Very Sad News - Tony Goose

[janey]

Sadly we have to announce that Tony Goose passed away suddenly at home during the weekend 9 - 10 Mar 13 aged just 46.

Tony had been an active and valued member here on LOC since December 2001 and a moderator since September 2009 and though he was living and coping well with Multiple Sclerosis, he was seemingly unaware that he had developed heart and circulation problems from which he was to succumb.

Tony's brother Steve has informed us that Tony's funeral is to be held at the Seven Hills Crematorium between Ipswich and Felixstowe on Monday 25 March at 3.45 pm and anyone wishing to attend is more than welcome

We will be sending a wreath on behalf of LOC and will be speaking to Steve Goose regarding a charity collection in Tony's memory.

I'm sure a lot of members have fond memories of Tony from over the years (I know I have) so please feel free to share them and remember him here

[bluenose1940]

Really sorry to hear this very sad news.

[normski2]

That's very sad to hear. He will be sorely missed many here at LOC. He had a seemingly vast amount of knowledge that he was happy to share with all in such a friendly manner.

May I offer my condolences to his family.

[TigerFish]

Very sad news indeed :(

[IHgs300]

Always sad news to hear of someone passing, RIP Tony.

[Lexmanic]

RIP Still a young man, so sad

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Very sad news :(

RIP Tony

[Stuart Aspey]

Such sad news for someone so young as well. My sympathies go out to his family and friends. He was clearly thought of very highly here on the forum.

RIP Tony.

[mikeyv]

No age at all - Rip Tony.

[AdamBu]

Very sad news. I am from Ipswich myself and can say that is a lovely crematorium

R.I.P fella

[Steve]

Oh no.. I am absolutely shocked and gutted....

[steve2006]

So sorry to hear this sad news.

Tony was a dedicated Club Member and Moderator.

Rest in Peace T.G.

[ManicMark]

Really deeply sorry to hear the terrible news R.I.P Tony

[ACLex]

Had many a good chat with Tony and am very shocked to hear of his passing :( my condolences to his family and friends.

Andy

[RayKhan]

So sad always a helpful member. RIP Tony

[ISJason]

my condolences

[wicked677]

never had the pleasure of meeting Tony, always sad news when a member leaves us - R.I.P.

[Chris.S]

You will be sadly missed Tony, RIP my friend

[jpjsavage]

I didn't know Tony but this is very sad news. RIP Tony.

[Monster-Mat]

Tony was very much one of life's good guys, i had not spoke to him for a few weeks, so when i got the message from his brother, it came as a real shock.

I will miss him for sure

[P38Aaron]

very sad to hear, RIP

[thegooseman]

Very many thanks for all your kind messages of condolence and special thanks to janey for organising flowers on behalf of LOC; they were on-show at the crematorium then the following day we took them to Felixstowe Cemetery and placed them on the family plot. The funeral service was totally befitting for the selfless and very fondly thought of man that Tony was. His immaculate TTE Supercharged IS200 SE was parked proudly in his memory 'front and centre' of the entrance for all to admire as they arrived. After the service the subsequent gathering at the Oyster Reach, Ipswich, was a wonderful event that gathered many of Tony's friends and family together to share their memories of him and enjoy looking at countless photos from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Happier days.

As an enduring memory to all his friends of the LOC community, I have posted this photo of Tony with his pristine T90 OSE; a photo taken by our Mum circa 2004/5.

Tony Goose

10 Jul 1966 - 9 Mar 2013

May he live on in the memories of all who knew him or were so fortunate to have met him.

[bluenose1940]

I have to say that the sentence starting "His immaculate TTE" brought a lump to my throat. I always find that little things such as that at funerals is always very moving/emotional.