A passing of one of our members

[LewisM]

Sad news just came to me via SMS of the passing of Phil Sheehan - aka "ClancyLane" on IIS - who died on Saturday in his home at Blackbutt, QLD.

I knew Phil well, and he was a no BS, no nonsense man. We bought and traded a lot between each other.

I have no further details except to say there will be a wake in his honour on Sunday 7th May (this Sunday) at Geebung RSL from 1330 to 1630.

May the old larrikin rest in peace. Cheers to you Phil!

[Kunama]

That is very sad news indeed. Had many chats with Phil and did a bit of gear trading with him as well. A gentle man with a sense of humour. Rest well Phil..

[RobC (Rob)]

I was only chatting with Phil last week and was planning a get together with him at the end of this month. He told me about some haggling he was doing with Lewis over an SBIG camera.

Phil was a Vietnam vet. Rest in peace Phil ...

Rob

[FlashDrive (Poppy)]

Indeed that is sad .....

RIP Phil

[JA]

Very sorry to hear of his passing

Rest in peace Phil,


JA

[PeterM]

This is sad news indeed. Phil used to be a regular at Leyburn until he moved to Blackbutt. Heck of a nice guy.
Peter

[leon]

I don't know the man and/or family however i pass on my condolences.

Leon

[Greg Bock (Greg Bock)]

Oh dear, very sad indeed, got to know him when he was at Leyburn, this comes as quite a shock. Condolences to his family too.

[Nebulous (Chris)]

Always sad to hear that another well spent retirement has been cut short. Condolences to his family and friends.

[codemonkey (Lee)]

Ah, that's sad. I met Phil only once when buying a pier off him. Seemed like a very nice guy. Condolences to his family and friends.

[h0ughy (David)]

astrofest wont be the same

[RobF (Rob)]

Very very sad news. Really enjoyed a catch up with Phil at Astrofest every year. He seemed so proud and happy of his new set up at Blackbutt.

Leyburn observatory salutes you Phil.

[astroron (Ron)]

Sad to hear that ,may he rest in peace.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Phil used to drop in for a cuppa and chat whenever he came to town to do his washing and shopping. (while he was at his Hazeldean property)
So very sad.

[Bender (Martin)]

Astrofest will feel a bit empty this year. You could always rely on Phil to have a joke or a great story.

[alan meehan (Alan)]

Sorry to hear of the passing of Phil he will be sadly missed my condolences to his family

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

I only learned of this today and had I known in time I would have attended his wake. Phil was one of the regulars at Astrofest I always looked out for as soon as I arrived. It is very sad to think he won't be there this year or any year from now on. He certainly was a character. Good to see him remembered so fondly.

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

Today I came across this photo of Phil Sheenan at the 2016 Astrofest. He loved attending and I'll be a little sad this year that isn't able to be there to enjoy it with the rest of us. RIP Phil.