Every now and then, our hearts and lives are touched by someone so amazing and unforgettable. Our lives become fuller and have more meaning just because this person is a part of our lives.
Rosy Soobrattee was one of those people.
Rosy and I “met” through an unusual sequence of events. A few years ago, when I was a food blogger for Season 1 of Food Network Canada’s Recipe to Riches, I was asked to recreate Rosy’s Creamy Kulfi (which was turned into a President’s Choice item called Kulfi Karma). 
Rosy and I soon began an online friendship on Twitter and Facebook. We even met up in person and I attended the taping of the season finale of Recipe to Riches. I remember even giving her daughter, Serena chocolate from Manitoulin Chocolate Works.
Rosy was so special to me. We had a friendship (though mostly online because of geographic reasons) that I always held close to my heart.
I cried when I heard the news.
It felt like the day the music died.
Don McLean’s lyrics from American Pie came to mind when I heard the news of Rosy’s passing.
I will miss Rosy’s sense of humour, her generosity, thoughtfulness, love, warmth, friendship, encouragement, support, and random notes that made me laugh, smile or cry. Though I only met Rosy in 2011 and we mainly kept in touch on FB and the odd phone call, she has very special place in my heart.
Thinking of Rosy’s loved ones (especially Serena).
You’ve been an inspiration, Rosy. Beautiful inside and out, and a rare gem. You will be missed by many.
A beautiful tribute. I’m sorry for your loss — she sounds like a wonderful person.
Sorry to hear that you have lost a friend, what a beautiful post about her.
So so sorry for your loss… my amazing father in law passed away the 29th of July. We moved Aug 1st, just us.. took us all day.. hubby left the 2nd to go home for services.
I’m left here.. putting the place together, and once again facing my own grief when I lost my Dad when I was 30, he was 57, I was a single Mom of 4.
Hubby’s parents were married 54 years… I can’t imagine that kind of pain.. my heart just hurts for those coping with loss… *hugs* to you my friend. Sorry I’ve not been around much, really just feel the need to withdraw myself more and more these days.
Condolences from our family! Such sad news. You did a great job paying her tribute in this post. Our thoughts are with you.
Christine, I’m so sorry to hear the very sad news about Rosy. How beautiful that you pay her homage here on your blog.
Thanks, Jenna.
So sorry for your loss Christine! It is always very sad to lose someone you care about!
Paula, I find it so incredible how friendships can develop online and can become part of your offline life as well. I know that Rosy has a lot of people who will miss her terribly.
My condolences, Christine — I feel like you did her sound tribute with your post, and I think she’d be happy with it 🙂
Thanks, Casey. I’m still in shock that she’s gone 🙁
Aww that is so sad! Shes sounds like a wonderful lady and you had a great connection with her! This is a beautiful post!
Thanks, Jenn. I’m still in shock that she’s gone.
Such sad news, and I am so sorry that you are hurting Christine. I’m so glad to hear that she has a special place in your heart and I know you had a special place in hers.
Thanks, Randa. It’s incredible how online friendships can grow into really strong friendships. She was a special person.