Salacia...

As a frequent yet quiet reader, I have always enjoyed reading her forthright comments, keen observations, witty repartee. She will be missed.

My sincere condolences to her family.

tmee

Please add my deepest condolences to the family of Agnes.

I agree that whenever she posted, people learned a lot.

She was a wonderful contributor to this board.

I am so sorry to read this news.

I'm not a poster on this board, but I am a frequent reader. I think I could somehow convince myself that I could do a Cunard cruise one day. I remember her comments and advice and thought that maybe, just maybe one day, Cunard could be for me. RIP Salacia.

Just seen this post, sorry to hear the sad news. I always enjoyed reading her posts.

RIP lovely lady xxx

I was also sad and shocked by this news! Along with you all I looked forward to seeing what she had to say on any given matter and will truly miss her contributions. My most sincere thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends. Rest in peace dear Agnes.

Salacia was a ball of knowledge re Cunard. She gave me some pointers before my QM2 (first Cunard) voyage.

Rest in Peace Salacia. Gone to the big ship in the sky.

Thank you so much Pepper for letting us know this sad news.

I loved the way that Salacia always had an opinion, it was fun and informative to read her posts.

She will be sadly missed.

So sad to hear this news. We never met but she always had great info about QM2 to post on the boards. RIP Salacia. Condolences to her family and friends.

I feel sad and miss this someone I never met in person. Her's was a constant and reliable presence here on this forum. May her spirit endure.

I am truly saddened and shocked to read of the passing of Salacia.

May I offer my sincere condolences to her family.

R.I.P

Salacia and thanks for all you contributed to this forum.

I've been asked by the DH of Agnes, known to us as "Salacia", to let the Cunard board know that his wife died unexpectedly in the early hours of Thursday, September 7.

 

He said "She loved sailing on the QM2... and she greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of the message board, especially the spirited debates".

 

Her Cunard Platinum Pin was placed in her casket by her family.

 

He went on to say "She was diagnosed with cancer in March 2015, and with great courage and determination underwent chemotherapy, radical surgery and radiation over the balance of that year. Her recovery was very slow, and only last April, with a new oncologist and a better anti-cancer drug, did she start to feel significant improvement".

 

He also said "She told me long ago that she wanted only three things from death: that it be quick, that she be buried in her family plot in Brooklyn, and that everyone have a good time at her wake, funeral and luncheon. She got all three".

 

Today, 19th Sept, would have been their 36th Wedding Anniversary.

 

I had the honour and pleasure of meeting Agnes in the Commodore Club on board Queen Mary 2 in November 2016 a day after leaving New York. We had corresponded for a few years previously, but it was coincidence that we found we had booked the same Caribbean cruise.

 

Meeting Agnes was a real, genuine pleasure. She was elegant, gracious, witty, wise, intelligent, great in conversation; listening intently and then responding with exactly the right comment. I had sincerely hoped that our paths would cross again one day soon on board a Cunard ship. It is not to be.

 

A member of the family described her thus: "She was beautiful. She was smart. She was funny. And she was tough!"

 

Salacia, Agnes, R.I.P.

This is sad news, I asked a question early August re getting to Brooklyn, I think she was the first to give advice. Will be missed.:(

Pepper, thank you for sharing this sad news. Salacia was a frequent contributor to the Cunard Forum. We will all miss her wit and her love for Cunard ships. My deepest sympathy to her husband and her family.

Sad news indeed. Salacia and I often locked horns in the odd debate but we certainly respected each others views on Cunard.

She will be sadly missed.

Seeing Salacia's name on a post always meant a knowledgeable, intelligent, often witty contribution to whatever topic was being discussed. I never met her in person, but feel as though I have lost a friend. Thank you Pepperrn for passing this news along, and may she have reached a calm harbor after her life's voyage.

A sad loss to her DH and family and to all on this board. A courageous and sparky lady, RIP.

David.

I've been asked by the DH of Agnes, known to us as "Salacia", to let the Cunard board know that his wife died unexpectedly in the early hours of Thursday, September 7.

 

He said "She loved sailing on the QM2... and she greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of the message board, especially the spirited debates".

 

Her Cunard Platinum Pin was placed in her casket by her family.

 

He went on to say "She was diagnosed with cancer in March 2015, and with great courage and determination underwent chemotherapy, radical surgery and radiation over the balance of that year. Her recovery was very slow, and only last April, with a new oncologist and a better anti-cancer drug, did she start to feel significant improvement".

 

He also said "She told me long ago that she wanted only three things from death: that it be quick, that she be buried in her family plot in Brooklyn, and that everyone have a good time at her wake, funeral and luncheon. She got all three".

 

Today, 19th Sept, would have been their 36th Wedding Anniversary.

 

I had the honour and pleasure of meeting Agnes in the Commodore Club on board Queen Mary 2 in November 2016 a day after leaving New York. We had corresponded for a few years previously, but it was coincidence that we found we had booked the same Caribbean cruise.

 

Meeting Agnes was a real, genuine pleasure. She was elegant, gracious, witty, wise, intelligent, great in conversation; listening intently and then responding with exactly the right comment. I had sincerely hoped that our paths would cross again one day soon on board a Cunard ship. It is not to be.

 

A member of the family described her thus: "She was beautiful. She was smart. She was funny. And she was tough!"

 

Salacia, Agnes, R.I.P.

I'm so saddened to read this. My sincerest sympathies to her family. We did sail together on a few voyages. Though we never officially met, she knew who I was by some of her postings. Her spirited & pithy posts always made for excellent & thoughtful reading. Her great knowledge of Cunard made her an outstanding ambassador to the line. I know she'll be attending many a formal ball or captains dinner with other past loyal Cunarders. A tip of the hat, dear Agnes, you lived it well!

Grateful to have had the benefit of Salacia's wisdom and wit but sad for the loss. RIP

Such sad news. She will be sorely missed on here. Condolences to her family.

RIP