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Tributes to Francesca Sanna
SHOCK: Francesca died after an evening out with friends
SHOCK: Francesca died after an evening out with friends

FRIENDS and colleagues have paid tribute to a "bubbly and lovely" teenage girl who died suddenly from a suspected food allergy.

Francesca Sanna, 19, of Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle, known to friends and family as Mimmy, developed breathing problems on Saturday evening.

Francesca's family, who own Franco's restaurant in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, said yesterday that she suffered from food allergies from an early age and also had asthma.

The family said they believe she may have gone into anaphylactic shock after eating something that triggered a reaction.

Her boss at Blackburn Chemicals, in Whitebirk Industrial Estate, where she had worked for just over a year, said that the company had lost "a lot of fun" from the office.

Philip Lamb, the company secretary, said: "No-one her has a bad word to say about her. We can't believe what has happened.

"It has been a terrible shock to us all.

"Francesca was keen to learn and a great personality.

"We only have 42 staff and we are a very close group. There have been a lot of tears."

YOUR TRIBUTES
If you would like to post your memories of Francesca, or condolences to her family, please add your comments below.

Barry Burke, headteacher at Rhyddings Business and Enterprise College in Oswaldtwistle, said it felt as if they had lost "one of his own family".

Francesca attended the school until she was 16. Her mother Kim is a governor and brother Domenico, 22, is a support worker at the school.

Mr Burke said: "Staff are very tearful but we are trying to remember the gorgeous young lady that she was.

"It was a privilege to have known her.

"She was someone who always managed her allergies bravely and sensibly.

"She was so careful so the thought that it was her allergies that caught her out is so sad."

Francesca was also doing an accountacy course at Blackburn College one day a week.

College principal Ian Clinton said: "Staff and students at Blackburn College were saddened by the death of Francesca.

"She was an excellent student who showed great promise.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this time."

An inquest is due to take place to establish the exact cause of death.

4:32pm Monday 8th October 2007

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Posted by: Jade, Accrington on 10:28am Mon 8 Oct 07
She Sounds Like An Absolute Treasure She Must Be Missed Very Much Especially By One Of My Friends Who Went To School With Her R.I.P .. x
Posted by: Ryan, Oswaldtwistle on 10:31am Mon 8 Oct 07
totally shocked to here this :(
Posted by: MB, Oswaldtwistle on 10:35am Mon 8 Oct 07
She was in my form at school, very nice girl.. Gutted. :(
Posted by: symon fairweather, oswaldtwistle on 1:07pm Mon 8 Oct 07
mim was a beautiful, intelligent and gentle girl and she will be missed by everyone. my regards to her family. she was a amazin girl x
Posted by: Gemma Barnes, Stanhill on 1:17pm Mon 8 Oct 07
its such an awful tragedy to loose someone as lovely as mim. she will be so sadly missed. she was never without a smile on her face.my thoughts are with all the family.
All my love Gemma x
Posted by: michele wilkinson, oswaldtwistle on 1:59pm Mon 8 Oct 07
she sounds like she was a great girl my thoughe are with the family me and my fiance chris was a customer in the restaurant
Posted by: Natasha, Newcastle on 2:04pm Mon 8 Oct 07
So sad to hear about this, Francesca was such a lovely sweet girl. We'll all miss her. x
Posted by: Debbie, accrington on 2:13pm Mon 8 Oct 07
im francescas ex boyriends (angelo) cusion! she was a credit to my family and her own! such a beautiful kind girl! she will be sadly missed! my thoughts are with her family! xxx
Posted by: lee macneall, oswaldtwistle on 2:22pm Mon 8 Oct 07
RIP mim, didnt know you that well but knew you enough to talk to you. ALways remembered Never forgotten!
Posted by: Teresa Dodd, Oswaldtwistle/ Liverpool on 2:56pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Aww little mimmy,this has come as such a shock, such a talented and friendly girl, I will miss you so much!

You were an amazing friend (especially when we played steel pans together)We had so many laughs :)

And lets not forget the party we had when we all left school (How your Parents coped with all the noise ill never know!!)

Ill never forget you sweetie and my thoughts are with your family R.I.P xx xxx xx
Posted by: g, accrington on 3:04pm Mon 8 Oct 07
R.I.P mim didnt know you that well but spoke to you a few times and what a lovely girl thoughts are with your family
Posted by: kirsty, accrington on 3:05pm Mon 8 Oct 07
You will be sadly missed, R.I.P mim x
Posted by: Lindsay Coppola, Clitheroe on 3:11pm Mon 8 Oct 07
So sorry to hear about the sad loss of Francesca, my thoughts are with you Kim, Franco and Domenico
Posted by: af, accrington on 3:15pm Mon 8 Oct 07
how tragic.thoughts to the family.x
Posted by: Jenni Crabtree, Accrington on 3:15pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Well Mim was a fantastic person, when we used to go clod dancing when we was younger! Ur a fantastic person! All my love to your family
Jenni xxx
Posted by: Jenni Crabtree, Accrington on 3:17pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Well Mim was a fantastic person, when we used to go clog dancing when we was younger! Ur a fantastic person! All my love to your family
Jenni xxx
Posted by: Adam H, blackburn on 3:18pm Mon 8 Oct 07
was a real shock to hear this sad news mim.you will be missed but never forgotten,sweet dreams R.I.P
Posted by: Danny, Oswaldtwistle on 3:33pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Really nice girl from what I saw of you. My thoughts are with Francesca's family.
Posted by: rachel, accrington on 3:34pm Mon 8 Oct 07
cant believe wot has append, saw u out last wkend. R.I.P miss u x x
Posted by: Cass, Accrington on 3:50pm Mon 8 Oct 07
im so sorry im not at home mim. i love u so much. got u all presents for putting up with me, especially you for so long. will bring it round wen i get home. what am i gonna do without u mims im gonna miss u so much, im so sorry im not there ill be home soon. i hate this but had to do something mims love always and always Cass ****
Posted by: Cass, Accrington on 3:52pm Mon 8 Oct 07
im so sorry im not at home mim. i love u so much. got u all presents for putting up with me, especially you for so long. will bring it round wen i get home. what am i gonna do without u mims im gonna miss u so much, im so sorry im not there ill be home soon. i hate this but had to do something mims love always and always Cass ****
Posted by: Lyndsay Ward, Oswaldtwistle on 4:03pm Mon 8 Oct 07
R.I.P Mim, didnt know you all that well but you were a very lovely and happy person. All my thoughts to the family! x
Posted by: leah smith, oswaldtwistle on 4:11pm Mon 8 Oct 07
so sorry 2 hear such sad news...didnt no u that well but you were such a nice,friendly,happy girl!my thoughts are with the family.R.I.P.xxx
Posted by: Janet & Jim Mawdsley, Church Lancashire on 4:14pm Mon 8 Oct 07
So sorry to heard such tragic news, such a lovely family. our prayers are with you all.
Posted by: Theresa, Oswaldtwistle on 4:31pm Mon 8 Oct 07
I am so devastated at the news. I will always remember her as a little ' Ossy Clogger' What a delight and what a beauty. Rest in Peace Mim. x x x (Mamma Clogger )
Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Coucill, Darwen on 4:38pm Mon 8 Oct 07
We have been regular customers at Francos's Restaurant for many, many years. We had tried to book last night (Sunday) unaware of the tragic circumstances and thie sad loss of a lovely daughter. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and we will include them in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you.
Posted by: Lucy Dalton, Oswaldtwistle on 4:55pm Mon 8 Oct 07
I went to Rhyddings and remember Francesca, who was a couple of years below me. She was always smiling and having a laugh with her friends whenever I saw her around school. There is no doubt that she will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Francesca.
xx
Posted by: Judith and John, Oswaldtwistle on 5:37pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
She was a beautiful girl.
John Judith Jamie & Jason
Posted by: Dale & Cora, Rawtenstall on 5:40pm Mon 8 Oct 07
we lost touch after secondary school and i can not believe we'll never see you again. we had such great times, i've just been looking through our Prom pictures.. me and my stupid green dress eh! you said it was mental! Me and Cora are so sorry we lost touch and i hope you knew we did still care and we do still love you x x
Posted by: giffs mum nd family, oswaldtwidltle on 5:51pm Mon 8 Oct 07
wat a beautiful young girl , who will be sadly missed by everybody, god bless kim and family

xxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Simon, Oswaldtwistle on 6:07pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Cant believe this has happened, only saw you recently. You'll be missed xx
Posted by: Matt Volkert, oswaldtwistle on 6:09pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Just such a shame . . Unreal to think such a fantastic person is no longer with us . Nite Nite mim , Ull always be rembered , Sweetdreams x
Posted by: Kayleigh Ring, Baxendent on 6:15pm Mon 8 Oct 07
So sorry to hear about the loss of Francesca.My thoughts as sincere as can be go out to all Francesca's family and friends in deepest sympathy.xxx
Posted by: Rachel Lamb, Knuzden on 6:18pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Heya mim! i know we drifted apart after skool! you were an amazing friend, the 1st person i ever spoke to in our form, we had loads of fun times and had such a laugh! and prom night when we were all together getting ready you looked gorgeous! Loads of love **** thoughts to kim franco domenico and the rest of the family ****
Posted by: giff, stirling on 6:22pm Mon 8 Oct 07
leaving high school wouldnt have been the same without that night at yours, you will always be remebered, you were totally awesome, thoughts are with your family now, goodbye mim, giff xx
Posted by: Travis Anderton, Oswaldtwistle on 6:26pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Such a vibrant girl and a real ray of sunshine throughout peoples lives. My thoughts are with the family and friends at this tragic time. You'll be sorely missed Mim.

Love Travis

xx
Posted by: Ema Broadley, Accrington on 6:29pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Beautiful, caring and loving Mim. you were always there when we needed you and you were an amazing friend. You'll be missed but never forgotten x x x love you x
Posted by: David Alston, Oswaldtwistle on 6:36pm Mon 8 Oct 07
cant believe it has happened, you will b so sadly missed! we had many great laughs when we all used to come to your house....stealing your capri sun drinks....you won't be forgotten. Rest In Peace Mim x
Posted by: claire l, ossy on 6:52pm Mon 8 Oct 07
such a caring loving girl!! gonna miss u xxx lots of love x x x x
Posted by: pasquale pirraglia, fleetwood on 6:57pm Mon 8 Oct 07
hard to believe our deepest sympathy to the family xx
Posted by: Jamie-Lee, Accrington on 7:05pm Mon 8 Oct 07
I cant beleive your gone you were a great girl... my thoughts are with the family love always mim Jamie xx
Posted by: shannon maguire, stanhill on 7:54pm Mon 8 Oct 07
i only knew francesca to say hello to but when i heard about this it was such a shock to me knowing someone i knew is gone R.I.P mim x x
Posted by: Giuseppe Coppola, sorrento on 8:18pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Vi sono vicino in questo momento così difficile per Voi anche se purtroppo
da lontano. Un fortissimo abbraccio.
Peppino.
Posted by: Nicki P, ossy on 8:34pm Mon 8 Oct 07
well iv nown mim 4 about 13 years but we wernt that close. Its such a shock to hear about u hun, u really wer a great, happy, bubbly girl. U really will be greatly missed. R.I.P sweetie xxooxx
Posted by: marilyn & geoff, ossy on 8:40pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Our regards to the family. She was a good girl. R.I.P francesca x
Posted by: L, Ossy on 8:54pm Mon 8 Oct 07
You were such a great girl, I remember the mad boxing day party at Cherrys. You will be sadly missed. RIP Mim. ****
Posted by: E Paul, Accrington on 9:19pm Mon 8 Oct 07
thoughts go out to the family : how sad words fail us:
RIP God Bless: xx
Posted by: Amanda Robinson, Knuzden on 9:36pm Mon 8 Oct 07
I was so shocked to see this on the front page this morning. people as nice as Francesca dont deserve such a tragic end. Our thoughts are with her family. You will be missed by so many xxx
Posted by: Kendra & Gary on 9:44pm Mon 8 Oct 07
We are so shocked and sorry to learn about the loss of Francesca. Our thoughts are with Kim, Franco and Domenico & family at this very sad time.
R.I.P. Francesca x
Posted by: Colin and Maddalena Bowman, Accrington on 9:48pm Mon 8 Oct 07
We met Francesca through our nephew Angelo. Such a beautiful, kind and gentle person. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. xx
Posted by: sam birch, knuzden on 9:57pm Mon 8 Oct 07
i cant belive this has happened didnt know francesca that well RIP my thoughts are with her family at this sad time god bless you xxx
Posted by: Thomas on 10:17pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Year above me at both Primary School & Secondary School. Always had a smile on her face - know the family aswel, my thoughts are with them.

RIP.
Posted by: Leah, Oswaldtwistle on 10:19pm Mon 8 Oct 07
Known you all my life!! R.I.P Mim, thoughts to family! All my love leah xx
Posted by: maxine, oswaldtwistle on 11:36pm Mon 8 Oct 07
So sorry this has happened to such a wonderful girl. We only knew Mim for a short time, but she was a good friend, and a little ray of sunshine. Our hearts go out to Kim, Franco & Domenico. She will be greatly missed. Gary, Max & Evie
Posted by: kathryn reddin, oswaldtwistle on 12:42am Tue 9 Oct 07
i haven’t the words to say how utterly devastated i am by this news, not only because of a life took away far to soon but for all the people I know and love who will be affected by this. I didn’t know mim as well as many other people I know and cant begin to think how those people must be feeling, my thoughts are with them and her family. She will be and is already missed xxx
Posted by: louise, 189-681 on 1:14am Tue 9 Oct 07
so sad at your loss franco kim and family god always takes the best
our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Posted by: Laura L, Manchester on 2:59am Tue 9 Oct 07
Mims im so sorry that I didnt get the chance to see you recently. I love you and will miss you always... Thank you for eveything you've done for me.
You will be in my memory forever, Laura xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: P & M Beneduce, Blackburn on 5:08am Tue 9 Oct 07
To Kim,Franco and family thinking of you with great sadness at this tragic time
Posted by: Colin Taylor, Blackburn on 8:37am Tue 9 Oct 07
The amount of comments alone show how popular Mim was. Your smile was contagious. You will be missed by all. My love and thoughts to Kim, Franco, Domenico and Aiden x
Posted by: Franco Sanna, Oswaldtwistle on 9:20am Tue 9 Oct 07
Thank you all for caring about us and Francesca,we like you to know our Mim she looks beautiful in her sleep.Thank you all,Franco,Kim,Domen





ico,Aidan


Posted by: Antonio, Penrith Cumbria on 9:25am Tue 9 Oct 07
Cari Franco, Kim,Domenico, e tutta la famiglia vi siamo vicini in questo momento doloroso e sconvolgente condoglianze dalla piccola comunita Sarda in Penrith
Posted by: Meloney Armstrong, Accrington on 9:25am Tue 9 Oct 07
Mim's you were there for me with Angelo when Gav was away in India for 2 months, we spent the summer obsessed with Big Brother and shopping, I didnt see you at all after you werent with Angelo,Im completely lost for words. God Bless Hunny you will always be remembered, sweet dreams. My thoughts are with the family who we are here for xxx
Posted by: kathleen and giovanni gambella, blackburn on 9:36am Tue 9 Oct 07
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.Our thoughts our with you all.
Posted by: Amy, Blackburn on 9:40am Tue 9 Oct 07
It was so shocking to hear such sad news about such a nice girl. I'll never forget you Francesca, we had such a laugh in RE making fun of Jonny. U will always be remembered. My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. God bless xx
Posted by: Lee Demain, Accrington on 10:28am Tue 9 Oct 07
An total tragedy and an absolute shame, she will be sorely missed she was a great girl. xx
Posted by: Dan Clarke, Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle. on 10:47am Tue 9 Oct 07
My thoughts are with you Mim, rest in peace. x
Posted by: Leanne, Accrington on 10:50am Tue 9 Oct 07
Our thoughts are with the family at the sad time. What a beautiful girl RIP CX
Posted by: Alex, Blackburn on 11:44am Tue 9 Oct 07
I only knew mim for a short time but I will sadly miss her. My thoughts are with all her family, she may be gone but she will never be forgotten. Alex, Jt, James and Harry ****
Posted by: SARA BIMSON on 11:51am Tue 9 Oct 07
r.i.p Francesca, we will miss you terribly - you were a very special person and will be sadly missed. Our little ray of sunshine, our little star.



Posted by: Nikki, Blackburn on 11:52am Tue 9 Oct 07
Mim I knew you for just over a year, but I miss you so much. Its not the same in the office without you. My thoughts are with the family. RIP darling. xx
Posted by: Claire & Carl, Blackburn on 12:07pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Hey Mim, can't believe what has happened, it came as such a shock when we found out on sunday. We both knew you from college, and Claire from Rhyddings as well, and you were always a smiley, happy person. It's such a shame that you are gone. Our thoughts go out to your family and friends (especially Cassie and Joanne) who we know must be hurting so much at this time. Rip hun, you won't ever be forgotten xx
Posted by: Louise Barnes, Oswaldtwistle on 12:13pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Absolutley devastated to hear this terrible news. It is so unfair. Knew you from being a baby when you moved in next door (dene bank) babysat you and then worked for your mum and dad for 5yrs. I hadn't seen you for a while, but you had grown into a beautiful young woman. I am totally gutted. Its so unfair. All my thoughts and love to Kim, Franco, Domenico. ****
Posted by: Angelo Kornecki, Oswaldtwistle on 1:21pm Tue 9 Oct 07
All I want you to know mims, is that I will love you forever with all my heart.xx
Posted by: Vikkie Boyle, Hutton, Preston on 1:46pm Tue 9 Oct 07
To my beautiful little cousin. I'm still in utter shock that you've been stolen from everyone.

I hope the angels are looking after you well.

Forever in all of our hearts .

With all of my Love Vikkie ****
Posted by: Ben Shorrock, Oswaldtwistle on 2:14pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Mim,
I knew you well through school but really got to know you at college.
Thanks for all the laughs we shared during our media lessons, You made Friday afternoons fun.
Gone but never ever forgoten.
RIP Mim
Love Ben X
Posted by: Helen, Accrington on 2:15pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Kim, Franco and family, my thoughts are with you at such a tragic time. God bless Francesca. xx
Posted by: Simon & Alison Hargreaves, Rishton on 2:26pm Tue 9 Oct 07
To Franco, Kim and family.
We are very sorry to hear about Francesca and our thoughts are with you. She was a very bright and lovely girl and a credit to her family.
Love from the Hargreaves family, Rishton
Posted by: Julie and steven laing, Oswaldtwistle on 2:30pm Tue 9 Oct 07
So sorry to hear about your lose franco and kim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

God Bless you Francesca.x

Love Julie Steven Aimee and Alex.
****
Posted by: Kirsty Barnes, Oswaldtwistle on 2:35pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Mim,
We have been friends since we were babies playing in the garden - got to many memories to even start!
Playing in the tree house, making mud pies, mim pushing me off the swing making me bang my head!
Then working at Francos for three years! Having a sneaky drink at the end of the night!

Kim, Franco and Domenico my thoughts are with you now!!!

Love to you all
Kirsty x x x x
Posted by: D. Grasso, Oswaldtwistle on 2:46pm Tue 9 Oct 07
To Franco and family
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
May God Bless You All.
Posted by: Ashley Rigby, Oswaldtwistle on 3:16pm Tue 9 Oct 07
The amount of tribuites to this beautiful young soul just shows how special she was.

My thoughts and love are with all the Sanna family and all her friends.

Sweet dreams Fancesca.xxx
Posted by: Jason & Amanda Leadley, Preston on 3:41pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Francesca has left a hugh hole in alot of peoples lives, life will never be the same without her as a daughter, sister auntie and friend.
All our love to Kim, Franco, Domenico and Aidan.
Jason, Amanda, Jenson & Ethan
Sleep tight Mim x x
Posted by: Evelyn, singapore on 3:43pm Tue 9 Oct 07
My deepest sympathies to Mim's family and friends. From the tributes here, she must have been one special lady. Take care, Evelyn
Posted by: sam holt, Oswaldtwistle on 3:58pm Tue 9 Oct 07
We only knew each other because we had the same friends but even still you'd stop and have a chat if we bumped into each other!Your such a great girl...rest in peace mim x x
Posted by: carolann & family, oswaldtwistle on 4:32pm Tue 9 Oct 07
our thoughts and prayers are with franco, kim, family. good night god bless francesca xxx
Posted by: Griff, Durham / Oswaldtwistle on 5:08pm Tue 9 Oct 07
"...Take her and cut her out in little stars,
And she will make the face of Heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night,
And pay no worship to the garish sun"

Sleep well Mim,
Love from Griff and the Family xxx
Posted by: Val and Stuart Barnes on 5:41pm Tue 9 Oct 07
We are so sorry for the loss of a lovely young woman, Mim will be greatly missed by all who knew her!

Love Val and Stuart
Posted by: janet, oswaldtwistle on 5:44pm Tue 9 Oct 07
god bless you mim you are a bautifull girl you will be sadly missed.love to your family sleep tight xxxxxxxxxxxx.janet(o
ssy cloggers)

Posted by: Phil Lamb on 6:07pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Dear Fran, Both Nicky and I miss you loads. You were great to work with and it was an honour to know you. God bless. Phil xx
Posted by: Daniel Pilkington, Leeds/Oswaldtwistle on 6:14pm Tue 9 Oct 07
No words can describe how I felt when I heard. You will be truly missed by us all. My deepest sympathy to Franco, Kim, Meni and the rest of the family.
RIP Mim x
Posted by: Dean Taylor, Burnley on 6:34pm Tue 9 Oct 07
My thoughts go out to all the family at this shocking news about such a nice person. I was in Mim's year at school and remember her as a genuine, kind and lovely girl. You will be missed by all. RIP
x x x
Posted by: Liz Cook, Oswaldtwistle on 6:49pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time, Joanne and Cassie will miss Mim, to them its like the loss of a sister. We will miss the laughter,chatter and music on a saturday night as they all get ready for a night out on the town, and her friendly wave in a morning as she was on her way to work. Love and sympathy to u all. xxx liz, pete and matt (jo's mum and dad)
Posted by: marisa lonigro, blackburn on 7:28pm Tue 9 Oct 07
i cannot express enough my deepest sympathy for you all. i went on a night out with francesca(MIM)only 3 weeks ago. we sat at my house drinking before we went out in blackburn together (joanne, kelly u and me). deepest sympathy to the family and angelo.
TO MIM, i cannot believe you are gone. such a tragic way, it is so hard to believe. glad we spoke and i feel cheated out of more fun times together. cannot believe u were only stood in my kitchen a few weeks ago. THANKS FOR WEARING MY BELT ALL NIGHT MIM, IT WAS CRUSHING MY RIBS HA!rest in peace sweetie.i truely genuineley feel so sad your gone. x
Posted by: marjie, oswaldtwistle on 7:59pm Tue 9 Oct 07
To Kim, Franco and family

We still cannot believe it our selves. You are in our thoughts at the sad and very tragic time.
Mim will be sadly missed by all but she will never be forgotten. Mim may of left your side but the memories you all shared with her will never leave you.

Thinking of you if you need anything you no where we are.
Lots of love from Graham, Marie and Marjie xxx
Posted by: Gareth Phillips, Oswaldtwistle on 8:56pm Tue 9 Oct 07
My love to kim, Franco and meni, mim was very special to alot of people, she'll be sorely missed sleep well mim x x
Posted by: sindy, darwen on 9:23pm Tue 9 Oct 07
sending mi love to all the family u've lost a great girl. i was in mims yr at school an she was a great person to speak to i cnt believe what has happened im stil in shock couldn't believe that it cud happen to a nice person lik mim i wil sadly miss her and she will always be in my thought good nyt an god bless mim
love sindy ****
Posted by: benn heys, stanhill on 9:31pm Tue 9 Oct 07
well mim, were do i start, u was such a special and wonderful person who touched everybodys hearts, i have many great memories of you mim at, school, french, partys at your house and at cherrys. in french me and si made you and cass laugh so much you would cry, u was just great to be around. i will never forget these memories and i will never forget you. sweet dreams and rest in peace ****
Posted by: Laura Stephenson, Matt and Josh, Chorley on 9:58pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Kim, Franco and Meni, we are so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the kind words people have to say about your amazing daughter and sister.
Don't say goodbye as she will always be with you, in everything you do.
God bless,
you are are all in our thoughts and prayers
Posted by: laura, accy on 10:10pm Tue 9 Oct 07
So sorry for your loss, a truly beautiful girl.. you will be missed..god bless..
Posted by: sarah park, oswaldtwistle on 10:36pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Francesca was one school year below me in both primary and secondary school. like many other i didnt know her extremely well, but she would always give a smile and conversation. my dearest thoughts are sent to all her friends and family.
****
Posted by: clock Garage, maple St Blackburn on 10:42pm Tue 9 Oct 07
Sean,Tony & all the staff at clock Garage Blackburn are devestated at the tragic news. Our thoughts are with the family. God bless you all. xx
Posted by: Elisabetta, Sardegna on 12:13am Wed 10 Oct 07
Nonostante fosse mia cugina, l'ho potuta conoscere come un'amica da pochi anni x via della lingua, e vorrei che tutto cio che è successo non fosse vero,vorrei svegliarmi domani e mandarle un solo sms x raccontarle le ultime cose nel mio inglese strampalato x il quale ci siamo fatte tante risate insieme quando era qua in vacanza.Uno dei miei rimpianti è quello di non averti sentito ultimamente..You will be missed ...Betta
Posted by: jackie sumner, rawtenstall on 12:16am Wed 10 Oct 07
our memories of you Mim will remain in our hearts and minds forever, the laughter that echoed round our house and yours when all you girls were together during your time at Rhyddings. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. Our love and thoughts are with you Kim, Franco, Domenico and family. ****
Posted by: Sarah and Dave Singleton, Accrington on 2:03am Wed 10 Oct 07
You are Cassie's oldest friend,and you have been so close especially these last 3years. Can't believe you have gone. We know Cassie is hurting right now and she will never forget you and neither will we. Thankyou for the friendship you gave her. Deepest thoughts are with Kim, Franco, Domenico and Aidan, Love from Sarah and Dave (Cassie's Mum and Dad) x x x
Posted by: Keiran Hodgkinson, Melbourne on 6:49am Wed 10 Oct 07
Very shocked and saddened at the news. It has made me feel a long way from home for the first time in a year.
You were such a lovely girl Mim. Didn't see you as much after we left school, but I always saw you round and about because you have lived just round the corner for as long as I can remember. You will be missed so much by everyone who knew you.
Posted by: K, Ossy on 10:49am Wed 10 Oct 07
So sorry for your loss - no parent should have to let their loved ones go before them, our thoughts are with all the family.
Posted by: Pam, Andy & Stefanie Kornecki, Oswaldtwistle on 10:59am Wed 10 Oct 07
You came into our family with Angelo, always loved, never ever forgotten, goonight god bless Mimxxx
Posted by: Alex Gardner, Milton Keynes on 1:56pm Wed 10 Oct 07
So many tributes, she clearly touched many people's lives.
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with all Mim's friends and family during this sad time.
Love Alex & James (Uni friends of Dom & Steph)
Posted by: laura k, sunderland on 2:59pm Wed 10 Oct 07
mi im so sorry that i havnt seen you for over a year. your one the best friends ive ever had. you were always there for me and we always had the best time. i cant believe that il never see your smiling face again. just know that i loved you and always will. my love to Kim, Franco and domenico. sleep well mim mate.****
Posted by: Sandra, Oswaldtwistle on 3:38pm Wed 10 Oct 07
Thinking of you Franco and family at this very sad time. Tim, Sandra, Kirsty and Jordan
Posted by: Domenico Cancelliere, Blackburn on 4:47pm Wed 10 Oct 07
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Francesca. We are all deeply shocked and very sad. Our prayers and deepest thoughts are with Franco, Kim, Domenico and the rest of the family. God bless u all. Lots of love from Domenico Cancelliere and family. xx
Posted by: Adam Morris, Blackburn on 6:22pm Wed 10 Oct 07
I didn't really know Mim particularly well but Meni, you are one of my best mates and i just can't even begin to imagine what you, Kim and Franco must be going through. All i know is that she'll be missed terribly by a hell of a lot of people. Francesca Sanna, gone but NEVER forgotten. x
Posted by: Simon Slater, Stanhill on 7:40pm Wed 10 Oct 07
Mim was a great girl, She was always hard working at school and she always had a giggle or two in art lessons.
You will be greatly missed.
R.I.P MIM
Posted by: carolinejones, germany on 8:01pm Wed 10 Oct 07
what a delight to have known francesca. A great clog dancer and a pleasure to teach. Mim will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you kim, Franco, Domenico and family x x
from caroline graham jones ( ossy cloggers)
Posted by: mitch, clayton on 8:49pm Wed 10 Oct 07
just in deep shock,you will always be missed but never forgotten mim!privilaged 2 have known you,thanx 4 the memories!R.I.P francesca, deepest thoughts with your family x x
Posted by: Carmine, Oswaldtwistle on 9:10pm Wed 10 Oct 07
Mim was a beautiful, caring girl and a true credit to her family. It is clear from all the comments that she was extremely popular and will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy go out Kim, Franco, Meni and all the family.
RIP Mim ****
Posted by: Stephi on 9:19pm Wed 10 Oct 07
Mimmy,
All my life I wanted a sister and since I've known you I have had so much more than I could ever has wished for or imagine.

Beautiful and radiant inside and out, with the kindest heart that can ever be imagined.

You've left a hole that know one can ever fill but we know you'll be with us in our hearts and minds forever.

Sweet dreams my little doll ****
Posted by: laura d, accrington on 9:28pm Wed 10 Oct 07
all my thoughts and deepest sympathy are with francesca's family at this time, i am so shocked that such a lovely, bright, and beautiful girl can be taken away and it was a pleasure to have known you for the five years you were with the ossy cloggers. rest in peace hun ****
Posted by: john and kathleen carter, oswaldtwistle on 10:30pm Wed 10 Oct 07
A beautiful girl,a daughter to be proud of thoughts and deepest sympathy are with franco kim and family xxx
Posted by: Adam Braysford, Oswaldtwistle on 11:17pm Wed 10 Oct 07
Such a loss, know you for a big 12 years of my life! a beautiful intelligant and all round amazing girl! going to miss you loads! love adam xx
Posted by: kirsty stanton, oswaldtwistle on 11:37pm Wed 10 Oct 07
was such a nice, freindly happy young girl, my thoughts are with her family and many freinds.
Posted by: Della, Oswaldtwistle on 12:51am Thu 11 Oct 07
Mim, my family and I were utterly devastated when we heard the news. Ive been asked to say on Cherrys behalf thank you for the wonderful memories she'll never forget the fun times you shared. Mum sends her love too. Sorry they cant be here.
Our deepest sympathies to Franco, Kim, Meni and Aidan, I hope the love shown on these pages will go someway to comforting you at this dark time. Thinking of you, all our love Della, Wendy and Cherry XxX
Posted by: Megan Conroy, Melbourne, Australia on 1:10am Thu 11 Oct 07
Mim, I cant think of what to say, i am so shocked and devastated that you have been stolen away. I know we lost touch, i am so sorry for that. You were such a HUGE part of my life for so long, your smile and laugh will be imprinted in me forever. Kim, Franco, Domenico and Family, my deepest sympathy. Mim you will be sorely missed yet forever remembered. Thank you for so many fantastic memories. R.I.P xoxo..
Posted by: Catherine Riley, Accrington on 8:20am Thu 11 Oct 07
I am so sad at this awful news my thoughts and prayers are with you Kim Franco and Domenico.We had a few good times in our clogdaning days especially in America. What great memories we have that cannot be taken away.Love Catherine. Ps. Caroline and Christopher send their deepest sympathy too. Rest in Peace Francesca x x
Posted by: Sarah Ali, Accrington on 12:17pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Mim will be missed so much. What a lovely person she was. One in a million. My thoughts are with her family. All my love Sarah...x
Posted by: Joanne, Oswaldtwistle on 1:21pm Thu 11 Oct 07
Can't believe this has happened. Still doesn't feel real.
Going to miss you Mim so much!
You were beautiful, intelligent, smart, and so funny! So glad and proud to be able to call you a best friend! The thing thats getting me through this is remembering all the good times we all had together, especially our summer holiday in Marmaris last year.
There are too many things to mention!
I love you so much, and always will.
I'll never forget you, and your smile will stay with me forever.
My thoughts are with Franco, Kim, Domenico and family at this sad time!
RIP Mim.
Love you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Lowri, Manchester on 1:24pm Thu 11 Oct 07
U will missed by many Mim but never forgotten!!! thanks 4 being so lovely in the short while that i knew u!!!

RIP Mim!!

all my love

Lowri

x x x
Posted by: Leyland family, Oswaldtwistle on 3:23pm Thu 11 Oct 07
So Sorry to hear this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Franco, Kim, Domenico. From all the Leyland family xxx
Posted by: simon Trickett, altham on 4:27pm Thu 11 Oct 07
glad to have met someone like you mim, night night love simon t. x x
Posted by: stef, ossy on 7:08pm Thu 11 Oct 07
My deepest sympathies to kim franco and domenico my thoughts are with you.i will never for get you. you were such a lovely caring girl love you rest in peace francesca ****
Posted by: Rebekah Yates, Oswaldtwistle on 8:00pm Thu 11 Oct 07
I didn't know Francesca as well as most of the people who have commented however i did go ossy cloggers with her. She was very well liked there and I'm sure she will be missed. Rebekah xxx

All our thoughts are with Franco, Kim and Domenico. With love from the Yates family xxx
Posted by: Michaela Parfitt, Leeds/Clayton on 9:04pm Thu 11 Oct 07