It is with great sadness that I record the passing of a much loved member, Mike Mattinson (Catshamlet). Mike had recently been diagnosed with a serious illness but continued posting till nearly the end. He passed peacefully surounded by his loved daughters, family and friends. Although Mike lived in Cumbria and was yet to visit Australia, he made many close Australian friends through ths forum. He was known for his humour and his gentle posts. He had done a splendid job restoring Mimi, his modified 203. He was planning to bring Mimi to Australia in 2013 to run in the Redex Re-Run. I was to be his co-driver. He will be deeply missed by many.
A personal postscript: it was an honour and a privilege to have known Mike. His gentle, good humoured sparring was a spur my historical postings. I once called him a Yorkshireman. It would have been such a pleasure to have him visit.The 203 world is emptier now and I will miss him deeply.
A personal postscript: it was an honour and a privilege to have known Mike. His gentle, good humoured sparring was a spur my historical postings. I once called him a Yorkshireman. It would have been such a pleasure to have him visit.The 203 world is emptier now and I will miss him deeply.
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