Title: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: nopanic - neil on October 25, 2012, 01:04:34 pm
Found out this week Gordon passed away earlier this year. Dam cancer again :(
Met him a few times and he was always helpful, knowledgeable and a real gent. He use to Marshall around the country and even at Le Mans. I even remember seeing him at Blue Nord with his lad driving his Audi Quattro, and he was only 14, every kids dream.
Sad to see he has gone, sad to see it took so long to find out.
Gordon - you will be missed and will raise a glass of non-alcoholic drink to you over the weekend.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/Isimmo/DSC_0090.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/coxy914/Audi/CAAwards20104.jpg)
from: http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=18094&highlight=gordon+whitworth
worth reading the 14 pages
BW2309
It's with a heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Gordon passed away last Friday.
As we're all aware, he'd been very ill, battling very aggressive cancer for a while and carrying on with amazing verve, travelling Europe and giving us the low down on his escapades from race meets etc. He did this despite the pain and treatment he was receiving and had done all this with a smile on his face and a surprising spring in his step.
I had been up to see him a few times in the Clatterbridge hospital in Cheshire when he started to get a bit worse - a tumour affected his spine, restricting his movement and finally taking the use of his right leg. Again, not one for giving up, he had the quattro, A4 and beloved Ferrari booked in for hand controls to be fitted!! Sadly, the treatment he needed had a very bad affect on his skin in the last 2 days and he suffered a heart attack last Tuesday (even then he was thinking of others and text me to wish me luck at hospital - what a fella!)
I would like to say from a personal point of view that Gordon, although by his own admittance difficult to get through to at the start, was a brilliant and thoughtful individual that is rare to find these days. He had some great stories from his decades of race marshalling and was generally a top bloke. He will be sorely missed.
I have details of the funeral if anyone is interested in going. I've spoken to his family and they'd be delighted fir anyone from his car side of life to attend. All are welcome!
As his family were not as into cars as he, they are not aware of of his forum use so much so it'd be nice to show them that people cared about him.
My thoughts are with his family and Gordon, if you can see this where you are..... You are missed mate and every time I watch the Grand Prix or LeMans, I'll think of you!
Met him a few times and he was always helpful, knowledgeable and a real gent. He use to Marshall around the country and even at Le Mans. I even remember seeing him at Blue Nord with his lad driving his Audi Quattro, and he was only 14, every kids dream.
Sad to see he has gone, sad to see it took so long to find out.
Gordon - you will be missed and will raise a glass of non-alcoholic drink to you over the weekend.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg71/Isimmo/DSC_0090.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/coxy914/Audi/CAAwards20104.jpg)
from: http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=18094&highlight=gordon+whitworth
worth reading the 14 pages
Quote
BW2309
It's with a heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Gordon passed away last Friday.
As we're all aware, he'd been very ill, battling very aggressive cancer for a while and carrying on with amazing verve, travelling Europe and giving us the low down on his escapades from race meets etc. He did this despite the pain and treatment he was receiving and had done all this with a smile on his face and a surprising spring in his step.
I had been up to see him a few times in the Clatterbridge hospital in Cheshire when he started to get a bit worse - a tumour affected his spine, restricting his movement and finally taking the use of his right leg. Again, not one for giving up, he had the quattro, A4 and beloved Ferrari booked in for hand controls to be fitted!! Sadly, the treatment he needed had a very bad affect on his skin in the last 2 days and he suffered a heart attack last Tuesday (even then he was thinking of others and text me to wish me luck at hospital - what a fella!)
I would like to say from a personal point of view that Gordon, although by his own admittance difficult to get through to at the start, was a brilliant and thoughtful individual that is rare to find these days. He had some great stories from his decades of race marshalling and was generally a top bloke. He will be sorely missed.
I have details of the funeral if anyone is interested in going. I've spoken to his family and they'd be delighted fir anyone from his car side of life to attend. All are welcome!
As his family were not as into cars as he, they are not aware of of his forum use so much so it'd be nice to show them that people cared about him.
My thoughts are with his family and Gordon, if you can see this where you are..... You are missed mate and every time I watch the Grand Prix or LeMans, I'll think of you!
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Fran on October 25, 2012, 02:00:52 pm
Very sad to hear it, though I have for some time feared the news was out there somewhere and just hadnt reached CA.
He was a lovely chap and so knowledgeable it was scary!
F
He was a lovely chap and so knowledgeable it was scary!
F
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Barry on October 25, 2012, 04:06:38 pm
Met him several times at La Sarthe, he was a top bloke who knew his motor racing.
RIP Gordon.
RIP Gordon.
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Andy Zarse on October 25, 2012, 11:45:47 pm
Never met him but he was a true CAer. And I just lusted over his Audi...
RIP mate
RIP mate
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Chris24 on October 25, 2012, 11:57:17 pm
Really sad to hear this, Gordon was a top bloke from the few times that we met at either Chatsworth rally show, Le Mans or our Northern CA meets. I was only thinking just last week that we hadn't heard from him on here for quite a while and like Fran said, we were aware that he was ill with cancer, so it is very sad that we have only just found out about this 16 months later as i am sure that a few of us would have attended his funeral if we had known.
R.I.P. Gordon, Hope you are letting rip in the quattro in a better place.
R.I.P. Gordon, Hope you are letting rip in the quattro in a better place.
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Jules G on October 26, 2012, 01:08:46 pm
Gordon always had a tale or 2 to tell at the North West meets, especially his marshalling exploits either at Le Sarthe, Monza or Spa.
Whether he was firing up the quattro or cruising in one of Maranello's finest ;D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11848621
He was a real gent,
RIP Gordon
Whether he was firing up the quattro or cruising in one of Maranello's finest ;D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11848621
He was a real gent,
RIP Gordon
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Nobby Diesel on October 27, 2012, 01:55:36 am
Jeez - this bast4rd disease is a hateful thing.
Rest peacefully good man.
Rest peacefully good man.
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Kev_mk3 on October 28, 2012, 11:59:34 pm
Massive massive shame he was a utter gent and I loved his tales. I used to wave to him most mornings on my way to work as our paths crossed and also meet up at RAF Cosford for the breakfast club once a month. I was only wondering last week how he was.
RIP Gordon and my thoughts are with you
RIP Gordon and my thoughts are with you
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Andy on October 29, 2012, 06:07:00 pm
Sorry to hear the loss of another valued and respected member, Gordon the Gent, his tales of the tracks will be missed.
Sincere condolances to his family
Sincere condolances to his family
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: mgmark on October 29, 2012, 09:48:43 pm
Did not have the pleasure or privilege of meeting Gordon, but RIP to one who had an abundance of the right spirit. The mitigation given in relation to the speeding ban is class.....
MG Mark
MG Mark
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Kev_mk3 on January 18, 2014, 07:43:03 pm
old thread but I found this picture and just wanted to share it
RIP Gord
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/1551585_649691031743387_1741452323_n.jpg)
RIP Gord
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/s720x720/1551585_649691031743387_1741452323_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Fran on January 18, 2014, 09:05:58 pm
Wow - that was a long time ago.....
Gordon always had a few stories to share - massive pool of knowledge and experience.
We ought to try and sort another NW meet one of these years, but we are so rubbish at organising!
F
Gordon always had a few stories to share - massive pool of knowledge and experience.
We ought to try and sort another NW meet one of these years, but we are so rubbish at organising!
F
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Barry on January 19, 2014, 01:25:16 am
No like button on the site , but like the photo, top bloke Gorden, RIP.
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Jules G on January 19, 2014, 05:59:56 pm
Great find Kev, thanks for posting.
RIP Gordon
So Fran, where are you organising the next Northern meet for ;)??????????
Jules G
RIP Gordon
We ought to try and sort another NW meet one of these years, but we are so rubbish at organising!
F
F
So Fran, where are you organising the next Northern meet for ;)??????????
Jules G
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: nopanic - neil on January 19, 2014, 10:47:40 pm
Kev - great pic
Gordon - Top Man, always had time for people and some great stories
And found this pic of his red steed
Gordon - Top Man, always had time for people and some great stories
And found this pic of his red steed
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Kev_mk3 on January 20, 2014, 12:33:52 am
Gordon Memorial meal it is then!
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: nopanic - neil on January 20, 2014, 10:48:47 pm
Gordon Memorial meal it is then!
sounds great idea
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Jules G on January 21, 2014, 10:19:26 am
Gordon Memorial meal it is then!
Well done for organising Kev ;D
Let me know location time and date ;)
It can double up as a camp site planning meeting as well.
Jules G
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Fran on January 21, 2014, 01:57:33 pm
If we are looking at a Friday evening, I can't do 24 January or 7, 14 or 28 Feb but other Fridays and any in March is looking ok for now.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Kev_mk3 on January 25, 2014, 05:02:22 pm
Ill have a look this week as moving house and job little bit manic
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Fran on January 25, 2014, 05:39:55 pm
You're always moving house!!!!
F
F
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Snoring Rhino on January 25, 2014, 09:04:51 pm
I dont know when or where but I do remember meeting Gordon at some time in the LM haze, I love the clip below because in LM / CA style the reason for speeding may or may not be true, but what the hell, he didnt hurt anyone so fair play. Good man RIP
Gordon always had a tale or 2 to tell at the North West meets, especially his marshalling exploits either at Le Sarthe, Monza or Spa.
Whether he was firing up the quattro or cruising in one of Maranello's finest ;D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11848621
He was a real gent,
RIP Gordon
Whether he was firing up the quattro or cruising in one of Maranello's finest ;D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11848621
He was a real gent,
RIP Gordon
Title: Re: Gordonwr - RIP
Post by: Kev_mk3 on January 27, 2014, 11:37:01 pm
You're always moving house!!!!
F
no just actually moving into it at last been sat empty for over a month :oF
