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Post by Town1971 on Feb 19, 2022 12:50:13 GMT 1
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Post by Town1971 on Feb 19, 2022 12:51:02 GMT 1
Great photo .
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Post by crux on Feb 19, 2022 12:57:34 GMT 1
He didn't really change from when I knew him (and his sister) at Colne Valley High School - the smile is still recognisable. I received this reply when I let my oldest mate from CVHS know the news about Aaron/Ron last night. "He was in my form….he would have the whole class in fits of laughter……because something had set him off laughing and he couldn’t stop. Many a board rubber was sent in his direction from teachers trying to control our class!!! Very sad to hear of his passing😔" |
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Post by blueray4 on Feb 19, 2022 12:59:49 GMT 1
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Post by Clark W Griswald (CAS) on Feb 19, 2022 13:19:51 GMT 1
Great photo. Two top guys |
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Otium
Feb 19, 2022 13:25:08 GMT 1
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Post by ACW on Feb 19, 2022 13:25:08 GMT 1
Really sad news.
RIP Oti.
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Otium
Feb 19, 2022 13:25:40 GMT 1
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Post by Orinoco on Feb 19, 2022 13:25:40 GMT 1
He didn't really change from when I knew him (and his sister) at Colne Valley High School - the smile is still recognisable. I received this reply when I let my oldest mate from CVHS know the news about Aaron/Ron last night. "He was in my form….he would have the whole class in fits of laughter……because something had set him off laughing and he couldn’t stop. Many a board rubber was sent in his direction from teachers trying to control our class!!! Very sad to hear of his passing😔" You will probably know my sister then, she mated around with Meryl. |
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Post by frankslegs on Feb 19, 2022 13:26:33 GMT 1
Thanks guys for the photos -it feels better to now know who he was behind the monicker -seems to have been a great guy and true true Town fan -best wishes to all his family and friends at this very sad time for them
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Post by rubicon on Feb 19, 2022 13:36:42 GMT 1
Absolutely brilliant photo's, and not in the least how I pictured him at all. For a start I didn't realise he was anywhere near as young as he was. Bit like reading a book and then finding out the guy they've got to play the film part is nothing like what you imagine! ( Reacher springs to mind.)
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Otium
Feb 19, 2022 13:38:16 GMT 1
Post by canuckterrier on Feb 19, 2022 13:38:16 GMT 1
Really really sad news. A true Town fan who lived life to the fullest. RIP Oti.
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Otium
Feb 19, 2022 14:40:18 GMT 1
Post by andyeastleake on Feb 19, 2022 14:40:18 GMT 1
Does anyone have a younger photo (ideally 1980 ish) of Otium?
I've thought for some time he might be a lad I sort of knew from the Supporters club coaches back in the day (before I left Huddersfield).
In particular I spoke to this lad in January 1980 on a Friday night in Newport.
Not too many of us there that day.
RIP
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Feb 19, 2022 15:39:20 GMT 1
That win was for him. Smile awhile Otium.
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Post by westislandterrier on Feb 19, 2022 15:41:38 GMT 1
Oh oti.... You’ve spirituality guided your beloved Huddersfield Town from your Cottage up there in the sky to a vital win at their Cottage on The banks of The Thames today - and what a send off result they’ve given you in return...
Huddersfield Town then... Huddersfield Town now... Huddersfield Town eternally...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2022 15:58:29 GMT 1
I'm pretty sure Otium will already be partying up there with Marilyn Monroe on one arm, Grace Kelly on the other. Rest in Peace.
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Post by Made In Yorkshire on Feb 19, 2022 16:03:49 GMT 1
One Two Incredible
OTI
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Post by sedgefieldterrier on Feb 19, 2022 16:24:35 GMT 1
RIP Oti - in my opinion this Forum will be the poorer without him.
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Post by Champers on Feb 19, 2022 16:28:59 GMT 1
Love those pictures, definitely had a prize-winning smile of a man who was happy with his lot. We clashed so much but I would have definitely loved to have met him and listened to him over a pint or five. I'll miss him.
My deepest condolences to all those on here who knew the guy personally.
RIP Otium 🌹
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Post by mosher on Feb 19, 2022 16:30:16 GMT 1
Reiterate my RIP thread post, wish I'd met Oti, but seeing his pic now I definitely didn't know him but HAD seen him before!
RIP Oti!
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Feb 19, 2022 16:44:13 GMT 1
Alot better looking then I was expecting!
(Im not gay) incase he's watching from beyond this world.
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Post by hg1terrier on Feb 19, 2022 17:43:13 GMT 1
RIP Ron - only met you a couple of times but it was a privilege to meet the man behind the DATM legend.
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Post by Clark W Griswald (CAS) on Feb 19, 2022 18:17:52 GMT 1
Today was written in the stars wasn't it ? Rest in peace my friend. Xxx
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Post by nutjacker on Feb 19, 2022 18:19:21 GMT 1
Gutted to hear this but glad he will no longer be in pain, RIP Otium, best poster on DATM by far
Never met the great man but absolutely loved reading his posts and tales, most of which were likely true as confirmed by those who knew him
Sounds like a top bloke and town fan who certainly lived life to the full 💙🤍
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Post by Clark W Griswald (CAS) on Feb 19, 2022 18:30:52 GMT 1
Tonight I'm having more than a few for a true gent who I'm proud to say was my friend. I'm a better person for having crossed paths with you Ron, love you, we all do. God bless, Siddy, Jane and family xxx
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Post by Stewpot on Feb 19, 2022 19:48:25 GMT 1
RIP Otium, always enjoyed your posts, will be missed.  |
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Post by ben1987 on Feb 19, 2022 20:28:15 GMT 1
RIP Otium, always enjoyed your posts, will be missed. 1-2 |
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Post by terracesider on Feb 19, 2022 20:30:45 GMT 1
Very sad to read this news of a bloke that I personally never met but who kept me (and many others I'm sure) royally entertained on this MB.
I was never sure how much of what he wrote could be taken as gospel truth but what the heck it was bloody good fun and didn't cause any harm.
RIP
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Feb 19, 2022 20:46:42 GMT 1
Great poster and Town fan. RIP Oti. A DATM legend
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Post by a1terrier on Feb 19, 2022 20:51:18 GMT 1
Town fan for 60 years here. Only posted on here a couple of times but a regular reader. Always enjoyed Otium’s posts and some of the reaction he got.
Such sad, sad news, my thoughts and sympathies are with all his family and friends. Will be sadly missed. Today was for you Oti.
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Post by hypotenuse on Feb 19, 2022 21:54:23 GMT 1
RIP Oti
Always willing to help out when tickets were needed at the last minute.
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Post by davyjones on Feb 19, 2022 22:14:26 GMT 1
Otium was an absolute legend and may he RIP, a gentleman and the most knowledgeable Town fan I have ever met, I went to Krakow for the weekend a few years ago, we arranged to meet up…..I never spent a penny that weekend, a true legend and DATM is s far poorer place for his passing 💕x
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