Clive Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I was informed today that Mel had died recently. This forum and readers of MMM have lost a very wise sage. To my knowledge he was a Management Consult and a Pilot as well as a devotee of motorhomes. He lived life to the full. Our sincere thoughts go to his family. With great respect Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I had a e-mail from him on 22 January in which he said, among other things, that he was unwell. It must have been one of his last. How very, very, sad. I, for one shall miss his knowledge and enthusiasm, but above all his readiness to share these in abundance, with clarity and wit. This forum somehow seems a wholly inappropriate way to mark his passing, and I hope MMM will manage something more fitting - in rather less time that it usually takes to get news published.Clive, are you able to convey our collective sympathy, and appreciation for his generous help, to his family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron. Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 A very sad loss indeed. Readers of this forum benefited greatly from Mel's contributions, and also those to MMM of course, and he will be sorely missed. My I add my condolences to Mel's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 We knew Mel for many years and are very saddened by the news. He was all the things that Clive mentioned plus a great weather forecaster. Condolences to all the family. Don & Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What a sad loss.......Condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chapman Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I did not have the chance to meet Mel but learned so much about Motor Caravanning from his excellent articles and occasional correspondence. He will be sorely missed. Our condolences to his family and friends. Kay and Mike Chapman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What a loss - he was so lovely and helpful, I am sure many will miss him. My deepest condolenses to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattwg Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I, like many others on this forum we would like to send my condolenses to his family and friends. Cattwg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What a sad loss. Our condolences to all the family. Bas n Co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolh Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 We too would like to send our sincere condolences to his family Carol and Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Mere words cannot fully express the feeling of loss, even when not totally unexpected, it still comes as a shock. Our sincere condolences to Mel's family. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Although I never met him I have read his informative posts. Regards and condolencies to all his family. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Mel will be sadly missed by all who knew him, either face to face or as a member of this forum. Please give my condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Ord Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Mel will be truly irreplaceable. You can't say that of many people; he will be missed on this forum and in MMM. I never met him personally but felt I knew him from his writing which was always informative and entertaining. Bill Ord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 The MMM team are all deepely saddened by the news of Mel's passing. Mel has was diagnosed with cancer some years ago for but fought it with great dignity and courage to the end. One of achievemtns during was accompanying his brother walking the traditional pilgrimage through France to Santiago De Compestella. I was last in contact with him in November last year when he was planning to leave for a walking tour in Japan even though he knew his illness was overtaking him. His contribution to MMM was considerable and always thoroughly researched. His definitive article ' It ain't heavy its my Motorhome' that appeared on p205 of the August 2004 issue of MMM and the follow ups in the September and December issues was typical. He also interceeded on behalf of number of readers who were being wrongly prosecuted for speeding offences by prosecution departments who did not understand the law as applied to motor caravans. We shall certainly miss his dry wit at the shows. I have already written to His wife Jan mentioning the posting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Lee Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Really sad news. Mel was so helpful to us when we were replating our van and I have kept all his emails to me on the subject. It was the articles mentioned George's post which sent us scurrying off to the weighbridge and I am so grateful to Mel for bringing this aspect of motorhoming to us newcomers. We sought him out at Lincoln show to thank him personally. He is a huge loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirralian Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Although I didn't know Mel personally, I felt as though I did through his contributions to this forum and MMM. The news of his passing is a shock. My condolencies to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I would like to echo the other posters....He will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 A sad loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Although we didnt know Mel we would like to join everyone in sending our condolences to his family for their sad loss. Margaret and John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I read the many articles that Mel produced and always thought how good they were, very professional and well written. His passing is a sad loss to the motorhoming fraternity and may I offer my condolences to his family and friends. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 A very knowledgeable man, this is represents a great loss to the world of motorhoming. My condolences to his family at this very sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Although I haven't had occasion to ask Mel's advice mysefl, I've seen so many ways he's helped other people that I know he'll be missed in our motorhoming community. Most of all, though, my thoughts and prayers are for his family. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROON Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Please add my condolences to those of everyone else. As someone who is always looking for help and advice, his postings will be missed. Please let his wife know that she is in my thoughts and I am sending thoughts of strength to her in this sad time. I wish I could say or do something to ease her pain. Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Bry Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 It is indeed very sad to learn of the passing of Mel.Eventhough I did not meet him or know him personally - like others on this forum - I was very grateful for the information that he readily gave to anyone who asked a question.I for one learnt a few things from Mel.My condolences to his family on this very sad occasion.Thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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