Just days before dying of cancer last month, Jade told hubby Jack Tweed to buy huge white chocolate eggs for Bobby, five and Freddie, four.
Too weak to hold a pen and write on a card-and heartbreakingly aware she would not live to see Easter-Jade asked that the message with the eggs read: "Love from Mummy the Angel".
Our source said: "She knew she would not be here to hand over the eggs so she asked Jack to buy them and told him what to write in the cards to go with them. She kissed each card after he finished. It made her sad that she was unable to personally write in them.
"Easter has always been a fun time for the Goody clan, and Jade would always buy the boys chocolate eggs.
"But Jade embraced her religious beliefs when she fell ill-and Easter obviously became all the more symbolic."
The Milky Bar treats are now waiting for the boys at her Essex mansion when they get home from a three- week holiday in Australia with their TV host dad Jeff Brazier, 29.
Another of Jade's dying wishes will be fulfilled on April 22 when her friends hold a "drunken happy funeral" at the Embassy, her favourite London nightclub-with funds going to provide for her boys.
The night, which will also launch her final book Jade's Memories, will feature celebs including Jamelia, the Sugababes and plenty of Big Brother stars.
Last night Embassy owner Mark Fuller, a pallbearer when Jade, 27, was buried, revealed: "She wanted a final moment where everyone will let their hair down, get terribly drunk and enjoy a classic night out to celebrate her memory.
"It's going to be just how she wanted it. She used to love going out and we're going to make it special."
Her grieving husband Jack, 21, will not attend, due to his parole conditions.
But Mark said that Jack will host a weekly "Jade" night at the club soon. Mark told us: "It was a promise I made to Jade to look after him wherever and however I could. I intend to honour that."
This article has 64 comments
Dear, Jade Goody
I Have so much respect for you. you had so much self confiendecn and your sons will always rember you as their favouraite person on earth they could'nt have asked for a better mother than you,I think you have loved the life that you have left and your husban could'nt have wished for a better wife than you, your boys bobby and freddy are really to young to understand what has happend but you will always know that you have left them in really good hands, you were loveed and always will be loveed xxxxxx
By Heidi Burns . Posted May 14 2009 at 10:51 AM.
I always amesed by her strength and determination things she accomplished in her final month or two month. If ia would have been her i coudnot accomplish a single task.I am sure my mind would be full of questions Like why,How my kids got strength etc.
By zerihun shuta assefa. Posted April 16 2009 at 1:51 PM.
Jade has become a BIG role-model for every woman who has got cervical cancer. she is sooo brave and has done soo much in the last 2 months just to end her life happily. She will never be forgotten and all her laughter and smiles will be here in the presence. R.I.P Jade.xx
By Sarah. Posted April 14 2009 at 6:57 PM.
I never met Jade but enjoyed reading about her and watching her from day one on BB. She came across as a good friend and excellent mother. RIP Jade. x
By Joyce Boyd. Posted April 14 2009 at 5:28 PM.
God bless you Jade, you raised so much awareness to young women all over the world and at the same time ensured your beautiful boys are well looked after. R.I.P x
However I do think it is time for people to let Jades family deal with there grief with a little bit of privacy and respect, stop taking photographs of them grieving at her graveside and watching the poor family as they try and get a little bit of normality back in there life.
As for Jack going out and playing golf or sitting in the pub then so what, people grieve in many different ways and maybe him spending time with his friends is what he need.
By cooperlou. Posted April 14 2009 at 4:20 PM.
I think Jack is devastated and her mother,but, spare a thought for Geoff Brazier, the boys Father, he is the only one who has to comfort and support and had to break the news of their mothers death to his boys I feel for him.
By samantha. Posted April 13 2009 at 11:03 PM.
Jade You Were So Brave Riight Up Until The End You Will Never Be Forgot In Are HEART And In Our World
Your A True Angle
Your Gone But You Still NotThat Far
May Peace Be Wiith You Jackiie And The Boysz And Jack
R.I.P Jade Goody
x
By Zoe . Posted April 13 2009 at 9:45 PM.
i still cant get over her death she was so lovely and very thoughtful, i really feel for jack and jackie but what i find really sad is the fact her little boys dont have a mummy x :( god bless you jade x
By sophiieeee x :D x. Posted April 13 2009 at 5:05 PM.
that's so sweet...you should never take it forgranted if you have children of your own...
By Rebecca Cooper. Posted April 13 2009 at 11:54 AM.
you morons, learn to spell, grow up and look after your own kids instead of pining over hers, you ignorant muppets
By frank. Posted April 13 2009 at 3:11 AM.
Not a well thought out move in my opinion. If the boys believe that their Mummy has sent them Easter Eggs what will they think at birthdays, Christmas and following Easters when there are no gifts from Mummy? Will they think Mummy has forgotten about them so soon? Or, will someone have to take on the task of buying presents from "Mummy" and then start up a web of lies? Nice thought but not realistic - it will confuse more than help.
By Sharon. Posted April 13 2009 at 2:40 AM.
I thought jade was so entertaining she was great and she did give to charities and I along with so many people am so so sad that such a young woman went through what she went through noone should go through that young or old. It's true there are people going through the same thing right now but jade was someone we knew from the tv and magazines so we were more familiar with her.I'm sure that jack is grieving but having read jades book it seems that he had a few encounters with other people through his temper and the people that he allegedly assaulted were victims. I just can't help feeling that it would be nice to see a figure of jade in madame tussauds but talking about opening up a restuarant with his friend and saying it's in memory of jade just doesn't sound right to me after such a short time of her passing and I understand his wanting to take photos with him if he goes into prison but why her jewellery? I don't get it
By lorraine. Posted April 13 2009 at 2:30 AM.
jade a brave young woman who took death head on.peoples comments have shocked me (ie parkinson) for one.this young woman has highlighted cervical cancer through her brave struggle, and will probably save a lot of lives.i think people should let the family greave and not cause them anymore stress.they have lost someone they love and at such a young age, my heart goes out to the boys and her family.as for jack maybe he went the wrong way about things he has done but i do believe he loved jade and made her happy. im not saying he should not pay for his crimes,but lets not forget he to has lost jade and i feel for him. i have lost a loved one when i was younger than him and it can destroy you. so lets give jade jack her mum and the boys some respect. where ever you are jade sweet dreams and im sure you will be shinning down on the boys who will be so proud of you.in them you will will live on so will your legacy RIP XXXX
By lorraine. Posted April 13 2009 at 1:33 AM.
Well said Sapphire! people should leave Jack alone. It seems people are nasty about him no matter what he does. He's been through so much for a 21 year old, let him grieve for his wife. At the end of the day Jade loved him & he loved her & thats all that matters. We dont know Jack so who are we to judge? I also know from experience that people handle grief in different ways & this is Jacks way. We are not there to see how many tears he crys in private. Stay strong Jack for Bobby & Freddy & know that Jade will be very proud when she looks down on you. Always remember the good times & she will never really leave you x x Hope you're happy Jade & lighting up Heaven with your smile x x
By Michelle Robinson. Posted April 13 2009 at 12:03 AM.
I don't know about Jade personifying modern Britain, but if the comments made here are anything to go by most writers should return to school and learn basic spelling and grammar. Leave the girl and her family alone, if you don't like her - don't watch the show, buy the magazine or buy the book.
By Karen Lau. Posted April 12 2009 at 9:32 PM.
Why does it matter what jack does he is probably still in shock.
I lost my partner when i was his age. I had a chikd and was pregnant at the time its surprising how u act through shock. I look back and remember laughing at his wake but thats what happens when u lose someone so close.I used to laugh in front of friends then go home and cry. It never seems real. So who cares that he is playing golf. Wait til u lose someone that close and then c how u act. Give the bloke a break.
By Sapphire. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:54 PM.
Jade and Princess Di - Angels forever
By Timmy. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:08 PM.
Jade, your free from pain now, rest in peace. look down on your boys with pride, you have shown many young women that smears are important.
god bless, rest in peace and pain free.
x x
By andrea russell. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:06 PM.
Jade.
You are a true Angel your boys will never forget you.
Rest in peace xx
By margie. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:28 PM.
Oh My Goodness
If Jade personifies modern Britain I am scared
to go home, I have not been back since 1993
the UK I left prior to the reality show influx was a different place,
By nikki. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:22 PM.
the story about jack and the cheepo flowers.the boy has only just lost his wife!!so what they only cost 3 bunches for a tenner .stop being so bitchy!lets see how you are when you lose some one you love...sort it out. ANGRELY LEE PEGG........
By lee pegg. Posted April 12 2009 at 7:14 PM.
just read the bobby robson article now theres a man who has cancer and dealing with it with out all the rasmataz that jades entourage and media did you dont hear a word from the media about him and think of the dedication he has given to football all over the world .What did jade do but get lucky on a programme that insults peoples intellegence parky was right about our society it praises the wrong examples
By susanah. Posted April 12 2009 at 7:13 PM.
I just hope no one that knew Jade will decide to write a kiss and tell book as people did about our lovely Princess Diana.Jade loved her boys they are so young leave them be and let her R.I.P. I am sure if many people could do as Jade did for their children and had the courage they would do it.I think in some ways she was naive and that was why people took her to their hearts she was ordinary and did not care who saw it. As I said let her R.I.P.and her boys leave them alone.
By nuala. Posted April 12 2009 at 7:05 PM.
I totally disagree with Michael Parkinson, its rich coming from him, he has gotten famouse for interviewing celebrities. Jade did contribute to charities but she did this in a quiet and dignified way and did not feel the need to broadcast it to the nation. For those criticising, why dont you do something yourself and donate or raise money for charity, instead of criticising!
Yes the boys may be made for life but NOTHING compensates for not having their darling mother with them.
By Isabel. Posted April 12 2009 at 7:37 PM.
yes she did live in the public eye, and not always for the good things she had done, nether the less we never saw her fall out from night clubs drunk in the early hours, never saw her take drugs, the only scandle was when she was in BB, thats down to her ignorance,, one has to think what sort of upbtinging she had, did she follow her parents, no what ever skills she had she put it to good use, even after her death she thought of her boys for the easter, all the people who have slagged her off, I just wonder if their heart is as big,s as Jades
as for Mr M Parkinson, you of all people should know better, being educated.
By sally. Posted April 12 2009 at 7:01 PM.
Jade raised thousands for cancer charities she did'nt shout about it she just did it. She also contributed to many other charities she did her bit. So those that slate her for not doing so check your facts.
By Lynne Brosnan. Posted April 12 2009 at 6:59 PM.
She was a great woman and I think everyone agrees she was fab. She loved life and tried to keep living right to the end, but she just could'nt. Our memories of this great person will live forever. May she be with God now, and all that loved this person will love to meet her again with the angels. May you RIP.
By ian. Posted April 12 2009 at 5:28 PM.
Why dont all you people ranting on about jade not leaving money to cancer charities, get off your lazy A----- and get raising money yourselves for them.
you dont know that she has left nothing to them nor do you know what she has done for them when she was able to.
She has done what any decent Mother of two young boys would do and looked after them FIRST.. what is so wrong with that.
no one tells you what to do with your money, so dont be telling people what she should have done with hers..
get a life !!!!
By ian notts. Posted April 12 2009 at 5:17 PM.
i have always liked and watched m parkison but im so dissapointed in him. when he started in tv his acsent was quite common so. just who does he think he is insulting jades memorey has he not heard of do not speak ill of the dead i hope when he goes he is missed as much as jade
By yvonne roberts. Posted April 12 2009 at 5:14 PM.
Dear Jade rest in peace..but you must be in heaven and if you meet Lady Diana ,,offer her our best regards...
So long Jade..........
By JOHN OKELLO. Posted April 12 2009 at 5:10 PM.
Again to the comments made By Lesley weick. Posted April 12 2009 at 2:45 PM, I agree with some of your points but totally dis-agree with the comment about she should have made a donation to charity or for others less fortunate. I agree finacially they are pretty much set for life. BUT and its a very big but, i bet if asked what they would prefer all those millions or there mum back EVEN for just one day, I know what they would choose, THEIR MUMMY. so even know richness in wealth is not always richness in life. Also just to finalise,Jade actually was donating £100'000 per year to donations to charities all over the globe, so before we slate the late jade goody,lets think before we open our horrible mouths.
By Dean. Posted April 12 2009 at 5:02 PM.
i think its was a great idea to send them eggs before she died , as she must have had loads on her mind and to think she still had the strength to arrange this . shows she was always thinking of others to the end' r.i.p Jade =] the brightest star in the sky .xx
By Sasha Ladley. Posted April 12 2009 at 3:42 PM.
with regards to the comments made by yasmina kamli. Posted April 12 2009 at 11:30 AM, So what if she didnt make a donation to the cancer research, every penny she earned,she wanted for her kids,and so would every other parent worth their salt. As for the whip around for the mcmillan nurses,i agree they do an overwhelming job but they get paid to do it,it may not be enough but they chose the career,Jade didnt choose to have cancer. ITS A SAD DAY WHEN OUR OWN COUNTRY SLATE YOU FOR PROVIDING FOR YOUR FAMILY.
By Dean. Posted April 12 2009 at 3:45 PM.
I have to say, I was never a fan of Jade but, if we were all in her position in life and we had two small children, we would do the same thing. Maybe not as publicly, but the same none the less. And let's not forget, this whole thing started with her trying to show what NOT having Cervical Smears can lead to. She, in her way, was trying to raise awareness and that is exactly what she has done.
She raised a couple of million for her kids future, although I don't think their Dad's skint, but you hear what I'm saying.
I am also dissapointed that there has been no mention of some of that money going to the team of people that looked after her, or to a cancer charity, that would be something to report.
In regards of Living TV getting a life, so should all OK! magazine. Enough is enough now, let her rest in peace, poor little bugger.
We have all had someone close or known someone to have passed with this awful disease, may they all rest in peace and sleep well in Gods Loving Arms.
As for Jack Tweed, well I'll reserve my comments on that young man. All I will say though is, I for one have never moarned the loss of a loved one playing golf or going to the pub! She was worth more than that Jack.
By Bex. Posted April 12 2009 at 3:35 PM.
I have always loved jade and
i hope she rip and all the luck to bobby and freddy.
By Phoebe Wainman. Posted April 12 2009 at 3:09 PM.
Before you start slagging Max Clifford off...take some time and see how much he has raised for charity over the years....millions.
By Karl. Posted April 12 2009 at 2:59 PM.
jade was a fab warm hearted person, a lot more down to earth than some of those nasty comments people have made about our jade.
rip jade
love teresa.
By teresa. Posted April 12 2009 at 2:48 PM.
I totally agree with the person who spoke about cancer charities. I know she wanted her boys to be provided for, and they will be, both by her and their father who is also quite successful, however a true legacy is to support others less fortunate than yourself...it would have been nice if there was some posthumous charitable donations. As for Jack Tweedy...do we need to see his tango orange face trying to look all sad as he sqeezes in a game of golf every day in the front pages of the Sun...come on now, he's a parasite..we need to let her go in peace!!!!!
By Lesley weick. Posted April 12 2009 at 2:45 PM.
"But Jade embraced her religious beliefs when she fell ill-and Easter obviously became all the more symbolic."
Yes - so she sent Easter Eggs. Very sumbolic of the rising of Jesus Christ.
By Mike. Posted April 12 2009 at 2:44 PM.
It was a tragic thing to happen to such a young person and I do feel for her young boys however this media circus has got to end. We do not need to know that she ordered easter eggs for her children before she died, thats not news. There are more important things going on in the world. What about the solders that are risking their lives day in and day out to restore peace in this world. Lives are lost everyday but we do not here about them in the news papers or on the TV. Jade's legacy will live on as cerfical smear tests have increased and will continue to increase so lets stick with the matter at hand, let Jade's family got over their loss in peace.
By Jodie C. Posted April 12 2009 at 1:42 PM.
So sorry Isabel thought that was ur comment and it was just Alex so i apoligise to u.. Alex get a life and grow up!!!!
By kerry. Posted April 12 2009 at 1:34 PM.
Jade is gone now it's very sad, and I do sympathize with her family, but enough is enough, no matter what we say and do we can't bring her back, what we need to do now is get on with our lives and allow Jade's family to get on with theirs, She will always be remembered by those who loved her.
By Lorna Wanstall. Posted April 12 2009 at 12:57 PM.
We all have a choice on what we read and watch. To all those individuals that did not like Jade stop reading and watching it is your choice but do not assume we are all of the same elk as yourselves and make decisions about yourselves not about the rest of us. As far as Jack is concerned I think he has learnt his lesson he has showed maturity beyond his years and is holding up well. I hope he doesn't take these nasty comments to heart it is just not worth it. I also hope the children go up to be proud of the sacrifice there Mum made for them.
By Lynne Brosnan. Posted April 12 2009 at 12:34 PM.
As someone who worked for Cancer Research can I just say that it's not just Jade this has happened to. Though Cancer is a terrible disease and her loss is sad there are thousands of other families that lose loved ones/Mothers everyday to this disease and go through their loss without media or any other help.
This obsession with Grief for someone that people hardly knew apart from being on TV has really got to stop.
Mother Theresa never got this kind of attention and she devoted her whole life to others......it's sad about Jade yes but please stop trying to make her a Saint.
By H. Posted April 12 2009 at 12:17 PM.
Stais, I totally agree with every word you have said, please keep these things private for the boys sake
By Isabel. Posted April 12 2009 at 11:51 AM.
LETS HOPE THAT WHEN JACK GOES ON THURSDAY HE WILL BE SENT DOWN FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE WHY SHOULD THERE SAY THAT AS HE HAS LOST JADE HE SHOULD GO DOWN FOR WHAT HE DID
By David Brooks . Posted April 12 2009 at 11:31 AM.
i followed jades life, and now im following jades death...i appreciate all that she has done for her boys and beyond but i hvent heard her once praise the nurses who cared for her and doctors who tried to save her life...and not once have i heard that any of the money that she made be donated to cancer research.....i lost my dad to cancer 2 years ago and at his funeral we did a wip round for the mcmillan nurses , which we donated to them on my dads behalf..........lets not forget all those who have suffered and lost their lives to cancer, they are all important....
By yasmina kamli. Posted April 12 2009 at 11:30 AM.
i feel sorry for her definately and her kid but i think other people suffer from this and they dont get enough respect i think everyone should realise that this problem happen a lot and should not just so ur passion to jade just coz she died but because she was a good person......... god bless u jade and everyone else who has had this person....and sorrows for jade close friend
By jamie kent. Posted April 12 2009 at 11:25 AM.
The woman is dead...can we not just leave it now?????
By Fedup.... Posted April 12 2009 at 11:08 AM.
After the Goody saga,to be followed by Jack Tweed's sob story.
Then it will be Kerry Katon's dreadful life,that will keep the media going for months.
Why are these awful examples given so much publicity,no wonder this country is in such a state,and when heads of state get involved that says it all .
By j Powell. Posted April 12 2009 at 10:17 AM.
Yes J. WELL SAID,we all have a choice to read about Jade or not.I choose to read about her, those who don't want to are not forced to.As for Jade making money for her boy's,good on her,any parent would do the same given the chance,i know i would.
God Bless you Jade
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By raine. Posted April 12 2009 at 9:57 AM.
Most of the comments about jade on here make me sick. As a recovered cancer person i can relate to how she must have felt when heard the terrible news and knowing she would have to leave her lovely family behind. AND she was very brave and put her family first right up to the end. R.I.P X
By Daniel Jones. Posted April 12 2009 at 9:46 AM.
God rest your soul Jade, yes it is getting overkill now. I liked Jade always have even though this racism thing, just thought that she was a product of her poor upbringing. Alex Fraser your comments are disgusting, yes not everyone likes her but surely you can use more dignified language in your comments or say nothing at all.
By Isabel. Posted April 12 2009 at 9:29 AM.
can all this please stop now. this is now getting stupid. let the boys have some privacy
By allison. Posted April 12 2009 at 9:10 AM.
I feel for Jades children and family. But i think enough is enough. She is'nt the only person to die young. My niece died at the same age of the same disease.
Her friends saying all the time, how much she loved her boys. Every mother loves their children. Its time people stopped talking about her as if she was a saint. She was a normal woman who got a lucky break, and capitalised on it for years.
By linda. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:47 AM.
j. No-one is saying that Jade didn't do an amazing thing by bringing cervical cancer to our attention! She was an inspiration and no doubt has helped to save many lives. BUT, this is getting well out of hand now, talking about things happening from "beyond the grave" Her two boys I am sure will not want to read such things, or hear these things when they are back at school.
By Jay. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:38 AM.
People who dont like!!..dont read..God rest your soul Jade, thankyou for your braveness in representing the hundreds of women who have no voice and are dieing from this atrocious disease.. xx
By j. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:19 AM.
Enough already. Give those children some privacy now, and let Jade rest in peace.
By Jay. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:12 AM.
what happens next year, or at christmas and birthdays when mummy doesn't send them a present from heaven, what will those poor boys think then, they are so young.
By miss bond. Posted April 12 2009 at 8:11 AM.
God Bless you Jade I know you are looking down on your two beautiful sons.
By Rosie. Posted April 12 2009 at 7:38 AM.
rest in peace sweet angel.... Jade youre a shining star.
Jade you are out of sight but not out of mind..love light and peace to you and youre family godbless you all xxx :-)
Footprints in the Sand Poem
Last night I had a dream. I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonged to me, the other to the Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it. Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, Youd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I dont understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me.
The Lord replied, My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of suffering, when you could see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.
goodnight godbless Jade .
Brave to the end xxx :-)
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By Adonia. Posted April 12 2009 at 2:04 AM.
God bless Jade - a true angel who personifies modern Britain. Thank you alos to the NOTW for the indept coverage of her final days. It was a true inspiration to me and my young daughter Nathalie.
By Sabrina. Posted April 12 2009 at 1:44 AM.
what a lovely thing to do .. I am so blessed and apprectiative of the fact my sons are safely tucked up in bed and I have breath in my body to watch them sleep
thank you lord, god bless Jade. xxx
By miss c griffen. Posted April 12 2009 at 12:07 AM.
she was such a lovely mum. That must have been heartbreaking. I have just put my sons easter eggs out and feel very blessed to give them in person.God bless ya Jade x
By julie furnell. Posted April 11 2009 at 11:56 PM.