Owd - R.i.p.

[DTCwordfan]

I have just received a message from Mrs. Owd that Owd passed away peacefully and, as Mrs Owd, described it, sleepily, this afternoon in his hospice, his family all around him.

Mrs Owd asked me to convey her deep thanks to all ABers to helped him battle with this awful disease but he has now finished with the daily battles that had beset him.

I am sorry to pass you this news and I am sure that you will join him in wishing him peace for his transfer on to the future, and that you will remember him in your thoughts and prayers, as well as Mrs Owd.

We didn't know him that well but a man of great humour and charm came across, a man with his artistic side too, a man with a sardonic, dry remark, but overall a man who loved Mrs Owd and his family before anything.

Rest in Peace, Eric.

[Eve]

Incredibly sad news, rest in peace Owd x

[gness]

Nox......I knew you would post here.......not to offer condolences wouldn't be you.
How about we all draw a line under the past and let Owd bring you back to Answerbank? You are missed.
Would be good......think about it......Gx

[excelsior-1]

it is agreeable to see you still around, NOX

[wardlaw]

Superbly witty sense of humour. Rest In peace. Mrs Owd my thoughts are with you and yours.

[DTCwordfan]

I would endorse that, NOX, that is something that Owd would probably have blessed as a wee legacy on here, some reconciliation.

[seadogg]

Haven't read all the comments but just in case anyone hasn't thanked you for handling this, please accept my thanks DTC.

[DTCwordfan]

the least I could have done, seadogg; yes, I would have preferred not to have done so with what that would have meant, as I am sure all here would have preferred Owd to have been with us tonight.

I hope Oldham pull it off this evening, as a memory of Owd!

[netibiza]

So sorry. condolences to Owd's family. RIP.

[beattie819]

Rest in Peace Mr Owd. My thoughts and prayers with your family.

[webbo3]

My condolences to his family and friends, r.i.p Owd.



Dave.

[Connemmara]

I never knew Owd as you know I was off the air for a year or so but am passing condolences to his entire family. Connemmara

[Jules001]

RIP Owd - condolences to his family - very sad news

[divegirl]

So sorry to hear this.... My thoughts and love are with you Mrs Owd.

I raise a glass to you Owd and will light a candle to brighten your journey...where ever that may be.

Sleep tight brave man

Lisa xxx

[Ann]

Yes it's very sad when we lose a member of AB - I have explained to my hubby (who doesn't come on this site) that we are like one big happy family, following each other's lives, sharing problems about illnesses - minor or major, problems with family and relationship, weather chat, giving advice about places to visit, help with computer problems and uplifting ABers who feel a bit down. It's great to be part of this big family, anyone else feel the same?
Today we are all feeling sad about Eric (Owd) even though we don't actually know him or even knew what he looked like - he was one of us, a brave soul who fought his illness with dignity and carried on posting right to the end. As NoM says we should remember how fortunate we are, count our blessings and keep smiling ....... Owd we remember you with smiles and love, rest in God's peace x

[Brinjal]

So sorry to hear about owd. Condolences to mrs owd.

[beckersjay]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. I didn't pick it up until now when I searched to see if there was an update.
I am so glad that Owd's last moments in this life were peaceful and in the company of loved ones. He was an example to us all of how to live and cope with adversity. May he rest in peace and his family find comfort in their memories,

[MissCommando]

I've only just seen this post, what sad news :(
I never really spoke to Owd but I would see his posts and the horrendous battle he was dealing with.

I really admired how strong Owd was, bless his heart. Thoughts are with his family and he was such a popular member on here, a man who will be missed by many.

L x

[Ann]

Does anyone know when Owd's (Eric's) funeral is please. I would like to say a little prayer on that day. x