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Just received this from Taffy Wort:-

Trevor Ferguson has sadly notified us of the passing of another legend on June 2nd after quite a long illness. A long-time BASSA rep at LHR... and an all-round 'good bloke', Danksie lightened the mood wherever he went... just by being 'him'! More news if, as and when. Sleep well old friend...

(Editor's Note:- The arrangements are to be found at the bottom of this thread)

509You, Steve Ault, Tim Kelly and 506 others 172 comments Janie Ritchie MartinLoved flying with Neil many retirement trips together with CSD’s on requests lots of fun filled memories in the 80’s and 90’s with Neil looking after all the young crew! Big hugs

Claire FoxRest in peace xxx Peter DuckworthAnother sad loss. RIP. Jennie WisdomSo sad. Xxxx Patricia Pearce MbeSo sad to hear this news. Did many happy trips with Danksie. Claire ParsonsWhat terribly sad news. Sending my love and thoughts to his family. … See more Julie SelwoodAhhh what a lovely funny man he was RIP Neil Karen PlumbSuch sad news Such a lovely man... Mario SantosR. I. P. Nicholas JealThis is desperately sad news, did many great skiing holidays with Danksie, my thoughts are with his family. Steve HumphreysRIP Danksie Avril IngramSo sad. May Neil rest in peace. Allegra MartinSo many good memories of Tristars. Sad news. Doug WilcoxRIP Danksie. Stewart MeadowsWhat terribly sad news the hugely fun times on Tristar always the first to offer his room for the room party. RIP. Simon DibdinDesperately sad to loose yet another legend of cabin crew. Fly high Danksie! Anne WilliamsSuch sad news, many happy memories on some great trips.. he was a lovely guy, one top bloke.... RIP Neil William Gardner-HunterRIP Bonnie McGillAnother very sad loss, thoughts are with his family Michelle DopsonSo sad to hear this.. Neil was very kind to me did retirement trip with him.. love to his Family xxx Ana Isabel Marques Debbie Cassells -smith Clare WatersAh I remember Neil, well. What a lovely man. Condolences to his friends and family.

Netty SayersSuch sad news! Condolences to family and friends! Lin WalkerSad news, lovely guy, so enjoyed flying with him. David and I both send condolences to his family Philippa HayesSo so sad, RIP Danksie xxx Dave LinkAnother sad day in the History of our industry, with the passing of another dear friend to us all. Danksie you were one of the best, kind hearted, with a wonderful sense of humour. Truly a lovely man to have flown with. Rest peacefully. Pamela ThomasSad news top guy .. RIP Neil xxx Davey GreenSorry to hear this news, Danksy first gave me the idea of a nice polished pair of dress shoes and a pair of extremely comfy black hush puppies for cabin shoes whilst in flight. Loved by all his customers as well as his colleagues. Richard WatersHad way to many laughs with you Danksie love RIP me ole lovely. Paul ConlanI’m so sorry to hear about another great guy passing. Neil was a top guy Alison Taylor-BrownSo sorry to hear this. Flew with him many times and he was such a lovely man. Fun memories of spending the night on Mount Fuji with him (and other crew) when we climbed it on a trip. Rest in peace, Neil.x Gill HutchingsLovely man . So sad x Ana Isabel Marques Vanessa CrookSo sad May he rest in peace Lesley-Ann HutchinsonRIP Neil Alan YatesI am so very sorry to hear of the passing of such an amazing colleague,he always brought joy ,fun and laughter to make everyone who had the pleasure of flying with him remember him with fondness. My sincere condolences to him family and friends. R.I.P Ann RobertsRIP Neil x Alison MuirGreat guy. Fly high a d get to the room party the crew will be waiting Jani SeligSad news RIP Gaynor RokaczRIP Neil. Condolences to family & friends x Alison Whitchelo Elva HarpinOh no so sad to hear this news fly high angel Anne Marie DunnRip Neil x Sue HewsonCant believe this very sad rip x Francine EvansRemember Neil well!! So sorry to hear of his passing!!! Alison WhitcheloSo sad Steve LaceySuch sad news, ‘Dapper Danks’ I had the great pleasure to fly with many times in my early years. A true Gent and brilliant fun. Fly high with the Angels Neil. RIP. Nikki ClarksonSo sad. Lovely man. Steve CotonAnother oldie but goodie departed this trip that we have all been on! So many stories I could tell, but they remain between me & Danksie!!! RIP Pauline CurrieGreat fun to fly with. Sad beyond words. Another legend gone to get the ice for that wonderful room party waiting for us Annie Mason-AppsSo so sad. He was such a lovely man. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Xxx Mark HardyJust received this from Taffy Wort:- '...Neil Danks' son has been in touch with me and he has asked me to let all his ex workmates know and perhaps you could place the info on the appropriate forum for me .There will be a cremation on Friday at 9.00 am .There will be no service at that time, however there will be a celebration of life at a later date when Neil's other son can make it back here from Canada where he now lives. He will let me know the details then as to when and where. I know he was liked by a lot of people and this could be the most efficient way of letting most people know. We went on skiing holidays with (him) and Trevor (Ferguson) for many years ,he will be sorely missed ....'

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