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Death of gran ‘not seen as suspicious’

6:00am Wednesday 3rd October 2007

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POLICE are not treating the death of Karleen Pang as suspicious.

Grandmother Mrs Pang, 67, died after falling overboard from cruise liner Oceana early on Sunday morning.

Her body was recovered by the Calshot RNLI inshore lifeboat from the Thorne Channel in the Solent later that day.

A spokesman from Hampshire Police said: "We are no longer treating the incident as suspicious. The post mortem examination revealed she died as a result of injuries consistent with falling into water from an 80ft drop.

"Our investigations have not revealed anything suspicious. If we do get more information then we would reopen the investigation.

"The family has been informed."

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terry collins, bournemouth says...
8:51am Tue 2 Oct 07

how very tragic -our son wanted mr & mrs Pang to 'adopt' him when he was a little lad - he loved them and the restaurant as we all did.Our sincere and heartfelt thoughts go out to the Pang family at this time

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ctessex, London says...
10:41am Tue 2 Oct 07

How very sad. Fond memories of eating at Mr Pangs as a child and of being made to feel so very welcome by Mrs Pang and her family. My thoughts go out to her family at this time.

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jenablee, broadstone, dorset says...
12:37pm Tue 2 Oct 07

With deepest sympathy to Ka-Ling and her family at this tragic time. Thinking of you. Regards. Jenni. X

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saffie82000, Poole says...
1:25pm Tue 2 Oct 07

What an awful thing to happen to such a lovely lady. Karleen was always so kind and generous and Ian and I will miss her, I only spoke to her a couple of weeks ago and she seemed very happy. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. Love Ian and Sarah Nicholls xx

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navarat, Bournemouth says...
1:43pm Tue 2 Oct 07

We don't really want to believe it! A lovely lady who always help us out during the whole time we're working with her and Mr Pang. She was so kind and honest lady. Still remember every steps in the restaurant. Our thoughts are with Mr Pang, Kim&Lamm, Kaling and all her lovey grandchildren.

Lots of lovexxxx
Jay,Jack,Kay,Tory

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loren coote, poole says...
2:19pm Tue 2 Oct 07

i am so shocked, mrs pang was such a lovely lady in fact she is the best boss i ever had and such a lovely lady i have fond memorys of working at the restaurant wirh her she was so caring ,
i want to send my love to all the family- my husbands and my thoughts are with you xxx

loren and lee coote xxx

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PETE WOODLEY, says...
4:00pm Tue 2 Oct 07

A truly nice lady from a nice family,Deapest Sympathy, from Peter the electrician many years ago.

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E.L.M., Dorset says...
5:22pm Tue 2 Oct 07

This is so sad but I am curious how you fall from a liner,I was a merchant seaman for many years,and the only people who fell off a ship(very few) were those who sat on the rail, which is quite adequate in hight to prevent people falling over, when messing about.I cannot imagine that Mrs Pang would be doing this especially early in the morning.Never the less my thoughts go out to the Pang family at this time.

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David Atkinson, Bournemouth says...
6:10pm Tue 2 Oct 07

We count Karleen and Pang as personal friends and were looking forward to seeing them soon at our grand daughters Christening.
We share totally the grief of Karleens passing.
She was such an outgoing lady, always ready to help and support all whom she knew and whose lives she enriched with her presence.
Karleen Pang was one in a million!

The Atkinson Family

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badger, Bournemouth says...
6:49pm Tue 2 Oct 07

I still can not quite believe this sudden and tragic news. Karleen was the most caring and loving person you could hope to meet. Like so many people we were customer's in the first instance, but over time Karleen and Pang made you feel part of the family.

I only bumped into her a couple of weeks ago and she was very happy.
Our thought's are with you all at this time.

David,Chriss,Emma & Hayden Lewis

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g.e.pugsley, charminster says...
7:12pm Tue 2 Oct 07

We would like to send our sincere condolences to the Pang family. Mrs Pang was a well liked and gracious lady. Our children went to St. Johns school with her children, and we know she will be geatly missed by her freinds and family

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yimlam, Bournemouth says...
8:28pm Tue 2 Oct 07

I am shock and sad to hear of Mrs Pang's death. She is a lovely lady. My father worked as a chef for the Pangs. and Mrs Pangs is very kind towards all of us. She came to my Wedding and my mother's funeral. What a great loss. I shall miss her and I shall always remember her. Yim Fong Lam

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Yiu Sing Lam, Bournemouth says...
8:46pm Tue 2 Oct 07

My condolences to Mr Pang, Ka-ling and Kim. Mrs Pang has been very kind to me when I worked as a chef in Mr Pang's Restaurant. My family was back in Hong Kong when I worked for her and she always look after me during those lonely times. She came to my wife's funeral 2 years ago and has said many kind words to me. Her kindness and her generosity will never be forgotten.
I shall miss her and I have felt I lost a very good friend.
Yiu Sing Lam

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Beryl & Bryan, Bournemouth says...
11:00pm Tue 2 Oct 07

Words cannot describe how caring and loving a person we found Karleen Pang to be; a very genuine and extremely generous person who always went out of her way to help others in times of need. Karleen's passing is such a shock and Beryl and Bryan will miss her so much, she was a great friend of Beryls for over forty years. Our heartfelt thoughts, love and sympathy go out to dear Pang, Kim, Ka-Ling and all the family.

A light has gone out of our lives.

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Nick, Bournemouth says...
2:15am Wed 3 Oct 07

My condolences to the family.
I wish I could understand how she went overboard. The railings on the tub come up to my hip and I’m 6’2”. She was nearly 70? How could she have just fallen overboard? It’s not like they leave gates open….

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Mohi, Bournemouth says...
3:50am Wed 3 Oct 07

My deepst sympathies to the whole Pang family. This is such shocking and terrible news. Mrs Pang was a wonderful woman, strong so as always to do the right thing and so kind hearted. Mrs Pang would go out of her way to help in any way she could. I worked with Mr and Mrs Pang for quite some time and have many fond memories. I will miss you.

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Duncan Sowry-House, Broadstone says...
9:58am Wed 3 Oct 07

Like so many, we have happy, happy memories of both Karleen and Chi Ming. To say Karleen was 'Special' dosen't even come close. She was one on lifes naturally lovely people. As sad as I was when the 'Pangs' closed due to their retirement I remember saying, "If ever two people deserved a long and happy retirement, they did" It is no exaggeration to say, the world is a little poorer today with out the 'Magic' that was Karleen Pang. Bless her soul.

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Angela, Bournemouth says...
11:35am Wed 3 Oct 07

My sincere condolences to the Pang family.
As a student I worked for the Mr and Mrs Pang in their restaurant,we had such fun.
Mrs Pang was one of a kind.A most enchating personality.


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collarge, west cliff, Bournemouth says...
12:14pm Wed 3 Oct 07

I am so sorry to here this today, my condolences to Mr Pang and the family. Mrs Pang 's wise words will always be with me, she was an amazing spirit. I feel guilty for not visiting after you left Admirals Walk, I have been so busy, but did think of you both. Bless you Mrs Pang. Dave Hacker

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woodbury, bournemouth says...
2:20pm Wed 3 Oct 07

Memories of us as children, walking to day school and Sunday school. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Sally McIndoe, Linda Mabey, and Gwen Phillips, all from Wallisdown.

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woodbury, bournemouth says...
2:24pm Wed 3 Oct 07

Memories of us as children, walking to day school and Sunday school. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Sally McIndoe, Linda Mabey, and Gwen Phillips, all from Wallisdown.

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claire caetano, bournemouth says...
6:57pm Wed 3 Oct 07

We have the fondest memories of Mr and Mrs Pang - Karleen was a true lady and so kind and caring. Our thoughts are with you Mr Pang and your family. From Claire, James and Charlotte Caetano with love.

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tory, Thailand says...
12:12pm Thu 4 Oct 07

Lot of good memories. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Tory (Bangkok, Thailand)

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N_, Remote says...
1:07pm Thu 4 Oct 07

I’m still in shock and disbelief at the news; I can hardly bear to think of her last thoughts, fears and emotions (I find myself having to divert my thoughts at those times). I did love her strength of character, it was one thing I found so endearing about her, she was her own person and incredible caring and vigorous, both of which were her way of caring. God bless you Karleen. There was always a soft spot in my heart for you. ****

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marty196564, Bournemouth says...
2:13pm Fri 5 Oct 07

I couldn't hold back the tears when i heard the news,my deepest regards and respect to you all at this time. I was only small when i met Ka-Ling at St.Johns School and we became friends and her mum and dad were very welcoming people and i can remember many hours round at their house.Although we have been in touch as we have grown up i have not seen any of the family for a while and i would just like them to know my thoughts are with them, i know Karleen's passing will be such a loss to them. My fondest wishes and regards to you all, and a special thought to my old friend Ka-Ling, thinking of you
Lisa Martin.
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Edwards, Bournemouth says...
5:30pm Fri 5 Oct 07

We have lost a dear, dear friend. Karleen you enriched our lives and we will miss you terribly. We feel so sad and find it hard to come to terms with this tragic end to your life. God Bless Pang, you are very close in our thoughts. Sadly we will be out of the Country on the day of Karleen's funeral but you will be very much on our minds. With Love Cheryl and Mike Edwards xxx

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Kae, Thailand says...
4:14pm Sat 6 Oct 07

I am still shocked with this tragic news and do not understand how it could happen. It is so hard to believe that how come horrible tragic had to happen to our dear Mrs. Pang who was a wonderful and caring person. I had a chance to work for her and Mr. Pang for a short period and during that time Mrs.Pang was so caring and kind. Mrs. Pang had a pure heart and only wished good things for everyone she knew. I have been thinking of Mr. and Mrs. Pang since I am back to Thailand and I have spoken of Mr. and Mrs. Pang very often to my family about how nice they were. This is not fair to Pang family at all.My Deapest sympaties to everyone in the family especially Mr.Pang (Please take care of yourself).All lovely memories will always be in my heart.I will miss you, Mrs. Pang.

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emount, San Francisco, CA says...
4:38pm Tue 9 Oct 07

I have very happy memories of being taken to Pangs restaurant by my Aunt and Uncle when visiting Bournemouth. It was a treat not to be missed! I look back very fondly on meeting the vivacious Mrs. Pang and send most sincere sympathy to the family.

Emma Mount (niece of Hattie and Jeremy Miles)

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Dannypang, Sidcup, Kent says...
9:00pm Tue 9 Oct 07

I am very shocked that this very kind lady has passed away. I had met her a few weeks ago and introduced my son to her. I had known her for 41 years when I first came to England. I still have fond memories from when she picked me up from the airport where she treated me very well. I feel very upset and my condolences go to the family.

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Sarah Lane, London says...
10:09am Wed 10 Oct 07

I read of this tragic accident while on holiday and it really shocked me. Karleen was such a lovely lady with a wonderful husband and family. I have many happy memories of eating at their restaurant - and those wicked Singapore Slings! My heart goes out to them at this sad time.

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joga (Bob), london says...
2:09pm Wed 24 Oct 07

I Just found out the tragic news today and im in total shock. I have kept in touch with Mrs pang since my University days and she was the most colourful character one could ever meet. I am just so upset to hear of his tragic loss. My heartfelt sympathy to all her family. Hearing the news from Mr Pang today filled me with so much sadness. Everyone who met her could not help but be touched by her warmth and zest for life.Over the years we discussed in great detail the spirit world, and i know she is there now,looking down on us and embracing her family during this most difficult time. Mrs Pang we shared so many laughs,Im glad for the time we walked the path togther it was such a special gift. All my love to you, and may your light shine forever. Bob x x

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mousan, Hampshire says...
10:37pm Sun 28 Oct 07

My deepest sympathy to Mr Pang and family of the tragic loss of Mrs Pang. I worked at their restaurant and have very fond memories of my time there. She is a lady you would never forget. Mousan
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OCEANA TRAGEDY: Mrs Pang's body was found in the Solent OCEANA TRAGEDY: Mrs Pang's body was found in the Solent

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