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Title: Byron Westlake
Post by: dad1uk on 30 December 2021, 18:41:19

I'm sure a lot of you will remember Byron, don't think he has been very active of late on this site.
Sadly Byron passed away this morning, it was announced on a bus site he was involved in.
I have yet to find out what happened but send sincere condolences to his wife Pam.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2021, 18:53:22

As in Seth :-\

Certainly the name rings a bell, but the fog of time is a hazy one :'(

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: TheBoy on 30 December 2021, 18:57:06

As in Seths Mate, from the Valleys, and worked on the trains?

That is a shock and a shame.  I have fond memories of him at the Newest meets, enjoying too much Doombar (from memory).

Our thoughts are with his lovely wife, Pamela "Aberystwyth"

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: YZ250 on 30 December 2021, 18:58:39

Sorry to hear this sad news. If I've got the right person (Seth or Seths Mate), I met him at the Newent weekend and he made us feel most welcome.
Our condolences to his family.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: STEMO on 30 December 2021, 19:22:39

Seth of the 'bus nostalgia' thread?

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Andy B on 30 December 2021, 19:40:40

sincere condolences to his family

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Jimbob on 30 December 2021, 20:00:46

Sad news. Condolences from us all here. Many happy memories of him, Pam and the dog

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 30 December 2021, 20:06:30

That is very sad news indeed.  I met him once, but also spent much time on this forum communicating about road  coaches and buses that he obviously loved.  The bus thread is one of the longest, and is in the records of the OOF that STEMO correctly mentions, due to his great in-depth knowledge on the subject.

A wonderful man, and I send my condolences to his family.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Varche on 30 December 2021, 20:34:18

Sentiment echoed here. Nice bloke.

He helped me get a very small part for my mini tractor from a seller not prepared to post overseas.

RIP Seth.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 December 2021, 21:25:36

Really sorry to hear this. My condolences to Pam and his family. :(

Whilst no longer a regular contributor on here, he'd phone me from time to time and we'd catch up. You needed to be sat on a comfy chair when receiving a phone call from Byron. ;)

Rest in peace, "valleys".

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2021, 21:38:24

Very sorry to here that. Indeed a very amiable chap both in person and online. :'(

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: henryd on 31 December 2021, 09:52:09

Sad news indeed,always found his posts very interesting.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 December 2021, 11:30:08

Spoke to him on the phone once. Cant remember why or what about but had the lasting impression he was a lovely bloke.
RIP Seth.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: TheBoy on 31 December 2021, 12:11:14

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 30 December 2021, 21:25:36

You needed to be sat on a comfy chair when receiving a phone call from Byron. ;)

Yes, a call with Valleys was an evening gone.  But I always came off the phone chuckling and smiling, much to the bemusement of Mrs TB, always asking "what are you smirking for".

RIP, friend.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 December 2021, 13:50:22

Sad news.  :(  I never met Seth, but always enjoyed reading his posts and threads.  RIP.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Rangie on 31 December 2021, 14:07:15

Very sad news RIP.

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 31 December 2021, 14:21:48

That is such Sad news.
What a lovely Guy.
My heart goes out too Pam, hope she surrounds herself with her family ❤

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: redelitev6 on 31 December 2021, 15:33:56

The grim reaper is certainly busy these days  :(

Title: Re: Byron Westlake
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2022, 19:35:40

Only just seen this.

Very sad news, had many a lengthy chat with Byron regarding Leyland 680s and the Gen1 DMUs running up the valley lines.

Thoughts are with Pam and the family