Lee Thickett (Troubador) - R.I.P. (2 Viewers)

[A2GG]

I was informed this morning that Lee died on Saturday, 11/25. Lee’s wife Aileen sent me an email earlier with this sad news.

Lee was my my ‘pen pal’ for the last decade. I talked to him several times per week via email. We became close friends. I really valued his friendship and I’m going to miss him dearly. I’ll never forget him. We had a lot of laughs. He was very supportive and helped me through some tough times. He was a special man, smart, funny and caring. He was loyal to his friends and family. He never really complained even when he was very ill. He had great character.
I’ll never have a friend like Lee again.

Thank you for your friendship, Lee.

R.I.P.
love, Beth

 

[MiddleRiver]

OMG
I am so sorry to hear this. I'm relatively 'new' around here but Troubador has always been one of the clearest, most respected voices.
Godspeed Lee, may your seaside walks 'on the other side' be as interesting as they were on this earth!
a

 

[angusmcoatup]

I’m sad to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[ariban]

This is such a sad thing to hear. His musings over optics is what kept bringing me back to the forums. devastating news. My prayers are with his family and friends. May the Almighty give them the time and space to come to terms with this loss. This community, I am sure, will miss him immensely.
Arijit

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

Very sad to hear this. RIP.

 

[delia todd]

Oh so sad!!! Devastating news. Not unexpected maybe, but still hard to take. I new something must be very wrong when my last message went unanswered.

I'll really miss him too.

RIP my friend.

 

[KaterinBortle9]

Rest in peace, Lee Thickett. Condolences to his family.

 

[Maljunulo]

We are diminished.

Richard

 

[jgraider]

Condolences to the family affected. May he RIP.

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

That is awful news. Such a nice fella. Condolences to Lee’s wife and family.

Rich

 

[Patudo]

I'm sorry to hear this. T was a decent man who loved nature and was generous in describing what he saw; extremely tolerant with the quirks of the motley crew that shows up here, and tried to be fair in moderating posts. If I ever see an otter in Scotland I'll be reminded of the observations (that took much patience and understanding to witness, no doubt) that he kindly shared with us. Thanks and goodbye Mr T.

 

[crinklystarfish]

In a world in which so few are motivated or able, he stood out as one who genuinely revered the natural world. This will be my enduring memory of him.

 

[PeterPS]

I have exchanged emails and kept in touch with Lee for many years, he was always very kind and ready to share his ample knowledge. I knew he had a terminal disease (in his own words), noticed he was not seen on the BF since October 16 and feared he was not well but was afraid to ask. May he rest in peace and condolences to his family.

 

[Steve]

Very sad indeed, I managed to talk to him three or so weeks ago, I and BF will miss him.

 

[mskb]

Very sad to hear this. My prayers are with the family.
Thank you Beth for letting us know.
Kumar

 

[Andy Adcock]

RIP Troubador, sad news indeed.

 

[Holger Merlitz]

How terrible! My condolences to Lee’s wife and family ...

 

[dorubird]

God rest you in peace, Lee !

 

[Grando]

Really sad news. My thoughts go out to Lee’s family and friends.

 

[dries1]

God bless you Lee, may you rest in eternal peace.

Andy W.