06-17-2015, 08:50 PM
Quote:Hello to your community...I'm really sorry to hear that, Stephen. I'd known your father for almost exactly 30 years (I've just realised!), since he first turned up in my office when I worked in Newcastle Uni, wanting a second opinion on a piece of equipment he was reconstructing. He was always full of exciting and challenging ideas, backed up by a wealth of experience. I last saw him at the Crosby Garrett Helmet conference in 2013, and that was a subject upon which he had some sound and interesting thoughts.
My name is Stephen Stobbs and I am the son of PhilusEstilius here on your boards, my father is Brian Stobbs.
There is no easy way to explain what has happened so I shall have to just say this...
Brian Stobbs passed away this week on Tuesday morning at 6:30am.
My father has been fighting with cancer for the last 6-7 years but unfortuantly finally lost the battle.
A wonderful man, he will be missed by all.
Mike Bishop