Post by fredsicle on Sept 1, 2009 18:48:30 GMT -5
Fred, or The_Final_Cylon as she was known on Buffy-Boards.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
x x x x
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Rest in peace, dear friend.
x x x x
Tributes have today been paid to a teenager who was found dead in her city flat at the weekend.
Nineteen-year-old Carla Robinson, who was known to friends as Fred, was found at a flat she was sharing with a friend off Waterloo Road, in north Norwich, on Saturday.
The cause of death is still unknown, but her family said they were awaiting the results of a post mortem examination due to be carried out today. Her death is not believed to be suspicious.
Her mother Christina Robinson, 46, and sister Stephanie, 21, said Carla, who had suffered from epilepsy since she was 14, was a popular girl who would do anything for anyone.
Mrs Robinson said: “All her friends thought she was amazing and we really loved her. She was a really caring person and would help anyone in trouble.
“We don't know what happened. She had been out shopping on the previous Thursday night, as she wanted to buy me a present for my forthcoming birthday.
“I'm also engaged to be married and she was looking forward to the engagement party we're having. She really loved my fiancé Bryon Purdy as well. She had no worries that we were aware of.”
Carla Robinson.
Carla Robinson.
Mrs Robinson, who lives in Theobald Road, Lakenham, Norwich, said her daughter had recently attended a job interview, but she had not got the job.
The former Hewett School pupil had left City College Norwich last year, but had been unable to find permanent employment since then, despite working for a brief time as a volunteer at Evolution in Norwich city centre.
Stephanie Robinson added: “We just wish she was still here.”
Mother and daughter said that Carla was known as Fred after a character in one of her favourite television shows, Angel.
The teenager was also a huge Michael Jackson fan and The Evening News photographed her with another fan at a memorial tribute to the American singer held earlier this year after his death.
Her family said that her idol's death had hit her hard.
Her mother said: “He was her idol from the time she was little and she was really upset by his death. She loved music and fashion. She wore a pink wig and loved funky and off-the-wall colours.
“She had also just had a Battlestar Gallactica tattoo and she was really into sci-fi.”
Ironically, Carla died on what would have been the American superstar's 51st birthday, they said.
Mrs Robinson thanked Carla's friends who had posted tributes to their friend on the social networking site, Facebook.
Mrs Robinson added: “That's been a real comfort to me and I really would like to thank all Carla's friends for their support.”
Meanwhile, friends started leaving floral tributes in memory of Carla outside the Forum in Norwich on Sunday.
A member of staff at Café Bar Marzano, at the Forum, who did not wish to be named, said that the teenager was a regular there and that was the reason why the flowers had been left.
One friend, who did not wish to be named, left Carla's favourite book 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' beside the flowers, plus several of her favourite Turkish Delight sweets. She said: “She's going to be so, so missed.”
One of the messages left with the flowers was just signed Dad - her father Stephen Robinson lives in Spixworth - and said 'My wonderful daughter, miss you forever'.
Other messages from friends described a “wonderful” person who “touched” many lives.
Another said 'I will miss you so much. Thank you for being there for us.
“I still cannot believe any of this. The plans you had; the potential you had. You were the most amazing person I ever met. You touched me in a way I cannot describe.
“Why? - Why now? You did not deserve this and you did not want this'.
“It is like losing an arm or an institution like the Waterfront'.”
Police said yesterday that the death was not being treated as suspicious.
The family said they would let friends know when the funeral will be held.
To pay your own tribute to Carla visit the Evening News website www.eveningnews24.co.uk and visit the tributes page.
Do you wish to pay tribute to a friend or loved one? Call reporter David Bale on 01603 772427 or email david.bale2@archant.co.uk"
Nineteen-year-old Carla Robinson, who was known to friends as Fred, was found at a flat she was sharing with a friend off Waterloo Road, in north Norwich, on Saturday.
The cause of death is still unknown, but her family said they were awaiting the results of a post mortem examination due to be carried out today. Her death is not believed to be suspicious.
Her mother Christina Robinson, 46, and sister Stephanie, 21, said Carla, who had suffered from epilepsy since she was 14, was a popular girl who would do anything for anyone.
Mrs Robinson said: “All her friends thought she was amazing and we really loved her. She was a really caring person and would help anyone in trouble.
“We don't know what happened. She had been out shopping on the previous Thursday night, as she wanted to buy me a present for my forthcoming birthday.
“I'm also engaged to be married and she was looking forward to the engagement party we're having. She really loved my fiancé Bryon Purdy as well. She had no worries that we were aware of.”
Carla Robinson.
Carla Robinson.
Mrs Robinson, who lives in Theobald Road, Lakenham, Norwich, said her daughter had recently attended a job interview, but she had not got the job.
The former Hewett School pupil had left City College Norwich last year, but had been unable to find permanent employment since then, despite working for a brief time as a volunteer at Evolution in Norwich city centre.
Stephanie Robinson added: “We just wish she was still here.”
Mother and daughter said that Carla was known as Fred after a character in one of her favourite television shows, Angel.
The teenager was also a huge Michael Jackson fan and The Evening News photographed her with another fan at a memorial tribute to the American singer held earlier this year after his death.
Her family said that her idol's death had hit her hard.
Her mother said: “He was her idol from the time she was little and she was really upset by his death. She loved music and fashion. She wore a pink wig and loved funky and off-the-wall colours.
“She had also just had a Battlestar Gallactica tattoo and she was really into sci-fi.”
Ironically, Carla died on what would have been the American superstar's 51st birthday, they said.
Mrs Robinson thanked Carla's friends who had posted tributes to their friend on the social networking site, Facebook.
Mrs Robinson added: “That's been a real comfort to me and I really would like to thank all Carla's friends for their support.”
Meanwhile, friends started leaving floral tributes in memory of Carla outside the Forum in Norwich on Sunday.
A member of staff at Café Bar Marzano, at the Forum, who did not wish to be named, said that the teenager was a regular there and that was the reason why the flowers had been left.
One friend, who did not wish to be named, left Carla's favourite book 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' beside the flowers, plus several of her favourite Turkish Delight sweets. She said: “She's going to be so, so missed.”
One of the messages left with the flowers was just signed Dad - her father Stephen Robinson lives in Spixworth - and said 'My wonderful daughter, miss you forever'.
Other messages from friends described a “wonderful” person who “touched” many lives.
Another said 'I will miss you so much. Thank you for being there for us.
“I still cannot believe any of this. The plans you had; the potential you had. You were the most amazing person I ever met. You touched me in a way I cannot describe.
“Why? - Why now? You did not deserve this and you did not want this'.
“It is like losing an arm or an institution like the Waterfront'.”
Police said yesterday that the death was not being treated as suspicious.
The family said they would let friends know when the funeral will be held.
To pay your own tribute to Carla visit the Evening News website www.eveningnews24.co.uk and visit the tributes page.
Do you wish to pay tribute to a friend or loved one? Call reporter David Bale on 01603 772427 or email david.bale2@archant.co.uk"
Source: www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=NewsSplash&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=NewsSplash&itemid=NOED01%20Sep%202009%2008%3A04%3A06%3A730