed.
My Darling Josie,
We have said goodbye to your earthly body,
But we know that your spirit still walks beside us,
Holding our hands, laughing and loving us the way you always did.
From the day you were born you lit up our lives
And you shone so brightly that you touched a thousand hearts.
You gave us so much more than we could ever have given you.
June says that you chose us for your family,
You must have known that no-one could love you more.
So Thank you Josie, you made us so very proud.
Now your work here is done. You are safe in Gods arms,
Free to run barefoot in the grass,
To swim in the sea and to float on the breeze.
So have fun sweetheart
You’re going to be a real cool Angel!
Love you more.
A wonderful girl
I was sadden to learn of Josies passing, another child taken too soon from this wicked dissease.
When i first read of Josie, and her decission to have no more treatment, i thought what an amazing girl.
Josie is certainley an inspiration to us all.
I know what its like to lose a child from cancer, i lost my 13 year old daughter last year to Ewings Sarcoma.
My thoughts are with you all, may our angels be together xx
what abrave young lady your mum n dad must be so proud of you i hope you meet up with my son jason in heaven and he looks afta you but not to much parting may you sleep tight my love to your family xxxxxxxxxxxx
For Josie's family
Although you think i've gone,
and you feel your hearts are breaking
You think i've left you all,
In a world you see as taking.
I know you feel so cheated
from the little time we had,
but this isnt what i want
to make you feel so sad.
Please believe in me
You dont have to let me go,
I live on in your hearts
Please believe that im still with you
and all these words are true,
You once looked after me
Now im looking after you......
My sincere sympathy go ou to Josies family. May she be free from pain and and at rest. I lost my 22 year old brother last year to leukemia he fought it for 16 month but sadly lost his battle with the horible disease last january.
She will be a loss to all her family and friends she seemed such a character. It takes all the best and never the evil. Rest in peace Josie my thoughts are with youre family at this sad time. Lyndsay Carpenter x x
sorry about your loss
just want to offer my condolences to the family of josie. she was a beautiful and brave girl. you should be so proud of her. she touched so many hearts i couldnt begin to imagine what she was going through but she was so brave. she is in a better place now with no pain watching over you all. you will always have those precious memorys of your beautiful daughter that you will never forget. look after yourselves at this sad time. R.I.P josie good-night, god-bless your with the angels now xxx
so sorryxx
I have just read your story you must be so proud of josie what a brave and beautiful young lady she is,no more pain now,rest in peace and look down on your loving family from heaven,my heart goes out to you all xxxxxxxxx
Admiration
I cannot even begin to express my admiration for Josie's courage & dignity. I know that this is a particularly sad time for Josie's family & I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy. You have truly inspired in your short life. RIP
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