Sad News - Tiny Thornber

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 12:10 pm

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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Post by **balmy** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:13 pm

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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pete 6t · Post by **pete 6t** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:53 pm

Lovely guy very very sad news wil be greatly missed

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:36 pm

Don't really have anything to add to the above. A truly lovely guy who is going to be sorely missed by us all.

JubileeNut · Post by **JubileeNut** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:27 pm

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.

Barmy · Post by **Barmy** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:40 pm

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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MARINAMADBAZ · Post by **MARINAMADBAZ** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:21 pm

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

SLOW ITAL · Post by **SLOW ITAL** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:07 pm

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...

Martec · Post by **Martec** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:07 am

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

tathoarder · Post by **tathoarder** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:17 pm

Very sad news, a top guy with a big heart.

My thoughts are with the family.

1972TCCOUPE · Post by **1972TCCOUPE** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:19 pm

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.

Post by **balmy** » Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:01 pm

'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'

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:07 pm

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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Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:15 pm

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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