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Farewell To One Of My Closest Friends
Gordon Stuart Mackie, a retired Motor Mechanic died on June 1 ... the eve of his 71st birthday.
Friends since 1995, Gordon and I were almost "inseparable" ("joined at the hip" - as an ex g/f of mine used to jokingly remark!) at weekends when we "toured the 'Singles' circuit".
Not long after I last returned from the Philippines, he confided in me that, while I'd been abroad, he had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia - which though incurable - appeared to be slow growing and kept at bay; that was over 5 years' ago.
Alas in recent months, his condition deteriorated - to the extent that he was being hospitalised at regular intervals for lengthy chemotherapy treatment and passed away unexpectedly in Ninewells, Dundee last Sunday evening.
RIP, Gordon.
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Sorry to hear you've lost a good mate Arthur
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Sympathy to you Arthur. I lost 2 of my mates suddenly, one in 2004 and another 2006
Plus my mum died 2005.
Three tough years!
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Sorry to hear such sad news Arthur!
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My condolences to you Arthur.
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Sorry for your loss Arthur, only the good die young!!!!!
Happened to a very close friend of mine 5 weeks ago. He took early retirement as the managing director of Santander 8 years ago and did a lot of charity work. Was at mine for a BBQ on the Sunday then on Tuesday he was complaining of a sore throat, went for a lie down whilst his wife went to the shop and passed away whilst she was out.......... bronchial pneumonia
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Sincere condolence Arthur.
That's very sad. You're in our thoughts.
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Condolences at this sad time for you, Arthur.
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so sorry to read your news Arthur, memories is what we all leave,
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Originally Posted by Dedworth
Yes, indeed, Ded ... I shall miss him!
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Thanks, Les ... Gordon was the second of mine ... the first, Frank - Originally Posted by les_taxi
(a *taxi driver
) and a mutual friend of us BOTH - died in 2002 of a cardiac arrest while mowing his lawn, a few weeks short of his 65th birthday. So *you take care!
Sorry to read that ... mine passed away very suddenly in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary at the end of Millennium Year 2000 - several hours after suffering a heart attack while she and I were visiting my daughter and son in law over Christmas. Originally Posted by les_taxi
Yep ... I'll bet! Strangely, I went through a similar run of bad luck - having lost my dad from a (2nd) heart attack complicated by chronic emphysema just after New Year, 1989 - followed by the death of my first wife from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma less than 3 yrs later. Originally Posted by les_taxi
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Thank you for your kind message of sympathy, Michael ... a sad loss! Originally Posted by Michael Parnham
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Rayna ... you've been "through the mill" in recent times with the sad passing of beloved grandparents, therefore your condolences are very much appreciated. Originally Posted by raynaputi
My condolences to you Arthur.
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Originally Posted by SimonH
How terribly sad, Simon ... and to occur while his wife was out at the local shop makes it all the more heart-rending. Originally Posted by SimonH
Happened to a very close friend of mine 5 weeks ago. He took early retirement as the managing director of Santander 8 years ago and did a lot of charity work. Was at mine for a BBQ on the Sunday then on Tuesday he was complaining of a sore throat, went for a lie down whilst his wife went to the shop and passed away whilst she was out.......... bronchial pneumonia
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Please accept my sincere condolences ... you're right about good people passing far too prematurely.
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Thank you, Peter ... I'm very conscious of the fact that you and Carina have each had more than your share of family bereavements in recent years, therefore your words of comfort are greatly appreciated. Originally Posted by Terpe
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Thank you, Alan ... you've had your aunt's passing to deal with not so long ago. So again, your kind condolences are much appreciated. Originally Posted by Doc Alan
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You cant buy good friends Arthur. Condolences.
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... Originally Posted by stevewool
Yes,
, Steve you're absolutely right about memories ... and I'll always have happy memories of my times spent with Gordon. 
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Spot-on as well, Andy ... Originally Posted by andy222
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Sorry to hear of your loss Arthur.
Sometimes life can be shorter than we were anticipating. A sad reminder to make the most of every minute, while we're here.
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Ah, Graham ... it's nice of you to say so ... Originally Posted by grahamw48
Yup ... too true! Originally Posted by grahamw48
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Sorry for the delayed post but I just want to say sorry to hear of your loss Arthur
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Thank you for your kind thought, Tish ... it's much appreciated. Originally Posted by Tish
Sorry for the delayed post but I just want to say sorry to hear of your loss Arthur
Tish
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