RIP Bill Lyons (@Bill, previously @de niro) update re funeral pg 51/JustGiving link p52

[Bluemoon dan]

RIP Bill. Didn't know him personally beyond his posts on here but reading through this thread makes you realise what a truly decent bloke he was. Very sad, condolences to those who did know him 'properly'.

 

[henrythedogcity]

Rip Bill
I remember him contacting me through this forum regarding running a business during covid totally put my mind at rest on a few issues.
Never met him in person but seemed an absolute top man.

 

[BlueSpike]

RiP Bill, I remember some posts of his when i first joined BM nearly 20 years ago now, kept us all entertained.
Never met him, but I'll miss him. Condolencies to friends and family.

 

[kaz7]

Such sad news , i am pleased he saw us win the lot and he is now free from such a cruel disease , sleep well my lovely x

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Am I imagining it or did Bill come to a meet up dressed as a clown? I would usually think I dreamt it but we are talking about Bill

 

[shinpads]

Am I imagining it or did Bill come to a meet up dressed as a clown? I would usually think I dreamt it but we are talking about Bill

Yes he did indeed , we all met up ath the lower turks head, in the roof garden as i recall, and he did turn up as a clown. There is photographic proof somewhere , if i can find it i will post it. EDIT found it

 

[bluegirl74]

Not unexpected, but still very sad news.

Bill was a lovely man whose qualities shine through in the messages already posted. He was a friend to me and a support when needed.

Rest in peace Bill.

Sincere condolences to all of those feeling Bill's loss and especially to his family xx

 

[SORTED]

Such sad news and that Bill’s passing will be rued by so many speaks volumes about his character.

I only had the pleasure of his company the once - needed some floor covering for a Gazebo for my daughter’s 16th Birthday (she’s 28 now) so I didn’t ruin the lawn, and quick as a flash Bill offered to sort me out with a load of carpet off cuts.

He refused to take anything for his time or trouble (as a fellow blue I was as good as family) and despite having loads to do that day, as I’m sure Bill did, we ended up having a brew and a chatting about City for ages whilst he wound up the carpet fitters who were constantly popping in and out during my time there.

Heartfelt condolences to his beloved family and friends.

You were a proper good un @deNiro - rest in peace my blue friend…and enjoy the banter on the other side

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Yes he did indeed , we all met up ath the lower turks head, in the roof garden as i recall, and he did turn up as a clown. There is photographic proof somewhere , if i can find it i will post it. EDIT found it

lol I knew I wasn’t mad

 

[mancityvstoke]

lol I knew I wasn’t mad

Really???