Mike Bosworth

[A Van]

I have been in conversation with one of Mike's brothers Shaun, I have forwarded comments and many photos, I will speak to Arran and other mods and see if we can set up a permanent Mike Bosworth 'In Memoriam' section for anyone to post memories up as and when. I am sure everyone like me is remembering things all the time now.

Shaun has sent me this and asked me to post it

"Thank you all so very much for sharing your memories and your condolences for my brother Mike.

It is extremely comforting for me to know that he was a part of a community of people who came together to share similar talents and passions.

Mike is quite a bit older than me. Growing up he was my best friend and took on the role of my father after our parents divorced. I learnt an incredible amount from Mike. We did everything together. He was always making things, fixing things, improving things.. Really complicated things. I have no idea where he learnt to do most of it. Especially in a world before the Internet. His creative drive and attention to detail will always amaze me.

Throughout most of his life Mike was mostly a "loner". That was just how he was. I never knew him any other way. He once told me that he left school having never being part of a good group of friends. Even so many years later he was quite sad about that. I know many of you may never have met him in person, others may not have got to know him very well, but I want to thank you all for giving him something in life that he always wanted. To be part of a community of like-minded people, to feel valued and respected. You all gave him that, and I will forever be grateful. I hope his memory can inspire you all to continue to do great things together.


Thank you again,

Shaun Bosworth"


Funeral is likely to be next Thursday in Cottingham nr Hull, will have confirmation tomorrow

[Domi]

Thank you for sharing his letter Alistair.

[Suz Haldeman]

Yes, thank you for sharing that with us Alistair. Is there an address we can send cards and/or flowers to in case any of us are unable to attend the funeral? Wish Bozzzy had told us something was wrong

[Admin-bloke]

I know how you feel Suz

[A Van]

Yes, thank you for sharing that with us Alistair. Is there an address we can send cards and/or flowers to in case any of us are unable to attend the funeral? Wish Bozzzy had told us something was wrong

Yes I will get all that information hopefully tomorrow,

[TristanC]

Lovely message from Mikes brother.

Thanks Alistair

[DMCDELLBOY]

Just want to say how sad we are to hear about the death of"bozzy" ,our first meeting with him was in Norfolk at our first eurotec meet where he made us very welcome,he helped me with a few problems and gave me a lot of confidence in a car i knew nothing about, he will be sadly missed by us all,Malc&Gay Lomas

[iudexmaximus]

I'm shocked by this announcement!
Condoleances to his family and to everbody who was close to him.

I have met Bozzy a couple of times: the first one was at Raphael's in 2010, and I was stunned how kind and helpful he was in changing shocks to Laurent's car.
Then we also met at Eurofest in 2011, and it was a real pleasure for me to meet him again.
Goodbye mate!

[Chris Williams]

Update with the details of Mike's funeral should people wish to attend:

Dear Chris,
Michaels funeral details are as follows
3.30 on Thursday 14th January, at Haltemprice Crematorium, off the A164 , Willerby .East Yorkshire HU10 6NS.
Michael is at H Kemp and Sons in Cottingham.
My youngest son Shaun emailed me some photographs and comments that were left on the forum, it was so comforting to read them all.
I understand that some of Michaels friends from the Delorean Club are coming to the service, would you possibly know if they will be in Deloreans? The funeral director asked if there were so they could maybe do a guard of honour ?
If this was possible, could you please contact Mr Kemp on 01482 843898 or email on hkempandsonltd@gmail.com. So he could discuss this with you.
Many thanks
Jackie de Winter-Davison

I will try to find out if flowers or donations are required if anyone would like to contribute, it may be best to do as a joint thing from the two clubs so will check with Al about this.
Chris

[A Van]

Thanks for pictures, I remember doing that job with Mike.. Always a great guy to do anything with.
Plus that was a great event...hopefully we can persuade Raphael for another one day