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Cricket => Other Essex Cricket => Topic started by: bwildered on July 21, 2015, 07:32:12 PM

Title: Eastsax
Post by: bwildered on July 21, 2015, 07:32:12 PM: With great sadness I have to report the passing away of Eastsax . Colin was a passionate cricket supporter of the club and was one of the administrators of this site , and will be sadly missed by those who knew him .

Funeral arrangements are has follows .
July 27th 11-00 am at Wrabness Burials , Wrabness Co11 2TF .

All welcome to attend .
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: Starfish on July 21, 2015, 07:39:24 PM: On behalf of everyone at the Club we pass on our condolences to Colin - a very friendly man and passionate Essex man. Danny
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: firehazard on July 22, 2015, 06:28:39 AM: Very sad to hear this. Eastsax was, of course, as well as being its Administrator, also responsible for setting up the Essex Outfielder message board. RIP.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: afinetickletoleg on July 22, 2015, 07:08:45 AM: Sad news. RIP.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: summeratlast on July 22, 2015, 11:18:39 AM: Had his 'heart in the right place'.

Had many a discussion over the relative virtues of following Essex CCC and Colchester United..............he was Essex through and through.

A lovely man.

Will be sadly missed
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: essexfan548 on July 22, 2015, 12:07:21 PM: I'm very sorry to hear this news and if anyone is in touch with his family then please send condolences.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: Valentines Park on July 22, 2015, 12:14:38 PM: Sad news but from an Essex perspective he does leave behind a lasting legacy in this forum.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: Andy on July 22, 2015, 01:21:18 PM: Quote from: Valentines Park on July 22, 2015, 12:14:38 PM
Sad news but from an Essex perspective he does leave behind a lasting legacy in this forum.
Indeed, especially his attempts to ensure considered dialogue...
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: galboy on July 22, 2015, 01:45:39 PM: Oh, what sad news. How old was Colin?
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: IlfordEagle on July 22, 2015, 09:49:47 PM: Never met him or knew him but he did a lot for this Forum & assisted me when I got locked out last year! RIP & farewell to a passionate Essex fan.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: Mick on July 23, 2015, 08:26:03 AM: How very sad.

Had a number of friendly dialogues with him on the respective merits of Essex's football teams and festival venues !

Not only a polite, thoughtful and considerate poster but also the driving force behind establishing this forum.

Thanks and Rest In Peace.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: mopedphil on July 23, 2015, 01:07:17 PM: sad news RIP COLIN

Baz I hope too be there on Monday from phil
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: bwildered on July 23, 2015, 07:08:34 PM: Phil .
Have been inform of woodland terrain which could be rough in places but will assist if required .
Hope you can attend .
A wake at Crown, Manningtree after service .
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: mopedphil on July 24, 2015, 08:07:04 AM: Baz I hope too get a taxis there is it still at wrabness burials
not sure where woodland terrain is tho
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: bwildered on July 24, 2015, 06:00:09 PM: Yes Phil , Woodland Burials , Wrabness , think it is sign posted ) on Wrabness Rd from Manningtree or Harwich , turn down Wheatsheaf Lane ( by old pub ) down hill under bridge .

Email me your mobile number on bwilder2005@yahoo.co.uk
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: squarelegumpire on July 26, 2015, 03:09:34 PM: Very sorry indeed to read the news. Condollences to his family. RIP.

A man, who, in this instance anyway, acted while others talked.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: sufcessex on July 26, 2015, 03:20:05 PM: Very sad news, RIP.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: Slogger on July 26, 2015, 03:25:00 PM: Sorry to hear this sad news
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: bwildered on July 28, 2015, 12:23:07 PM: Several members attended Colin's funeral , a fitting tribute to a man who wanted to ensure the website gave options and dialogue between users and the club, and hopefully that will continue , has his legacy.
Colin was 69 .

However with his passing the website is under considerable doubt, has a shortage of moderators are required for it's future running .
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: nat on July 28, 2015, 12:57:07 PM: I'm happy to become a moderator as I'm sure others would be too.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: essexfan548 on July 28, 2015, 01:14:03 PM: I'm also willing to moderate - it would be sad if this website was to go.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: Mick on July 28, 2015, 01:21:02 PM: I am glad that those who knew Colin were able to give him a suitable send off.

Happy to help out with anything that is needed re this forum going forward.
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: sufcessex on July 28, 2015, 01:45:15 PM: As with most regular posters on here, i'm happy to help out if asked, especially if it means the website continues.

Could we not rename one of the sections to include Eastsax?
Title: Re: Eastsax
Post by: firehazard on July 29, 2015, 08:30:29 AM: As this topic has moved in a different direction - and an important direction for the future of this board - I've split it and moved discussion on the board's future here: http://www.essexoutfielder.co.uk/index.php/topic,751.0.html (http://www.essexoutfielder.co.uk/index.php/topic,751.0.html)