Remy Rotella (Sample Seed Shop)

**tomatoaddict** · August 6, 2020

I didn't know where to post this but I wanted to let everyone know that unfortunately Remy has passed away. She was diagnosed early Julywith liver cancer and it was so far advanced there really wasn't much they could do. She went very peacefully and in no pain.
I spoke with her a couple of times in the past 3 weeks and she handled it so gracefully. So much strength and acceptance.
I know she has many friends here so thought it proper to let everyone know. RIP REMY

NarnianGarden · August 6, 2020

So very sad to hear. Thanks for letting us know.. RIP

PaulF · August 6, 2020

That is terrible news. This is a huge loss to the gardening world. Such a nice person. She will be missed by so many. Sympathies to Remy's family.

ddsack · August 6, 2020

So sad. Remy was a treasure.

Mashman · August 6, 2020

So very sad. A wonderful person. Sincere sympathy to her family.

MrsTwigg · August 6, 2020

Thank you for sharing this news with us. I only knew Remy from her contributions online, and also because her shop was my very favorite source for seeds. Receiving those beautiful packages of hand stamped seed envelopes of hers brought me a lot of joy. Her flowers are blooming in my garden now as I type this. I’m so saddened to hear that she has passed. My condolences to her family.

Koala Doug · August 6, 2020

vanalpaca · August 6, 2020

So very saddened by this news this morning.

kath · August 6, 2020

What a shock! I had no idea that she has been ill. This year I'm growing her Cherry Queen cleome, Irish Eyes rudbeckia, Dot's Delight, Erdie Family Heirloom and Georgische Fleische. A great loss to the tomato world, indeed, as well as to the many people who knew and loved her. Sincerest sympathies to all her family and friends.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord...

KarenO · August 6, 2020

She enriched many lives and many gardens. Rest In Peace Remy.

KarenO

Fusion_power · August 6, 2020

I swapped seed with her several times. She will be missed --- and I will miss her.

Labradors2 · August 6, 2020

What shocking news.

I'm so sad that Remy is gone.

RIP Remy.

Linda

rxkeith · August 6, 2020

this is sad news indeed.

i always liked the concept of her sample seed shop, and was one of many who
swapped seeds with her. we had some fun with some heirloom bean seeds,
the tennesse red eye fall bean, and grandma gina.
we will miss her.

rest in peace remy

keith

Zana · August 6, 2020

So saddened to hear of Remy's passing.

Remy was a beautiful soul who went out of her way to help people. I remember when my Dad passed that she showed up at the funeral. I'll miss her sense of humour, her knowledge and of course her Tomatofest parties.

Rest in Peace dear friend, you will be greatly missed.

Volvo · August 6, 2020

Didnt know Remy but may she RIP..

August 6, 2020	#1
tomatoaddict Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: zone 5 Posts: 1,459	Remy Rotella (Sample Seed Shop) I didn't know where to post this but I wanted to let everyone know that unfortunately Remy has passed away. She was diagnosed early Julywith liver cancer and it was so far advanced there really wasn't much they could do. She went very peacefully and in no pain. I spoke with her a couple of times in the past 3 weeks and she handled it so gracefully. So much strength and acceptance. I know she has many friends here so thought it proper to let everyone know. RIP REMY __________________ Secretseedcartel.com

August 6, 2020	#3
PaulF Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brownville, Ne Posts: 3,294	That is terrible news. This is a huge loss to the gardening world. Such a nice person. She will be missed by so many. Sympathies to Remy's family. __________________ there's two things money can't buy; true love and home grown tomatoes.

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ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,231	So sad. Remy was a treasure. __________________ Dee **************

August 6, 2020	#13
rxkeith Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Back in da U.P. Posts: 1,848	this is sad news indeed. i always liked the concept of her sample seed shop, and was one of many who swapped seeds with her. we had some fun with some heirloom bean seeds, the tennesse red eye fall bean, and grandma gina. we will miss her. rest in peace remy keith __________________ don't abort. we'll adopt. Last edited by rxkeith; August 7, 2020 at 10:01 PM.

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Zana Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southwestern Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,521	So saddened to hear of Remy's passing. Remy was a beautiful soul who went out of her way to help people. I remember when my Dad passed that she showed up at the funeral. I'll miss her sense of humour, her knowledge and of course her Tomatofest parties. Rest in Peace dear friend, you will be greatly missed. __________________ Zana ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ There is a fine line between genius and crazy. I like to use that line as a jump rope. ~Anonymous (but I totally agree with this! LOL) Forgive and Forget? I'm neither Jesus or nor do I have Alzheimers. ~ Anonymous Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace. -- Dr. Albert Schweitzer

August 6, 2020	#2
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	So very sad to hear. Thanks for letting us know.. RIP

August 6, 2020	#5
Mashman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MA Posts: 158	So very sad. A wonderful person. Sincere sympathy to her family.

August 6, 2020	#6
MrsTwigg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 47	Thank you for sharing this news with us. I only knew Remy from her contributions online, and also because her shop was my very favorite source for seeds. Receiving those beautiful packages of hand stamped seed envelopes of hers brought me a lot of joy. Her flowers are blooming in my garden now as I type this. I’m so saddened to hear that she has passed. My condolences to her family.

August 6, 2020	#7
Koala Doug Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 688

August 6, 2020	#8
vanalpaca Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Helena, OH 43435 Posts: 14	So very saddened by this news this morning.

August 6, 2020	#9
kath Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: zone 6b, PA Posts: 5,664	What a shock! I had no idea that she has been ill. This year I'm growing her Cherry Queen cleome, Irish Eyes rudbeckia, Dot's Delight, Erdie Family Heirloom and Georgische Fleische. A great loss to the tomato world, indeed, as well as to the many people who knew and loved her. Sincerest sympathies to all her family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord...

August 6, 2020	#10
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,931	She enriched many lives and many gardens. Rest In Peace Remy. KarenO

August 6, 2020	#11
Fusion_power Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,250	I swapped seed with her several times. She will be missed --- and I will miss her.

August 6, 2020	#12
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,895	What shocking news. I'm so sad that Remy is gone. RIP Remy. Linda

August 6, 2020	#15
Volvo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 289	Didnt know Remy but may she RIP.. __________________ Good Better Best Never let It rest Until Your Good Is Better And Your Better Best