Mulberry Modeller Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm afraid I have to be the bearer of bad news, and inform you all that last night, Sunshine Coast/Trev of this forum (as well as other forums) passed away up at the local hospice. Two years ago he was diagnosed with cancer, and the future of his life put into uncertainty. He battled on though, wanting no fuss over it, and eager to keep the customers of his model shop, down here at Eastbourne, happy, as well as also enjoying what spare time he had with his good lady, Sue, travelling about in their motorhome. During the past few years he also became a keen volunteer down at Tinkers Parks "Great Bush Railway", and it was here that he managed to spend one of his last ventures out the other weekend (the stubborn that he was, he was determined to go despite how poorly he felt). Many of us have lost a true friend in Trev, as he did bring Sunshine to the lives of many a modeller, as you'd walk out of his shop, especially on a wet dismal day, feeling truly inspired. And, if you was lucky, you'd also walk out feeling refreshed after having one of Trev's cups of tea, specially stirred with a screwdriver he always had knocking about on the counter. I'm not too sure what else to say, but would like to see this thread as a tribute to him, so if you've any tales of the man to share, do please tell all. And I'll leave the last words to Trev himself........ ....."live every day as if it were your last, and also as if you will live forever" ..... Rest in peace, Trev. Best wishes David, or as you always fondly called me when I entered the shop.........Puds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Very sorry to hear that news. RIP Trevor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A really nice guy - we only ever met on here or through the medium of the telephone, but he was always "one of the good ones" - RIP, Mate - Sadly missed! .My sincere condolences to his Lady. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Sad news indeed - RIP Trevor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Saddened to read this piece of news tonight. RIP Trevor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 12, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2013 Very sad news. RIP Trevor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hastings Thumper Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 RIP Trevor - sincerest condolances to family and friends Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Oh, dear. Condolences to Trev's family. He was a very nice guy. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Only met Trev the once. Nice guy. Most helpful to me as I tracked down the location of a picture of my Grandfather on Eastbourne beach from 1900. The mug of tea was most welcome as the day was bitter. Sadly missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I can't really add anything to the above. Called in at his shop once when in the vicinity and passed a very pleasant hour or so. RIP Trev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm saddened to hear of Trevor's passing. I never met him, but came across him on a couple of forums, and his contributions were always welcome and usually helpful/informative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2013 So sorry to hear this sad news. Trev was a gent of the highest order. I only met him once - at the first Member's Day in Derby and bought once from his shop over the phone. His passing will leave a big hole in the community that will be difficult to fill. I'm sure he's in the sun somewhere, R.I.P. Trev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted August 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2013 So sorry to hear this sad news - as Ian mentions above, Trev and Puds came all the way from Eastbourne to the first members day back in 2007 when we were only a few hundred members. I was amazed that people had been willing to travel so far to our little Community Centre in Mickleover (Derby) to meet up with Andy and others who until then had just been names on a computer screen - but we were all friends - and now we are one less. Condolences to Sue. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 RIP Trev, and thoughts to,your,friends and family. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulberry Modeller Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have to say, I find some of the comments in this post uncalled for, and not the place to be taking out your anger/frustrations on a fellow modeller who is no longer with us. I'd go build a bridge................and get over it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulberry Modeller Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Many thanks to everyone who has commented. The funeral is to take place this coming Friday morning, 10.45 at Eastbourne Crematorium. Should anyone be wishing to make a donation to the local hospice, of which is what Trev and Sue requested, then it is St Wilfrids Hospice, Eastbourne, or alternatively you can contact me via PM for more information. Once again, many thanks for all your comments, I will be passing them on to Sue in due course. Kind regards David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi All, Really sorry to hear this - he was a frequent commenter on Little Didcot in the early days and he will be much missed by all of us here. My condolences to his family on the passing of a very pleasant and friendly gentleman. All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruciethefish Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I only just received this sad news via Mike Pannell in the USA. Trev was a great mate, & I for one will really miss the opportunity of once more spending a convivial hour or two rummaging round the back of the shop & chatting, while Mrs Brucie & the daughters hit the high street emporia. Trev could always be relied upon to turn up something interesting, & in my early days also helped me fill up a somewhat sparse trade stand with appropriate oddments from his eclectic stock. He will be very much missed in this corner of Sussex..... Shame I didn't hear soon enough to come & say goodbye properly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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