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I’m really sorry to let you know that Ian passed away this morning.

He had been suffering with Motor neurone disease which was diagnosed towards the end of 2023.

He died peacefully this morning with his son Jack and wife Sally at his bedside.

I’ll post on here when I know of the funeral details.

For those of you that didn’t know Ian he was a lovely guy. - a quietly spoken gentleman in the truest sense of that word. He had a great sense of humour and was a loved his driving (he was quick!), but mostly he loved the crack with his DDK buddies. He came on as many of the DDK trips over the years as he could and the DDK community was an important part of his life. He will be sorely missed.


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Such sad news today. He was much loved and we’ve got so many memories of Ian both in and out of the cars.

Very sad day and will miss him greatly . I’ll be raising a pint to him tonight.

Shared many miles with Ian. Such a shame and such a terrible disease.
RIP my friend.

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That 's sad news indeed.
I too will raise a glass to his memory this evening.
Although in more recent times his car was Light Ivory, I'll always think of him & his 2.2S when it was Yellow ....


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I’m raising my glass as we speak
I first met Ian at a Wales trip many years ago and every time I got to spend time with him will be remembered with great affection.
RIP Ian. One of the the best

Very, very sad news. It was my pleasure to of known him for the last 17 years, my first encounter with Ian was chasing him & Sladey up Alston pass on the C2C run we did, since then we’ve had some good trips making lots of memories with him & his car. He will be greatly missed by all

RIP Ian, it was a pleasure knowing you.

That is sad news Mark, I know you was both good friends so you must be finding Ian's passing tough.

Ian was a proper gent with a quirky style and flair.

That is a shock to hear. Many of you knew Ian better than me but our paths crossed a few times on DDK events/tours with his lovely 911. Sadly hadn’t met him for a few years so I didn’t know he wasn’t well and it is particularly sad to learn about his passing out of the blue. Terrible news and my condolences to all affected.

Regards
Mike

Such sad news. Spent time at LMC and was only talking to him at Spa last year.
RIP Ian

Ahhh shite. I think I only met him the once, but he was a good dude. RIP.

I am shocked by this sad news. This terrible disease takes another good one. We sit and watch Rob Burrows and Doddie Weir so publicly, but this time it’s one of ours, and a really good guy too. I only found out about Ian’s diagnosis last year when so many of us met at Caffeine and Machine. We chatted at the meal afterwards and other than the weakened voice, still the same Ian. Incredible to hear this outcome so soon. I will raise a glass later, remember his bright smile and some on the great trips we went on over the years. As so many switched to more modern cars, with Ian always in the same lovely 2.2s. So long Ian, rest in peace .

Such sad news.
Truly a wonderful man taken from us too soon.
Many great memories of road trips and events together with Ian (and Jack)

Have already raised a glass and will raise another tonight.

Sad news that's hit me and no doubt many others, hard today

It's had me reflecting on how many wonderful times and great, great friends I've made through this DDK community and Ian is up there at the top of the tree





My thoughts and prayers are with Jack and all Ian's family on this sad day.

RIP Ian, DDK has lost one of it's nicest members, you'll be sorely missed xxx

No words.

Lost my best mate today.

F****** gutted.

Going to miss ya mate.

See you on the other side.

Bollocks- a great chap gone.
Getting old and sick is a real bummer…..
I do hope Jack can keep up the memory by coming on trips in Ian’s 2.2
C