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A COURAGEOUS young
woman has died following a
long fight with cancer.
Primary school teacher and
keen dancer Bonnie Wilson,
23, died last weekend, just a
few days before a dance production,
which was planned to
raise money for a charity that
had helped her.
It was hoped that Bonnie
would have been able to
attend the production by Florian
School of Dance, but the
school's principal, Annette
Fitzgerald, said the show
would instead be a "wonderful
celebration" in her memory.
Miss Fitzgerald has also set
up the Bonnie Wilson Award
for outstanding contribution
to the school, of which Bonnie
is the first recipient.
Bonnie, from Hyde, who was
featured in last week's Chronicle,
was keen on dance all her
life, and a long-time member
of the Florian School of
Dance, where she continued
to help out until two weeks
before her death.
Along with her artistic talents,
Bonnie was intellectually-
gifted, sweeping through
every exam at St Swithun's
School and Peter Symonds
College, with As' in every
subject. She went on to gain
a degree in English Language
at Roehampton University.
Bonnie, daughter of Eben
and Jill Wilson, returned to
Winchester last September to
complete a Post Graduate
Certificate of Education and
was appointed as a Year One
and Two teacher at Fair Oak
Infant School.
She was diagnosed with a
rare genetic condition called
Familial adenomatous polyposis,
which often leads to cancer.
It can be treated if found
early through surgery, however,
young people's cancers are
notoriously difficult to catch
early, and Bonnie was not
diagnosed until she had
developed tumours in her
bowel that quickly spread to
her liver.
She underwent an operation
and chemotherapy, which
slowed the disease.
Her family said that she
remained positive, cheerful
and brave throughout, and
that she "shone with genuine
cheerfulness" while living
with the illness.
On June 1 she took part in
Race for Life and raised more
than £3,000 for Cancer
Research UK - completing
the event herself with a
troupe of other dancing
friends.
Recently, Bonnie's cancer
accelerated and a few weeks
ago it was agreed with her
physician that further treatment
would not help.
She died peacefully at
Countess Mountbatten Hospice
in Southampton, last
Sunday.
A funeral service will be
held next Thursday (July
24), at the United Church in
Jewry Street, Winchester, at
2.30pm. The family has
requested no flowers, but
donations to Countess Mountbatten
Hospice.
Florian School of Dance's
show, Feel Like Dancin', will
feature a contemporary piece
dedicated entirely to Bonnie,
and will raise money for children's
cancer charity, CLIC
Sargent, at the show at The
Point, Eastleigh, from tomorrow
(Friday) to Sunday, July
20.
● You can leave your messages
of condolence below.
10:43am Thursday 17th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: Mick Mason, East Midlands on 12:01pm Thu 17 Jul 08
We only met Bonnie for a few hours but will remember her for many many years to come. From all of us who met Bonnie at the FAPGene Family Day at Swarkestone in March our condolences go to Bonnie's family and all her friends.
We only met Bonnie for a few hours but will remember her for many many years to come. From all of us who met Bonnie at the FAPGene Family Day at Swarkestone in March our condolences go to Bonnie's family and all her friends.
Posted by: Jenny Schwausch, Hedge End on 5:30pm Thu 17 Jul 08
Jill
My children, Ben and Hannah, were at St Bedes with Bonnie and John and I was very shocked to read the news. I remember Bonnie as a beautiful, lively, clever girl, always dancing.
My condolences to Jill and the rest of the family. I am so very sorry.
Jill
My children, Ben and Hannah, were at St Bedes with Bonnie and John and I was very shocked to read the news. I remember Bonnie as a beautiful, lively, clever girl, always dancing.
My condolences to Jill and the rest of the family. I am so very sorry.
Posted by: Letitia & Sarah Yetman, Devon on 10:28pm Thu 17 Jul 08
Our condolences to the whole family at this very sad time. We have many happy memories of Bonnie at St Swithun's. It was a privilege to have known and been associated with such a talented, vibrant and courageous person. A tragic loss for her family and wide circle of friends.
Our condolences to the whole family at this very sad time. We have many happy memories of Bonnie at St Swithun's. It was a privilege to have known and been associated with such a talented, vibrant and courageous person. A tragic loss for her family and wide circle of friends.
Posted by: Sarah, winchester on 10:53pm Thu 17 Jul 08
I'll be dancing for you tomorrow Bonnie xxx
I'll be dancing for you tomorrow Bonnie xxx
Posted by: Ann & Derek Garrard, Thornaby on Tees on 11:54pm Thu 17 Jul 08
We were at Swarkestone in March when we met this brave girl. she was an inspiration and it was a privilege to be able to have a conversation with her. We send our love and prayers to her family at this time of mourning. We hope that her family find comfort in knowing that she made a big impact on us even though we only met her for a few short hours.
We were at Swarkestone in March when we met this brave girl. she was an inspiration and it was a privilege to be able to have a conversation with her. We send our love and prayers to her family at this time of mourning. We hope that her family find comfort in knowing that she made a big impact on us even though we only met her for a few short hours.
Posted by: Helen Padgett, Melton on 8:05pm Fri 18 Jul 08
I met a brave and couragous young lady at Swarkestone. She inspired us all. You will be grately missed Bonnie.
I met a brave and couragous young lady at Swarkestone. She inspired us all. You will be grately missed Bonnie.
Posted by: fair oak infant parents, fair oak, hants on 8:44pm Fri 18 Jul 08
all our condolances to bonnie's family, although she taught italy class for a very short time in her new role at fair oak infants, she wil be missed and remembered.
all our condolances to bonnie's family, although she taught italy class for a very short time in her new role at fair oak infants, she wil be missed and remembered.
Posted by: Heather Mycock and family, Winchester on 3:22pm Mon 21 Jul 08
Dear Jill, Evan and John,
It was a lovely article in the Hampshire Chronicle on Bonnie.
Jane (Sian), who is living in Bradford, told me a few months ago how ill Bonnie was. How very sad.
Bonnie has achieved so much in her short life. Our thoughts are with you.
With deepest sympathy
Heather, Harry, Sian and Amy Mycock
Dear Jill, Evan and John,
It was a lovely article in the Hampshire Chronicle on Bonnie.
Jane (Sian), who is living in Bradford, told me a few months ago how ill Bonnie was. How very sad.
Bonnie has achieved so much in her short life. Our thoughts are with you.
With deepest sympathy
Heather, Harry, Sian and Amy Mycock
Posted by: Rita Evans, Froland, Norway on 10:55pm Mon 21 Jul 08
I've been watching Bonnie's videos on jimmyteens. She was very good at talking to the camera, cheerful and positive. I'm so sorry to read that she lost her battle with cancer.
I've been watching Bonnie's videos on jimmyteens. She was very good at talking to the camera, cheerful and positive. I'm so sorry to read that she lost her battle with cancer.
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Posted by: Shawn, US on 11:47am Tue 29 Jul 08
I salute ms Bonnie Wilson,as she faught against the more powerfull disease, cancer, no dought she was a brave girl, and those type of girl's are very few in this world.
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I salute ms Bonnie Wilson,as she faught against the more powerfull disease, cancer, no dought she was a brave girl, and those type of girl's are very few in this world.
Shawn
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Posted by: Tom (dB), Leeds on 9:34pm Tue 29 Jul 08
A series of Bonnie's video diaries can be seen at www.jimmyteenstv.com in the 'Series' section.
A series of Bonnie's video diaries can be seen at www.jimmyteenstv.com in the 'Series' section.
Posted by: Alan Duffield, Winchester on 1:57pm Sun 24 Aug 08
I send my deepest condolences to Bonnie's family and friends. I had the great good fortune to work with Bonnie at Symonds. She was simply an outstanding student in every way and the most lovely person, generous, kind and always supportive of others. It was a privilege to have met her.
I send my deepest condolences to Bonnie's family and friends. I had the great good fortune to work with Bonnie at Symonds. She was simply an outstanding student in every way and the most lovely person, generous, kind and always supportive of others. It was a privilege to have met her.
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