| Location | Born South Africa, Lived In London For Past 9 Years |
| Age | 32 years |
| Date of Birth | 10/1975 |
| Date of Death | 11/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,677 since 05/01/2008 |
| Creator |
My darling and beautiful wife Lee-Ann was born in Johannesburg, to parents Tim and Glynis Fowler.
Lee-Ann and my paths had crossed in passing on a few occasions, for instance we went to the same junior primary school together. I then met Lee in about 1994 when worked together and we bonded quickly and powerfully. By 1999 we were a loving with a very storng relationship and we travelled to London together.
We travelled Europe, America, Canada, Australia and the UK together -the best times of our lives. Whilst in Australia I proposed and was dlighted Lee agreed to mary me.
Our wedding was beautiful, in the South African midlands on 12 October 2002. A month later we went back London to work for a year or so with plans to probably return to SA... things don't go to plan. A month later Lee was diagnosed with breast cancer and endured various operations, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and weekly visits to various specialists. They thought there was a good chance she could beat it. In April of 2007 some warning signs developed, back pain and a slight cough. The cancer had spread and spread fast. Her back, ribs, liver and lungs had cancer in them - the prognosis not good. 7 months later after 7 gruelling weeks in hospital my beloved left this earth. She dealt with all the suffering, discomfort and fears with such dignity, bravery and a strength I didn't believe possible.
Lee-Ann was the most caring person, putting others before herself even when she suffering an incurable illness. Lee-Ann was a light in the lives of that know her and she was my shining star. She lit our path in life and love and now I'm left devstated.
I love you always my bunny,
Your husband,
Dave
Never forgotten
Not a day goes by when I don't think about you Lee Bee.
You are an inspiration to everybody !
your infectious smile could lighten up anybodies day.
We love you dearly and miss you more.
Thinking of you always
Tina
xxx
Wedding Anniversarry
My Darling,
Today we'd been married 6 years, and 6 wonderful they would have and should have been. I love you and miss.
You ever loving husband,
Dave
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If we could have a lifetime wish
and one dream that could come true
We would pray to God with all our
hearts just to see and speak to you
A thousand words won’t bring you back
We know because we’ve tried
and neither will a million tears
We know because we’ve cried
You’ve left behind our broken hearts
and precious memories too
But we’ve never wanted memories
We only wanted you
Always in our thoughts
Forever in our hearts
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Angela (Christopher-John Rowe) Mum
Love always
Dear Lee, you were the inspiration for my life, you guided me, defined me and loved me. Its is so hard for me to walk on this planet without you. I will love you always and I miss you terribly.
All of my love
D
Lee-Bee, how I miss our chats and your ever cheerful spirit. Your courage will always inspire me.
Lots of love Lynnie
Miss you so much!
Dear Lee, I think of you so much and miss you so much, as time goes by its still so painful and I still shed tears at the loss of such a dear friend. You are an inspiration to me and always will be, miss you so much. Love Ange xxx
Tribute from Pastor Malcolm Kyte
Monday, 3 December 2007
Farewell to Lee-Ann Kitching
On the afternoon of Wednesday November 28th Lee-Ann Kitching lost her battle against cancer and went to be with the Lord. She had attended Queens Road Church over the past 4 years and was greatly loved. The following text is part of the address I gave at her funeral on Monday December 3rd...
'One of the privileges of serving as a church pastor is that over the years you meet so many wonderful people. I can honestly say that Lee-Ann will stand out among the hundreds that have passed through this church over the years I have been here. She was very articulate and had an attractive personality. She was particularly caring despite her own health problems. Even just a few weeks ago, when I visited her in Hammersmith Hospital, she kindly enquired about my daughter who had also been having treatment for cancer. You can’t help but be impressed by that kind of selflessness.
Most church pastors understand that there is a spectrum of types in any church – there are the ‘high imposers’ and the ‘low imposers’. The high imposers demand a lot of emotional time and energy and the low imposers almost apologise for being in your church at all. Lee-Ann was definitely a ‘low imposer’ – she was even apologetic about being unwell! She really didn’t want to be any trouble to anyone else. She didn’t want to let down her family, her friends or her work colleagues. And she didn’t want to let God down either.
Understandably there were times when she couldn’t pray and didn’t feel like reading the bible. In one e-mail I tried to encourage her not to feel guilty – after all, most of us struggle to get those things right even when we are feeling fine. In an e-mail she wrote on September 5th she was very honest about her faith struggle – she wrote:
‘Its just that this is such a big thing, I think God could have started me off on something small first :-) but I know God gives us things that he knows we can handle even if we think we cant!!’
Lee-Ann had a real and an inspiring faith – and although at times she understandably wavered in that faith she came to a place of peace in recent weeks. In Philippians 1:21 Paul the apostle wrote: ‘for me to live is Christ and to die is gain’. I believe that Lee-Ann arrived at the same conclusion for herself. Whether she lived or died she would continue to have Christ.'
Farewell Lee-Ann - you were an inspiration to many!
Memorial from Lee-Ann\'s work
By Alison Foulds
Lee-Ann Kitching joined ISS in late 2002 and worked
initially for the CEO, FD and then the IT Director as Personal
Assistant before progressing into her role as Global IT Project Coordinator, a testament to her excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Lee-Ann was a dedicated work colleague and team player to many who had the opportunity to work with her. She was also a trusted friend to those who knew her well at ISS. Her
warmth and enthusiasm for life will leave a lasting impression on many of the lives she touched with her
courage and bravery.
She loved art, and water colour especially was a hobby she enjoyed, although she was her own worst critic. Baking was also a keen pastime that she often brought to the office, much to the delight of those who tucked in to the chocolate brownies or flapjacks! After coming down with breast
cancer within months of joining ISS, she showed her strength and courage in overcoming this terrible illness and
going into remission for a number of years. Unfortunately however, this year Lee-Ann developed secondary breast
cancer from which she was unable to recover and she passed away on 28 November at the age of 32.
Lee-Ann was a beautiful, loving and caring person and will always be remembered for her bright smile, considerate nature and cheerful manner. She is an inspiration to us all
and will truly be missed by all who cared for her and knew her well.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to her husband and family for their tragic loss. On request from the family, charitable
donations for the MacMillan Trust and Breast Cancer are being arranged in her memory instead of sending flowers
to her memorial service.
Scattering Lee\'s ashes
Lee I miss you so much, scattering your ashes today was a very special yet heart renching time. I wish I could see you again but know you are at peace in heaven. I think of you so much and miss you terribly.
We will always be here for Dave, and wish we could take some of the pain away.
Lee you are so special, one in a million I miss you so much love always Ange xxx
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