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Maggi Young

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Very sad news: 14th May 2008
« on: May 14, 2008, 09:53:18 AM »
Friends, a Forumist, John ( Kent Gardener) Finch has had a tragic personal loss and I wanted to let you know so that John may be spared any questions when he returns to the Forum.
John's partner..... and dear "Driver"......... Ian, has passed away suddenly from a heart attack.  This is a huge shock since Ian was in the prime of life.  John has gone to stay with his parents for a few days.
Our fondest thoughts are with  John and with their families at this very distressing time.
« Last Edit: August 13, 2008, 08:01:31 PM by Maggi Young »
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2008, 10:05:18 AM »
Very sad indeed.
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2008, 10:20:27 AM »
Maggi,
Would you please be so kind as to relay the deepest sympathies of every member of this wonderful Forum to John and all his friends and family.
Perhaps, in this way, we can welcome him back (when he is able) without too many individual messages continually reminding him of his very sad loss?
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2008, 10:31:44 AM »
Indeed I shall, Cliff. 
I thought by making this  page that we could let everyone know the sad situation, and that John could, I hope, be cheered by our good wishes, without having to be upset by the need to make his own response to these notes. 
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2008, 10:48:02 AM »
Indeed all our thoughts are with John, family and friends during this sad loss and I hope he will get some comfort from knowing that his on-line friends are always here for him.
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2008, 12:03:56 PM »
Such sad news. No one can really appreciate the sense of loss, but may I add my warmest wishes too.
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2008, 02:01:31 PM »
Death does not spare even the good.

With the other members of the SRGC forum I wish to sympathise with John.

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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2008, 02:20:34 PM »
May I also add my sincere condolences to John, his friends and family on this very sad loss.
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2008, 03:49:20 PM »
Hope you'll manage to read this thread soon, John, so you'll know we're all thinking of you. Take it one day at a time, mate.
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2008, 04:43:56 PM »
I think I can speak for all the German members if I pass our condolence for this loss to you, John!!!
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2008, 05:12:55 PM »
And from Portugal, my deepest and sincerest condolences.

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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2008, 07:01:04 PM »
John, my sincere condolences and I hope you find the strength to deal with this great loss.
« Last Edit: May 14, 2008, 07:21:21 PM by Maggi Young »
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2008, 07:06:22 PM »
Just read this tragical news and I want to send my deepest sympathy to John and his relatives.
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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2008, 07:13:59 PM »
My sincere condolences to John at this sad time.

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Re: Very sad news
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2008, 07:44:46 PM »
Our sincerest condolences John, Ian was a lovely person.  Take care.
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