Bill and I were saddened to receive an e mail from Derek( The Amazing Mr Smith) this morning telling us that Viva died on Easter Monday morning in the Hospice in Dorchester.
He says" many of you will know that Viva contracted breast cancer 12 years ago, was treated and given the all clear 5 years later. 2 years ago it returned in certain bones and the liver."
Viva underwent various courses of chemo and radio therapy over the past 2 years, however she continued singing with Dangerous curves up till February of this year.I know, from seeing her in concert twice last year that many people in the audience had no idea she was ill, she explained she had a bad back so had to sit on a stool !Her positive outlook and wonderful spirit kept her going, an inspiration to us all!
She had a wonderful voice, was a clever song writer and saw humour in all aspects of life, a brilliant observer of our funny little ways.

The funeral will be held at St Mary Magdalene Church , Loders, at 4.0pm on Monday April 27th. Please try and let Derek know if you can attend.

Our love and thoughts to Derek and Rosie, and to Ann and Jen.
Wendy and Bill Simon.