ANNOUNCEMENT - Deeply Sad News

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  1. Irmemac

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    Deepest sympathies to his family and friends. A truly lovely person, who will be very much missed.
     
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      So sorry to hear this, a true GC legend. I never met him but felt like we where friends, he will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends
       
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      • Jack Sparrow

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        Very sad news.

        G.
         
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        • Susieshoe

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          How sad. RIP. He will be missed here
           
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            RIP Eddie. I’m not a frequent forum goer but he always took the time to reply to my novice posts or compliment on my garden achievements.
             
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            • Vince

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              Eddie was indeed a GC legend.

              Apart from his love of gardening he also loved his astronomy to the point he had his own observatory.

              I was fortunate to meet him several times at Shineyland, always warm and welcoming.

              I'd like to think that a new star shines from the heavens since his death, aptly named "Our Mandy"

              R.I.P dear friend.
               
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              • Fat Controller

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                Eddy's funeral will be held:

                Friday 7th May (3pm)
                Weever Methodist Chapel
                Swanlow Lane
                Winsford
                Cheshire
                CW7 4DX

                Floral tributes are welcome​
                 
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                  Thank you @Fat Controller for letting us know..A time for us to 'virtually' get together and remember Our ARMANDII and to send him on his way in our own special way.:grphg:
                   
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                  • Fat Controller

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                    I agree.

                    I propose a 2-minute board silence at 7pm on Friday (we can switch the GC boards off momentarily to observe) and then we can have a right good chinwag over the weekend in his honour.

                    Please give this post a 'like' if you think this is a good idea.
                     
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                      Just a thought @Fat Controller ...why not at 3pm ? I think it will be as if we are with him for his final farewell.
                      Still happy to be part of the 7pm one though.:dbgrtmb:
                       
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                        Two reasons - the main one being that I won't be around at 3pm to switch the board off and back on again (7pm is going to be a challenge in itself) and secondly, 7pm was Eddy's usual sort of time to appear here of an evening after he had been at work all day.
                         
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                        • Upsydaisy

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                          Ah Ok FC totally agree then, makes perfect sense now. :dbgrtmb:
                           
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                            I will always remember him on 7 May as it was my Father's birthday (he would be 103). The thought crossed my mind that maybe Eddy's statue was not for his garden.
                             
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                              Oh gosh that's is a thought Vicky...that could very well be so, he did ask for ideas/ suggestions didn't he.
                               
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                                Oh, I never thought of that. I hope not. :frown:
                                 
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