Ken Cox Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I wrote to suttoncameraclub@hotmail.co.ukasking about Ronmy notes and replies from David Wilkinson Ron used to frequent the picts to exe forum quite frequently -- a year or so ago his last entry was that he was going to have an operation. we have not heard from him since -- is he okay? ken From: David Wilkinson [mailto:suttoncameraclub@hotmail.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:28 AM To: pbyk@sympatico.ca Subject: RE: RON WILKINSON Hi Ken, The operation Ron had last year was to remove a cancerous tumour from his lower leg. Whilst this operation was a success it appeared that the cancer had spread to the surrounding bones. Late last year it was confirmed that he has a form of bone cancer and is currently undergoing a series of treatments for this. Though he is quite poorly the treatment is going well. He has been in and out of hospital quite frequently over the past six months and spent most his time in a care home to help him cope with the treatment. He therefore has been unable to do much work on his computer, including pictures to exe, but hopefully he will be able to resume this later in the year. Thank you for enquiring about him and I will mention to him that you have been in touch. Kind regards, David Wilkinson Sutton Camera Club - Webmaster David forgot to ask -- is this info confidential -am sure some other members of forum are interested in Ron's status kenHi Ken,You are welcome to tell others members of the forum this news.Obviously Ron is unable to check is e-mails at present so I would suggest that no-one tries to contact him at the moment.Rgds,DavidKenSINCE I INITIATED THIS THREAD RON HAS PASSED AWAYSEEhttp://www.picturestoexe.com/forums/index....ost&p=52811KEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alrobin Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Ken,Thanks for providing this update on Ron W. He was indeed a very cheerful, keen, and active member of the Forum for several years and many of us miss his sage advice and regular contributions. Ron, we hope that your treatments will be successful so you will be able to join us here on the Forum soon, and that you will have many more creative years with Pictures to Exe. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Coles Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I wrote to suttoncameraclub@hotmail.co.ukasking about Ronmy notes and replies from David Wilkinson Ron used to frequent the picts to exe forum quite frequently -- a year or so ago his last entry was that he was going to have an operation. we have not heard from him since -- is he okay? kenI would like to send my best wishes to Ron. We know him well and hope that he soon recovers from this setback and joins in with the discussions about PTE 5.5 and beyond. I have always admired the way that at 80+ Ron has taken on modern technology with the best of us. He seems far more knowledgeable than most. He has put me right from time to time!There will be many others in the RPS AV Group, Ron, who would wish to add their names to this 'get well soon' note.Peter Coles From: David Wilkinson [mailto:suttoncameraclub@hotmail.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:28 AM To: pbyk@sympatico.ca Subject: RE: RON WILKINSON Hi Ken, The operation Ron had last year was to remove a cancerous tumour from his lower leg. Whilst this operation was a success it appeared that the cancer had spread to the surrounding bones. Late last year it was confirmed that he has a form of bone cancer and is currently undergoing a series of treatments for this. Though he is quite poorly the treatment is going well. He has been in and out of hospital quite frequently over the past six months and spent most his time in a care home to help him cope with the treatment. He therefore has been unable to do much work on his computer, including pictures to exe, but hopefully he will be able to resume this later in the year. Thank you for enquiring about him and I will mention to him that you have been in touch. Kind regards, David Wilkinson Sutton Camera Club - Webmaster David forgot to ask -- is this info confidential -am sure some other members of forum are interested in Ron's status kenHi Ken,You are welcome to tell others members of the forum this news.Obviously Ron is unable to check is e-mails at present so I would suggest that no-one tries to contact him at the moment.Rgds,DavidKen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPD Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thanks Ken for you did about Ron, I can't say anything, too difficult to translate in those situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conflow Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Ken,I did not know Ron Wilkinson personally but I do recall his many contributions hereon the Forum and we did have some 'Off-Forum' exchanges. I join with Jean-Pierreand Al in wishing him a fast recovery and a fast return to his Sutton Camera Club and in particular 'thank you' for bringing this to our attention.Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LumenLux Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Yes, Ron, you can know that likely all who remember you also appreciate you. I think it was the cordiality of all the early members that helped set the prevailing tone and success of the PTE Forum today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorVdK Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Also from my side I like to wish Ron a fast recovery. I hope that you will join us soon on this forum. All the very best to you.To Ken,Thanks for the info.Greetings,Cor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Techman1 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Ken,Thanks for following up on Ron! Please pass along my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. We look forward to your healthy return soon Ron!Best regards,Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 I am very sorry to have to give you the sad news that Ron Wilkinson died early on 23rd April.He had been ill with cancer for some time and since Christmas had a couple of spells in hospital.The funeral will be on May 6th - family flowers only, with donations if desired to "Prostrate Cancer Research Foundation" to be sent to Fredk W Paine, Funeral Directors, 151 Epsom Rd, Sutton, Surrey. SM3 9EYI received this sad news in a letter from Ron's son.Ron was a very active member of the PTE Forum and always keen to help anyone progress with their AV skills.He was the first person to obtain a Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society in digital AV and despite his advanced years was always keen to keep up to date with new developments in AV.He will be greatly missed and I send my deepest sympathy to his family at this sad time.Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lin Evans Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Hi Maureen,That's truly sad news - Ron was an amazing person who contributed greatly to not only the PTE forum and AV but to society in general. He will be deeply missed by all....Best regards,Lin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPD Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 He was very active for a person of his age, it's a very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonemason Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Ron was the first to answer my very first PTE question on this forum. He was a very helpful man and will be much missed.Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Cox Posted April 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 newbies should remember this about Ron -- "never too old to learn"ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canteau Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 That's truly sad news !all my condolences to his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorVdK Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of Ron.My condolences.Cor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomuk Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 I am deeply saddened to hear of Ron’s death, he was the fist to answer any questions I had, he will be sadly missed by our forum membersMy condolences to his family Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guru Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 A really sad news. I commune with the relatives of Ron and PTE forum members. We will miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 How sadly hear that Ron Wilkinson not here anymore!He have joined to the new forum in 2002 as 8th user and wrote 1114 messages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conflow Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 It's always a sad occasion when an associate passes over, andalthough we may not meet personally we certainly meet in spiritthrough our Communications on this Forum ~ Such was Ron Wilkinson, a great Communicator and he will besadly missed here. With respectful condolences to his Family.Brian Kelly,Conflow Services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Bore Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 It is sad to think that we shall no longer read Ron's regular contributions and opinions and the fact that he could sometimes be quite feisty simply added to his character. He will be missed by many of us and I would like to send my condolences to his family.Andrew(Severn Bore) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Coles Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I would just like to add my expression of thanks for Ron's life and the effect he had on so many AV folk in his later years. This site gave him the audience he needed and many appreciated the words he wrote to us here. I hope we all remember him for many years to come.Peter Coles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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