Roverowner - Announcement

Reebs · 14th June 2013, 23:09

We've learned today of the sad passing of long time club member Alan Cranston (Roverowner) from Sweden.

Alan had been a very passionate man when it came to his Rovers and as a GP in Linköping, Sweden had quite a collection of cars including his facelift 75 tourer, as well as a pre-launch saloon.

I had the pleasure of meeting him, his wife and his then new born son Brian back in August 2010 when he embarked on his UK tour. He travelled the country and met up with many of his forum friends. Last year he became a father for the fourth time with the arrival of his son Ian.

While being an avid member of the forums he had in recent years been battling with I'll health, and it appears that sadly he lost the fight in April.

A tribute was made by the British Paras and on facebook, but it was only today that one of our members discovered he had passed away after a two year battle with Lymphatic Cancer.

Roverowner was a highly respected member and one who will be sadly missed by many of us, myself included. Our thoughts go out to his wife and children, and as a mark of respect, the forum banner will revert to grey as we remember him and the input he gave to us.

Rest in peace Alan.

cossie dunc · 14th June 2013, 23:12

RIP Alan .

Dragrad · 14th June 2013, 23:17

A sad loss indeed. An active and well liked member. RIP Alan, and my condolences to his family and friends....

J1MBO · 14th June 2013, 23:22

Very sad news to learn, my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

seancar · 14th June 2013, 23:26

rip will be missed

VVC-Geeza · 14th June 2013, 23:26

Very sad to hear,he contributed some interesting posts.

Simondi · 14th June 2013, 23:28

R.I.P. Alan.

Thoughts and prayers are with his family

Villa Villan · 14th June 2013, 23:30

God Bless.

Yeti · 14th June 2013, 23:31

RIP Alan. Condolences to family and friends.

trebor · 14th June 2013, 23:34

Very nice words Paul at this sad time, condolences to his family and RIP Alan

14th June 2013, 23:09	#1
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Roverowner - Announcement We've learned today of the sad passing of long time club member Alan Cranston (Roverowner) from Sweden. Alan had been a very passionate man when it came to his Rovers and as a GP in Linköping, Sweden had quite a collection of cars including his facelift 75 tourer, as well as a pre-launch saloon. I had the pleasure of meeting him, his wife and his then new born son Brian back in August 2010 when he embarked on his UK tour. He travelled the country and met up with many of his forum friends. Last year he became a father for the fourth time with the arrival of his son Ian. While being an avid member of the forums he had in recent years been battling with I'll health, and it appears that sadly he lost the fight in April. A tribute was made by the British Paras and on facebook, but it was only today that one of our members discovered he had passed away after a two year battle with Lymphatic Cancer. Roverowner was a highly respected member and one who will be sadly missed by many of us, myself included. Our thoughts go out to his wife and children, and as a mark of respect, the forum banner will revert to grey as we remember him and the input he gave to us. Rest in peace Alan. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

14th June 2013, 23:12	#2
cossie dunc I really should get out more....... rover 75 contemporary se cdti + rover 75 connie cdti work horse Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West lothian Posts: 2,258 Thanks: 217 Thanked 424 Times in 189 Posts	RIP Alan . __________________ TOO MANY ROVERS @ CDL autotec Scotland's rover 75/mg zt service,repair & enthusiast centre Used parts.....servicing.......mechanical repairs.......modifications Call Duncan 07415 251 705

14th June 2013, 23:17	#3
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	A sad loss indeed. An active and well liked member. RIP Alan, and my condolences to his family and friends.... __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

14th June 2013, 23:26	#6
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,758 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Very sad to hear,he contributed some interesting posts. __________________

14th June 2013, 23:28	#7
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	R.I.P. Alan. Thoughts and prayers are with his family __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

14th June 2013, 23:22	#4
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Very sad news to learn, my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

14th June 2013, 23:26	#5
seancar Banned 75 tourer and t4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bexhill on sea Posts: 4,428 Thanks: 278 Thanked 731 Times in 350 Posts	rip will be missed

14th June 2013, 23:30	#8
Villa Villan I really should get out more....... ZT-T 160 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 46 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts	God Bless. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14th June 2013, 23:31	#9
Yeti Posted a thing or two MG ZT190+, MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Exmouth Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 164 Thanked 217 Times in 132 Posts	RIP Alan. Condolences to family and friends. __________________ "I would rather die in my sleep like my grandfather, rather than screaming like his passengers"

14th June 2013, 23:34	#10
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Very nice words Paul at this sad time, condolences to his family and RIP Alan __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver) Last edited by trebor; 14th June 2013 at 23:37..