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Claudia Giacopassi

Postby DeanG » Tue 05.07.2016, 01:10

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It is with a heavy heart that I announce that Claudia, my wife of 27 years, died yesterday morning due to a blood clot. She was 63 and had been retired one year. It was unexpected.

Many in the Lotus community have known her through her attendance at LOG (she only missed one since LOG 12) and other events. She didn't drive the M100 very often but loved our cross-country tours. It was quiet and smooth riding allowing her to sleep on the highways while carrying enough luggage for our month long trips.
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Postby Steve A » Tue 05.07.2016, 02:47

:( Deepest sympathy Dean sorry for your loss :(
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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby tb10 » Tue 05.07.2016, 06:38

Dean - I'm very sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.

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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby Rambo » Tue 05.07.2016, 07:43

Very, very sad news for you Dean. My thoughts are with you and your family
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Postby HJ2 » Tue 05.07.2016, 07:52

I am sorry to read this.
My condolences to you and your family and I wish you strength and wisdom
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Postby Brit-Car-Nut » Tue 05.07.2016, 12:43

Dean: I am truly at a loss for words.

My deepest sympathies and if there is anything I can do to assist you, just ask.

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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby rip » Tue 05.07.2016, 14:25

Sorry to hear this, Dean.
My condolences.
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Postby steve matthews » Tue 05.07.2016, 15:00

Dean :( will call very sad.
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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby Fredjohn » Tue 05.07.2016, 17:24

My sincere condolences Dean :(
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Postby Giniw » Tue 05.07.2016, 20:36

My condolences to you and your family ...
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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby GeoffSmith » Tue 05.07.2016, 23:12

I had the pleasure of meeting Claudia at LOG35. She was a lovely lady and Lotus through and through.

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family Dean.
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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby algirdas » Fri 08.07.2016, 19:27

Dear Dean:

I am sorry to hear about her passing. Sincerest condolences from my family to yours.

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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby epipete » Sat 09.07.2016, 05:47

That is truly awful news Dean, though I only know of you through this forum you genuinely have my deepest sympathies.
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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby lotos » Sat 09.07.2016, 15:40

Dean, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences.
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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby DaveT » Sun 10.07.2016, 10:39

Condolences from across the pond.

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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby Rusty Wishbone » Tue 12.07.2016, 23:04

My thoughts are with you. I am sad to hear of your loss.
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Re: Claudia Giacopassi

Postby DeanG » Fri 15.07.2016, 01:22

Thanks to all. There was a small but rowdy crowd of Lotus people at her service. It was great to see all of them. Two M100 owners and want to be.
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