Steve Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have joined the forum to let you all know that forum member Auld Yin (we knew him as Henry Elliot!) passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Henry was diagnosed with lung cancer over a year ago. Radiotherapy stabilised the tumour, but unfortunately the cancer spread to his brain. Henry was the strongest man that I've ever met and managed to remain his usual upbeat self pretty much right to the end. I have posted here as he often used to talk about the "folk from the forum." He was a passionate Motherwell fan and in his later years as he became bedbound due to various health issues the forum became a very important link to the outside world. I know that he regarded the people here as his friends. One of the last things he asked us to do for him was to log him into his account and increase the text size so that he could read through the latest posts. I'm not sure if he managed to post back that day. He leaves behind his fiancee, Anna and step-daughter Jess (not forgetting his "Baby" - the Audi GT Coupe he bought in claret in 1984) along with a large network of family and friends. He was a genuinely nice guy and I everyone I have spoken to thought very highly of him. His funeral will be held on Wednesday 27th at Falkirk Crematorium. Any Motherwell fans who wanted to attend would be more than welcome. Dress code: Claret and Amber! Henry wasn't a man for flowers, so we have set up a Just Giving page in aid of Strathcarron Hospice who looked after Henry for a short time when he really needed it. http://www.justgiving.com/henryelliot/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nethertonwellfan Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Very sad news. RIP Auld Yin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
something else Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 RIP Auld yin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaag Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Really sorry to hear about this - he was an active and very well regarded member of this community and the place won't be the same knowing he's not around having a read. If anyone is able to go, please get in touch with me - I'd love to send a claret & amber bouquet on behalf of the forum to the funeral. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamwell Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 RIP Auld yin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamH Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Very sad news. RIP Auld Yin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshinyhead Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Very sad, RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Never knew Henry but reading personal stories like the one above never fails to leave a lump in my throat. Its amazing how that one connection to a football club can do that. RIP Henry. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well-army Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sad news. RIP Auld Yin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigshinyhead Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 The photies are a nice touch too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bop Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 RIP. Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Very sad. RIP Auld Yin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman1991 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sad news - Was aware of illness issues, wasn't aware of the severity - RIP Auld Yin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another number Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Never knew Henry but reading personal stories like the one above never fails to leave a lump in my throat. Its amazing how that one connection to a football club can do that. RIP Henry. Exactly this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggins Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Always sad to hear of a fellow 'Well fan passing. Can only echo what JWFC said. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Bellows Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Very sad news....sending positive thoughts to all concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 RIP sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Rest in Peace Auld Yin - Always sad news to hear of a fellow Well fan. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 My condolences to all that knew him, very sad news indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggischomper Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 RIP Auld Yin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishyWell Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Very sad news indeed. I only knew him through his posts on here but he, and they, will be missed. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcalf Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sad to hear this, love the pics especially the early ones. RIP Auld Yin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sad news indeed and glad that he took some comfort from communicating with fellow fans on this forum. It's a lovely gesture from Gaag too. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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