| Location | Rugby **** Passed Due To Medical Negligence At Both Rugby St.cross And University Hospital, Coventry |
| Age | 38 years |
| Date of Birth | 16/03/1968 |
| Date of Death | 08/02/2007 |
| Visitors | 22,637 since 20/12/2007 |
| Creator |
(nee Gibbs)..... Married 1998: Separated 2002
Secretary - for almost 20 years with JP Lennard, Rugby.
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This is Karen, my beautiful daughter, taken from us far too soon due to Medical Negligence on the
part of both Rugby St Cross Hospital, and University Hospital, Walsgrave, Coventry.
Please read our story and if you wish please leave a message, or light a candle........ both Karen's
little Princess (Madison), and myself love to see people visiting and thank you in advance for your
kindness.
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On Wednesday 4 February 2009 I had confirmation from our Solicitor that the NHS Trust had
accepted......LIABILITY ... and ... CAUSATION... for Karen's death.
Whilst we knew this to be the case ... the confirmation and realisation has been very hard to come
to terms with. My darling girl should NOT have died .... and finally they are saying the same....
and are asking if they can write to me with an apology (2 years after the event).
I DON'T WANT AN APOLOGY.... I WANT MY DAUGHTER!!!!
As you can imagine Im devestated all over again!!!
But watch this space .... the fighting starts now !!!
Thanks again to you all, from the bottom of my heart xxx I don't know what I would have done without
you. Sending love to you and your Angels xxx God bless.
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Karen leaves: her Mother - Sylvia; Sister - Kim; Brother-in-law - Dougie; Nephew - Christopher;
and her Daughter - Madison (now 8 yrs old).
In loving memory of Karen (our Kaz). Not a day goes by that we don't think of you with so much love.
You are forever in our thoughts and in our hearts. We miss you so much. We think of your wonderful
personality, your kind, thoughtful, generous nature. Everyone who came into contact with you loved
you for being you. Never negative, always so loving and caring, and giving ....... even to those who
had treated you so badly !!!
We thank you for being you; for all the good times we had; and for the happy, precious memories
which will remain with us forever.
We thank you for giving the world our little Madison, who you wanted so desperately, and who you
loved so dearly. She was your world and everything you did was for her..... you certainly made up
for the fact that she had only one parent who cared about her.
Your parting was sudden, and so very tragic. Those who love you dearly can never, ever, forget the
events which led up to your leaving us, and the devastation which others caused through sheer
neglect:
"...On Tuesday 6 February 2007 Kaz was on her way to her daughter Madison's after-school dance
recital with our Mum. They had stopped at a local shop to pick up some sweets for Madi and as Karen
was getting out of the car she tripped and fell, breaking her hip. Mum managed to get her back into
the car with the kind help of a passer by, and took her straight to hospital. She arrived at Rugby
Hospital at approximately 3.45pm.
Karen was a renal patient on dialysis but doing remarkably well and leading a relatively normal
life, holding down a full time job and raising Madison in between work and dialysis sessions.
Karen waited for over 7 hours in the A+E Department of the local hospital and was finally
transferred to Walsgrave hospital in Coventry, as they could operate the next day to repair her hip.
Karen arrived at Walsgrave at 11.00pm and was admitted to the Orthopaedic Ward and settled down for
the night. AT NO TIME WAS THE RENAL WARD INFORMED OF KAREN'S ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL.
The operation, however, was not to be, as the following morning she suffered a heart attack. Karen
was found slumped over in her bed at 6.40am and after medical intervention Karen's heart was
eventually started again, but KAREN HAD BEEN LEFT TOO LONG UNATTENDED. No one can say what time
the heart attack occurred but we are told she was fine at 6.00am that morning. Unbelievably, we
were also told that when Karen was found in this state, because of her age..... they tried harder to
resuscitate her, than they would normally have done !!!! If Karen had not been left unattended for
so long then yes, they probably would have resuscitated her successfully ...... but the damage had
been done !!!
Karen was eventually taken to intensive care to be placed on life support. The machine was breathing
for her as we had been advised that her brain had been starved of oxygen.
We hoped and prayed for a miracle but it was not to be. There had been no improvement overnight, if
anything she had deteriorated.
EVERYONE CONCERNED with the care (at both hospitals) had been advised of Karen's renal condition but
NOT ONE member of the hospital staff who came into contact with her (NO-ONE) had bothered to
check Karen's potassium levels whilst checking her bloods. A broken bone causes potassium to be
released into the bloodstream at a much faster rate, and a high potassium level in a renal patient
can be, and MOST CERTAINLY in this case, HAS PROVED TO BE fatal......
In short.... The un-checked high potassium caused the heart attack which, in turn, was left
unattended for far too long, leading to oxygen starvation to the brain..... and causing Karen's
death.
On Thursday 8 February we had to be present whilst doctors turned off Karen's life support. Our
light went out that day and our hearts broken forever.
We are left to raise Madison (now 8 years old) who was Karen's reason for living...."
We all love you more than words can say darling, and miss you so much. You will NEVER, EVER, be
forgotten... and those responsible will never be forgiven for what they have done xxxxxx
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At the end of Karen's two-day inquest in November 2007 the Coroner stated that there had been
negligence on the part of both hospitals. We knew this was the case, but it was beneficial to us for
this statement to be made.
Legal action is now being taken against the hospitals concerned, who come under the same Trust .....
I'm sure you can appreciate our anger but they will NOT hear the end of this even though, I'm sure,
we will have to fight tooth and nail for justice... but believe me, we will, because had it not been
for the TOTAL LACK OF CARE shown by both hospitals, our Karen would be with us today, and our little
Madison would still have her Mummy.
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We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who visits Karen, it means so much to us,
especially Madison who loves to see the messages that people leave for her Mummy. Thanks again.
xxxxx Love to you all. Sylvia.
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★☆ Night Night ♥♥ God bless ★☆
Hi Darling, it's Mum again to say night night.
We're OK love, Madison is sitting watching TV at the moment, she's had her tea.... been doing some writing.... and playing..... and now is watching TV and soon we'll be going up to bed.
Ive been coughing and spluttering yet again but I suppose it's not as bad as it has been.
Chris and Tarnya have now moved out and have a little place of their own so today I was helping to get some of there things to the house for them..... I hope they can make a happy home together and I hope our Christopher can grow up....... at last!!!!! Time will tell love.... time will tell!!!
Gemini has been here today and we took her home again after collecting Bab from school. Kim is away for a couple of nights this week..... I think it's tomorrow and Wednesday..... so Gemini will be staying here..... Madison loves it when Gemini stays over but, to be honest, I can do without it....... Do you remember when you and Kim were little and you asked so many times "can we have a puppy??". My reply was always the same..... when you're old enough to have your own homes then you can have as many puppies as you want..... but whilst you're living with me then no you cant. Well at least I have Gemini here sometimes.... so I must have changed my views a little bit love....... BUT ONLY A LITTLE BIT!!!!
So when Madison asks me the question, she gets the same response as you did.
Anyway Darling, that's it for today.... we're going up for a shower and to settle in soon.
Night night love xxx God bless xxx Sleep tight xxx
See you in the morning Darling xxx Love you xxx Mum.
WITH LOVE.XXX
♥* *♥ Yesterday's ♥* *♥
I open up my heart to God
In my own special way
I dont ask for tomorrows
I want all my yesterdays
♥* *♥
My yesterdays were happy
For they included you
So much love and laughter
We shared just me and you
♥* *♥
Tomorrow is just another word
It means nothing to me
Please give me back my yesterdays
And my Angel back with me.
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♥* *♥ MISSED SO MUCH ♥* *♥
Thankyou so much for looking after my Angel Charmaine over the weekend,and for all your continuous support too.All your beautiful candles,tributes and Beautiful pics you all post for us means such alot to me and I truly appreciate your loving kindness and friendship so much.Godbless you and your Angel always.Love as always,Lynn.xxx
★☆ Night night my Darling girl ★☆
Hi Bab, it's Mum again to say night night.
Ive been sitting here for about 20 minutes typing to you and don't know what Ive done put the whole lot has disappeared.
Im really "piss.d" off now....... I can't remember all that Ive typed but cutting a long story short....
Madison is in bed reading and will be settling soon.
We've been busy today moving furniture around in the bedrooms and putting together a new cupboard.
Kim's been down to collect 2 x chest of drawers which she's going to have in her small room for when Madison stays over at her house
....... my cold is no better.... in fact it's getting on by bloody nerves now.... so much so that Im going to bed and resting until the morning.
Cant remember what else Darling but Im sure you saw it when I typed it the first time.
Night night love xxx God bless xxx Love you Bab xxx Love you EVERY second xxx Mum.
((((( Karen / Mummy )))))
Hugs from us both, as always xxx
Stay close Darling xxxx We need you xxx Mum.
My Surviving Mum
My Mum is a survivor,
or so I've heard it said.
But I can hear her crying at night
when all others are in bed.
I watch her lay awake at night
and go to hold her hand.
She doesn't know I'm with her
to help her understand.
But like the sands on the beach
that never wash away...
I watch over my surviving mum,
who thinks of me each day.
She wears a smile for others...
a smile of disguise!
But through Heaven's door I see
tears flowing from her eyes.
My mum tries to cope with death
to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows her knows
it is her way to survive.
As I watch over my surviving mum
through Heaven's open door...
I try to tell her that angels
protect me forevermore.
I know that doesn't help her...
or ease the burden she bears.
So if you get a chance, go visit her...
and show her that you care.
For no matter what she says...
no matter what she feels.
My surviving mum has a broken heart
that time won't ever heal.
Kaye Des'Ormeaux
love BEV XX
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Tributes For Week Starting 9th November
FOR MONDAY
Your presence I miss,
Your memory I treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
FOR TUESDAY
Loving you is easy,
We do it every day,
Missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.
FOR WEDNESDAY
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God can tell us why.
FOR THURSDAY
Memory is a lovely lane,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane I so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.
FOR FRIDAY
Wings Of The Angels
A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a mother's name.
Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a mother's sent.
On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.
FOR SATURDAY
If I Had One Last Day
If I had one last day
To tell you what's inside
I'd tell you that I'm sorry
For all the times I've lied
I'd tell you that I need you
To hold my hand today
I'd tell you that I love you
I'd ask you, please, to stay
You'd look at me and smile
The way you always would
And say "I'd love to stay,
If only I really could"
Then you'd laugh the way you did
Whenever I was blue
You'd wipe my tears and whisper softly,
"Don't cry, I love you too"
If I had one last day
I'd love you from the start
I'd stop hiding how I feel
I'd say what's in my heart
If I had one last day,
I'd say my last good-bye
And that even though you are far away,
In my heart, you'll never die.
FOR SUNDAY
Cry Not My Friend
When you wake up tomorrow
And I am no where to be found
When you scream out my name
To the emptiness around
When every beat inside your heart
Is skipping and unsure
Cry not my friend for I am here,
Inside your love so pure
When the waves that used to touch our feet
Have gone back out to sea
When everything you once held dear
Was lost when you lost me
When the sun that once lit up your face
Is setting far away
Cry not my Friend for time shall pass,
But my love for you will stay
When age arrives and children play
And pain creeps up on you
When loved ones show you happiness
That your life never knew
When all of your expectations are met,
No matter what the pain
Cry not my friend, for I am waiting
To hold you once again
When beauty in your eyes turn grey
And all of the rainbow, white
When strong undying hearts
No longer feel an urge to fight
When winter snows become more pain
Than beauty in your heart
Cry not my friend, for I am here
And we will never ever part
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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★☆ Night night my Darling ★☆
Hi Darling, it's Mum again to say night night,
Well we haven't had the busy day I expected..... Bab did go to the Stables... but then we came home because this blessed cold seems to have started all over again. Ive been sneezing and coughing all day again even though yesterday it seemed to be getting better.
Bab and I are going up to bed now because Im totally shattered again.
Hope to be feeling better tomorrow love so it's night night now and God bless Darling xxx
See you in the morning xxx
Love you Darling xxx Sleep tight xxx Mum.
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6th November 2009.
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I've just popped on your memorial..
To send you some love..
For a special Angel..
In heaven above
You are greatly missed..
By your family below
Why God took your hand..
They will never know.
You were loved so much..
And nobody could compare
For you are a their special Angel..
In heaven up there.
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Night night my Precious Child xXx Love you Darling
Hi Bab, it's Mum here again to say night night.
Madison is fine, she's in my bed at the moment watching TV and Im sure she'll fall asleep there, as usual, but hey...... what the heck!!!!! She was in her own bed for a while last night (well your bed that is...) but she came back and got in with me at about midnight. Bless her little heart I don't mind.... we're company for each other.
Ive been in all day again love, after getting back from school that is. This cold is hopefully well on the mend although I do still cough and splutter still and find it difficult to get my breath. I was talking to Ev on the phone and it started..... I said to her it must be when I talk because it's been Ok all day and it's started now when Im talking.
Tomorrow is going to be busy ..... horseriding in the morning and Bab and I have to move things around in the bedrooms when we get back. I have a new chest of drawers to go in so we have to make room!!! I knowl, I know....... Im hoarding again..... but you know me.... never get rid of anything!!!
So my Darling.... it's night night once again. I hope you've had a wonderful day love and you've been around your little Princess ...... and me!!
God bless Darling xxx Stay close xxx We love you more than words can say and miss you so.
((((( Karen / Mummy )))))
Hugs from us both, as always xxx
See you in the morning Bab xxx Love you xx Mum.
♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ PRECIOUS CHILD ♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥
A child is such a precious gift
To love to hold to treasure
A very special miracle
Who gives so much pleasure
But when that gift is taken back
And our hearts are cold and torn
Amid this grief and sorrow
We are so glad that they were born
For they have a precious legacy
Even though we are far apart
The love they left behind them
Will stay forever in our hearts
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