Roy Fish (5 Oct 1962 - 16 Dec 2022)
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I met Roy back in the early 80's when we became work friends, we got on really well and I got him to the music of Marillion, joking about his surname being the same as the singers nickname, he hadn't heard of them before so I recorded their albums for him and he liked them enough to name his daughter after their biggest hit, in fact all Kayleigh's are named after that song.
I took him to a few rock pubs in Bradford and we were pals for a while until we somehow lost touch.
I knew Roy had a few health issues later on in his life but he was taken too soon.
Rest in Peace Roy, I'm still a big Marillion fan (with Fish) and have followed his career ever since, so when I go see him on his farewell tour I shall raise a glass in your memory.
Fly high, fly free.
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Hi lost friend. Do I know you ? I was roys wife for 35 years and Ioved him very much. We played lavender at his funeral because he loved marillion ... He was taken too soon and he had 3 lovely children and also grandad to 5 ... with a grandson too actually due to arrive any minite Please do feel free to contact me if you would like. Debra
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Hi Debra, No I don't think we have ever met. I knew Roy when he worked at Birchlands Environmental Project (gardening and landscaping) on Rooley Lane, it was around 1985 when I was about 18 yrs old, he was older than me but we got on well and he would come to my house on a Friday after work and we'd get some food and head off into town to a few rock bars that I introduced him to and of course Marillion struck a chord with him. I gave Roy a Marillion tour T shirt from the 1984 Fugazi tour, then when I got another job, we lost touch, I didn't know his address or phone number back then. I saw him many years later, not quite sure where, maybe just passing by in the city centre and that was the last time I ever saw him, I'm fairly sure we talked about another friend of ours from back then that had passed away so it would have been around 2012. If possible I would appreciate any info regarding his funeral, I'm grateful for you telling me about 'Lavender', which is fitting and made me smile, does he a final resting place? My email is thirdfish77@gmail.com if you have an order of service that you could photograph and send that would be appreciated, no problem if it's too much to ask of you. (note the fish reference in my address, it's a Marillion thing) I'm very sorry for your loss and that Roy and I never got to reacquaint again for old times sake but it's clear he made an impact on those that knew and loved him. RIP Roy.
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Hi yeh i do remember roy telling me about a frend and I remember him doing that job. We had just met. How did you find out about him passing ? Its been a really sad time for me and his children. Today our daughter had a baby boy and I can see some of Roy in him which is comforting. He was a lovely man and its broken my heart to lose him but thank you for introducing him to marillion because he loved them and sang their songs right until the end :( funnily enough he gave that t- shirt to my eldest daughter ( is it grey?) And she wore it at his funeral. I loved him so much. Nobody could've loved him more ... If you give me your address I have some spare order of services I can send you. Kind regards Debra
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Hi Debra, I sometimes check in on old mates to see if they want a reunion, sadly google lead me here. Yes the T shirt was grey with a Jester sat in a tv screen wearing a boxing glove from 1984 tour, it's from the song Punch & Judy, so if it is the same one then it is quite rare, a future heirloom for your family to pass down, wow I'm surprised it has lasted this long, it's 40 years old. I once cut his hair so that he had fish tales at the back and spiky on top, the daftness of youth I guess, but the 80's were like that - great times. I know it's very difficult for you all. I don't want to display my address on here if that is ok, thanks anyway for the offer. Congratulations on the new arrival, Roy will be watching over you all and he will live on in memory and through his children and his grandchildren.
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What about I email you and you can email me back with your address ? Then its not public is it ? Its such a shame when you gone to all this trouble and I really dont mind sending you one ? Have a think about it anyway and let me know Thanks for being a good friend to him btw :) im sure he appreciated it. And he definately loved that t- shirt. He was very proud of it !!! His ashes are still at our home. Not ready to part with them yet. Debra
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Run for you. Joel did it in 1hr 7min. You'd have been so proud of his determination 👏 xxx
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Lovely pic ... your dad be proud ! I am ! Joel beat you by 25 mins but not bad seem as when you did it you were 50 ! Love you darling and I hope you know how special you were to all of us ... you thought we would be ok but we aren't! We miss you so much. You've left a massive hole in all our hearts xxx
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Dad, if you are reading or watching this, please know that I love you so so much and the pain of you not being here is chronic. Just as I thought I was doing better, Fathers Day and the Run for YOU yesterday, was tough. I see you in every 🌈 and just wish I could hug you tight. Keep partying hard and keep being you. We raised £500 in your honour 🎖 to the best Dad ever xxxx
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Aw kay ... so proud of you and Joel for doing that run. We loved him so much didn't we ? We never wanted thst lovely man to leave us ! God bless you roy ! We love you with all our hearts xxx
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Roy your missed greatly by your family and friends I take comfort from knowing your watching your children and grandchildren from up above your the shining star we see at night loved by all
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Yeh he's missed by his wife too aren't you darling xx
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You are so very missed by us all uncle Roy even though we never met I love and miss you so much my angel🥰🥺
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Please tell Michelle to try take some comfort in the fact that we did every single thing a family could do to try to make him better ! We really did because he was very loved ... and I just want you to know that.
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I will let her know thankyou x
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To my amazing dad/ grandad you are so missed. Love you so much you will be in my heart forever and always xx
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Lovely pic from Scarborough November 5th 2022 :) my shining star who will be remembered for a long time. You are so missed roy fish more than you will ever know ! RIP my love .
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Thank you all for this collection. Means a lot. :)
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Oh roy I'm gonna miss you so much! You were
One in a million and you were so very precious to me ! I loved being around you cos you made me happy .Some tough times too but we got through. Thank you for everything xxx
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To my brother Roy who was taken to soon u will always be remembered and never forgotten rip bro I will always remember the times we where with u love u big man
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R.I.P uncle Roy gone but never forgotten🥺❤
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You are missed uncle Roy R.I.P
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Roy Fish - Aphasia Champion - spreading the word about Speakability and hope for people living with this language and communication disability.
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Roy Fish was an inspiration to many. I was privileged to work with both him and his wife Debs during my time with the national Aphasia charity, Speakability. I will always remember his dedication and commitment to supporting others who were living with the experience of stroke and Aphasia. His determination and wonderful sense of humour kept him and the rest of us able to face any challenges that came our way.
He was a brightly shining star whose memory will never dim because he brought light to others. Rest in Peace my friend.
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Oh thank you Melanie. That means so much. I loved him deeply more than words can say and I know that he would be so proud you said that. He was a bright star indeed and he had so much love to give .He will be sadly missed by me and his children xx
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In my Dad's memory ❤️ Love you Dad x
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He was a wonderful father and grandad and will be missed by his children and grandchildren.
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R.I.P UNCLE ROY R.I.P MY BROTHER ROY even tho we didnt get on you was still my brother
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Thanks Michelle it's so sad I know ! If you give Andy fish your address I will post you an order of service as it has pics of roy on . u should be proud of your brother he was a good and brave man xx
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Here this is my address its 22 belvedere Mount leeds LS117ED thankyou debra it's much appreciated xx
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Here this is my address its 22 belvedere Mount leeds LS117ED thankyou debra it's much appreciated xx
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Yeh I will post you one x
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Thankyou hunni x
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Sorry this didn't work out for you both Michelle and hope the order of service offers some sort of comfort to you all. Dad was a special man. Please also take some comfort in knowing that he was suffering but is now at peace. 🥰
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In the post Michelle ... x
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Thank you…… X
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Hi Debra it’s Michelle I have received the order of service this morning thank you so much. X
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Glad you have got it - he is so greatly missed x
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RIP Roy we all love you and miss your greatly
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Rip roy taken way too soon 😢
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Thank you linzey- he certainly was ! Too young. So not fair :(
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You will be remember by us all. Taken far too soon and abruptly. R.I.P my friend...😢
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I agree you know David it was so abrupt ! We hardly had any time as a family to take it in - been a terrible time. I miss him so much but you know our last holiday in Wales when he met your family- we had such a lovely time together and I will cherish that memory always x
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Run for you. Joel did it in 1hr 7min. You'd have been so proud of his determination 👏 xxx
To my amazing dad/ grandad you are so missed. Love you so much you will be in my heart forever and always xx
Roy Fish - Aphasia Champion - spreading the word about Speakability and hope for people living with this language and communication disability.
In my Dad's memory ❤️ Love you Dad x
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