Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
I am very sad to tell fellow Alfasud members that my dear friend Nik Lear from the Somerset Section of AROC has passed away, you may remember him for his warm smile and personality, and for his little Green Alfasud Ti series1 which was at Spring Alfa day last weekend, where he parked next to my blue one. I know that we both spoke to some of you last weekend. The Alfa World has lost a true Sud enthusiast and a true friend. If you have met Nik, you will know what a loss this is.
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Oh my God what a shock !!
That was the first time I had met him when we were chatting. I even parked next to both your cars at the end of the day for a photo.
It was clear to someone who didn't know him how passionate he was about the cars.
Sorry for you loss and my condolences to you and his family.
Keith.
That was the first time I had met him when we were chatting. I even parked next to both your cars at the end of the day for a photo.
It was clear to someone who didn't know him how passionate he was about the cars.
Sorry for you loss and my condolences to you and his family.
Keith.
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Very sorry to hear that, a passing like that is a heavy blow to the alfisti circus aswell as the personal loss of course.
Thoughts to all family and friends
Thoughts to all family and friends

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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
Since I don't the person it may be considered as slightly hypocrit to reply, however the loss of a family member or friend is a tragic thing. All the best to his family and friends dealing with the tragic loss.
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Oh my goodness it's only a week since we were all chatting. Thoughts are with family and friends
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So so sad to hear Nick Lear has passed away, condolences to his family and close friends.
I contacted and met Nick on a number of occasions and from that limited time, knew him to be a welcoming and open hearted man with a good soul.
Particularly remember the last Alfa gathering in Appledore both Nick Lear's and Nick G's alfasuds making quite a sight in the car park then the group driving onto Hartland Quay, great day.
Nick, you'll be greatly missed
David Walter
I contacted and met Nick on a number of occasions and from that limited time, knew him to be a welcoming and open hearted man with a good soul.
Particularly remember the last Alfa gathering in Appledore both Nick Lear's and Nick G's alfasuds making quite a sight in the car park then the group driving onto Hartland Quay, great day.
Nick, you'll be greatly missed
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Sad times,condolences to his family


Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
Thanks guys, your comments and thoughts are appreciated. I will be sure to let his parents know .
Nick.
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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
That is a shock! I met him for the first time last week. He seemed like a nice guy. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace.
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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
Sad news indeed, a really nice bloke, i met him a couple of times over the years. My heart felt condolences to his family and friends!!
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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
Incredibly sad to learn that Nik Lear has sadly passed away. A true enthusiast and one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
met a few Nik's, not sure if I've met this one or not?
sad news though.
having lost the father-in-law last Monday we are going through similar processes
my condolences
sad news though.
having lost the father-in-law last Monday we are going through similar processes
my condolences
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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
I had the pleasure of knowing Nik as a customer, - a thoughly nice fella, - and great enthusiast, definitely one of the good guys, condolences to family and friends.
John.
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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
Met Nick briefly just a couple of times,
Shelsley Walsh, 2010 where I admired his bonnie little green 'Sud and Ripon 2012, when he came without 'sud. Can honestly say from a very short time in his company that he was an exceptionally pleasant fella.
Its all been said already but very sorry to hear about this. Condolences to those close to him.
Miles
Shelsley Walsh, 2010 where I admired his bonnie little green 'Sud and Ripon 2012, when he came without 'sud. Can honestly say from a very short time in his company that he was an exceptionally pleasant fella.
Its all been said already but very sorry to hear about this. Condolences to those close to him.
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Re: Loss of a true Alfasud enthusiast and dear friend.
Although I never met him, very sad news. Thoughts to his family.