PGB BME Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 My thoughts are with Diane & Tom, last time I spoke with Diane & Tom was at Stratford. I spoke with Alec as his health declined was always an interesting listen. Sad news in deed , be strong Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 My heart goes out to the whole Pringle family, who shared my passion and helped lesser souls all around the world figure things out. Diane, you are a sweetheart and a true TR lady. Aloha Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Life Sucks, Diane and Alec are both characters in their own way , and I use the present term, as even though Alec has gone to the big race in the sky his and Dianes help advice and just good common sence helped me out when I was having a Sh1t time. Alec and Diane helped me more than they know even though I let them down. I know Alec is up there arguing the merits of the Audi Quattro with St Peter or wherever Athiest petrolheads end up and when the time comes I know Diane will join him because they are both the best examples of kind helpful people I have known in a while, even if they have a wit as sharp as razors, its what people do not what they say that counts, and they have both helped an awful lot of people. Send Diane my love and thanks Alan aka Kiwifrog Edited August 8, 2020 by Kiwifrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I only met Diane a couple of times, but what a lovely lady. Keep strong. Jerry Vincent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiwifrog said: Life Sucks, Diane and Alec are both characters in their own way , and I use the present term, as even though Alec has gone to the big race in the sky his and Dianes help advice and just good common sence helped me out when I was having a Sh1t time. Alec and Diane helped me more than they know even though I let them down. I know Alec is up there arguing the merits of the Audi Quattro with St Peter or wherever Athiest petrolheads end up and when the time comes I know Diane will join him because they are both the best examples of kind helpful people I have known in a while, even if they have a wit as sharp as razors, its what people do not what they say that counts, and they have both helped an awful lot of people. Send Diane my love and thanks Alan aka Kiwifrog Nicely put Kiwifrog, that sums up for a lot of people what they can't say in words...Thankyou. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr7v8 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Mum, Diane, passed away 16.48 thanks to everyone for your messages, it means a lot. I found appropriate attire Tom Edited August 9, 2020 by tr7v8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Freer Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Our thoughts are with you Tom Ben & Vicky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Dear Tom, that is so, so sad. It was always going to happen but it doesn't take away the sadness. Even when Diane was nursing Alec she knew her chances were slim. Now Alec and Diane will become star dust and create something new. RIP Diane Roger & Sue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Tom they would both be very proud of you. stay strong. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 That is hearbreakingly sad news and what an ordeal for Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGB BME Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Tom Very sorry, sad moment, my thoughts are with you. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 That is so sad, our thought are with you and the family Tom. Rod and Diana Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Very sad to hear this news, sincere condolences Tom, she will be missed, back with your Dad now and forever . Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I never had the good fortune or the privilege to meet your mother Diane or your dadAlec, but I have read his contributions to the Forum and even still want you to know my prayers are with them and you, Tom, God Bless, as we say in Italian, un abbraccio, Alec and Diane, take care, Tom, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike ellis Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 So sorry to hear this Tom, we have been away and didn't realise it was so close. Our thoughts are with you Mike and Marilyn P.S. I have the T-shirt and will treasure it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblenk Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Tom just found this and read to see how things were going shocked to read the news Alec and Diane were characters seems we lose too many of these now my sympathies david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Tom, Thankyou for keeping us in touch,... the TR family was your parents and is yours. Alec and Diane ploughed a furrow that was their own, individual and confrontational at times but always supportive of TR owners and their problems. The penalty of us growing old without dying is seeing your old friends disappearing, we hope that their final moments were as easy as can be borne, and Diane and Alec are now together again looking down on us saying "don't be a bloody wuss" ! our sympathies Mick and Margaret Richards Edited August 9, 2020 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brian -r Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Tom I can't better Mick's words in the above post. Although inevitable it 's still a shock and saddening when the final outcome arrives. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and the family. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Dam, truly sorry for your loss. diane will be Alec now, together again thoughts and best wishes to all RIP Diane tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Tom, Thank you for letting us know, it couldn't have been easy. I bet Diane is already putting Alec straight on a few things in her own indomitable style. Our sincere condolences to you, Colin and the rest of the family. Andrew & Bev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 So sorry to hear that Tom. My condolences to all of you. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Really sorry to hear this news Tom. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong. Roger and julie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hogan Posted August 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Ive just got back home after saying my final goodbyes to an old friend. I'd known Diane for at least 43 years and Alec even longer. They were two of the most opinionated persons you could ever meet and in that vein they were perfect for each other. Out of the many freinds I have made during my time with the register these two were true one off's. It seems unlikely that we will be able to give her the send off she deserves due to covid restrictions but Im sure Tom will do a grand job of arranging something. I will do my best to keep people appraised as and when there is something to report. Hoges. Ps. My sincere thanks to everyone who has posted on here. It meant a lot to Tom and Diane knew people were thinking of her as she made the final lap. Edited August 9, 2020 by Paul Hogan ps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 So sorry to hear this her memory will live on along with Alecs. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Tom so very sorry to hear this, my condolences on your loss Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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