JohnG Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 For those of us lucky enough to have made contact with Diane, it's a real bugger. For her family, very much worse. For Diane, a blessed relief? My condolences to all her family, I hope they understand that the presence of the Pringles on the forum is permenant. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Tom, very saddened to read the news this morning. My sincere condolences, thoughts and best wishes to you and the family. Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Tom, sorry seems inadequate some how, but it's all we have. Truly sorry for this news. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Tom, please accept our sincere condolences. We were fortunate to meet your Mum & Dad at Mere about 6 years ago, I was in need of gearbox refurb, your Dad contacted me via PM trough the forum out of the blue and subsequently we dropped the gearbox at Mere. Your Mum & Dad had another contact who then picked it up from Mere and delivered it to Birmingham way for us. From then on we were lucky enough to have many emails and phone calls with advice etc. A unique and selfless couple and we thank them, they will be missed. Kevin & Jeanette Gallacher. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Tom, I was also very saddened to read the news this morning. My sincere condolences, thoughts and best wishes to you and your family. We were fortunate enough to get to know both Alec & Dianne a fair few years ago through the forum when I put a call for help with an engine issue. The help and kindness they both offered was beyond compare, the kettle was always on and tea at hand often with either a piece of apple cake or a bacon butty. Alec is missed and so will Dianne, as Kevo_6 summed up: A unique and selfless couple and we thank them, they will be missed. Matt & Ange Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 My sincere condolences Tom Society today is plagued with wokes and people who want to "take out rather than put in", you know your mum and dad were the very antithesis of this culture, contributing far more than they ever took out. There can be few people who contributed so much to the TR cause over many years, we thank them for their selfless contributions. RIP Diane, back together in peace with Alec (well maybe not so peaceful) Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Tom and Family, Such sad news this morning, so many great and lovely things have been said about your Mum and Dad, all of it ringing true in my ears. All the best, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Alec and Diane have crossed the finishing line together ~ With all my sincerest condolences to Tom and family. Tom. Edited August 10, 2020 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Kirk Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Tom and Family So very sorry to hear of the passing of Dianne. Our thoughts are with you all. Phil and Jenny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Forey Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 So sad to hear this news, our hearts go out to you and the family. Mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Hi Tom, Very sorry to hear the news. Thinking of you and family at this time. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fezzsarecool Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 sorry to hear of Dianes passing and send my condolences to tom , i first meet Diane when broken down in my newly acquired TR4 who advised me to join the registrar, and shortly after introduce me to alec, both had a boundless knowledge and knew so many people i like most who knew them will miss their presence at meets and car events , john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doretti Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Very sorry to hear of Diane's passing - enjoyed some pleasant chats with the lady - RIP Diane. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Good luck Tom, keep in touch with the TR Register Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Diane and Alec left us a difficult act to follow; their passing marks the end of an era for me and plenty of others. This is not something we contemplate when reflecting on our futures with our beloved hobby - that those we've come to know and cherish because of it would depart before their time. I don't know you, Tom; somehow we didn't cross paths in Mere in 2012 when your parents hosted us for the IWE and tours in their locale. They stayed with us in Italy June of 2015 when we tried to return the favor. I'm sure others have piped up already but it would be nice to see your Mum's car on the road again. It was in the barn behind the house when I saw it and we heard of some progress since then. All the best, Tom and Emanuela Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Tatton Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Such sad news, both of them unique members of the TR family. sincere condolences Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 My condolences Tom. We met once but very briefly at Mere when Alec hosted his farewell lunch. There’s nothing more to say really that hasn’t been already said. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Have not been on this forum very frequently of late, this sad news passed me by until today. I had the good fortune to meet both Alec and Diane a couple of times, both quite remarkable people in their own right, but together, surely a force of nature! just last year we were on a TR trip to the Trowbridge area and after dinner, Diane turned up to say hello to us all, a lovely surprise. I’m glad her pain is no more but sad to hear of her passing. Condolences to Tom and family. Simon & Lita Winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 From an outsiders point of view I thought the funeral was conducted most professionally and friendly. There were 6 or 7 TR's to follow the hearse down to the church passing by Diane's and Alec's front door at Cross House. The church was a most beautiful smallish oldy worldy building dating from 13 & 15 century with older history. Paul Hogan gave a lovely account of Diane from beginning to end - warts and all. The coffin was quite beautiful if a coffin can be - It had a wicker structure with thick hessian rope side paneling. Heaven is now the richer. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr7v8 Posted September 7, 2020 Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks Roger, appreciated. The order of service was my wife's (Louise) work. Most other parts were mum's choice, the wicker coffin, the songs and even the vicar. Although her readings were based on my choices she adapted them for Diane perfectly. It was a sad day, but it went well. Thanks to everyone else, your comments mean a lot. We do have a donations page for her funeral to her chosen charities. That some have asked about so link added below. https://dianepringle.muchloved.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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