Mrs Spart 762 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I'm hoping this is the correct area to post this. I'm @spartacus partner and I've joined up unfortunately to announce some bad news. It is with a very heavy heart I am writing this. Approx 6 weeks ago spartacus (Giles) became very unwell and was admitted to Chesterfield Royal with a ruptured spleen. This was eventually removed however with an underlying diagnosis of advanced cancer (Mantle Cell Lymphoma) his prognosis was not great. Giles has tried fighting this, been under various Specialists and various Wards. He has put up one hell of a fight. However even Giles knows you can only fight this for so long. Sadly Giles passed away peacefully on Saturday 15th May 2021 at 11:30am he was surrounded by his family and friends. He will leave many a sad tear behind. He spoke often of autoshite and spent many an evening browsing through this website. He really loved it. Giles has asked me to auction (roffle?) off one of his vehicles... A Fiat Panda (obviously not the car in the photo), which he requested the money be donated to a good cause. I'll try and find the thread/area to do this and keep all updated. mitsisigma01, davehedgehog31, Rave and 99 others 2 100 Link to post Share on other sites
brownnova 12788 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I am incredibly sorry to hear this news. Condolences to you and your family. Although I never met him he always seemed a good sort on here. When the time is right, If you want any assistance with the roffle please don’t hesitate to ask. SpareSnare and Mrs Spart 2 Link to post Share on other sites
brandersnatch 1198 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Ah sad news. My condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
outlaw118 6205 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Welcome to AS Mrs Spart, really sorry to hear this, I'm sure everyone here will join me in condolences for your loss. He was a top bloke - as you know, and will be missed. There's a link to "How to Roffle", I'll try and find it, but I'm sure there will be no shortage of help if required. Again, thoughts with you and yours. SpareSnare and Mrs Spart 2 Link to post Share on other sites
outlaw118 6205 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 https://autoshite.com/topic/41237-how-to-roffle/ Mrs Spart, chaseracer and brownnova 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
sutty2006 6891 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time, I didn’t know Giles personally but hearing of an autoshite member leaving this world is like loosing a family member in a way. Wack and Mrs Spart 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Anglevan 478 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Really sorry to hear the news.. Sending condolences to the family.. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
New POD 12969 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 What they said/\ I agree. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs6C 6659 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I am so sorry to hear this news. Many thanks for joining us here to let us know that Giles has passed. As spartacus here, he was supportive, knowledgeable and enthusiastic in equal measures to those who needed help, sought advice or just wanted to share the news of their motoring life. We will miss him. Mrs Spart, chodweaver, Floatylight and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
loserone 14263 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Oh man. That's sad news indeed. Really sorry for your loss. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpiusMaximus 7309 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Terrible news and very sorry to read it this morning. I wish you all the best. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
garethj 7768 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I’m so sorry to hear that, my condolences to you. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mally 7304 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Very sad to hear this. I read his posts and topics and marvelled at his, and your enthusiasm for life. Condolences to all the family Mrs Spart and loserone 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob McGregor 447 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Oh blimey, he was obviously no age. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for coming on here - it’s much appreciated. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dome 10792 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 So sad to hear this. He came across as a genuinely nice person. Autoshite will be poorer without him. Thanks for taking the time to let us know and condolences to you and Giles family and friends. sdkrc and Mrs Spart 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BeEP 3173 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 So sorry to hear this. I met Giles once when he bought the Berlingo van from me last autumn, and I couldn't have wished for a more straightforward sale to an obviously decent chap. My condolences to you and his family. rusty998, Mrs Spart and Rave 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Split_Pin 14635 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 This is very sad news indeed. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorRetro 11028 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I'm so sorry to hear this. Please let us know if there's anything we can do. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
loserone 14263 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 One of my favourite posts of AS Edited to add: and it inspired me to go halves on a Fergie. Jim Bell, Snake Charmer, wuvvum and 12 others 12 3 Link to post Share on other sites
groovylee 870 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 So Sorry to hear this - ive enjoyed reading his posts on here. Lee Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
davehedgehog31 5738 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Very sad news. Condolences to you and the rest of Giles family. He was still posting words of encouragement to others on here even at a time where he must have been very ill. I think that says a lot. sdkrc, DSdriver, Mrs Spart and 4 others 7 Link to post Share on other sites
sporty-shite 3139 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 So sorry to hear this. As others have said, he was a positive guy within AS and will be missed. Mrs Spart and 95 quid Peugeot 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bell 45005 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Saddest of news. He was among us and we were all better for it. Condolences to all who know him. Mrs Spart and UltraWomble 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 16434 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 That's terrible news, my condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tommotech 1408 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Desperately sad news, my condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stanky 10239 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I'm very sorry to hear this news, a valued member on here who will be very missed - my condolences Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Longbridge 11017 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Sorry to hear this very sad news. Our condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cms206 14568 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 A real loss to our wee corner of the internet. My sincere condolences to you, Mrs Spart, the family_sparticus and all who knew him. Rest in Peace, Giles. 95 quid Peugeot, Mrs Spart and loserone 3 Link to post Share on other sites
HMC 18577 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Spartacus was great, sad and sorry to hear your news. 95 quid Peugeot and Mrs Spart 2 Link to post Share on other sites
95 quid Peugeot 3830 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Exactly this. ^^^^^^^^ Mrs Spart 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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