Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

For anything non car related post here!

Moderators: guru, SJG

User avatar
Pete K
Regular Visitor
Posts: 141
Joined: Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:04 pm
Location: West Yorkshire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Pete K » Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:23 pm

Some of you on here will be aware that Richard Taylor (rickt500)
has been fighting Leukemia for some time.

I have just returned from the Hospital & Rick's house.

Richard lost his fight with the infections at around 08.30 this morning.

Joanne (his wife) was at his side when he finally slipped away,
his mother and sister were close to hand at well.

Richard always knew from the day he was diagnoised with Leukemia that it would probably
be the associated infections that would cause him the most problems as time went on.

This was his third major stint in hospital and we all thought he might just win this round on points...

He was a good friend, a dedicated family man and let's not forget a Petrol Head of the best kind.

He will be sorely missed not just by family and friends but by many car people
that he never met in person but tried to advise on this forum and others.

It is too soon to say as yet what plans are being made for the funeral, when I know more
details I will post as to place and time and where tributes can be sent.

R.I.P. Mate
The world is a worse place for your departing.
Mk1 827 Manual Hatchback (H)

It's not pretty, but it flies!

Dajazar
Rover Guru
Posts: 843
Joined: Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:16 am
Location: Bedlington
Contact:

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Dajazar » Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:48 pm

That is terrible news. Please accept my condolences. I too recently lost a very good friend and I can only try to understand how you and Rick's family must be feeling at this horrible time. It is small consolation I know but at least he is at peace.
Tracy
Love my cars
Rover 827 Sterling SOLD
Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 For Sale
Honda CRV 2.0

User avatar
BennyVitesse
Rover Guru
Posts: 673
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:16 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by BennyVitesse » Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:36 pm

This is dreadful news, please accept my deepest sympathies. Perhaps Richard or one of the admins could make this Global or Sticky so that all members see it more quickly?

2.5 years we lost a member very suddenly on Macd, Michael was 35 and a father of a young lad. Sometimes you don't feel like you can express grief or sadness because you were 'only' an online friend, this is rubbish. The family love to know about people that influenced a persons life and shared their hobbies and interests. When the time feels right the family may even come on here themselves.
Ben

1996 Rover 111 Knightsbridge SE
2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT
2016 Toyota Yaris Bi-Tone Hybrid
2017 Nissan Leaf 30kW Tekna

MG Mal
Rover Guru
Posts: 1916
Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:31 am
Location: Wiltshire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by MG Mal » Wed Jun 20, 2012 4:56 pm

Shocked!, I too thought Rick would get through this one.

Pleas pass on my condolences to his family.

mal.

User avatar
Richard Moss
Site Owner
Posts: 13630
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:48 pm
Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Contact:

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Richard Moss » Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:15 pm

Dreadful, dreadful news. Please pass on my condolences to his family, friends and of course yourself, Pete. 40 years of age is way too young.
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT

The Professor
Rover Guru
Posts: 793
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:23 pm
Location: North Yorks
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by The Professor » Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:16 pm

I am very sorry to hear of Richard's passing
Whilst i did not know him personally i did enjoy reading the contributions he made to this forum and enjoyed reading his postings. He will be missed
Glyn
Image Image

dollysprint
Rover Guru
Posts: 1669
Joined: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:01 pm
Location: glos
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by dollysprint » Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:50 pm

Sad news indeed, my condolences to Richards family and friends, a life cut terribly short.

Dave
1988 Sterling saloon 2.7 Auto Pulsar over gunmetal
1990 Sterling Saloon 2.7 Auto black over storm
1993 Coupe 2.7 auto white gold 1
2005 Ford Transit 2.4 lwb, Club van
2007 Jaguar X Type 2.2 manual Estate

User avatar
Lord Sterling
Rover Guru
Posts: 4054
Joined: Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:36 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Lord Sterling » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:14 pm

I'm very shocked and sorry to hear of Richards passing. I'm afraid I wasnt aware he was fighting leukemia, let alone suffering from it. He seemed to be in rude health tackling some major jobs from what I can remember. I never met the guy but he did say some nice things about my cars in the past. He was a fountain of knowledge and didnt seem to be afraid of taking on some huge projects.

Please let me pass on my thoughts and condolences to his family and friends

RIP fella. :(

Lord Sterling

User avatar
Very Tall Brad
Rover Guru
Posts: 6606
Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:27 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Very Tall Brad » Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:06 am

Very sad news about an amiable and knowledgeable fellah.
No longer an 800 owner!

User avatar
47p2
Moderator
Posts: 1413
Joined: Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:04 am
Location: Caledonia
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by 47p2 » Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:10 am

SO sorry to hear this sad news, my condolences to the family
JT
Image


...........Image

User avatar
Richard Moss
Site Owner
Posts: 13630
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:48 pm
Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Contact:

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Richard Moss » Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:30 am

I think that we should organise a donation to a cancer research/leukaemia charity in Richard's memory. It's probably better than flowers etc.
Out in the desert with a 1998 Grand Cherokee V8, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4L and a 1997 Chevy Tahoe V8. Back home: 1969 MGC GT

MG Mal
Rover Guru
Posts: 1916
Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:31 am
Location: Wiltshire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by MG Mal » Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:44 am

I think that we should organise a donation to a cancer research/leukaemia charity in Richard's memory. It's probably better than flowers etc.
Good idea Richard,

Maybe Pete, can ask the family what they would prefer?. or the forum could start one of those "just giving " pages?

Mal.

User avatar
Richard C
Site Admin
Posts: 4958
Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:48 pm
Location: Gloucestershire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Richard C » Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:25 am

Very sad news
Richard

@Rich_Clements

1989 827 Si Fastback, Manual, Pulsar Silver Metalic
2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7CDTi EcoFlex, Macadamia

mercedade
Rover Guru
Posts: 1476
Joined: Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:06 pm
Location: Manchester, UK
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by mercedade » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:11 am

Like others have said more eloquently before me, that's very sad to hear. My thoughts are with all who knew him.

Adrian
Adrian
1998 Rover Mk2 820 Vitesse Hatchback (white gold)
Gone...1998 Rover Mk2 820 Vitesse Hatchback (green)
Gone...1992 Rover Mk1 827 SLi Manual (green)
Gone...1998 Rover Mk2 825 Diesel (green)

User avatar
Alex SBY
Rover Guru
Posts: 1955
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:23 pm
Location: Devon.
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: Richard William Taylor, 20/07/71 to 20/06/12

Post by Alex SBY » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:40 pm

As everyone has said above, terrible news. My deepest condolences.
One or two 800s...

Post Reply
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests