Very sad News regarding Tom Flightholiday

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 17:35

Just had a very sad call to say that Tom passed away this morning suddenly.

I am sure that anyone who knew him well and also for all those on here that he has helped over the years will join me in sending huge hugs to Janet.

For anyone who has outstanding bookings with Flightholiday please be patient and they will be dealt with as and when Janet has time.

ozankoys


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 905

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 17:44

What shocking terrible news, our most sincere sympathies to his family at this sad time.

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 816

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 17:46

What very sad news, condolences to his family. He was such a helpful man and will be missed by many on this board.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 17:48

Earlybird yes he was he had a heart so big and would help anyone

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 17:51

i am so shocked - they were due over next week and we had made arrangements for having a drink together - Tom helped me since before we came to live here, with information about shipping the dog, about life out here and everything - he was a great one for a chat, and never minded finding out things on the behalf of people over here. He will be missed, and our condoloences go to Janet, and of course to Alan at IAH who no doubt is also in shock.

Biggles


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 165

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:00

Yes, huge hugs and condolences to Janet and family.

Glasbury


Joined: 13/08/2010
Posts: 268

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:04

So sorry to hear this sad news.

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:05

This is terrible news, although I never knew him personally, he was always so helpful. RIP Tom.

GinaC


Joined: 26/11/2010
Posts: 372

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:19

A sad day for many who Tom has helped over the years, RIP Tom.

stubbs1


Joined: 07/08/2011
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:23

Many thanks for all the help and first class service received from this true Gentle man. RIP Tom.

LooseBoots



Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 1258

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:24

I would like to join the tributes. Nothing was ever too much for Tom and he took no offence if you just wanted advice. Please give our condolences to his family.

ballymurphy


Joined: 20/09/2009
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:31

Very sad news, Tom was so helpful and a true gentleman.

R.I.P. Tom

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:33

How tragic. Condolences to his family. I only got to know Tom this year, via the phone, when I was trying to organise my Christmas flights and never met him in person but he was a true gentleman!

kyreniakate


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:36

Condolences to Tom's family, such a helpful gentleman in the true sense of the word.



R.I.P. Tom

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:40

Tom phoned me on Wednesday and supported me 100% on the defib fundraisers. His last message to me via 44 was http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/81173.asp here.



He drove me round the bend at times but he had a heart of gold. Can't believe you are no longer with us Tom. RIP



Chris

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:43

I never met the chap, but read his highly informative posts with great interest. My sincerest condolences to his family and all his friends on Cyprus44.

viper


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 119

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:45

Very sad news and such a helpful man.

My condolences to Tom's family.



R.I.P.









viper

westender


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 328

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 18:55

My condolences go out to Tom's family, what a shock it must be to everyone who knew him, he was always ready to help whether you had booked with him or not.

padisha


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 131

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:15

how terribly sad..................a true gentleman who was always prepared to do that bit extra to help those of us who encountered travel problems.............never met Tom but spoke to him several times by phone.......and booked flights.....always remember the occasion he helped us to get over a very stressful situation.......



.....many prayers will be said for this man

carian


Joined: 13/03/2009
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:19

Very sad news. He was such a helpful gentleman, always trying to give the best advice he could.



Our condolences to his family & friends

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:22

This is awful news - what a gentleman Tom was. My sincerest condolences to his family.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:23

Awful news. Our condolences to his family. and friends.



One of natures helpful and true Gentlemen.



He will be sadly missed.



John and Julie

padisha


Joined: 09/07/2011
Posts: 131

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:25

how terribly sad..................a true gentleman who was always prepared to do that bit extra to help those of us who encountered travel problems.............never met Tom but spoke to him several times by phone.......and booked flights.....always remember the occasion he helped us to get over a very stressful situation.......



.....many prayers will be said for this man

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:45

I'm shocked and deeply saddened.



Tom provided invaluable travel information and excellent services to many of us.



My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:48

I am really shocked at the news. He was a real gentleman and a very good friend. My condolences to his family. I have been feeling real bad ever since I heard of his heart attack earlier in the day under another thread on here. I will miss him greatly.

ismet

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:53

The world has lost one of its stars. RIP Tom.



Geoff.

oliveoil


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:54

My condolences to Janet and the family

May he rest in peace

Olive

TRNCvictim


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 1417

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 19:59

I didn't know Tom personally, but I lost my husband under similar circumstance nearly 3 years ago, his family will need all the help and support they can get!



Tom was always a gentleman on this forum, and seemed to be a very kind man.



May his wife and family cope with the coming weeks and months ahead, and may he RIP

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:07

Talked to Tom many times.We promised to meet next time when in Lapta.

My thoughts to his family

One of the last true gentlemen



Mike

fatboy



Joined: 05/11/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:17

I can only reiterate msg27.A sad day.

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:18

Our deepest condolences to Janet and her family



A true gentleman to all he helped , a sad day.



RIP

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:23

How very sad. Our condolences to his family.



RIP

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:26

so sad , condolences to his family .

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:30

Flying with the angels!! Always sad when someone dies before their time R.I.P.

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:32

What terrible news. a lovely man. Condolences to al his family and colleagues and friends.





Harold

Sugarpuffbear


Joined: 14/05/2010
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:34

Tom was really kind to me and gave me a great deal of advice that was nothing to do with his business.

He was always ready to help. He will be missed by many.

Our sympathies go to his wife and family.

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:39

That's a shock and a big shame.



He was a very considered and thoughtful contributor on here.



He will be missed

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:47

very sad news,he was a very helpful and friendly poster here,and will be missed.my condolences to his family,may he rest in peace.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 20:51

Very very sad news indeed R.I.P. Tom I had the pleasure of meeting Tom a couple of times at Guido's.



Really find this so hard to believe,



Sincere condolences to all of the family and friends.

pgsstansted


Joined: 16/12/2011
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 21:44

Tom was a good friend and we talked regularly regarding Pegasus and their plans and often the resulting conversation proved benefical to both of us.

He will be sadly missed by all his friends in the industry and indeed as a close friend within the Pegasus family.

From the Pegasus Stansted team and our colleagues in Istanbul our thoughts are with Janet at this sad time.

Peter

(flypgs Stansted)

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 22:04

Oh my god I have only just heard via phone call from Lee. I am in shock. My heart goes out to Jan . We were hoping to meet up with them on thier return from trnc. Tom a true gentleman may you rest in peace. You will be truely missed x

laptajack


Joined: 04/10/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 22:05

Never met the gentleman, but spoke to him on many occasions.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones R.I.P.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 23:03

I will print out all these messages and give them to Janet next time she comes out or will post them to her when i go back to UK in the new year.

I am sure it will give her some comfort to know how highly people thought of Tom.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 23:18

what a lovely and helpful man a gentleman such a sad loss RIP tom

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 23:41

I met Tom a few years ago in the TRNC, He actually lived in the same village that i was born in the Forest of Dean.When i told him the name of the people that used to live in his house he was shocked.RIP Tom.

rowan


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 23:56

I did not know Tom but know of the help he gave to many people on this forum and otherwise. May he rest in peace and may his family find the strength to deal with this awful news.

natalie


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
16/12/2011 23:57

A kind helpful person, why is it always these sort of people that are taken away from us?

Sincere condolences to his family.

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 00:05

One of life`s gentlemen. Whenever you phoned Tom to book a flight, nothing was any trouble to him, he was a professional through and through.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 00:54

I am really shocked and sad. Only spoke to him when he phoned me recently to help with flight matters.

I saw this morning he was taken ill and hoped for the best, but it was not to be.

Thinking about his wife and family. I lost my own husband heart attach when he was only 44 and I 37, and

I know how hard to bear this is. So sorry to hear this awful news.

Izzet



Joined: 01/12/2006
Posts: 920

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 01:06

I'm shocked. He was a real gentleman.

My condolences to his family.

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 03:06

I too am shocked by this news.



Tom very selflessly called me on my mobile to offer me some very sage advice without any consideration for his own gain.



He was one of nature's gentlemen.



May he rest in peace.



DD

Castlemilk


Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 05:51

Very sad news. Tom always went above, and beyond to help. Condolences to his family.

Maxine and Steve

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 07:11

Poor o-ld Tom. He was a very kind soul - didn't have a mean bone in his body.



RIP

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 07:35

Dear god , i have only just read this . I am deeply shocked , he was priceless , lovely lovely man . Spoke to him not long back . Always went that extra mile and did his utmost to help you . Met him and Janet on a few occasions and spoke to him quite regularly on the phone . Janet , family and friends must be devastated . it is a very sad day .

My sincere sympathy goes to Janet , family and friends

Patricia

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 07:38

So sad to hear of the departing of such a nice man. Our condolences to his family.

daisythedog


Joined: 17/07/2009
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 07:58

Totally devastated by this sad news.

Tom was not just my great friend he'd been like a brother to me, especially since I lost my husband 4 years ago.

I had been so looking forward to seeing him and Janet during their Xmas break.

This world is a poorer place without you - rest in peace Tom.

Janet my thoughts are with you.

Ann

guidosp1


Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 341

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 09:11

tom was a close friend and a true gentleman, i am deeply sad and our thoughts goes out to his family and especially to jan. the world has lost a shining star but heaven gained one.

r.i.p mate



guido

daisythedog


Joined: 17/07/2009
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 09:39

As the office computer is offline for the weekend I am posting on behalf of Kyrenia Animal Rescue.

We are very saddened to hear of Tom's sudden passing.

Our sincerest condolences to Janet, the family and people at IAH

Ann Bosley

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 11:17

Have been away for a few days and only just seen this very sad news. My sincere condolences to Tom's family, friends and colleagues. Such a helpful man who always put himself out for his customers. He will be sadly missed by so many.

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 12:23

Heard only this morning, although Teresa had tried to contact me yesterday. Tom was indeed a special person, and he spent over half an hour the other day filling me in on something, and I know that many many folk will miss him, BUT, I do hope that somehow he is able to read all the lovely things that people are saying about him. The sad thing in life is that one rarely tells others how wonderful they are, and what they mean to them, and I wonder how many of us told Tom how much we appreciated him? But I also hope that Janet is comforted by all these wonderful wishes. She will need a lot of help, and I hope that she gets it. As she has MS life is a struggle enough. He will indeed be missed for all his individuality, kindness, helpfulness and for just being Tom!

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 13:45

Never knew him but he has always been so helpful on here.

My condolences to his family and friends.

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 14:23

~Whilst we never had the pleasure of meeting Tom every time we spoke to him on the phone he was so very helpful and we always had long chats about Lapta, especially over last year's flooding. I am so so sad to hear this and extend our heartfelt condolences to his friends and especially his family. RIP Tom.

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
17/12/2011 23:04

I have only just heard, I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I have spoken to him several times but never had the pleasure of meeting him. Sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

Aysesdaddy



Joined: 21/03/2009
Posts: 392

Message Posted:
18/12/2011 01:17

Never actually new Tom except through Cyprus44. Very sad news RIP Tom and deepest sympathy to his family.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
18/12/2011 07:37

yes, a very sad day indeed - a nice helpful bloke.....

zcacmxi


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
18/12/2011 09:54

Very shocked to hear this, my sympathy & condolences to his family.



I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, but had benefited from many of this posts on these forums. I'm sure he'll be missed not only by his family, but his customers and friends on these forums to which he provided a first class and personal service.



RIP Tom.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
18/12/2011 15:59

So very sad. Condolences to Tom's family and friends.

PCRescue


Joined: 18/12/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
18/12/2011 16:00

I just wanted to add to all the words already said.

I had the unenviable task of keeping Tom and Janet's rather complicated computer system online for the past few years, so I have spent many an hour or four in Tom's company. He was a customer who very quickly became a true friend.

Never have I known anyone so genuine, big hearted and unselfish as Tom.

He used to drive me bonkers sometimes, and when he booked me for a half-hour technical support visit, my wife used to say "see you in three hours time then". Half hour to fix the problem, two and a half hours laughing and joking, drinking tea and eating cakes!

Once he phoned me for a bit of computer help but unfortunately I was stuck out in the Forest with a broken down car. "Where are you? I'm coming over with a tow-rope!" was his immediate reply.

Yes, he could be chaotic and frustrating at times, and could talk for England, but the world is an emptier place without him, and he will be sorely missed by everyone whose lives he touc

Dawnie1


Joined: 27/09/2008
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
18/12/2011 17:12

I knew Tom from way back in the days of TRNC Villaowners site & over the years he became a friend as well as booking some of my flights. Nothing was ever too much trouble & was always there to lend a hand or word. He was brilliant when I was stuck in TRNC with the volcanic ash & even tho I had not booked my flight with him, he was so helpful. RIP Tom, one of lifes true gentlemen & Janet, take very good care xxx

horselover


Joined: 18/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
18/12/2011 21:40

so sad. chattted to tom over the phone bout dogs, n cyprus.such a knowledge of info, n so friendly. i am sad i never got to meet him. best wishes to his family.x

beachsidebum


Joined: 02/03/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
19/12/2011 00:35

Sadly never got to meet Tom,, but from all the postings on here,, he was a very helpful person.

R.I.P TOM. Condolences to all his family.

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
19/12/2011 12:42

I never meet or spoke to Tom but you could tell from his postings what type of person he was



Condolences to his family

daisythedog


Joined: 17/07/2009
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
20/12/2011 22:33

I do feel that after all Tom contributed to this forum with his kind words of advice and support to anyone that the moderators might have made this a sticky even if only for a few more days thus allowing anyone who had been offline and missed the news of his death to be able to add their tributes to him.

Jwheeler&Sons


Joined: 10/06/2008
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
20/12/2011 23:34

What happened?

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
21/12/2011 00:43

Msg 74, is that a real post?

Read the first msg

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
21/12/2011 05:51

I would like to send some flowers on behalf off 44 , could someome e-mail me the best address to send them to please

Patricia

Enchanted


Joined: 20/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
21/12/2011 12:38

Good idea Pat, but maybe wait a while as I suspect his widow may be awash with flowers at the moment.

There will be some awful dark days to get through in the coming weeks, so maybe January would be a good time. Janet will need some TLC to keep her going

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
21/12/2011 12:43

I hear what you say , yes you are right , that sounds the sensible thing to do

Simbas

Sundance


Joined: 15/07/2010
Posts: 213

Message Posted:
21/12/2011 21:43

So sad to hear of Toms passing, when Cyprus Turkish Airline went down the pan i was booked to fly with them 5 days after, Tom was a great help,



Tom RIP



Sundance

nursy1


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
23/12/2011 11:32

Met Tom and Janet this year for the first time. What a lovely couple. Tom Im sure will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with Janet and his family.Jim and Jennifer x

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
23/12/2011 13:40

Another Angel in heaven RIP XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
23/12/2011 17:09

Toms funeral will take place on the 4th January at the Forest of Dean crematorium.

gemini39


Joined: 16/09/2011
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
23/12/2011 17:59

Only chatted to Tom on phone but think he was an ACE human being. Janet you had one in a million