Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#1
Just heard that both Phil Wyborn-Brown and Pauline Crawley (of the Arlington) passed away last night.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#2
I had to read that twice to take it in, I didn't know Pauline but was sat next to Phil last evening at the community centre, we were chatting away he seemed in fine form. Saw him around most days and he has had good and bad days since the surgery he underwent a while back.
Sincerest condolences to his wife Jo.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
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#3
sorry to hear the sad news,had meet phil a few times and seemed a decent chap to talk to.didnt know Pauline.my condolences to both partys famlys.
Guest 652- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#4
So sorry to hear this, he seemed quite well when he left the centre last night, my sympathy to Pauline
Ian Handley
- Location: Norfolk UK
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#5
Oh, how so very sad.
I must confess that I didn't know Pauline but I had only emailed Joan - Phils lovey wife - just 48 hours ago - we had been aquainted once more via this group several months ago and I was so looking forward to the three of us enjoying a chat together about past times.
Phils death must have been so sudden, my thoughts go out to Joan, a friend so dear that words cannot express.
RIP Pauline and Phill.
This world of ours is a poorer place for your passing.
God Bless
Ian
Ian Handley
Former Operations Controller DHB Terminal Control (1978-1995)
Dover born (1946) & bred, Moved from area in 1999 - family still living in Dover
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#6
I first met Phil about 10 years ago up at the castle when the "Siege of 1215" exhibition was on, I was the only one on that particular tour so we got talking and he was clearly very knowledgeable about Hubert De Burgh who is largely unknown outside of Dover other than by history buffs. He was in the process of writing a book on the man, I don't know if it ever got published.
Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
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#7
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Phil, it is only days ago that he was showing me the photos of his latest project, a model of a 1st. WW tank. we usually had a drink in the 8 Bells once a week and I loved his conversation. I have got one of his pictorial calendars in front of me as I type. Sincere condolences to Jo.
I didn't know Pauline. Condolences to both families
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#8
Well, that is a shock, must have been a heart-attack I guess.
So sorry to hear this, he was a really good guy.
I didn't know Pauine either, but it is sad when people pass away.
Condolences to both families.
Roger
Guest 1103- Registered: 3 Nov 2013
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#9
So so sad.... I had the pleasure of meeting Phil and Joanne no too long ago. Cant get over it ...
R.I.P Phil
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Jan Higgins
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#10
Such sad news. R.I.P
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Guest 977- Registered: 27 Jun 2013
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#11
Such a shock - I had known Phil for many years through a shared interest in photography, and both of my daughters worked with him at the castle during their student years.
And although I only met Pauline briefly fairly recently she was a great character that everyone warmed to instantly.
RIP both.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#12
We were all very sorry to hear this news from Peter yesterday in the top post about the deaths mentioned.
I only met Phil the one time , this was relatively recently over at the Mash Tun where he was relaxing with his wife. We had an amiable chat for a while and a very nice chap he was. So all quite shocked to hear the news.
Condolences to his wife Jo.
Condolences too to the family of Pauline. Sad times.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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#13
a great loss to the forum.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#14
Very sad news, I've known Phil for a few years now and as Alec said above I also saw him in the 8 Bells, he was really excited about his WW1 tank project and was showing me photos of the project with great enthusiasm.
A very nice and informed chap, a sad loss, my Prayers go out to his wife Jo.
Unfortunately I didn't know Pauline, Condolences to Family and Friends.
Guest 1495- Registered: 17 Mar 2015
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#15
Very sad news, Iv known Phil for many years I didn't know Pauline very well but she sounded a very nice woman, I shall miss chatting to him, When he worked at the castle as a custodian we talked about the old days and loved the job he was doing.
R.I.P both
Dave Morgan
Alec Sheldon- Location: Dover
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#16
Has anyone heard of the arrangements for Phil's funeral?
Guest 977- Registered: 27 Jun 2013
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#17
I've just heard it's 8th April but no more details yet.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#18
8th April at Barham 4pm then afterwards @ Marina Hotel.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Alec Sheldon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
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#19
Thanks for that Peter and Ray.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#20
Just been informed that space at Marina Hotel is limited to close friends and family.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson