Whiffey?

[lf201]

Please may I preface this post with a request that this thread be treated with some respect. Please.

Hi everyone.

None of you know me.

I am the daughter of someone who used to post on here, I believe. I believe he used to go by the name of \\\"Whiffey\\\" - although I may be wrong. I also believe that some of you may know him as William Hifton and are friends with him on Facebook. I know that some of you who know him through Facebook also know his real name (and to prove that this is not a wind up, his real name began with an \\\'M\\\').

I am sad to say that my father has died unexpectedly.

I know that some of you probably considered him to be a bit of a wind up merchant and I understand that he didn\\\'t see eye to eye with everyone here. If you would consider that you didn\\\'t have a good relationship with him, I request - please - that you refrain from posting anything here about this. He was a good man and we love him very much.

Me and my sister are trying to come to terms with our loss and trying to let his friends know the news. I don\\\'t know if he would want anyone here to know, but he isn\\\'t here to ask so I\\\'m doing what I would want someone to do if it were me.

I don\\\'t know if any of his \\\"AB Friends\\\" are still using this site, but please do let anyone know who would want to know. I have access to his Facebook account and, at some point, I suppose I ought to message his friendlist.

I am sorry to share this news this way but there is no other way I suppose.

Best wishes,
Laura

[Bobbisox]

I would imagine people are wary of posting an answer Laura, I sincerley hope this isn't true and that he is ok, but I have a weird feeling it is
I truly hope I am very wrong

[Nannyjill]

I know the name although I don't know him personally but I don't post on here very often.

I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sure his friends will appreciate you letting them.

[pericat]

I would think it's serious for as a joke it would not be funny. I am so sorry for your loss laura

[lf201]

I regret it is true. I'm not expecting any answers here.

I don't know how to prove it to you because obviously I don't want to reveal myfull name. If there is some way I can prove who I am so you know this isn't some horrible joke, I will. Those who "know" him on Facebook, please feel free to send a message to him and if you put in it his full name, I will assume that he knows you well enough to have given that out and then I will reply with my Facebook details (and my live account) to prove that I am in fact who I claim to be.

Best wishes

[Nannyjill]

You don't have to prove anything Laura. Just concentrate on yourself and your sister and other family members.

[scotgal]

Hi Laura

I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I regret that I haven't been on the site of late but I do remember him and yes he could be contoversial at times - however I had no quarrels with him and i am so sorry for your loss. What people need to remember is that everyone has a family and loved ones.

God Bless

Margaret

[Bobbisox]

Laura, No, darlin' you don't have to prove anything, I am very sorry for you loss too,
This is proof enough

[pericat]

Laura take care - we will make sure people see this for you

[lf201]

Thank you. I miss him so much. I don't know what I am going to do without him.

[mrs.chappie]

Can't tell you how sad I am to read this, Laura. I was extremely fond of your dad, although I didn't know him "in the flesh" so to speak. Sincere condolences to you and your family. May I ask what he died of?

[gonzo00]

hey laura, im so very sorry for your loss. whiffey was a great lad and certainly provided manys a good laugh here on answerbank. i hope that you and your family can find solace in the fact that your dad was a much loved and appreciated member of the answerbank clan..our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time...take care pet.

[dothawkes31]

I HAVE HIS PHONE NUMBER, PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS NOT TRUE!

[lf201]

His death was accidental. He was at home. I don't want to actually type it out as I am just not ready to commit the facts to print. The police have told us very little at present. The post mortem is expected to be held on Monday.

Thank you for your kindness. My dad and I are both online creatures and since I found out, I have wanted to speak with my blog friends more than those in "real life". I have found it easier to express my grief through the relative safety of the typed word because in the real world people want to hug and hold you and I just don't want to be touched.

[dothawkes31]

i DON'T UNDERSTAND,

[lf201]

Dot, please contact me on Facebook through his profile. If you message me his phone number, I will message you back with my phone number and you can call me and I can speak to you in person. I am sorry.

[Bobbisox]

omg, neither do I Dot....alarm bells!

[Jan1957]

I am so very sorry to hear the news. I was only asking after Whifffey today as he hadn't been around for a while. What an awful shock!

[dothawkes31]

i've just tried his mobile and it says unasssigned number, i only have his 0207 number at home and i am at my daughters house overnight, i am getting very upset at this,

[Bobbisox]

I do so wish this wasn't true, I don't know what to think anymore, Jan I do remember you asking after him

[ELVIS68]

Sorry to hear about that, I never had any run-ins with him and found him quite amusing which is why he promised me his Lotus