Sad News - Our friend, Roydo

[GrandOldTeam]

Blues,

It's with a heavy heart that I have to share some devastating news.

Our friend @roydo has suddenly, and unexpectedly, passed away.

Mark, who would have celebrated his 59th birthday tomorrow, was such an integral part of our community, dedicating endless hours to nurturing and moderating Grand Old Team for over 10 years.

Mark cherished this community deeply, and often spoke of how he found solace and support following the loss of his partner, Nikki.

I know we'll all miss him tremendously.

Thanks @roydo - you were one of the best pal. A true gent, and an honour to have called a friend.

I'll share this thread with Marks family, and I await to hear if there's anyway we can support/donate.

[Update]

Mark's son has been browsing the site for over a week, and dropped a note to say



He's also got us donation details to the charity Mark/his family have supported in his memory. It's called Merry Go Round - it's a singing/theatre group local to him. Donations can be send to the below, please enter Roydo as the reference;

Mrs Rosemary A Geoghegan
30009760
30-62-32

Also, lovely to hear awards have been setup in Mark's memory.

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[Neiler]

Awful news.

Stunned and in shock.

The absolute best of us, a gentleman, with huge compassion and care for those in his own life and on here. He contributed so much to the sound running of the site.

You’l always be remembered and missed on here mate, we'l miss you.

Hope you’re at peace and with your beloved wife now.

Thoughts are of him and with all those closest to him.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Awful news. So sorry to hear this

 

[micknick]

Gutted.

 

[Drico]

I had a bit of an argument with him quite recently in the Ukraine thread. Terrible news.

 

[hallamblue]

Oh no, so sad to hear this. I remember how devastated he was when Nikki passed away, and his dignity at the time. A great forum contributor and good bloke. RIP Roydo

 

[Yorkiebars89]

Blues,

It's with a heavy heart that I have to share some devastating news.

Our friend @roydo has suddenly, and unexpectedly, passed away.

Mark, who would have celebrated his 59th birthday tomorrow, was such an integral part of our community, dedicating endless hours to nurturing and moderating Grand Old Team for over 10 years.

Mark cherished this community deeply, and often spoke of how he found solace and support following the loss of his partner, Nikki.

I know we'll all miss him tremendously.

Thanks @roydo - you were one of the best pal. A true gent, and an honour to have called a friend.

I'll share this thread with Marks family, and I await to hear if there's anyway we can support/donate.

Thoughts and prayers with his family football comes second when such things come about

 

[Zed Car]

That’s terrible.
Never met the guy but that still hits hard

 

[malfosse]

Horrible news.
Deepest Sympathies to his family and friends.
R I P

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

Stalled by this. RIP.

 

[Gilbert..]

Sad news. RIP Fella.

 

[Clarky cat]

Devastating news. RIP @roydo

 

[Runub]

Speechless. RIP Roydo

 

[bebo86]

RIP

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

RIP

Thoughts with his friends and family

I feel lucky to have known and met him

This will be a huge loss to this community