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Looking at his Facebook page, it looks like the Clock beat Chris..
I only "knew" him on here, and only ridden with him a couple of times, but he seemed a really decent bloke..
Thoughts to his wife and all those who knew himat this time..
Oh bugger can't recall meeting him but always came across as a really nice guy.
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shit****s.
shit news indeed
condolences to Chris' family and friends
Ah, shit 🙁 Condolences to everyone who knew him.
That's bollocks news.
Thoughts with family 🙁
Very sorry to hear this. Thinking of his family.
Tragic. Never replied to his posts, couldn't think of anything to say. Bit like now.
RIP.
Tragic news indeed. Condolences to his family and friends 🙁
RIP Marsdenman.
Just 🙁
RIP
Oh bollx. That was faster than I thought. I hope the quality was good for as long as possible, and that when time was up Chris and family didn't have a long wait.
I thought it was a very brave and honourable decision at the time, best wishes to all his family and friends.
Ahhh bugger...
RIP old boy.....
Yep, he's gone. I've only just heard from Sharon, and I didn't want to post anything before I did. He'd only just got back from hospital after a bit of a blip, and I was chatting to him via text just yesterday. He sounded ok, completely with it, and we talked about meeting up and stuff. Can't believe that's it.
Ride on, Chris. I'm going to miss you.
sad news
Stumbled on his thread late last night and opened it to see if he replied about the comment I made about it being a bitch to inflate the tyres on the mobility scooter.. but found nothing. It made me think that something might be up. Now I know. RIP. :O(
Very sad.
But what courage and honour. I hope when my time comes I can show a fraction of that.
Best wishes to his wife and family.
Ride fast, ride free.
I am so very saddened by this news,
RIP Chris
As above, I never knew what to say. RIP.
RIP Chris. Condolences to all his family and friends.
God speed fellah 🙁
Cancer is a ****
Gutted
Never met him in real life, but his courage online in the face of his illness was both humbling and inspiring - RIP 🙁
Terrible and sad news.
I'd read the post and followed it as my OH is going throughthe same. My thoughts for his family now. 🙁
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I’m glad he made it home first. Must have been quite an effort.
One of life’s genuinely nice and decent folk as well as being braver than most when he needed to be. Met him through a ride he organised on here and then plenty of other rides with some locals. Had some great riding weekends away with Chris and the others.
Mine and Hazel’s thoughts are with you Sharon.
RIP Chris.
Ah man, that's shit. I was moved by his thread on here.
RIP
Missed this sticky 🙁
[quote=Mrs Marsdenman wrote on Sunday]
My gorgeous husband Chris died today and let's be honest, it's just plain shit. But, and please take comfort in this, he got home from hospital yesterday and we had a lovely day and a chilled out evening with Team Turner all being back together.
I don't think anyone quite realised how much energy Chris had put into keeping going recently and getting himself home and this morning I think he decided he didn't have the energy to go on and stayed asleep. He was very peaceful, not in any pain and most importantly where he wanted to be.
It's way too early for his life to have ended but it ended well and he didn't suffer.
At first he couldn't understand why so many people were so bothered about him and so desperate to help but eventually I got it through to him that so many people loved him …. because he was him and he deserved it.
Thank you for all the messages of support - I'm just going to have a bit of quiet time but I promise to call and ask if I need anything x x
I've been in bits since I heard, Chris was one of the good guys and meeting him had a positive impact on our lives. It's typical of his behaviour that despite his condition, he remained upbeat - on Saturday afternoon we had a text from him wishing me good luck for my gig on Saturday night.
RIP.
Filled up reading that Jules.
To young. So glad I got a few rides with him. Top bloke.
Its Shit, it really is. 😥
Nothing else to add but sleep well Chris.
My sincere thoughts & condolences to his family and all who were lucky enough to know him.
Happier times.
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Liking the pic lowey, nice one.
I'm so sorry to hear this. This horrible thing touches so many of us. 😥
Rest in peace Chris.
Pinched from a friends facebook. (Going to assume you don't mind, Mr Wood).
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Chris at the top of Skiddaw.
Shite news.. 🙁 Rest easy fella.
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Happier times
RIP Marsdenman
Never met you but will be thinking of you, your family and friends when that organised bike ride comes through Huddersfield on Sunday.
I think the shock of it is how short a time the whole thing has taken , from Graham and I seeing Chris at the Brownbacks races last August and thinking that he wasn't his usual affable self and looked somewhat pre-occupied- to finding out about the cancer .Then him taking the brave decision to go for the quality of life rather than undergoing shite chemo too late , to the shock of seeing him on the electric scooter and now in less than a year he's dead .What can you say really , a thoroughly nice and unassuming man who didn't seem to have any edge to him or a bad word for anyone , and a family left behind .Enjoy each day kids cos you just never know the next card you'll get dealt .......
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you Chris - I know people on here who thought a lot about you & I heard from them what a top bloke you were.
So very, very sad... :-(. Sincere Condolences. Ride in peace...
Nige
Awful news.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
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RIP
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Such sad news, such a lovely guy, words kind of fail me still. So I've done as others did and dug out a couple of pics.
I'm sure in the group pic Chris wasn't really saying "bad bike, naughty bike, you must learn to climb faster" it's just how it looks!
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That is really bad news.
Reading through this thread and his original one, he really came across as a nice bloke and very 'together' - as does his partner.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
I've found it nearly impossible to find words to describe how I feel.
Chris made the most of his short life. Mainly thinking and doing things for others.
His caring, kindly nature, intelligence and humour endeared him to many.
I shall miss all these things.
Rest in peace Chris, for peace is what you deserve.
Our thoughts are with you Sharon.
Jane x