I am saddened to receive the news of Marty's passing.

 Although I had never met her she was a good  friend who was going  through
a lot of problems. She experienced a less than satisfactory result to her
STN-DBS surgery and looked forward the prospect of further surgery for the
replacement of a knee (or hip-I don't remember which one). There was
significant family illness as well. Our common bond in addition to PD was
that she was a recipient of an STN-DBS stimulator shortly after I received
my implant.  I talked with her on the phone and on line trying to ease her
anxiety both prior to and after the surgery.

I have written to her son to give my condolences. I also asked him the exact
cause of death which may have implications for some of us- if it is related
to the STN implant.  If he answers I will post it on list if it is relevant

She was a good friend and I will miss her cheery on-line presence.

Charlie
----- Original Message -----
From: Marty Rose <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 3:22 PM
Subject: IN MEMORY OF MARTY ROSE


> To All:
>
> I am Marty's daughter-in-law, Shelly Rose.  It is so difficult for me to
> send this e-mail and I really don't know who all of you are.  All of your
> names have been listed in Marty's address book - so you must have meant
> something very special to her.
>
> Marty passed away on December 6th.  We are still unaware of the cause of
> death.  As I'm sure you all know, she was an amazing woman who's legacy
will
> live on through all the people that she came in contact with.  Marty was
the
> kind of woman who would smile at you and you knew, you had been touched by
> an angel.
>
> For those of you with whom she connected due to Parkinson's - you were a
> life line for her that her friends and family never could be.  She loved
> talking and sharing with all of you - and from the family, we thank you
for
> your support of her - in a way we could never possibly do.  She connected
> with you.  You gave her a comfortable forum to discuss her problems - and
> also allowed her to serve friends with whom she had similar pains and
could
> offer comfort as one who had been there.
>
> It is an honor for me to have been a part of her family - and I have NO
> DOUBT it is an honor for all of you to have known her in some way.  Marty
> Rose was an angel that God loaned us for a while and for that we all feel
> blessed to have had her in our lives.
>
> I don't believe anyone will be checking Marty's e-mail anymore.  If you
have
> any questions or somehow need to stay in touch - please e-mail her son
Greg
> Rose, Jr. at [log in to unmask]
>
> Thank you again for loving Marty and allowing her to love you.
>
> Shelly Rose