Hachi - can somebody tell the bees

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Just to let everyone know that I received a message from Hachi's wife Caroline this morning.

Ian lost his battle with cancer last night and passed away peacefully at Dorothy House Hospice, Bradford Upon Avon surrounded by his family.

Ian had known for quite a while that he had cancer but didn't want it to be widely known so asked us who knew him well to keep it to ourselves.

I'm sure our thoughts are all with his family at this sad time

 

[Ely]

Sad news

 

[Erichalfbee]

Thank you for letting us know Emyr. I had spoken to him recently and he still had a joke or two in him. He was hoping to make Christmas. So sad. The forum will miss his wit and knowledge.
I shall tell my bees shortly.

 

[Wilco]

Another great loss. I'm glad it was peaceful.

 

[Blunt Spike]

RiP Hachi

 

[pargyle]

Sad news ... Ian joined the forum just a few months before me ... he will be missed on here. Our thoughts must be with his family.

 

[Newbeeneil]

Very sad news....... another valued contributor no longer with us

 

[Sutty]

Very sad loss to his family and this forum.
If you have the opportunity please convey all our condolences.

 

[Somerford]

I only found out about his passing last week - missed this post when it was posted last year. I thought he’d been a bit quiet of late…

To paraphrase Spike Milligan - I told you I was dead !

Rest easy fella

 

[Erichalfbee]

I only found out about his passing last week - missed this post when it was posted last year. I thought he’d been a bit quiet of late…

To paraphrase Spike Milligan - I told you I was dead !

Rest easy fella

I still have a jar of honey he sent me a week before he died. I don’t think I’ll ever open it

 

[Ian123]

Just echoing what those above have said and condolences to the family….. Ian