Gordon R Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) There are a number of people on the Forum who knew Graham personally and a fair number bought items from him. He was an RFD, who also ran Astraparts, Ruby Sights UK, Gundeals and a couple of others. Last year, he got cancer of the oesophagus, but recovered after a successful operation. Sadly, the cancer spread to his liver and he got the news last week. The cancer was inoperable and Graham declined chemotherapy, having seen the effect on his wife, who passed away in the same month, five years ago. He opted to return home where he was attended by the excellent McMillan Trust Nursing staff. I visited him for the last time last Saturday afternoon and he died later that evening. For those who knew him, it will be a tremendous loss. He was a larger than life character - quite literally - who peaked at 25 stone, when he stopped smoking. He went on a healthy regime and tipped the scales at a commendable 16 stone, which was excellent for a large lad, with a big frame. He ran several miles per day and looked a picture of health. He was a junior genius with computers, played a mean guitar, was a talented clay and game shot, great businessman, but most of all he was a brilliant human being. Generous, intelligent, patient and easy going. I envied him the latter two qualities, as I possess neither. His funeral is taking place at Agecroft Crematorium next week. If anyone wants details - please PM me. Edited January 27, 2012 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 As they say it always takes the best ones RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I did not know Graham but you paint a very nice picture of the man! Sounds like he was a good friend of yours and others on here, I am sure he would be chuffed with your lovely description of him. Thoughts with you and the family RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) This was Graham - on the right, pictured with Eddie Threlfall - who owns Rishton Clay Club and David Berenguer Seva - a very good Spanish friend of Graham's. The other shows him shooting in Spain. The last shows him in his younger days - second from left - complete with fashionable(at the time) haircut. Edited January 27, 2012 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 With the invention of compulsive apathy this century i can but be humbled by your devoted high opinion of this man.I will consider this man in the same high regard as you have done and am only too glad to offer my condolences-i,m guessing your comments would have made him very happy-God bless him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 R.I.P Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 He looked how you described him, i think he had a good life by the way you have told it. I also like the way he meant a lot to you. Regards. una. p.s how old was he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Sounds like one of those people I would really have liked to have known. RIP big guy. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Graham was 56 when he died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for a lovely write up Gordon. R.I.P Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) My condolences to his family and freinds...Thanks for posting this up..paints a picture of a man who was obviously held in the highest esteem. Edited January 27, 2012 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I did'nt know the man,but sad news anyway. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Monkey Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I didn't know him, but he sounds like a top bloke, R.I.P Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) sounds like a nice fella rip mikky Edited January 27, 2012 by mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavvy Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 That's very sad. The McMillan Trust would be a worthy recipient of some of the cash raised from the NvS shoot this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I only ever met Graham once, most of our "conversations" were on 'tinternet, he seemed a really decent bloke. Life to some of us is too short. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Gordon, you have described graham as a great man and friend to you, lets hope he hits those Targets in the big sky above, never easy loosing a friend jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasscutter Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Obviously a very good friend of yours, thank you for the words, he'd have been proud R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin128 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 My condolences. So sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 He used to call in and say hello at game fairs a really nice guy,RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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