Koalemos @asylum Has passed Away

@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
April 27, 2018 4:39pm CST
I just checked out his facebook account since we are friends and Barry passed away peacefully on April 17th. I am broken hearted. He added so much to all of our lives, I can't believe I will never get another postcard from him or one of his cheeky remarks. He was also great with a limerick. Rest in Peace Barry Chadwick, you will be missed.
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@JudyEv (340106)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 18
That is so, so sad. I have been wondering how he was going. He was a great member here and as you say a dab hand with limericks. RIP Barry
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
Yes, he will be sadly missed by many.
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• Laguna Woods, California
29 Apr 18
@JudyEv - I agree he was a great member here and he will be missed.
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@LadyDuck (471548)
• Switzerland
28 Apr 18
Thank you for this sad update Belle. I had left a personal message right on that day. I am heartbroken, he will be missed, we were friends from many years.
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• Philippines
28 Apr 18
you knew all this time?
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• Philippines
28 Apr 18
@LadyDuck i was always wishing his brother would let us know, but i guess it would depend if he was able to give him instructions. i also asked him before about the stray cats he fed, but he said his neighbors also feed them.
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@LadyDuck (471548)
• Switzerland
28 Apr 18
@hereandthere No, I did not know, I left him a message and I got no replies. I was very concerned. We were friend, I feel so bad this morning.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
28 Apr 18
This is such sad news I have had so many exchanges with him here and his attitude was unique. I have also many gifs which he made and guess it will be difficult to use them from now on . I have not been here in recent months but I recall one of the last exchnages we had: Koalemos @Asylum (48288) • Manchester, England 29 Dec @mysdianait It is virtually impossible to know whether I have a few months or even years, although my condition is incurable and is certainly terminal. I see this as no major cause for concern because we never know how long we have whatever our health and situation R.I.P Barry and thank you for being here and leaving your mark on the Lot for so many of us
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• Philippines
28 Apr 18
that's what i remember about him, his ever-changing animated gifs as his avatar.
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@vandana7 (100297)
• India
30 Apr 18
That was very pragmatic and realistic view. I hope he did not suffer much.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
He did have a very pragmatic view on his own demise.
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@vandana7 (100297)
• India
28 Apr 18
I remember him as an extremely witty person. Yes, he and @JaboUK had a limerick session on, he was too good. It was fun. He will never be forgotten for sure. RIP asylum.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
Yes I think many of us enjoyed those exchanges.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Apr 18
That's sad he's gone. He always had good posts and comments.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
He was such a nice person and his sense of humor was appreciated by so many members.
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• Laguna Woods, California
29 Apr 18
@just4him - I agree. It will be a sad loss.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Apr 18
@DeborahDiane It's always sad when someone you communicate with passes.
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@Kandae11 (55036)
27 Apr 18
I am very sad Some time ago I wrote about him being missing - and I mentioned him again this morning in a comment. No more suffering for Koalemos - may his soul rest in peace.
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• Philippines
28 Apr 18
i also wrote wondering about him and sishy7 (of australia) last march
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
The fact that he is not suffering anymore is the only thing that makes this tenable.
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@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
28 Apr 18
Very sad news! His posts were always lively and interesting and I know he was appreciated and loved by many both in Bubblews and here. Blue skies to you, Barry!
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@allknowing (136481)
• India
28 Apr 18
myLot has lost. We interacted always with cheer despite his ailment. I will miss him. May his soul rest in peace.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
Amen to that,
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
28 Apr 18
I was aware he was under treatment for cancer.But knowing he is no more among us is sad.No pain for him.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
28 Apr 18
@BelleStarr Yes.you are right.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
That he is free from pain now is the only good thing about this.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Apr 18
I must admit I feared the worst, but the news is still heartbreaking. As you know, we had many limerick 'duels' - he was funny, witty and so droll. RIP Barry.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
There is no one who can take his place, he was unique.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
28 Apr 18
Omg! How sad.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
I am just gutted, I really loved the man.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
29 Apr 18
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
28 Apr 18
Thank you Anna @LadyDuck for bringing this to my attention. Thank you BelleStarr for sharing this with us.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
I hate it when our online friends just disappear and when @gillygirl mentioned it to me I checked his Facebook account since we are friends and found the worst possible news.
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@LadyDuck (471548)
• Switzerland
28 Apr 18
@BelleStarr I feared he was gone, it was too long time he did not show up.
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@LadyDuck (471548)
• Switzerland
28 Apr 18
It is so sad to know he is no more, he was a kind friend.
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• United States
28 Apr 18
He will be missed here on myLot. He was quite the traveler and always shared his experiences here with a wonderful sense of humor. He took great delight in choosing postcards for a few of us while on his many trips and posting them with lovely local stamps that were always so difficult to find! Rest in Peace.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
1 May 18
@Jeanniemaries lol I remember that he was
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
I love the huge round one he sent, and the rather risque beach one lol
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• United States
30 Apr 18
@BelleStarr He was really tickled over finding those risque ones! lol
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
27 Apr 18
May his soul rest in peace very sad to hear this
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@AmbiePam (92788)
• United States
27 Apr 18
Wow, I didn't know him well, but I'm crying. What a nice guy he was. I am so sorry to all who were close to him.
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• Philippines
28 Apr 18
@BelleStarr his back-and-forths with @jabouk were epic
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
He was such a funny man in that dry English way and his limericks were always a hoot.
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
27 Apr 18
I am really sorry to hear that. At least, he passed peacefully. Such a shame.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
He is a great loss not only to this site but to all his friends.
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
28 Apr 18
@BelleStarr absolutely agree. A great loss indeed. He shall be missed.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
28 Apr 18
thank you for letting us know, although i had already had a feeling about it. is this his fb profile? i remember he posted a picture when he shaved his head which resembles the one where one where he is smiling here
Barry Chadwick is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Barry Chadwick and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
Yes it is.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
28 Apr 18
Oh I remember him .. RIP Barry ..thanks for the memories ..
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
27 Apr 18
I am so sorry to hear this I do remember this person.What age was he.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
He was 68. He barely had time to really enjoy his retirement. He did so love to travel.
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• Eugene, Oregon
28 Apr 18
That is very sad to hear.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
28 Apr 18
Yes he is a great loss, he will be missed by many.
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