drivin_me_nuts RIP & Funeral Details
Discussion
As many active in the forums he frequented are aware Russell AKA drivin_me_nuts passed away on Monday 25th July aged 49.
He touched a great many of our lives both through his open sharing on the forums and his willingness to help others without any judgement, a kind and patient man, a wordsmith and, as many have said to me in the last 10 days, one of the few people we've never heard a bad word said about.
He leaves behind many friends, both virtual and real
, and his wife of under 12 months, Jeanette.
So... why the post?!
Russ loved a good motor, PH members organised an amazing event for Lily when she was in a hospice that brought together muscle, exotica and passion giving her a huge number of smiles and memories in her final weeks.
Having spoken with Jeanette she feels that it's only fitting to share the funeral details with the community he enjoyed so much and invite anyone who wishes to come to join us to celebrate his life.
The funeral is 2.15pm on 16th August
South Chapel
Woodvale crematorium
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 3QB
Ali_Kat will be posting details of where we'll be gathering for a drink or 2 afterwards, that's as yet unconfirmed.
RIP Russell ""Enjoy yourself. It's later than you think."
He touched a great many of our lives both through his open sharing on the forums and his willingness to help others without any judgement, a kind and patient man, a wordsmith and, as many have said to me in the last 10 days, one of the few people we've never heard a bad word said about.
He leaves behind many friends, both virtual and real
, and his wife of under 12 months, Jeanette.So... why the post?!
Russ loved a good motor, PH members organised an amazing event for Lily when she was in a hospice that brought together muscle, exotica and passion giving her a huge number of smiles and memories in her final weeks.
Having spoken with Jeanette she feels that it's only fitting to share the funeral details with the community he enjoyed so much and invite anyone who wishes to come to join us to celebrate his life.
The funeral is 2.15pm on 16th August
South Chapel
Woodvale crematorium
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 3QB
Ali_Kat will be posting details of where we'll be gathering for a drink or 2 afterwards, that's as yet unconfirmed.
RIP Russell ""Enjoy yourself. It's later than you think."
There hasn't been a postmortem yet so there are few actual facts I'm afraid.
What is known is that he was given the all clear after his heart attack (only a couple of months earlier) the week before, outlook was good but he was found collapsed at home, it sounds like it was quick thankfully.
The past several years hadn't been kind to Russ but things were starting to look better again, it's speculative but entirely likely that the strain of those years caused his adverse health.
Cheers all.
What is known is that he was given the all clear after his heart attack (only a couple of months earlier) the week before, outlook was good but he was found collapsed at home, it sounds like it was quick thankfully.
The past several years hadn't been kind to Russ but things were starting to look better again, it's speculative but entirely likely that the strain of those years caused his adverse health.
Cheers all.
James Drake said:
Just as an aside to this, on speaking with ali_kat and council baby we're going to be arranging a 2 minute "Silence" across all of the PH forums to commemorate Russ, which will coincide with his funeral.
I for one am going to try and BeMoreRuss.
JD
Awesome James, a really good tribute, thank you.I for one am going to try and BeMoreRuss.
JD
Edited by James Drake on Friday 5th August 15:22
James P said:
I wasn't at their wedding but people posting on here were.
I believe that CBs post was after talking to Russ' wife and later than her FB post. Unless I hear otherwise from either CB or Ali-kat I think the misunderstanding is over.
Sorry for the silence my side, up to my eyes in it with work.I believe that CBs post was after talking to Russ' wife and later than her FB post. Unless I hear otherwise from either CB or Ali-kat I think the misunderstanding is over.
James is spot on, I spoke with Jeanette who said "all PHers welcome, he loved the community, it would be what he wanted"
No sharing of funeral details on public FB as there are certain people who neither he nor her would want attending.
Kill the forum bickering ladies and gents, it's all good, let's make it a good day
Dibble said:
f
king cocksocks. As expected, my team is already at its maximum for leave and the people who are off are actually away on holiday. Throw into that mix the fact our team of (on paper) eight is three staff down (secondments and maternity leave) and I have marginally less than fk all chance of the day off. So regrettably, I won't be able to make it.
Balls
Don't you have the flu on Tuesday?king cocksocks. As expected, my team is already at its maximum for leave and the people who are off are actually away on holiday. Throw into that mix the fact our team of (on paper) eight is three staff down (secondments and maternity leave) and I have marginally less than fk all chance of the day off. So regrettably, I won't be able to make it.Balls
For those turning up with noisy cars tomorrow, late confirmation of a plan from Russell's wife.
Hearse comes into the crematorium at 2.10 everyone needs to be there by 2pm in any case.
The vehicles that want to follow the hearse need to be inside the gate and wait at the bottom of the hill by 2pm latest to follow the hearse up the hill, the hearse will stop at the top and signal for a 21 exhaust salute (or however many there are).
Chances are Br d and I will be there early loitering at the bottom of the hill, so if you see two ugly blokes, one with no hair and One with dodgy hair come and join us or head straight to the top, up to you.
Hearse comes into the crematorium at 2.10 everyone needs to be there by 2pm in any case.
The vehicles that want to follow the hearse need to be inside the gate and wait at the bottom of the hill by 2pm latest to follow the hearse up the hill, the hearse will stop at the top and signal for a 21 exhaust salute (or however many there are).
Chances are Br d and I will be there early loitering at the bottom of the hill, so if you see two ugly blokes, one with no hair and One with dodgy hair come and join us or head straight to the top, up to you.
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