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Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro' Sad Passing of researcher on here from Pembroke
« on: Sunday 11 January 15 22:29 GMT (UK) »
Many listers will know Orielbenfro and all the help he has given freely on this forum.

Sadly Owen Vaughan passed away on Friday, January 9th, after a long fight with cancer. He will be greatly missed.

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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 11 January 15 23:07 GMT (UK) »
I am so very sorry to hear that and send my condolences to his family.  He was a lovely man and a true gentleman who helped many on this forum.  He will be sadly missed

 
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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #2 on: Monday 12 January 15 09:24 GMT (UK) »
I too am saddened to hear Owen has passed away .My condolences to his Family.

R-I-P Owen & Thank-you for all the help you gave to a lot of people.

Also Thank-you Rhosgoch for letting us know

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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #3 on: Monday 12 January 15 11:34 GMT (UK) »
We were very sad to hear this news this morning Rhosgoch, Rest in Peace Owen.

We have turned off all notifications from Owen's RootsChat's account at the request of Owen's family.

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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #4 on: Monday 12 January 15 13:05 GMT (UK) »
I am so sorry to hear this, he will be a great loss to us all as well as his family, hearing that he was so ill makes his thoughtful and well researched responses here even more awesome. Farewell.
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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #5 on: Monday 12 January 15 20:13 GMT (UK) »
Sorry to hear of Owen's passing.
He was a great assistance.
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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 13 January 15 09:01 GMT (UK) »
So sorry to hear of Owen`s passing. He will be missed by us all.
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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 13 January 15 11:07 GMT (UK) »
He helped me no end with my searches. My condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: Owen Vaughan aka 'Orielbenfro'
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 15 January 15 21:41 GMT (UK) »
Like many others, I have been grateful for Owen's knowledge and advice, and his kindness. My condolences to his family.
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