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Title: Very sad news
Post by: timbo on June 26, 2018, 02:56:23 PM
It is with deep sadness that I have to tell you that Ifor from south Wales, passed away in his sleep last night. Along with many others who knew him, I am totally devastated.
Ifor was one of life's few remaining true characters, and I enjoyed his company greatly. He will be greatly missed by all of us who spent time at rallies with him. My thoughts are with Mark, Hillary, and all of Ifor's family.
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Roey on June 26, 2018, 03:20:09 PM
Well said Tim, a truly sad day. RIP Ifor, we'll miss you.
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Ian on June 26, 2018, 04:20:01 PM
Sad news indeed, I didn't know him well but as you said Tim, " one of life's characters"
My condolences to all his family 😕
Ian
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Dave#22 on June 26, 2018, 07:06:07 PM
Well....I wasn't expecting that news, what a shame.
I was asking Mark where Ifor was when he didn't go to the NI meet in April.
Dave.
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: RonXBR on June 26, 2018, 07:22:30 PM
Bit of a shock to hear about the passing of Ifor. A real one off. Some interesting yarns with him over the years. Hard to believe I won't see him again.

Ron.
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Post by: mini-thumper on June 26, 2018, 07:23:31 PM
So sorry to hear this sad news. Please convey my condolences to Ifor's family and friends.

We all need to make the most of everyday as it goes as easily as it comes. RIP

Boyd
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Smithy on June 27, 2018, 05:51:17 AM
Sorry to hear about this, only met Ifor once but he seemed such a genuine guy. The world can't afford to lose good people.

Ian
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Post by: manxie on June 27, 2018, 04:43:35 PM
I didn`t have the pleasure of meeting Ifor but so sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to Ifor's family and friends  :(
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Post by: themoudie on June 27, 2018, 06:59:12 PM
I too never had the pleasure of meeting Ifor, but please accept my condolences to his family and friends at his peaceful passing.

Bill
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Steve Lake on June 28, 2018, 07:20:34 AM
It's characters like Ifor who enrich this increasingly dull & mundane life we lead. My condolences to his family & friends...
RIP Ifor.
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: CrazyFrog on June 28, 2018, 08:06:39 AM
I'm not sure I ever met Ifor, but my condolences to his family and friends anyway. Sounds like another good un gone.  :(
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Post by: johnr on June 28, 2018, 07:51:50 PM
met him at stafford, he was just a lovely guy, such a sad day. rip fellah!
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Post by: tommy on June 28, 2018, 08:40:27 PM
i also never me him but sad news for his family and friends ,sounds like a good lad, god rest him
tommy
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Rossco500 on June 28, 2018, 10:54:43 PM
RIP Ifor. Condolences to his family and friends

Met him a few times over the years and as the rest have said he was definitely a character and did things his own way - reminded me of the late Bruce Pollard. You could always guarantee he would turn up to a rally on something interesting.

Regards


Tony
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: timbo on June 29, 2018, 10:12:52 AM
Ifor's funeral will take place on Monday at 4pm at Llanelli Crematoriam. For anyone wishing to escort him, we will be meeting at Ifor's house at 3pm. 73 Thomas Avenue, Ponthenri, SA15 5PS.
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Post by: Oldandwornout on June 29, 2018, 05:39:14 PM
Sad news indeed  , RIP Ifor .
Mark
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Dave#22 on June 30, 2018, 08:14:18 PM
.......Ifor's funeral will take place on Monday at 4pm......

I would have liked to be there and say goodbye, but my Mother's funeral is on the same day, then Pat and I are off to Hull to start our trip to Italy on the Guzzi.

I'm sure we can have a drink to celebrate Ifor at the TC annual rally.
Dave.
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: timbo on July 03, 2018, 09:45:47 AM
Ifor's funeral was an extremely emotive affair. Indian Tim said some very heartfelt words about the wee man, There was a big turn out of bikes, both local and from far afield that packed the small street in Pont Henri in the blazing afternoon soon. Lots of old familiar faces of the TC and friends.
Then we all rode in convey behind the hearse to the crematorium. The hearse and family car pulled up, and all the bikes streamed in. Probably a hundred I reckon. As the hearse drove in everybody revved their engines enthusiastically to say goodbye.
Unfortunately. I couldnt stay for the do afterwards, or the camping at Mark and Hillary's as I wasn't feeling up to it. And Ifor had the last laugh, as as I headed for home, a horrible rattle started on the bike. The revving the nutts off it at the crematorium had shaken my exhaust headers loose! The hundred odd mile blast across Wales on empty roads, in the warm evening sun, seemed an apt finish to the day.
I stopped on the way home at the Red Lion for a curry and a pint and sat in the evening sun quietly reflecting on the man that was Ifor.
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: tj63 on July 09, 2018, 09:49:33 AM
So sorry to hear about Ifor, and really sorry to have missed his funeral. I've only just found this thread.

He was so full of beans last time I saw him at the XT rally. What a great shame. A proper character and a lovely chap to spend time with. He will be missed a great deal.

Rest in peace.
Title: Re: Very sad news
Post by: Andy M on July 19, 2018, 06:17:16 AM
So sorry to hear this. Ifor was a lovely bloke and will be missed.

Andy