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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610   
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Sad news I'm afraid. Bryan Avill a member on here passed away last week. He was walking to the pub to meet his son when unfortunately he had a heart attack and died in Pokesdown, Bournemouth. He was in his mid-seventies.
Bryan was a prolific Land Rover owner having owned and driven the marque in different guises for many, many years. I used to post on his behalf as he was not computer savvy.....
Bryan was a talented man a shipwright by trade and latterly a builder, I live in what he and his family helped create, a monument to him perhaps. Bryan lived in dungarees, always with a tape measure, pencil to hand and a magnifying glass in the top pocket, checkered shirt, boots in the Winter, sandals in the Summer. He will be laid to rest in the attire he was comfortable in with a little loose change in his pocket to buy a beer perhaps. Always ready to give advice, lend a helping hand he exuded enough confidence to get you to attempt jobs you wouldn't have dreamed of taking on prior to seeking his advice. Best of all he was my mate and I shall miss him dearly. I give my heartfelt condolences to Rita his wife, Daniel his son (with whom I served in the RAF) and Benjamin his younger son who will I am sure become as talented as his father in the building trade. Apologies to all Forum members for my post on a wet Saturday evening but he was in my view worthy of mention.  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 10th Nov 2013 4:17pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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9th Nov 2013 8:05pm |
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| shaun6 Member Since: 06 Mar 2013 Location: Houghton Regis, beds Posts: 46 
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Well said.
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9th Nov 2013 8:10pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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My condolences
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9th Nov 2013 8:14pm |
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| timbar Member Since: 30 Jul 2013 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 245 
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Sounds like he made his mark where it mattered, and that he'll be well remembered. 2009 110 XS Station Wagon
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9th Nov 2013 8:26pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Very sad to hear. My condolences to all. An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"  |
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9th Nov 2013 8:52pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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Sounds a good way to be laid to rest. Condolences to his family. Brendan |
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9th Nov 2013 8:58pm |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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R I P Bryan.
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9th Nov 2013 9:19pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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My thoughts are with you and his family.
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9th Nov 2013 9:33pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20335
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Sad news, these people will be much missed, not many around like it. Thinking of you & family. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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9th Nov 2013 9:36pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006  
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Very sad. Condolences to those who knew him. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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9th Nov 2013 9:49pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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Condolences
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9th Nov 2013 9:51pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
My condolences. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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9th Nov 2013 10:30pm |
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| rustyboxx Member Since: 08 Oct 2012 Location: Poole Posts: 548 
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Sad news Mal. Bryan sounds typical of the unassuming but very accomplished and generous type of man that seem to be few and far between nowadays. Im sure his positive influence has had guided and helped you over the years and that is something you will no doubt cherish.
My condolences to you and his family. 2015 90 XS CSW TDCi - Beautiful 2007 110 XS DCPU - An itch that needed scratching 2005 90 Td5 XS CSW - Utterly brilliant 2001 Discovery 2 ES Auto - A phase I went through 1996 90 Tdi CSW - Uber reliable 1989 90 2.5 Petrol Hardtop - My first proper Landy 1985 Range Rover Vogue V8 -Troublesome |
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9th Nov 2013 11:08pm |
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| Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941 
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My condolences Mal, he sounds like one of these rare 'great men' that will always be remembered in stories told for generations to come. ===================================
Steve 90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold 110 USW X-TECH |
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10th Nov 2013 6:41am |
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