Guy Etchells

[Caw1]

I was so sorry to read of Guys passing.. he will be sadly missed on RC and all other forums he belonged to.

I always read his posts with great interest as he was very knowledgeable about our wonderful topic whether you agreed with him or not. He always gave his valuable insight into many topics.

Thoughts to his family at this very sad time.

Caroline

[chiddicks]

Extremely sad news, such a wonderfully knowledgeable man, always had time to talk to everyone a great storyteller and a font of all knowledge family history-wise.

[Jebber]

Very sorry to hear the sad news about Guy. He was a fountain of knowledge on Family History and his website a great help to our research. He was tireless in his efforts to get information released, we have a lot to thank him for.

RIP Guy.

[casram]

sad news, condolences to his family. RIP Guy

[BettyofKent]

So very sorry to read such sad news about Guy, condolences to his family & friends.

[sarah]

We were very saddened to read this morning of the passing of Guy, we met him on a number of occasions and he was always there for intelligent conversation and good advice, will will very much miss him.

A word from his family

This is a message from the Etchells family.
It is with a heavy heart we have to announce the passing of Guy Etchells. He passed in the late hours on the 4th October peacefully in his sleep after a short time in hospital. The funeral will be held at Wakefield Crematorium at 10.40am on Wednesday 26th October followed by the Wake at The Magnet Hotel Dewsbury Road, Wakefield from 12 noon onwards. All welcome to celebrate his life with the family and pay their respects.

[coombs]

I know Guy started family history at a very young age and I can remember him saying how he occasionally got the odd funny look from archivists when ordering original documents and saying how someone so young could be so interested in genealogy. I also had similar reactions as well when I started out as a teenager and started to travel to record offices, and asked relatives.

He will be very very much missed.

[Joney]

I've only just seen this news and just have to say how sorry I am. Guy was always a reliable source of information and helped so many of us with our unsolved mysteries. He always had my utmost respect. His posts on this forum will continue to help and inform others.  RIP.

[pinot]

Sad news indeed; shall not forget his knowledgeability and good humour. A huge loss to us all.