Leave a tribute to Julia

9:00am Monday 13th February 2012 in News By Emily Roberts, Chief Reporter

A BRAVE and inspirational mother who helped dozens of women suffering from breast cancer, has died of the disease.

Julia Dingwall co-founded Basingstoke charity The Pink Place which offered counselling and pampering treatments to women with breast cancer.

The 46-year-old, who battled cancer since 2007, passed away at St Michael’s Hospice last Tuesday.

The funeral of the popular mum will take place tomorrow at Basingstoke Crematorium at 11am, and her family are inviting anyone who wishes to attend to do so.

See Monday’s Gazette to read more about Julia and her lasting legacy.

Leave a tribute for Julia by posting in the comments section below.

Comments(20)

FearlessVampireGirl says...
10:05am Mon 13 Feb 12

RIP

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hyattmc says...
10:26am Mon 13 Feb 12

Oh what tragic news, a brave fighter, amazing woman and wonderful Mum to her two boys. Now an angel looking over them. X

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FrancescaP says...
1:01pm Mon 13 Feb 12

Julia you were such a brave lady who inspired many of us. We will certainly endeavour to keep up the good work you started at the Pink Place and we will help many people affected by cancer, as you so wished. Will certainly miss you. xx

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Claire Watson says...
1:20pm Mon 13 Feb 12

An inspiration to us all at The Pink Place, a very special friend to me and a wonderful wife and Mum who will be very much missed. The Pink Place would not exist for the ladies of Basingstoke without your courage and inspirational leadership and you will continue to inspire us to keep up the good work and carry on developing the Pink Place to make a difference x

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TriciaT says...
2:14pm Mon 13 Feb 12

If it wasn't for brave and caring ladies like Julia the world would be a miserable place. We will do our utmost to keep up the good work you started at the Pink Place. x

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stephanie_ollis says...
4:16pm Mon 13 Feb 12

Julia-an inspiration to us all to make the most of our lives and cherish those we love.
I remember you conquering those steep hills at Big White. Fond memories of shared ski lifts and Ladies Day.****

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Jane Eccles says...
5:37pm Mon 13 Feb 12

I only met you once when I brought you the artwork for the Pink Place Christmas card which was a privilege to be asked to do. I hope I can continue doing artwork for the charity in your memory. Rest in peace and may you be surrounded in golden light and loving kindness - my heartfelt condolences to the family.

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bonniecat says...
6:23pm Mon 13 Feb 12

One day we will have your wish granted - a Pink Place in every town/city, so sad you cannot continue with us to realise that...but I and the rest of the fundraising team and all the other volunteers will make it a reality in your memory
Karen xx

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tom@BCoT says...
7:11pm Mon 13 Feb 12

The Pink Place will keep going strong. I know that everyone at BCoT will miss Julia, such a remarkable woman with a big heart. Rest in Peace.

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tom@BCoT says...
7:11pm Mon 13 Feb 12

The Pink Place will keep going strong. I know that everyone at BCoT will miss Julia, such a remarkable woman with a big heart. Rest in Peace.

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RuthCurves says...
12:13am Tue 14 Feb 12

Julia you will be remembered fondly and your powerful strength and determination in everything you did has already been reflected in the success of The Pink Place in such a short time since its start. We will all miss you but will move to continue the work you started and lets get those premises you so longed for. Deepest condolences to your family.

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Kay. E says...
7:23am Tue 14 Feb 12

Julia God bless you and your Family.

Your name will live on in the wonderful work you have done at the
Pink Place

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Kay. E says...
7:23am Tue 14 Feb 12

Julia God bless you and your Family.

Your name will live on in the wonderful work you have done at the
Pink Place

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Dave Holby says...
7:52am Tue 14 Feb 12

Julia I just wanted to say how amazing and wonderful you are x I truly believe you are the most courageous and inspirational person I have ever met and I feel so honoured to have spent time with you. The Pink Place will continue to blossom and no one will ever forget the strength and support you have given to so many women who are going through this fight. I think we are all the more determined to help create a world free from breast cancer - where would that determination come from if it wasn't for wonderful crusaders like you x All our love to Martin and your two lovely boys, thinking of you all so much x

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HampshireJan says...
2:50pm Tue 14 Feb 12

You are an inspiration and my heart goes out to your family. The service today was truly touching and your boys were amazing. The Pink Place will continue and we will all endeavour to make your dream a reality. RIP Julia x

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CHARLENEH2004 says...
10:17pm Tue 14 Feb 12

Dear Julia,
I will remember your face cheering 'The Pink Place' runners on during the Basingstoke Half Marathon back in October!
I'm so happy that you started such an amazing place that will continue to grow from strength to strength in your memory!
I hope you are at peace now and looking down on your family & achievements with pride!
You have touched so many hearts, more than you will ever know and will continue to!
Thank you for being special and using your energy to help others!
Love to your family, God bless
Charlene Hewlett x x

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Jen-Rachels friend says...
8:51pm Wed 15 Feb 12

Dear Julia,
You have been an inspiration to all who knew you and leave behind a wonderful gift in the Pink Palace to those who need help during a difficult time in their life. Your friends and family are so very proud of you, your achievements and the strength you have shown. You will always live on in the hearts and minds of those who have known and loved you. God bless to you and your family Julia
Jen xx

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Mary O says...
10:21am Thu 16 Feb 12

Truly inspirational, amazingly positive through everything. Your courage put many to shame.

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tylneypark says...
8:00pm Sat 18 Feb 12

i've known Julia a long time now and she always thought of others ahead of herself, she always made light of her own illness, which made it all the more difficult to come to terms with when she went into decline. We all miss her she was a lovely person

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Earl family says...
1:01pm Fri 2 Mar 12

Julia - such an inspirational lady who was so brave and courageous. What a wonderful legacy you have left in the Pink Place.
We have such fond memories of our time spent with you at the ski slopes in Canada.
We feel so lucky that we had the chance to get to know you and your family x

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