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It is with great sadness that I have to report the untimely passing of my bro-in-Law and dearest friend BarryS1, at the age of just 60.
He was diagnosed with cancer last year, and was undergoing chemotherapy as a day patient for a few months, but was taken ill about 10 days ago, and had been in hospital since then. Last Sunday, his condition deteriorated quite suddenly, and a planned operation had to be postponed.
Shortly before midnight last night, he passed away peacefully in his sleep, with his beloved wife, his daughter and son-in-law, and his brother Trev4 at his bedside.
Sadly Barry never got to hold his newborn baby Grandson who was born just 11 days ago, on 14th of May, in lockdown in Turkey.
Such joy and sadness intertwined.
Barry was one of the nicest fellows I have ever met, his kindness knew no bounds, and he was a very keen S owner and enthusiast since purchasing 'F*** THT' in 2009, and more recently his S2 'G- ARV' which he sold very recently to tom355uk from "near Brum".
Barry was a regular participant in Longers ever-popular S Club Eurotours, and also attended most S Club events and meets.
He thought nothing of driving 150-odd miles from Essex for breakfast at the Touchdown Cafe, Wellesbourne and then taking one of his famous "shortcuts back home" via a more scenic route!
A popular guy, he will be sadly missed by his family, the TVR S community and all who knew him.
Farewell Barry, God Speed, and safe journey!
I will announce details of his funeral in due course when they are available, but attendance at the ceremony is limited to 30 people.
However, the number of cars allowed is a different matter...
He was diagnosed with cancer last year, and was undergoing chemotherapy as a day patient for a few months, but was taken ill about 10 days ago, and had been in hospital since then. Last Sunday, his condition deteriorated quite suddenly, and a planned operation had to be postponed.
Shortly before midnight last night, he passed away peacefully in his sleep, with his beloved wife, his daughter and son-in-law, and his brother Trev4 at his bedside.
Sadly Barry never got to hold his newborn baby Grandson who was born just 11 days ago, on 14th of May, in lockdown in Turkey.
Such joy and sadness intertwined.
Barry was one of the nicest fellows I have ever met, his kindness knew no bounds, and he was a very keen S owner and enthusiast since purchasing 'F*** THT' in 2009, and more recently his S2 'G- ARV' which he sold very recently to tom355uk from "near Brum".
Barry was a regular participant in Longers ever-popular S Club Eurotours, and also attended most S Club events and meets.
He thought nothing of driving 150-odd miles from Essex for breakfast at the Touchdown Cafe, Wellesbourne and then taking one of his famous "shortcuts back home" via a more scenic route!
A popular guy, he will be sadly missed by his family, the TVR S community and all who knew him.
Farewell Barry, God Speed, and safe journey!
I will announce details of his funeral in due course when they are available, but attendance at the ceremony is limited to 30 people.
However, the number of cars allowed is a different matter...
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 26th May 01:00
I’m so desperately sad to hear this news Glen, Barry was fantastic to me throughout the process of buying Garv from him just a few short weeks ago, nothing was too much trouble and he had a really dry sense of humour even though he was clearly feeling unwell.
I’ll be sure to take Garv out for a good blast in his memory tomorrow, then raise a drink to him afterwards.
Please accept my deepest condolences, he leaves a rather large and colourful hole in the S community.
Tom.
I’ll be sure to take Garv out for a good blast in his memory tomorrow, then raise a drink to him afterwards.
Please accept my deepest condolences, he leaves a rather large and colourful hole in the S community.
Tom.
Glen
I was saddened to hear the news of Barry.
I only found out about his illness in April after I contacted him to enquire on your whereabouts and wellbeing. Nobody seemed to have heard from you for so long.
Barry really was a lovely guy! I have fond memories of him on the S Tours and also a laughter filled hour or so with him and Alan having a coffee and a natter at the NEC on the TVR stand a couple of years ago.
Best wishes to you and the rest of his family.
Hopefully we can all meet and make some noise in his honour & memory in the not too distant future.
I was saddened to hear the news of Barry.
I only found out about his illness in April after I contacted him to enquire on your whereabouts and wellbeing. Nobody seemed to have heard from you for so long.
Barry really was a lovely guy! I have fond memories of him on the S Tours and also a laughter filled hour or so with him and Alan having a coffee and a natter at the NEC on the TVR stand a couple of years ago.
Best wishes to you and the rest of his family.
Hopefully we can all meet and make some noise in his honour & memory in the not too distant future.
Glen
I was devastated to hear the news from Jo, as I sent Barry a message to say I was coming over for him to take the mickey out of my project Wedge.
Jo replied with the unbelievable news, and my stomach dropped.
My condolences to you and all Barry's Family, and my offer of assistance of any kind of help always stands to both you and Jo. I'm only 10 minutes down the road from Jo.
When Jo messaged me back, she told me that Barry had simply got fed up with our Weather and gone to sun himself in Turkey.
I like to think so too.
Barry was one of the most kindest, friendliest and genuine people I've had the pleasure to meet, and I will genuinely miss him, and our runs out together.
RIP Barry.
I was devastated to hear the news from Jo, as I sent Barry a message to say I was coming over for him to take the mickey out of my project Wedge.
Jo replied with the unbelievable news, and my stomach dropped.
My condolences to you and all Barry's Family, and my offer of assistance of any kind of help always stands to both you and Jo. I'm only 10 minutes down the road from Jo.
When Jo messaged me back, she told me that Barry had simply got fed up with our Weather and gone to sun himself in Turkey.
I like to think so too.
Barry was one of the most kindest, friendliest and genuine people I've had the pleasure to meet, and I will genuinely miss him, and our runs out together.
RIP Barry.
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