"Gaya and Gobu, I don't know if you still receive these messages but I didn't know how else to get in touch. The Christmas after my daughter was born, Abbi bought her a beautiful dress which we have kept in her wardrobe until she was big enough to wear it. She is now 5 and last weekend she wore it for the first time for a special family occasion. Her eyes lit up when she saw it and she looked beautiful in it. She proudly showed it off to everyone and memories of Abbi's incredible spirit and generosity came flooding back to me. I sat my daughter down and explained that the young woman who had bought her this dress was very clever and very brave and very kind. It brought tears to my eyes thinking of what a privilege it is to have known her and to be able to share a bit of her story. I think about you and your family often and I hope you are all doing well."

"i miss you so much. there will never be anyone like you. i feel guilty at every milestone that someone as beautiful as you wasn't able to get there. i still want to tell you how amazing you are and that everything will be okay. that i’m excited to see you become an amazing doctor, find love, achieve everything you wanted. I’m so sorry. Abbi, you’re such a bright light in so many people’s lives. we’re struggling without you. i cant tell you how much you mean to us, i wish i could tell you again. i wish i had just a little more time."

"Abbi was a beautiful and inspirational young woman, we are thinking of your whole family at this desperately sad time. Love to you all."

"Abbi was such an inspirational young lady, she had incredible strength and courage. It was a joy to see Abbi with her brothers, always laughing, always playing, she was so lucky to have such wonderful brothers and they are so lucky to have Abbi as their sister. I experienced a small amount of the journey that you have all been on, it took strength from each of you, strength I have never experienced - you faced it together, you fought it together, you did everything possible and you even did the impossible to help Abbi. Abbi was a gift and the family were so lucky to have been chosen to have her in their lives. I believe God needed Abbi as she was such an exceptional person, he knew how strong, how capable Abbi was and he had a very important role for her - one day we will see this, one day we will understand why he chose Abbi. One day we will get to see Abbi again and give her a big hug and she will be able to tell us why she had to leave. Take comfort from the fact you were a wonderful family, amazing parents who did beyond what is possible to help Abbi, brothers who stuck together so that Abbi could have her mum and dad close when she needed them even though they too needed their parents and sister. Stay strong and smile with pride when you think of Abbi. Nothing can take away our beautiful memories. Oíche mhaith agus Dia dhaoibh (Good night and God bless)"

"It was such an incredible privilege and honour to get to work with Abbi. I will forever be inspired by her determination and awed by her incredible compassion and heart for others even during her most difficult times. It is clear how loved she was by so many. Rest in peace Abbi. Your legacy will live on in all those you touched."

"மிகவும் இளமையில் எம் யாரிடமிருந்தும் விடைபெற்ற அபியின் ஆத்ம சாந்தி வேண்டியும் இப் பிரிவால் தவிக்கும் உற்றார் உறவினர் நண்பர்கள் யாவரினதும் மன ஆறுதல் வேண்டியும் உமையம்மை சமேத சிவசிதம்பரேஸ்வரரைப் பிரார்த்தனை செய்கிறேன். "

"அன்பின் பிறப்பிடமே அபிராமி உன்னை நான்றியேன் உன் மாமன் என் தோழன் உன் மறைவு தாங்காமல் அவன் மறைந்து விட்டானோ? - இல்லை உன்னைக்காணவென்று அங்கு உன்னிடம் வந்தானோ? உனக்கென்ன அவசரம்? -நீ இன்னும் பல்லாண்டு வாழ வேண்டியவள். இன்னும் பல சாதனைகள் செய்யப்பிறந்தவள் என்ன செய்வது? - ஆண்டவணுக்கு நீ அங்கு வேண்டும் இன்னும் என்ன நான் சொல்ல. உன் ஆத்ம சாந்திக்காக இறைவனை வேண்டுகின்றேன்"

"Abbi was one of my best friends and I’ll always remember her for her smile and positivity. It was infectious and I never felt down when she was there. I was able to talk to her about anything and I’ll miss trying to work out who had who for secret Santa or running an Instagram account where we posted pictures of our friends but nobody knew it was us. She wasn’t the best at keeping secrets all the time but when it mattered she was the most trustworthy person I knew. I’m so glad that I met Abbi, she will remain in my heart forever as the kindest and happiest girl."

"I was fortunate enough to have known Abbi for a short time as she joined our maths class this year, and all throughout our time with her she was always smiling. Her kindness and positivity always shone through in our lessons and her intelligence and vigour for learning was clear, always helping others when we were stuck on questions. She was an outstanding person, whose life will continue to inspire me and everyone who was lucky enough to have Abbi in their life - her courage and kind heart will never be forgotten. May she rest in peace."

"Abbi was always smiling even when it was tough. Despite her struggles and her time away from school she still found time to stay connected with all of us. Every time we would met meet we would always find something to laugh about such as the fact that she could never keep secret. She always inspired me in the way she never gave up on her dream to be a doctor. We dreamed about becoming doctors together and it’s heartbreaking that I won’t be able to see what an amazing doctor she could have been. She was such a compassionate and admirable person and she will always be remembered."

"Abbi was an amazing person and those who had the chance to know her would agree. Growing up in England my favourite memories would be when my family and I would visit Abbi and her siblings. We were all extremely close and spent a lot of time with each other creating memories I will never be able to forget. Finding out my little sister was diagnosed at such a young age was really hard for me to accept as for everyone else around her. However, Abbi was the most strong-willed and positive individual I’ve ever met. She always made sure everyone around her was happy and despite the pain, she was going through she did her best to not let that affect her. Her presence always lit up the room and was the best little sister I could have ever asked for. Although she was younger than me her maturity was far beyond most people her age which is what made her so unique and special. I will miss her and our priceless memories so much but I know she is in a better place with God. Love you forever Abbi and you will always be in my heart!"

"Abbi Acca was like a big sister to me, whenever we would visit Gobu Mama and Gaya Maami’s house she would always be the first to welcome me with open arms, and was always so nice to me. She was also a role model to me, I always looked up to her, and her ability to find the light in any situation. I’m going to miss her laugh, that was so contagious, and the way she treated me almost as though I was truly her little sister, always looking out for me, and giving me advice. I’m truly going to miss her."

"RIP Abbiramy. You were always a charismatic and friendly character and I will miss the positivity you spread. I am glad I got to see you in the Christmas holidays and you will always be in our memories."

"Abbiramy was such a kind and caring person. I loved seeing you in the Christmas holidays and in India too. We’ve had great memories and I always looked forward to seeing you at family gatherings. I will always remember you as the kind, pretty and funny girl that you are. Rest in Peace Abbiramy."

"I will always remember the fun times we had together with Abbi Acca. We used to make wristbands together, I still have the special one she made for me when she visited us in Singapore. She was an extremely polite person and has never hurt anyone’s feelings. She was hard working and she did exceptionally well in studies. I feel gifted to have such a loving cousin in my life. She was a caring and disciplined person, she often seemed to remove the negativity in the air and replace it with positive energy. She will never be forgotten as she was a bright beacon in our lives. We will never forget you Abbi Acca. Rest in peace my dearest cousin. "

"Abbi was a truly inspirational young lady. Her strength, determination and positivity meant she sat and passed her GCSEs while conducting herself with grace, despite the unique challenges she faced. I will always remember her wonderful smile and seeing her happy amongst friends in the corridors."

"Although I did not know Abbi, I was aware that she was loved by our school community. When I heard the news, I was brought to tears and deeply shocked to know that such a wonderful girl had been taken away from her family and friends. I would like to keep this short; my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this very difficult time. Her story is very inspirational and I have taken away so much from Abbi even though I did not know her personally. I will join the rest of the school community in testifying that Abbi will be greatly missed but the legacy she has left behind will stay forever."

"There are very few people you come across in this life who shone as brightly as Abbiramy did. She was intelligent, caring and funny. She fiercely loved her family and friends, and the other tributes on this page are a testament to how loved she was, and how deeply she touched the lives of others around her. When she went, a part of all of us, went with her. Abbi’s hope was infectious, even to the end she remained hopeful. Seeing her be so courageous, in what could only be described as the worst of times, was truly inspirational. Even though she was so young, her grit was truly something to witness. What happened to my niece was incredibly unfair, and she was taken much much too soon. As much as it hurts, we know that Abbi is now no longer in pain. And although life will go on, it will never be the same again. Abbiramy Kathaharan we will miss you always. "

"Abbiramy was a fantastic young lady – in every sense of the word. Not only did I have the pleasure of teaching Abbiramy PE, but I also had the privilege of having her in my first tutor group and then in my wonderful year group. I will always remember her love for learning, the kindness she showed to anyone she met and her quiet tenacity for life. Since being diagnosed back in 2015, she has been in my thoughts. Just as she has been in her form group’s thoughts too. I am so proud of her and how she tackled this disease, and how she did not let it stop her from doing what she loved most – learning, and learning with a smile on her face! I fondly remember our trip to Snowdonia where she climbed every mountain without any complaints; her eloquent speech at the schools’ Leadership Conference; how she sat some of her GCSE exams in such testing times and seeing how beautiful she looked at Year 11 Prom. Memories I will keep with me forever. Such a lovely girl, such a kind soul, and a smile she wore on her face where ever she went: a smile I will not forget. I am truly inspired by her strength, her grit and how she fought this disease to the very end. What an amazing young lady. She will always be in my heart, both personally and in my teaching career. Please stay in touch, her CCHS family will always be here. Lots of love, Miss Sales x "

"Abbi was our daughter Hannah's friend and she was the best of friends. She was always there for Hannah. She was a good listener and always provided considered advice and a pragmatic point of view. Abbi was also someone who approached life positively and always got involved. My favourite memory is of Hannah, Abbi and their friends running a charity cake sale. They were all happy and smiling, enjoying one another's company whilst doing something positive for two charities. Abbi was an expert at doing good, being good and having fun along the way."

"Sorry to hear the very sad news heart felt condolences Miss her beautiful smile"

"A gifted student and one of life's stars Abbi was a joy to teach and a delight to know. At all times she remained true to her exceptional values; kind to all, cherished her friends and committed to her learning. Her joy at spending Christmas at home with her family shone through in her emails. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. "

"I was in Abbi’s form for five years and was always completely in awe of her intelligence and drive to learn, regardless of the challenges she was facing. One particular memory I have of her is from a GCSE chemistry lesson - it was one of Abbi’s first lessons back after a prolonged absence and she was told that she didn’t have to take the test we were doing as she hadn’t been in school while the content was covered, but she cheerfully said she had studied it at home, took the test, and went on to get near perfect marks. She would have been a compassionate and wonderful doctor, and all of us at CCHS will forever remember her as a beautiful and caring person whom we were privileged to know."

"I will remember Abbi as a mature and relentlessy positive young woman who loved learning. She loved school and even when she couldn't be physically present she made sure to keep in contact with her teachers so that she could continue learning more. She was always eager to help others and give back to the school community and as her Year Leader this year I was struck by how caring she was, always thinking of others even when she was facing such challenges herself. She will be greatly missed."

"Dear Gaya and Gobu - No words can express how sorry we are to hear about your daughter. Our hearts goes out to you in this most difficult time. The bond you and your daughter share can never be broken, not even by death. May God hold you and your loved ones during these painful times and give you comfort as you mourn the loss of your beautiful daughter Thevarajah uncle and Aunty Vino "

"As the Head of Sixth Form at Abbi's school I would like to pay tribute to her determination, courage and care for others even at the most difficult times. Her determination to continue to succeed in her education and the selfless, positive and good humoured way in which she approached her work were an example to us all. Her gift for friendship and her joy in learning were always clear and she contributed to her school in so many ways. She was an example of fortitude and courage to the whole community and will be long remembered."

"I only knew Abbi for a short while, as she helped me run the Interact charity club every Friday. Although she often was not in, she always made sure to tell me whenever she was unable to make it to a meeting, and always tried her best to help out where she could. She was such a lovely person, who always made time for us and our club, and brought humour and fun to it as well. We will all miss her terribly, as she really was amazing."

"I had the privilege of being Abbi’s form tutor in my first year at Chelmsford County High School for Girls when she was in year 11. From my brief few terms of getting to know her I can honestly say that I found her to be a bright and well-loved member of our form group. Despite the challenges she faced Abbi always seemed happy and would offer to support her friends and the class whenever she could. Her determination to sit her GCSE examinations was truly inspiring and is a lesson to us all. I know she will be missed by everyone within our year 11 form (S) and everyone who taught her."

"It was an honour to have been Abbi's Year Leader for some of her time in the Sixth Form at Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Her commitment to and love of learning was truly inspirational. I will never forget her determination in the face of such adversity to continue with her education and I am in no doubt that she would have achieved her ambition to study medicine. Abbi remained cheerful and determined in spite of all the challenges facing her, a true example to us all. She will be missed by all of us fortunate enough to have known or taught her."

"மகளுக்கு வணக்கம். உன்னை நான் கண்டதில்லை இதற்குள் கதை ஒன்றும் இல்லை. தேசங்களால் உலகமே பிரிந்து கிடக்கிறது அதனால் நாமும்.. ஏனோ சந்தர்ப்பங்கள் என்றும் சேரவில்லை ஒர் சந்திப்புக்கு நேரமும் கூடவில்லை.. ஆதலில் உன் பதினெட்டு வருட புத்தகத்தில் எனக்கென்று எங்கும் பக்கங்கள் இல்லை. இதை கவலை என்று கடிவதா, கடந்து சென்று முடிவதா... திடீரென இடியாய் என் செல்பேசிக்கு நீண்ட தீயின் நாவொன்று உன்னை தொட்டு அசுரம் செய்த செய்தி பதிவானது.. காலகொடுமை உன்னை முழுமையாய் சுவீகரித்து என்ற பாழய்ப்போன வரிகள்.. சில நிமிடங்கள் கண்களை மூடினேன் ..அம்மா.. முதல் சில வினாடிகள் மூச்சிறைத்தது உன் முகம் எப்படி இருக்கும் என்பதே தெரியாமல்.. மௌனமாய் கண்ணீர் அஞ்சலிகள். இனி ஒரு சந்திப்புக்கு என்றுமே இடமில்லை.. அதற்கென்று நேரமும் இனி இல்லை. தேசங்கள் இன்னும் எம்மை பிரித்தே வளர்கிறது ஆனால் நீயோ தேசமற்ற தூரத்தில் அமைதியாய்... இனியாவது உறவுகளை தேடி திரிவோம் உறங்கும் வரை காத்திராமல். அபி உன் ஆத்மா சாந்திக்கு பிரார்தனைகள். "

"As the former Headteacher of Chelmsford County High School I was deeply saddened to hear of Abbi’s passing. I had the privilege of knowing Abbi through seven years of her education at the School and will remember her as the tremendous young woman she was. Her commitment to her studies was such that she never allowed the challenges she was facing deter her from striving for the excellence she demonstrated as a highly intelligent student. She contributed to her school throughout her time there by taking an active part in the community and by being the gentle, modest quietly cheerful girl she was. Returning to her studies following tough treatment she showed tremendous courage and determination: an example to her peers and us all. My heart goes out to Mr and Mrs Kathatharan, her brothers, and all who loved her. She has touched the lives of so many and can never be forgotten."

"It was with great sadness that I heard the news about Abbi earlier this week. She was an utterly charming young lady who faced the challenges that life dealt her with such dignity and composure and through it all she smiled and thought of others around her. As her Year Leader at school I was humbled by the way Abbi remained determined to carry on with her school work even during times of gruelling treatment and I recall conversations with teachers in the hospital school who were amazed by her tenacity and her joy of learning. Her positive mind set and determination to move forwards were an inspiration to us all and she will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her "

"As cousins we were very close and we spent a lot of time together growing up. Throughout our childhood, we would go to Abbi’s house and play. We were able to share many great memories that I will always cherish. She was like an older sister, and set an amazing role model for her younger siblings/cousins. She was caring and respectful to everyone she met. She was very calm and had a strong determination to succeed. Her passing was deeply sorrowful as she was such a strong individual, but now she is on a different path, a greater path. A path where she is free of pain and watching over us all, from the gardens of heaven. "

"Abbi loved school- everything about it- she loved learning, she loved her friends and she loved all of the opportunities that came her way. Abbi found great joy in her learning and even after her diagnosis, didn’t want a fuss, or any attention drawn to her challenge; she wanted to carry on as normal. Abbi’s friends drew around her and became an even more tight- knit group and shielded her from any pressures, kept her in the loop and always went round for supper when they were able to. The Year 11 Leadership Conference saw Abbi give the introductory remarks for one of our high profile keynote speakers, Sir Simon Fraser, Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Abbi was too poorly to make the rehearsal, but she appeared on the morning of the Conference and was outstanding in her delivery; her trademark quiet, calm confidence – this was much to the delight of her lovely year group, who beamed from ear to ear when they saw her take to the lectern on the stage. Abbi, was absolutely determined to do her GCSES, where possible, and this in itself was testimony to her courage and scholarly calibre. It is remarkable that she did these at all and did so well, with all of the challenges that she faced. Abbi was tenacious. Such a commitment to her studies earnt Abbi a CLIC Sargent Award in London in September of 2018. Abbi will always be remembered for her lovely, calm and gracious character, her love of learning, a wonderful, wonderful friend in her great little group, and as a true CCHS girl who showed more grit and courage than perhaps any young person could ever imagine possible. "

"Abbi was a bright, brilliant and caring young woman. How privileged we were, at Chelmsford County High School for Girls, to have Abbi as one of our students. She was a dignified and tenacious scholar, a true and kind friend, as well as an enormously valued and respected member of CCHS. The spirited manner in which she faced the burden of ill-health is an inspiration to us all. I think we best serve the memory of this exceptional young woman, her love for her family and her friends, by remembering and appreciating her fine and abundant qualities. We, at CCHS, will remember Abbi with much love and affection. She will remain a role model for us all. "

"Our heartfelt condolences to Gopu & family, Ponampalam & Indra on dismissal of your loving daughter, granddaughter. May her soul rest in peace."

"Our heartfelt condolences to Gobu anna & family, uncle Ponnampalam and Aunty Indra on dismissal of their beloved daughter, granddaughter. May her soul rest in peace."

"Abbiramy Kathatharan was a breeze of fresh air. She was my little sister, friend and cousin. Her smile would bright up every room she would walk into and she always had a witty laugh that went with it. Even though she was diagnosed so young, she did her best to hide her pain and to keep those around her as happy as she could. Being my younger sister, she was always so little to me and even as we grew up I could never see her as anything else. Over the last few years, I was fortunate enough to spend more time with her and get the chance to see how much she has grown into the beautiful, kind hearted person she was. Nobody should have gone through the uncertainty and pain that Abbi went through but she persevered and never gave up. It was her thriving spirit that brought hope to everyone around her. I will miss my dear Abbi so very much. I will miss the laughs, the subtle humour, the kindness and warmth that her personality brought into my life. I wish that I could have gotten the chance to see her do everything she wanted to in this life and a chance for me to be on the sidelines cheering her on. There are not enough words that can describe her loss to my chithappa, chithi and brothers but I know that all she wanted was to make sure her family would continue on in good spirits. She loved her brothers immensely and her Amma and Appa even more so. Our memories with you will forever be cherished. Love you always Abbs. "

"It is hard to believe that Abbi is no longer here with us. She was a caring and friendly person, always with a smile on her face. Abbi had a great amount of perseverance and resilience, which was truly inspiring to both of us. We are so grateful for the memories we shared with Abbi when she attended our wedding last year. The memory of Abbi will always be in our hearts. May her soul rest in peace. "

"I’d only known Abbi 2 years, but it was more than enough time for me to know she has the purest heart. She was always a friendly face round sixth form, someone I could laugh and feel at ease with before lesson started. I pray that she rests in perfect peace because she was such an amazing person. I admire her resilience and how she never stopped smiling. You will be missed. "

"I will miss you a lot . You were a kind person and my favourite memory with you was when everyone went to India together. I am glad you and your brothers are a part of my family and it is always fun to hang out with you guys. I am sad that I have lost you as a cousin. Rest in peace Abbiramy."

"I wasn’t particularly close to Abbi but I do know that she was one of the nicest people you could ever wish to know. When speaking to her you would never know what she was going through, as she radiated the most positive energy. The last time I saw her was at a skating party. Despite being unable to participate, it was so nice to sit at the side of the rink and chat to her. Afterwards we went and played pool together. As a friendship group we would all get so excited when she would come into school and sit with us. Every moment we had with her and every memory we share will be held close to us. She had the most beautiful heart and will be missed by every one who ever had the privilege to know such a wonderful girl. "

"Abbi was one of the kindest, loveliest, most genuine people I have ever met. I remember on the year 8 trip to Rhineland I wasn’t feeling 100% and Abbi was constantly there for me. I have never met anyone with so much love in their heart who wanted others to genuinely succeed and I know each of our lives were a little bit more positive just because Abbi was in them. She will never be forgotten. "

"RIP Abbiramy. I am glad we all got to see eachother in the Christmas holidays, you taught us new card games and we had such a great time! Family parties will not be the same without you there, especially for me, since you are the only girl my age!! I always looked forward to seeing you, and we always had such a good time together- not only in England but in India too! You were so kind, happy, clever and funny and I will miss you a lot. Memories of you will stay in our hearts forever ❤️"

"I remember that Acca was extremely well mannered all the time, she had many wondrous qualities and was the most grateful and humble person I knew. I recall that we went to Butlins with our cousins and that we all had a great time, a personal favourite of mine was the go karts, this was one of Acca’s favourite things to do while we were there. She was truly the best person I ever met; I feel honoured that I got to know such a great person so well. Acca was always there whenever I needed her, she helped me to get ready for secondary school she told me how to behave and what to do. She taught me how to be a better person. Throughout her journey, she changed into a better human being and brought the best out in everyone, there is no one else that I would rather have as a sister than her. Her view on life was always extremely positive toward everyone and everything. She was a very spiritual person and held her belief for God throughout everything. We all prayed and prayed that she would be able to come out of this and live a full life. We love you Acca. Rest in Peace and Happiness Acca."

"Today I remembered the times that me and Acca (older sister) shared many happy memories and experiences. We really liked baking brownies with Acca.I will treasure those memories for ever, more recently we started playing board games with Acca and she would always beat me and my brothers. Acca was truly one of the best people I have ever known she extremely hard working and her studies were especially important to her. She was always there for me and my brothers like when me and my twin brother started secondary school this year, she bought us starter kits and told us how to make through the first day at our new school, I feel truly blessed to have grown up with one of the best people to ever have walked the face of this world. She was an incredibly special person, she brought out the best in everyone she met, and moulded me and my siblings into better people. We love you Acca you will always have a special place in our hearts. Rest In Peace Acca."

"Dear Gaya & family So sorry to hear this shocking news.Our heart felt condolences for your loss. Kind regards Thaya Ahillan & family "

""I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. May god rest her soul in eternal peace. She was a beautiful soul "

"Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Gobu, Gaya & Kids. May her soul rest in peace."

"Deepest condolences to your family. It was a sudden shock to all of us "