Go Well, Nerys.
It is with great saddness that I write this. On friday morning/thursday evening a most amazing lady passed away. Nerys was very much the main force behind this revamped version of the DUST team and has been there for many of us when we were new to DUST and etsy and feeling very lost.
Always young at heart, Nerys has been travelling throughout Australia for the past 15 years with her husband. Her passion for creating, whole foods, the healing properties of herbs and essential oils as well as her wisdom and generous soul will be well remembered, she will be missed greatly.
Nerys wished that people would send donations to the Royal Flying doctor in place of flowers. The ceremony was at 4pm Wed 20th at the Bunbury crematorium.
January 22nd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Sorry to here about Nerys passing …. I am a recent addition have not been on for a while to Dust and have learnt loads from Nerys tis is a shock. Her patience with all new and old dusters and etsy users. May you Rest in peace Nerys. Young in heart may you ever be. Sally
January 22nd, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I’m sorry to say I didn’t have any contact with Nerys but I’d like to send my best wishes to Nerys’s family and the Dust and Etsy members who knew her. I’m sure Nerys will find a Dust community in Heaven to share with.
Beatrix
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 pm
when I read the message in my inbox that said blog updated memorial for Nerys…..I thought ‘not our Nerys’…not THE Nerys.
She was the first person to welcome me to dust, the first person to offer me advice and encouragement and one who never judged, criticized or made any one feel insignificant.
I can’t believe the world has lost another fabulous soul…
She will be sadly missed.
January 22nd, 2010 at 11:57 pm
I never got to communicate with Nerys personally as I am a newish addition to the DUST team but can sense that she was a driving force and well loved amongst DUSTers. May Peace, Light and Love be with her family and those who held her dear in their hearts.
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 am
I’m so sad to hear this news
Nerys was an inspiring woman, starting her online business up in her 70’s, she always enthusiastic about her craft and her ‘gypsy’ life style
may she continue to be an inspiration to us
Rest in peace Nerys
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 am
I did not know Nerys but I can see she will be greatly missed. My regards to all of her family and Dusters fellowers.
I wish her heavenly peace and love.
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 am
Truly an inspiration, and she was always so kind and willing to share.
A lovely tribute, Hannah.
I’m sure she’ll be missed by very many.
And I always loved her signing off words “go well”.
Yes indeed – go well, Nerys.
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:16 am
I remember discovering etsy.com and falling in love with Nerys’ felted bags – then discovering her many published works, her flower remedies, her soaps, her photographs. And amongst all this creativity were her beloved family, and long time friends. Nerys knew how to live fully, with passion. What an example for us all. My love to all those who are feeling this loss.
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:38 am
I was shocked by this news and deeply saddened. I too was welcomed by Nerys and had many email convos with her. I purchased her tutorials. I admired her work and her ‘gypsy’ lifestyle.
Go well Nerys.
January 23rd, 2010 at 11:26 am
Rest in peace Nerys.
January 23rd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Just got back from a week away to find out the news – it is a strange feeling to lose someone you never really knew, although we feel we know eachother by sharing our lives – she was very welcoming and helpful and I am sure touched us all – A big part of our wonderful team which will be missed. Goodbye Nerys xo
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:18 pm
I am saddened and shocked to read of Nerys’ passing. I never knew her “in person” although had had some correspondence with her about DUST issues.
She was such an inspiration lady and my heart goes out to her family.
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
RIP dear Nerys
You will be missed by all at the DUST team but also remembered by us all.
I know you will be watching over us all.
January 24th, 2010 at 11:46 am
It is so beautiful to see the legacy she has left. She has been such an inspiration to me even though I never got to meet her in person.