The obituary notice of Barry Michael WAGHORN

Had lots of laughs with Barry. He was a great bloke. I remember doing the gas course with him roundabout 2005. He was really on it and knew what he was doing. Me, on the other hand, not so much. I was worried about passing the practical element of the course in the workshop and only managed it after some wise words from Baz.

“Choose the under floor installation,” he advised.

“Why? Is it easier?” I enquired.

“No. There’s more to do and possibly even more tricky.”

“Eh?” Well then why would I do that?”

“The assessor’s got a bad back. He doesn’t climb under to check all the joints. So long as he can’t smell gas, you’ll be fine.”

And it was. Thanks Baz. A cursory crook of his neck and he declared my work worthy of a pass. Yippee.

Anyway. Although I did pass the course, you’ll be relieved to hear, I decided on a different career path in the end.

God speed Barry Michael Waghorn. In a world filled with people I generally tend to dislike, you were one of the good ones. Take care, mate. Hope you find the peace you deserve. See you on the other side 🫡

There will be less laughter in the world without you in it, Barry.

Rest in Peace Barry xxx