| Location | Hayling Island |
| Age | 34 years |
| Date of Birth | 5/1971 |
| Date of Death | 12/2005 |
| Visitors | 812 since 25/12/2006 |
| Creator |
Min, (Miriam Hankins nee Hawker) originally from Worcester, moved and lived on Hayling Island, where she was a singer in a band *Mystique* with her husband Tim, and also worked for Warner Holidays (Lakeside).
In 2003, at the age of 32 Min was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. After having a course of chemotherapy was given the *all clear*.
In 2005, Min had a reaccurance. After alot of thinking, Min had a double mastectomy, but it was too late, the Cancer had already spread and became terminally ill.
The doctors said that if She was to have more chemotherapy, Min could have upto 3 years, otherwise they said 12-18 months if no treatment is taken. Min was not prepared to waste the short time She had left losing Her hair, and feeling ill, so decided to let nature take its course...
On the 13th December 2005, 8 months after being diagnosed... Min sadly passed away at home, with Her husband Tim and Sister Christine both at Her side.
To prove how brave and strong Min was, after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer the first time, She made a CD, singing songs that meant something to Her, and sold them and all the money from the CD*s was given to the Breast Cancer Care Charity.
Please feel free to light a candle or write a tribute. xxx
Song 1 is:- Over The Rainbow, sang by Min xxx
Song 2 is:- Time To Say Goodbye.. Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli
Song 3 is:- You Raise Me Up, by Westlife. (This was one of Mins favourite songs before she died). xxx
Waiting at the Door
I can’t explain so deep inside
The very fabric of my soul
Only a heart that grieves such loss
Can ever truly understand
It’s like you’re waiting at the door
Until a loved one comes back home
You feel a longing in your heart
When they appear the longing stops
But in a loss that never ends
You’re always standing at that door
You feel the longing in the breeze
So incomplete and never filled
I cannot find the words to say
Just what it’s like to want forever
Never seeing them again
Just always waiting at the door
Alison Mary Dunn
may the seed blossom once again
min you meant a lot to me but never got the chance to get to know you wish you were here every time i here you beautiful voice my heart sinks in to darkness and tears come flooding i have a few happy thoughts of you but mostly when we were young a few when i helped you on many occasions most of all that little girl hugging me while i danced with her i can just see you as you face lit up and your eyes sparkled as you tried not to laugh and many more memory's we shared the time we had wish there were more maybe one day when we are reunited miss you and love you loads you were like a big sister may the seed of the rose spring again keep them happy in heaven just like you did here sing your heart out min and let us here you god bless R.I.P love neil xxxxx
In rememberence
Having read the previous tributes from other family members, I know I didnt know you as well as I should and I wish we hadnt lost so many years... It was great to get a second chance and so glad you got to meet my children and grow to love them as they did with you. Im really happy you got the chance to come and see us twice in Canada. We know you enjoyed the 'break' from all your concerns in the UK.
Im so sorry this had to happen to such a bright and talented individual, you had so little time to shine.
All our love and truely hope you rest in peace.
Always in our thoughts with special memories.
Diana Tay Oliver and Lilli xxxx
You would have adored Penny our dog too...see we got one finally xx
Its very hard to write about you Min because im only just starting to really grieve for you,its been a long time coming now its a relief.The last 2 years have gone so quick and my life has completley changed for the better and its all thanks to you Min. In my heart i think you knew how unhappy i was with my life, our chats we had whilst you were in the hospice made me realise i needed to do something to change it.When you left me Min i did it not just for me but for you too.I so wish you were part of my new life Min but i know your with me and watching me.There is one hell of a hole still that no-one can fill the one you left behind. So many people thanked me for helping Tim to take care of you in your last days, i dont want thanking for something that was hard to do,awful to see and heartbreaking. I did it Min because your my baby sister and i love you. Sometimes i look at Rusty and i see you looking back at me which makes me smile,your still keeping an eye on me aint ya lol. I know one day we will see each other again until then Min you will always be in my heart. i miss you, love you too xxxxxxxxx
I am sat thinking what to write, listening to you singing, my eyes filled with tears.
Recently I have been listening to your music alot. No one really knows whats going on inside me. On the outside I look happy, but inside I am aching...I miss you so much, just wish I could have said Goodbye and told you how much I love you, I know your with me all the time, but its not the same as having you for real, being able to have a laugh or dance or just have you texting me...I miss our texting sessions greatly- we would text all day just to take your mind off the pain you were in!
I am finding it really hard at the moment Minnie, as its nearly your 2nd Anniversary! - I am going to be strong though for the family's sake...
You are in my thoughts every second of every day.
You left footprints in my heart, and I am never going to let them go away!!
You were my Auntie and Stepmum...but most importantly...you are my Best Friend!!
Loads of Love...
Becky
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Auntie Min, you are one of the best aunts a kid can ask for! You were always there for me when i needed someone, and up in the heavens i know you still are. I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS
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