OCUK founder Spie passes away

Brizzles · 13 Mar 2018 at 14:48

Terrible news, my condolences

Tinders · 13 Mar 2018 at 14:51

Condolences. Used to enjoy his debates in SC back in the early days.

Psymonkee · 13 Mar 2018 at 14:55

Sorry for your loss

RIP Spie

Ceryndrion · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:01

Well... gosh..

So very sorry to hear that, though I never got a chance to meet him, he always seemed to be a good chap and the strength of OCUK is a testimony to his hard work and determination

He will be missed.

RIP

wedrum · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:06

gutted for you all.
lost my dad just before xmas the same way.

RIP

Gtiracer · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:07

Sorry to hear this, RIP and Blessings to all of his Family

ThundyCat · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:08

So sorry to hear this Nath. As I already said to you this morning, my thoughts are with you all. Mark will be sorely missed.

x-st · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:17

So sorry for your loss. His memory will live on in what he created.

Skidder · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:17

I didn't know Spie beyond a couple of interactions on here, but I thank him for creating this community that has caused me to waste so many happy hours both online and in person. Condolences to his family

Chris Wilson · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:21

Very shocked to read this, my sincerest condolences to you all. I got to know Mark quite well through helping him with his motorsport endeavours, and did my best to sell him an exotic single seater, but sadly his powerful and tall build precluded him getting in anything modern. I have very fond memories of him, he visited here at home a few times and was a great character, and obviously a very astute business man, as well as being a kind and charming guy. I hope you can come to terms with this loss, he can't have been that old... Life is very cruel, I will say a prayer tonight and keep him in my thoughts, I am so saddened to read this, such very very sad news.

el_dazza · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:24

What horrible news, thoughts are with your family at this dreadful time. None of us would be here without him.

robgmun · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:25

Gutted mate, RIP and condolences to all

tom_nieto · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:26

Very sad news.

RIP Spie/Mark

GhostlyPea · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:35

My condolences to you Nath and the rest of the family. Definitely a legacy that's been left behind, brining so many people together

RIP Spie

- GP

Paul_cz · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:37

My condolences. This forum and OCUK itself is wonderful creation.

Gimpymoo · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:42

Condolences to his family and may they be strong at this awful time.

I only knew him as "Spie" and never had any interaction with the man but I have been on these forums for what seems like forever and these forums are what he built.

These forums have been a big part of my life for over more than a decade and Spie is the one I have to thank for that.

I will raise a glass.

Thank you Spie.

RIP.

The Asgard · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:43

Sorry to hear the bad news Nath, very sad news indeed. Quite shocked to read this. Doesn't feel that long ago since he congratulated me on achieving some goal with Seti. I bet that was 20 years ago! Great guy, great company, great forums.

RIP Spie, respect.

Nogimmix · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:49

My deepest condolences to the Proudfoot family, friends and of course the whole OCUK community. RIP Spie, you were truly a godfather of the whole UK PC community and leave behind a fantastic legacy, as well as a wonderful family.

LeMson · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:52

Sorry for your loss OP.

RIP.

Spook187 · 13 Mar 2018 at 15:53

Sorry to hear the sad news, condolences to the family and all that knew and worked with the godfather of the forums