This site is dedicated to the memory of Rachel Shipp.
Rachel was born on March 20, 1987, the second daughter of Joyce and David.
She was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of two, but defied doctors at the time by surviving with the help of many treatments received at Addenbrookes Hospital. She was however, left with continuing health problems, always to remain a little girl on the inside. She continued to battle every new challenge alongside her loving family for 28 years and 89 days.
Rachel loved to be out and about, always busy. She was colourful and creative. Her most cherished memory was getting to see the dolphins of the Moray Firth in Scotland.
Rachel passed away on 17th June 2015 after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at James Paget Hospital. The staff fought day and night to fight a viscious infection which Rachel was simply unable to overcome. She slipped away peacefully with her family by her side.
No more pain, no more suffering.
Sweet dreams little girl, swim with the dolphins forever.
The family wishes to thank and acknowledge the support and dedication of the following organisations and individuals who have been an important part of Rachel's life.
The NHS but especially :-
All the Doctors and staff at Millwood Surgery Bradwell Norfolk with special acknowledgement to Dr Peter Shelton and Dr Diane Killcross (Deceased)
Addenbrookes University Hospital Cambridge
Neurosurgery, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Liver Clinic, Eye Clinic- especially consultants Dr Denise Williams, Dr Broadbent, Dr G Noble-Jamieson, Mr A Moore, Neurosurgeons Mr M MacFarlane, Prof. Pickard, Mr M R Garnett, Wards C2 A3 and D6
James Paget University Hospital Gorleston especially A&E, Children's Ward, Orthopaedic, Renal Clinic and Intensive Care Unit
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital- Department of Endocrinology, Liver and Renal, Especially Dr R Temple, Dr M Phillips, Dr W Gelson, Dr C Ross
Southhampton General Hospital - A& E and Endocrinology Dept
East Anglian Ambulance Service
We wish to praise the dedication and work of all the staff of the National Health Service.
East Norfolk Learning Disabilities Team
Community Support Team
Equal Lives
Hilton Care
Voyage Care and all Rachel's care staff but especially Jane, Kelly, Mel, Sophie, Alice, Laura, Cat, also Bev, Julie, Michelle, Julie J, Marc and Urvi.
Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind
Nancy Oldfield Trust
Malcolm Sargeant Fund
Joseph Rowntree Trust
Motability
Independent Living Fund
East Norfolk Family Carers
Jan Newstead-Psychologist and friend
Michelle Martin
Rachel's family, Godparents and friends
Thank you - and to anyone we may have forgotten to name individually forgive us- the list is so long.
She was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of two, but defied doctors at the time by surviving with the help of many treatments received at Addenbrookes Hospital. She was however, left with continuing health problems, always to remain a little girl on the inside. She continued to battle every new challenge alongside her loving family for 28 years and 89 days.
Rachel loved to be out and about, always busy. She was colourful and creative. Her most cherished memory was getting to see the dolphins of the Moray Firth in Scotland.
Rachel passed away on 17th June 2015 after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at James Paget Hospital. The staff fought day and night to fight a viscious infection which Rachel was simply unable to overcome. She slipped away peacefully with her family by her side.
No more pain, no more suffering.
Sweet dreams little girl, swim with the dolphins forever.
The family wishes to thank and acknowledge the support and dedication of the following organisations and individuals who have been an important part of Rachel's life.
The NHS but especially :-
All the Doctors and staff at Millwood Surgery Bradwell Norfolk with special acknowledgement to Dr Peter Shelton and Dr Diane Killcross (Deceased)
Addenbrookes University Hospital Cambridge
Neurosurgery, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Liver Clinic, Eye Clinic- especially consultants Dr Denise Williams, Dr Broadbent, Dr G Noble-Jamieson, Mr A Moore, Neurosurgeons Mr M MacFarlane, Prof. Pickard, Mr M R Garnett, Wards C2 A3 and D6
James Paget University Hospital Gorleston especially A&E, Children's Ward, Orthopaedic, Renal Clinic and Intensive Care Unit
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital- Department of Endocrinology, Liver and Renal, Especially Dr R Temple, Dr M Phillips, Dr W Gelson, Dr C Ross
Southhampton General Hospital - A& E and Endocrinology Dept
East Anglian Ambulance Service
We wish to praise the dedication and work of all the staff of the National Health Service.
East Norfolk Learning Disabilities Team
Community Support Team
Equal Lives
Hilton Care
Voyage Care and all Rachel's care staff but especially Jane, Kelly, Mel, Sophie, Alice, Laura, Cat, also Bev, Julie, Michelle, Julie J, Marc and Urvi.
Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind
Nancy Oldfield Trust
Malcolm Sargeant Fund
Joseph Rowntree Trust
Motability
Independent Living Fund
East Norfolk Family Carers
Jan Newstead-Psychologist and friend
Michelle Martin
Rachel's family, Godparents and friends
Thank you - and to anyone we may have forgotten to name individually forgive us- the list is so long.
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Thoughts
This evening we watched your Harry Potter World DVD of you flying on a broomstick. You looked so pleased and happy. A lovely memory.xx
Mum and dad.xx
20th March 2024
Took you a bouquet of Birthday flowers this morning Rachel. You may have a visitor overnight as a Roe deer frequently feeds on the flowers in the churchyard and it's favourites are rose and carnations.
Happy birthday dear Rachel we both miss you so much. xx
Mum and dad.xx
20th March 2023
Out of the blue just woke up with memories of those last few precious moments we had before you went to sleep forever. There is such a pain in my heart that never really goes away and such emptiness in my life that never will be filled. Give your grandad Phillipson and your uncle Gordon one of your special cuddles. The ones I miss so much at the moment because I didn't realise how little time I had to share them with you myself. Hugs darling sleep peacefully. XXX
joyce shipp
30th January 2017