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mart 63
Original Poster
454 posts
114 months
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Just heard today the sad news that Simon (wee man - former wedge owner) sadly passed away at his home on Friday 20th April. Thought people would like to know. He was a great guy and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and condolences are with his family. Just spoke to his mum and the funeral will be next week some time in Colwyn Bay.
Mart
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Convert
2,872 posts
88 months
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Sad news.
My thoughts and prayers will be with Simon and his family this week.
Perhaps we can give him a 'rev up' salute @ Chatsworth on Sunday.
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mrzigazaga
6,633 posts
35 months
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I didnt really know the fella but nevertheless still very sad..Condolences to the family and friends..Ziga
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wooly350i
1,247 posts
78 months
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I never knew him but have seen pictures, it is a shame.
Wooly.
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pwd95
7,120 posts
108 months
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Very sad news. So sorry to hear this. Met him a few times at BBWF. Top bloke & a genuine enthusiast. My condolences to all concerned.
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carob
2,479 posts
81 months
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Met Simon at the BBWF,very nice guy.
R.I.P
Rob & Carol
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Lean Machine
856 posts
35 months
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I don't know if I met him at the BBWF 2011 as it was my first time there and everyone was new to me, but its very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tony.
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Hormone
822 posts
107 months
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Very sad to hear of his passing. Had great times with him in the Wedgefests of old.
May he rest in peace.
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JMF894
1,466 posts
25 months
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Can't say i knew him but tragic nonetheless. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Carefull not to wake up the 'Boss' when you rev it up there fella............
Jimbo
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thegamekeeper
2,009 posts
152 months
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The first time I met Simon was when I was RO for Car Club. He was on his way to my meeting just after he bought his car and he broke down, alternator failed and he ran out of volts. We went to his rescue and as we arrived the most incredible storm started. I was in my Grantura and we got out the jump leads. Lili was sat in my car keeping up the revs and Simon was sat in his, he thought it was hilarious. I was stood out ankle deep in water soaked to the skin connecting everything up. We got him going and stayed "connected" to charge up his battery. He sensibly went back to Wales and we went back to meeting, we had a bow wave over the front of the car all the way back. Next time we saw him he was carrying a huge bouquet of flowers for Lili, nothing for me!!! We knew then what a gentleman he was and Lili has never forgotten.
He became a good friend often calling in for a coffee, a chat, some advice and to put the world right. This news came as a massive shock, I haven,t heard from him for a while (its easy to loose touch) and never knew he was ill.
We had another incredible storm here over the weekend with big thunder, I suspect it was the Wee man settling in. Make some noise up there Simon, our loss is their gain.
sTeVeR and Lili
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Mike Brewer
407 posts
106 months
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Very sad news .Thoughts go to his family.Mike
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Dave_M
5,124 posts
94 months
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Sad news, our thoughts are with his friends and family.
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jmorgan
17,234 posts
154 months
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Bloody hell. Met him a few times at the fest, nice bloke. My condolences to the family.
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blaineuk
2,314 posts
117 months
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Very sad to read this, thoughts are with his family.
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beacon
863 posts
91 months
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I also met Simon at BBWF and he was indeed a very nice fella and very friendly. I wish to add my condolences and thoughts for his family at this time.
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Campbell
2,216 posts
153 months
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Sad news, I meet him a few times at past BBFW's, nice chap...
My thoughts are with his family.
Cambelt
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Mr Tank
4,996 posts
145 months
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Sad news to lose a fellow wedger! I never had the opportunity to meet him.
Do you want to do anything at the fest to remember him!
Andy
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Gandalf
2,379 posts
108 months
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This is truly shocking news of the worst kind. I can barely believe it, I have known Simon since 2005 and have spent many hours Wedging on is beloved roads of North Wales and many many miles all over the UK when he joined me on runs I organised. Only last November he was with us in Blackpool on a Halloween Hooting I ran and as usual was in fine form which only makes this sudden and tragic news all the more shocking as I was unaware that he was ill at all! He was a gentle giant who would do anything to help a fellow human, or animal, if it was in his power and we are all the worse off for his passing. Our thoughts go out to his Mum, the dogs and his family and friends. 
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BadRed
3,418 posts
98 months
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Cant believe it, Simon started Wedging around the same time as me, he invited me to the first Wedge run I went on, we then spent many hours chasing each other round North Wales and various other parts of the country. Everyone knows that Gandalf and I helped to organize two Wedgefests not many know that Simon was also heavily involved, he preferred to stay in the background and just get on with things, the kind of person that made things happen without making a fuss. He loved his 350 and I know regretted selling it, he loved his mum his dogs his beach.  SIMON LONGWORTH a big man with a massive heart, We are proud to have known you. Rest in peace my friend Darren and Angela Martin
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BadRed
3,418 posts
98 months
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I have been in touch with Simons mum, details of his funeral will be available on Wednesday. If she feels it is appropriate I will post them here.
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