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Old 16th May 2012, 20:03   #1 (permalink)
 
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Niknak/Mark Lowery RIP
A dear friend and colleague suddenly passed away last week, due to a blood clot to the heart at only 51, at least he got to see his 1st grandchild Emily.

We worked together at Humberside as assistants in the very early 80’s and have been good friends since.
Mark became an ATCO, did some Airport Management and went back to controlling and recently became an instructor at an Air Traffic College.

He will be missed and my sincere condolences go to his family.
His funeral at St Peters Church, Mattishall, Norfolk, NR20 3RZ, 24th May at 1:30pm.
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Old 16th May 2012, 20:25   #2 (permalink)
 
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Never knew Mark personally, but well remember Niknak's valuable contributions to PPRuNe. Having only last week spent anxious hours wired up in A&E, I know how problems with the ticker can suddenly catch you out. Sincerest condolences to all the family. RIP
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Old 17th May 2012, 07:37   #3 (permalink)

 
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RIP Niknak, it was interesting sparring with you!
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Old 17th May 2012, 08:03   #4 (permalink)
 
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My condolences to Niknak's family. I know precisely what they are going through as it is my wife's funeral today.
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Old 17th May 2012, 08:18   #5 (permalink)
 
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RIP NikNak

And sorry to hear about your wife HD
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Old 17th May 2012, 08:39   #6 (permalink)
 
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Our thoughts are with you today, Bren.

B&A
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Old 17th May 2012, 09:58   #7 (permalink)
 
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RIP niknak
Your opinions were always worth hearing.
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Old 17th May 2012, 10:10   #8 (permalink)
 
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Sorry to hear your news.

Condolences.
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Old 17th May 2012, 13:15   #9 (permalink)
 
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Heartfelt condolences to Niknak's family & to you, HD.

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Old 17th May 2012, 16:40   #10 (permalink)
 
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RIP Niknak. Condolences to your family.
HD, sorry to hear your news, deepest sympathies Bren.
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Old 17th May 2012, 16:58   #11 (permalink)
 
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Devastating news. RIP Mark, a fantastic instructor and a great guy.

Condolences to both Marks family and to you, HD.
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Old 17th May 2012, 17:42   #12 (permalink)
 
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What a shock! I got to know Mark in the early 90's when I was a humble AFI at Humberside but lost touch when he moved away.

Thought about him only last week wondering what had happened to him, little knowing I had been reading his posts here for years.

RIP Mark and my sincere condolences to your family.
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Old 17th May 2012, 18:25   #13 (permalink)
 
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One of the good guys gone. RIP Mark.
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Old 18th May 2012, 07:04   #14 (permalink)
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RIP Niknak. Such a sudden and unexpected passing of one of the real characters on PPRuNe. His input, whether you agreed with him or not, was always able to catalyse discussion, and this will be missed.

HD, I have seen many writings from you regarding your beloved wife, here on PPRuNe and it is clear that she was a huge part of your life and that you were both inseperable. It's hard to think about what you must be going through.

Condolences and deepest sympathy from all the PPRuNe team to both sets of families and wishing strength and courage to all those who are left behind.
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Old 18th May 2012, 07:05   #15 (permalink)
 
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awful news, a great instructor and all round good bloke lost. RIP Mark
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Old 18th May 2012, 13:12   #16 (permalink)

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Bren I'm so so sorry to hear your news, words can't describe. I know from things you've said on here but also at work before you retired about how close and happy you were. Wish we could make it better but know we can't.
RIP.

RIP also for Niknak - always enjoyed reading his posts and they debates they sparked.

Sometimes folk just seem to go too young.

take care all.
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Old 18th May 2012, 13:56   #17 (permalink)
 
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Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I am sorry, I had no intention to hi-jack the thread. I merely wished to convey that I knew how Niknak's family must feel. Thanks.
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Old 18th May 2012, 13:59   #18 (permalink)
 
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Oh no. RIP Mark. I know I'll miss him from here.

My best wishes to you too HD.
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Old 18th May 2012, 17:47   #19 (permalink)
 
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HD/Bren my thoughts are with you, I cannot think how you are getting through!!

Niknak my thoughts to your family........ so soon.........
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Old 18th May 2012, 21:16   #20 (permalink)

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Condolences to Niknak's family and to Bren.

None of us are getting any younger; this is in all ourfutures.
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