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				Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:10 pm
				by MarinaCoupe
				It is with great sadness I have to tell you that Tiny Thornber passed away today.
Many of you will know Tiny through the Morris Marina Owners Club, as an area rep, area rep co-ordinator, national show organiser, NEC show organiser, MVA rep and just as a great bloke to be with.  It is a very sad loss for Dawn, Simon and Simon's family.  The club has lost a great member, who would always give his time and advice unstintingly.  Although we met up rarely, I counted Tiny as a friend and will miss him greatly.
There is no information yet on funeral arrangements or whether Dawn will want to support a particular charity with donations.  In anticipation of a nominated charity I have opened the club donations PayPal account at "
donations@morrisital.org.uk".
I will post here once we know what the funeral arrangements are.
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				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:13 pm
				by balmy
				Very sad indeed. A great man and so dedicated to the club. 
Having met him many times, 'worked' at the NEC show for a few years with him and in constant contact with him it's been very sad news to take today.
The loss of Tiny and a devastating loss last Friday for me -2017 is proving to be a shit year so far. 
RIP Tiny. 
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				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:53 pm
				by pete 6t
				Lovely guy very very sad news wil be greatly missed
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:36 pm
				by JoshWard
				Don't really have anything to add to the above. A truly lovely guy who is going to be sorely missed by us all.
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:27 pm
				by JubileeNut
				I am glad I had the chance to chat and spend a small amount of time with Tiny when I was at the NEC a couple of years back.
He was a great person with a fantastic sense of humor.
Sad news indeed and thoughts go out to Dawn, Simon and Family.
			 
			
					
				Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:40 pm
				by Barmy
				A truly wonderful bloke spent many hours with him at the NEC & the Nats had some great laughs with him, a true gentleman & a great club member, sad to lose a good friend gonna miss him  & his sense of humour Rest in Peace my mate, thoughts are with Dawn, Si, Amanda & the boys.
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				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:21 pm
				by MARINAMADBAZ
				sorry to hear this sad news,spoke to tiny at a few marina shows
a great guy sadly missed
my thoughts with dawn and family
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:07 pm
				by SLOW ITAL
				Read of Tiny's passing with deep regret.
  "Tiny " in name only,  a big man in all sences of the word.
 A stalwart in the club, with the support of his family  took on the N E C motor show  & lifted it to a new level. Proud to have you as a friend.
 We'll miss you Mark.
 Our thoughts with Dawn, Simon & family...
  GIL...
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:07 am
				by Martec
				Always a big smile a hand shake and a mischevious comment when ever I met him, a truely nice guy.
He will be missed.
Brian
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:17 pm
				by tathoarder
				Very sad news, a top guy with a big heart.
My thoughts are with the family.
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:19 pm
				by 1972TCCOUPE
				I've been thinking what to post since I read this on Wednesday, I don't know what to say. Only really had one good chat with Tiny and Simon over lunch on a road run. Really wish I'd made the effort before,really nice chap. My thoughts are with all concerned.
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:01 pm
				by balmy
				'Funeral is booked in for Wednesday 25th January 
2pm at Victoria Hall 
Knowsley Street Bolton 
Then family going on to crematorium for committal
Everyone invited to join us after the service at Lady Loudes 
Plodder lane Farnworth 
Family flowers 
Donations to Manchester dogs home and Diabetes UK
Please give Simon or I a call if you need any more information 
Thanks Dawn'
			 
			
					
				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:07 pm
				by MarinaCoupe
				Beat me to it.
The club donations account is open and we'll share the money between Diabetes UK and Manchester Dogs Home.
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				Re: Sad News - Tiny Thornber
				Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:15 pm
				by MarinaCoupe
				So far we've raised £85 from people who knew Tiny.  The club PayPal account is 
donations@morrisital.org.uk
The funeral is next Wednesday at 2.15pm from the house.  If you need addresses etc PM me for the details.
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