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K9F



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Sad News Bryan Avill.
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.....

K9F wrote:
As explained the individual I made my query for really struggles with the rev hang, he does tow alot too. He has been a Land Rover man in one shape or another for may decades


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. Big Cry 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!!


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shaun6



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Well said.
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Go Beyond



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My condolences
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timbar



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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
Post #280837 9th Nov 2013 8:26pm
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bm52



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Don't apologise, it is good to hear about real people who made a difference and were a respected part of the community.
Respect and condolances to you and his family BM52
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GUM97



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Very sad to hear. My condolences to all. An engine to TDi for!
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Post #280843 9th Nov 2013 8:52pm
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leeds



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Re: Sad News Bryan Avill.
K9F wrote:


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.





Sounds a good way to be laid to rest.

Condolences to his family.





Brendan
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Ellisboy



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R I P Bryan.
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My thoughts are with you and his family.
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Sad news, these people will be much missed, not many around like it. Thinking of you & family. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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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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Condolences
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My condolences. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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rustyboxx



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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
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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. ===================================
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