This is the text of the message from Lisa. Hello All, This is Lisa, Steve's daughter. My Dad asked me to post here to let you know of any updates regarding his situation. Dad was taken ill very suddenly about 6 weeks ago with severe stomach pain. He was admitted to hospital and had some scans and blood tests etc and was diagnosed with a very rare form of bowel cancer. Unfortunately it had also spread as a secondary cancer to his liver. He was admitted for some chemotherapy last Friday, but they were unable to do it as his liver was failing and his bilorubin levels were too high, chemo would have been dangerous. Dad deteriorated very quickly, he was admitted again that evening and was still up and about and conversing and orgnaising and bossing the nurses around, but unfortunately he rapidly deteriorated even more over the weekend and passed away very very peacefully, in no pain last night at 9pm. He spent the last few days with my Mum, brother and myself around his bed and although he had slipped into a very deep sleep he knew we were there and how loved he was. He was a remarkable man who made an impact and achieved such a lot in his life and we will have a huge hole in our life with him gone. He burnt so brightly and faded so fast. If anyone would like to come to his funeral, it is next Friday 25th April at Weymouth crematorium at 14.30 followed by his burial at the Royal Naval cemetery at portland at 15.30 and the wake is at 16.00 at the Ocean Hotel and conference centre at Portland Bill. You are all more than welcome, he thought the world of you. kindest regards Lisa, Tim and Maggie x xx
It's certainly not going to be the same without him. He was without a doubt the life and soul of the party and will be sorely missed by all. I think we'll all join in lighting a lamp specially and raising a glass in his memory over the Easter weekend.
My sincere condolences. Our community is spread around the globe, but close in mutual affection and respect.
Very sad to hear that! Since the short time I have been joining this forum I've noticed him to be one of the most active members, so he will surely be missed by all of us. Farewell, Shed-Man, I'll light a lantern for you tonight. Martin
This is very sad to hear. My sincere condolences to the family. Farewell Shedman. I will light a lantern for you tonight.
This is such sad news, was only thinking about Steve the other day. Sure to light a lamp for Steve this weekend. Newark won;t be the same.
So sad to hear this news. I always loved that Steve called me "lass" even though we were the same age!
That hurts to hear though I never met Steve in person. Here on CPL he was such a nice, warm and helpfull person and I too will light a lamp for Steve and I will drink a SloeGin to his honor. Here is his own recipe: http://0flo.com/index.php?posts/25102 My condolence to Lisa, Tim and Maggie. Claus C
Hi this is terrible news and I will forward to everybody who new Steve he was a bit of a celebrity up here at ashover with his stories the distance he travelled and the fact he had time and smile for every body who met him . Rest easy Steve all the members of ashover festival of light committee
Sorry to hear though I never met Steve in person, but corresponded re his reflectors. Here on CPL we will miss such a genuine and helpfull person. My condolence to Lisa, Tim and Maggie. Graham P
Saddened to hear of Steves passing. I never met met him in person but bought a few bits and pieces from him over the last couple years. I'm sure he'll missed both here and over on CCS. RIP Shed Man.
Very shocked, I knew Steve was ill but this was so quick! I will miss your visits and face at our Meets....
Very sad news. Shed Man will be greatly missed in this and the CCS community, the number of posts in both is testimony to this. I never had the fortune to meet him, but felt he was a friend through his frequent posts. My condolences to Lisa and the rest of Steve's family. Jeremy
I appreciated the knowledge that Steve shared on this forum. Sad news indeed. My condolences to his family. Richard
