Mrs Spart Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 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. NorthernMonkey, Jamie, wesacosa and 99 others 2 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandersnatch Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Ah sad news. My condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 https://autoshite.com/topic/41237-how-to-roffle/ Mrs Spart, chaseracer and brownnova 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglevan Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Really sorry to hear the news.. Sending condolences to the family.. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 What they said/\ I agree. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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. Floatylight, Mrs Spart, chodweaver and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Oh man. That's sad news indeed. Really sorry for your loss. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Terrible news and very sorry to read it this morning. I wish you all the best. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I’m so sorry to hear that, my condolences to you. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 loserone and Mrs Spart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob McGregor Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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. Mrs Spart, Rave and rusty998 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 This is very sad news indeed. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I'm so sorry to hear this. Please let us know if there's anything we can do. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 One of my favourite posts of AS Edited to add: and it inspired me to go halves on a Fergie. Dick Longbridge, wuvvum, Jim Bell and 13 others 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 So Sorry to hear this - ive enjoyed reading his posts on here. Lee Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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. loserone, DSdriver, RobT and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Saddest of news. He was among us and we were all better for it. Condolences to all who know him. UltraWomble and Mrs Spart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 That's terrible news, my condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommotech Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Desperately sad news, my condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Sorry to hear this very sad news. Our condolences. Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 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. loserone, Mrs Spart and 95 quid Peugeot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Spartacus was great, sad and sorry to hear your news. Mrs Spart and 95 quid Peugeot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Exactly this. ^^^^^^^^ Mrs Spart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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