Sadly I let you know that our dear Pauline Watson died peacefully at home early this morning. I met Pauline at the first 'formal' support group meeting in Launceston, over 9 years ago, and we formed a close friendship. It was she who enthused me to become as active as I have with BCNA, the Tasmanian Breast Cancer Network and our local Launceston Support Group. She was an inspiration to so many, instrumental in spreading the BCNA word, and support to so many affected by breast cancer. Diagnosed over 20 years ago, our group celebrated that milestone a few years ago with a cake and she rallied on despite the cruel harshness of her situation. As recently as the last Melbourne Cup Day she was attending functions (see photo above) and was truly inspired by the Launceston Cancer Centre, where she regularly visited. She touched so many, over many years and our sympathy is with Russell, Wayne and Paul.

it is with great saddness that I respond to this post. Our pink sisters getting their wings reminds me of my mortality and how fragile it all is. Condolances to her family and the Tassie Group on loosing such a lovely lady. Donna

All of us at BCNA were so sad to hear the news this morning of our beloved Pauline. Pauline has been involved with BCNA since our beginnings in 1998. She was passionate about BCNA and about helping other women. She never stopped! Pauline organised events, hosted mini-fields, sold merchandise, promoted our resources, visited Bakers Delight stores during the annual Pink Bun campaign and much more. Most importantly of all, she supported other Tasmanian women during their own breast cancer journeys. In 2009, I interviewed Pauline for The Inside Story. She spoke about how important her involvement with her breast cancer support group was to her, and how happy she was to share her knowledge and experience to help other women. She was a positive woman who wanted to share her positive story with others. Pauline will be missed by many. We send our love to all of you who knew her, and to Russell, Wayne and Paul. Kathy xx

I didn't know Pauline,but I just want to say how sorry I am ,to you Mandy,and to her family and friends.It is such a sad reminder,that not everyone has a good outcome.Love Robyn.

You will have many wonderful memories of your friend. You know how to relive these and make the most of your life. I live the best life I can in memory of our Pink Sisters who were not able to live theirs as long as they had wished for. Too many leave us way too early. How blessed are we to have known them. Thinking of you and Pauline's family. XLeonie

A guiding inspiration to so many has left us

11 Replies

SoniaWhite48
Member
12 years ago

Pauline was such an inspirational lady, who never complained about her own breast cancer journey, and was always there to lend support and advice to others facing the same situation.

Pauline took me under her wing in 2011, when newly diagnosed, I first attended our local Launceston Breast Cancer Support Group. She would often give me a call to check on how I was going with both my breast cancer and personal journey, and visit occasionally when I had my brain radiation treatments.

The large turnout to her Launceston Funeral last week was testament to the wide circle of the community that she had touched in such a positive way.

RIP Pauline, you will always be an inspiration to me to fight on for the future of my children.

xxx Sonia
Custard
Member
12 years ago
http://www.examiner.com.au/story/2060480/cancer-battlers-kindness-remembered/?cs=12 ;

will give you a nice story that is in today's Examiner newspaper here in Launceston.
adean
Member
12 years ago
Obviously to special to stay here and probably needed somewhere else. Life is short and it does bring us back to reality. Regards from adean
TonyaM
Member
12 years ago
So sorry to hear about your friend Pauline.She sounds like one gutsy lady and what an asset to BCNA.My condolances to her family and your support group.

Tonya xx
TonyaM
Member
12 years ago
So sorry to hear about your friend Pauline.She sounds like one gutsy lady and what an asset to BCNA.My condolances to her family and your support group.

Tonya xx
Leonie_Moore
Member
12 years ago
You will have many wonderful memories of your friend. You know how to relive these and make the most of your life. I live the best life I can in memory of our Pink Sisters who were not able to live theirs as long as they had wished for. Too many leave us way too early. How blessed are we to have known them. Thinking of you and Pauline's family. XLeonie
Leonie_Moore
Member
12 years ago
You will have many wonderful memories of your friend. You know how to relive these and make the most of your life. I live the best life I can in memory of our Pink Sisters who were not able to live theirs as long as they had wished for. Too many leave us way too early. How blessed are we to have known them. Thinking of you and Pauline's family. XLeonie
Robyn_W
Member
12 years ago
I didn't know Pauline,but I just want to say how sorry I am ,to you Mandy,and to her family and friends.It is such a sad reminder,that not everyone has a good outcome.Love Robyn.
Robyn_W
Member
12 years ago
I didn't know Pauline,but I just want to say how sorry I am ,to you Mandy,and to her family and friends.It is such a sad reminder,that not everyone has a good outcome.Love Robyn.
Kathy_BCNA
Member
12 years ago

All of us at BCNA were so sad to hear the news this morning of our beloved Pauline.

Pauline has been involved with BCNA since our beginnings in 1998. She was passionate about BCNA and about helping other women. She never stopped! Pauline organised events, hosted mini-fields, sold merchandise, promoted our resources, visited Bakers Delight stores during the annual Pink Bun campaign and much more. Most importantly of all, she supported other Tasmanian women during their own breast cancer journeys.

In 2009, I interviewed Pauline for The Inside Story. She spoke about how important her involvement with her breast cancer support group was to her, and how happy she was to share her knowledge and experience to help other women. She was a positive woman who wanted to share her positive story with others.

Pauline will be missed by many. We send our love to all of you who knew her, and to Russell, Wayne and Paul.

Kathy xx