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Old 08-10-2014, 12:33 PM
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My condolences too Trevor.

We knew the day was coming but it is always a shock when it does.
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Old 08-10-2014, 12:54 PM
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My condolences Trevor and to your family as well.

Rest in Peace Barry, your back in the stars.
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Old 08-10-2014, 01:56 PM
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So sorry Trevor to hear of your loss.
I always enjoyed reading Barry's stories on IIS over the years,
always told in Barry's unique style and dry sense of humour.
He lived a full and interesting life by the sound of it.

RIP Barry.

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Old 08-10-2014, 02:25 PM
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So sorry to hear of this loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
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Old 08-10-2014, 02:26 PM
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Sadly missed by all.
A friend to many amateurs.
Rest easy...our thoughts are with the family.
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Old 08-10-2014, 03:40 PM
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My sincere condolences, RIP Barry!
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Old 08-10-2014, 06:26 PM
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Thanks to all for you kind words.

Also "If" any of have any photos of Barry in your archives could please forward me a copy of them for his memorial service.

For those in Sydney, Barry will be laid to rest at Rookwood Cemetery on Monday the 13th of October at 12:15pm.

We will have a short service by his grave site on the St Peter Chanel lawn, followed by a memorial event at 1pm in the Mary Mother of Mercy memorial room close by.

Please meet in the car park of the Catholic office at the cemetery at 12pm

Driving directions
Therry St, Rookwood, New South Wales
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-33.8789946,151.060235,152m/data=!3m1!1e3

Please pass these details on to friends of Barry as I do not have everyone’s direct contact details.

If you plan to attend, could you please RSVP by 9am (preferably via email) on Friday morning.

Yours sincerely

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Old 08-10-2014, 06:26 PM
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This is so sad.
The first time I met Barry he found out that I was in the Navy (At the time). Immediately he leapt into a string of stories of days past. The man had so many experiences, hours worth! I will miss he's cameos at star parties and the like, after that first conversation he always greeted me with such warmth. I will miss the guy.

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Old 08-10-2014, 06:35 PM
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Condolences Trevor - he was a very considerate and jovial character. He will be sorely missed.
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Old 08-10-2014, 07:56 PM
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Sorry to read this Trevor.

Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Old 08-10-2014, 08:34 PM
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Very sad news.
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Old 08-10-2014, 08:44 PM
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RIP Barry
A wealth of mechanical knowledge about telescopes
forever lost now sprinkled amongst the stars

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Old 08-10-2014, 09:02 PM
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Only met Barry once, at SPSP 2010, but he made me feel so welcome at "the house" - helping out with power, etc. What a great character, and a great guy who obviously loved his Astro.

Rest in peace mate.
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Old 09-10-2014, 12:23 AM
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I'm saddened by the news.
I had no idea he was poorly, so it's more of a shock to hear.
I shall miss his posts.
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Old 09-10-2014, 06:40 AM
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Wow, what sad news to log onto this morning.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Old 09-10-2014, 08:00 AM
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Also sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace, I hope under starry skies.
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Old 09-10-2014, 08:36 AM
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Sorry for your loss, Trevor
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Old 09-10-2014, 08:38 AM
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Sorry to hear this Trevor, my condolences. I hold hope that the answer to this isnt what i think it is, but what was his username on here?
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Old 09-10-2014, 09:55 AM
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Sorry to hear this Trevor, my condolences. I hold hope that the answer to this isnt what i think it is, but what was his username on here?
Hi, his handle was barrykgerdes.
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Old 09-10-2014, 11:30 AM
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So sorry to hear this sad news Trevor.
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