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Tribute to Austin Thorp - 1938-2019

Dedicated to the memory of Austin Thorp

Thank you for your donation for the wonderful St Leonard's Hospice who cared for Austin with compassion and respect. All of the staff at St Leonard's looked after Austin and the family, for which they will be forever in their debt. Austin will be greatly missed by many people along with his drumming and whistling!

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£670.00

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St Leonard's Hospice, York

Such a lovely, lovely man who will be missed by everyone. Rest in peace Uncle Austin, with love to all the family Lucy, Andy, Josh & Sophia xxx

St Leonard's Hospice, York

You were a gentleman to the last. Always be missed. Anthony, Hazel, Sarah, Mark, and families.

John A Corcoran

St Leonard's Hospice, York

Our first babysitting job (but not for Angela). Always a pleasure to be in his company. Love to all the family from Peter & Angela.

St Leonard's Hospice, York

What a wonderful man. Great memories from growing up. Love to you all from Steve & Sally.

St Leonard's Hospice, York

A truly wonderful neighbour - always there in time of need - who will be hugely missed. Celia, Ray and Thomas.

T Raymond Chatter

St Leonard's Hospice, York

For a loving, kind, gentle, treasured brother and uncle. We will miss you, love Polly, Ian and David.

St Leonard's Hospice, York

Austin will be greatly missed. He was always ready to help and an excellent cook. Love to all the family. Mary and family xx

St Leonard's Hospice, York

Rest in peace Uncle Austin. Such a lovely man with a big heart; you will be sadly missed and fondly remembered xx

St Leonard's Hospice, York

A one in a million dad and grandad who will be missed so much. We are so grateful that dad got to spend his final days in such an amazing place. Rest in peace Pops. Lots of love Annie, Paul, Matthew, Jim and Coco xxxxx

St Leonard's Hospice, York

For all the wonderful work that the Hospice does for patients, relatives and friends. Thinking of you Anne and family at this time xx

Hannah Elsworth

St Leonard's Hospice, York

Sending love to you and your family Annie and also to the fantastic team at St Leonard’s - it really is a special place xx

St Leonard's Hospice, York

A true family man and an absolute gentleman. From the Polhills and family.

Malcolm Polhill

St Leonard's Hospice, York

We are so grateful that dad spent his last days in St Leonard's. The love and care that they showed to dad and to our family was amazing. We love and miss dad, he will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Love from Helen, Jon, Aidan and Luke xxxx

St Leonard's Hospice, York

In memory of Austin. A true gentleman. Kind, caring, helpful and always with a lovely smile.

St Leonard's Hospice, York

May his gentle soul rest in peace. Sheila and Philip.

Sheila Cosgrove

St Leonard's Hospice, York

Fond childhood memories of a truly kind and generous uncle. Rest in peace uncle Austin, a true gentleman. Love from Sarah and family xxxxx

St Leonard's Hospice, York

In memory of my special husband, miss you but remembering you always. Thank you to St Leonard's for your love and care for Austin and all the family.

St Leonard's Hospice, York

Just tidying up the account Pops, as don’t like odd amounts! Missing you every day. Lots of love Annie x

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Amanda Taylor at St Leonard's Hospice