Sim Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our fellow moderator and founder of this forum, John Mallinson. John passed away on Friday after a short illness. To say he will be missed is an understatement. Not only was John a moderator for the forum, but as the administrator he set up all the systems that allow the forum to function technically on a day to day basis. He was our liaison between the people running the server and us, and often managed to save us some money by proving that their stats were incorrect. He was also one of our terrific triumvirate, with Ian and Janet, who so diligently provide the worldwide links every day. John wore his moderator hat very subtly and behind the scenes. His was always the voice of calm, of gentle reason, when all around us (including us) was going mad. We could ask his advice on anything, and if we disagreed he would do his best to talk us round, in his calm and sensible way. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't, but it was always done with his quiet good humour and intellectual approach. He always gave good reasons for his suggestions of what to do in a given situation. We will greatly miss his wit and wisdom, his technical prowess, his patience and his gentleness. He was an old-fashioned sort of true gentleman, the likes of which we don't much see these days. I have known John personally for 15 years and never once in all that time have I heard him swear, or be nasty about anybody or anything, no matter how angry he was. Somehow with John, you always ended up laughing. We will miss his dedication and commitment to this forum. As most of you know, we all started the forum together back in 2011. No-one has ever left our motley little crew, and we work very well together. When John wrote us a message a month or so ago telling us that he was unwell, his first concern was for the forum. He even apologised for letting us down. A couple of weeks ago, from his hospital bed, he communicated with us, worried about how the admin side of the forum was going. This is the kind of man John was, and we will miss him more than we can say. I am sure that you will all join us in thanking John for all that he did to make the forum the thriving place that it is today. His contribution cannot be underestimated. On behalf of the moderators and all forum members, we send our deepest condolences to John's wife, two daughters, grandchildren and all of his family and friends. I will end with the words of a fellow moderator: a true gentleman who will be sorely missed by all. Rest in peace, John. We are privileged that your life touched ours, and so many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Oh, how very sad! I send my love and best wishes to all his family and friends. Rest in peace, John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I'm really very sorry to hear this condolences to his wife and family and friends. One always got the feeling that his was a calm and steady hand behind the scenes and was greatful for technical advice received from him when I was panicking having problems from time to time. He will be missed by the Forum. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending my condolences to his family and friends x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Such sad news. My sincere condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I am so sorry to hear this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumToTu Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending our sincere condolences to all his family and friends 💕 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Oh no, what terribly sad news. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canary Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Sending love to his family from ours RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumofballetmaddaughter Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 So sorry to hear the sad news. Sending sincere condolences to John's family and friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Very sorry to hear this news. Sincere condolences to John’s family, friends and colleagues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 So sorry to read this sad news this evening. Deepest sympathy to John's family, friends and colleagues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Such sad news, I remember Johns input was kind and considered, always thinking about other people. I’m sure he was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Condolences to his family and friends x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzyballetmum Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I’m so sorry to hear this very sad news. Sending my love and prayers to his family and friends x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celb Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 So sorry to hear this news. Sincere condolences to his family and friends 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I am so sorry to read this. Sending sincere condolences to his family and friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 sad news. sending love and prayers x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Such sad news xxxx Rest in peace and condolences to his family and friends x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Foo Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Sad news. Thinking of all who knew and loved him. Although I didn’t know him personally, he once helped me out of a right mess I had made trying to sign in and, as others have said, his patience and kindness shone through his words. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damedolly Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Very sad news, thinking of his friends and family x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Very sad news 😥 Thankyou John and family for the wonderful legacy you have left in this thriving community! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissonneDoublee Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 So sorry to hear this. Sending love and prayers to his family and friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 So sorry to hear this news and all our thoughts go out to his family & friends. This forum has been & continues to be invaluable to a lot of us and even a life-line when the path through ballet training sometimes becomes a difficult one !! Thank you John ...... RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 So sorry to read this news. May John rest in peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Very sad news. My heart goes out to the friends and family who knew John personally. All those who have used Ballet.co over the years surely owe this gentleman a debt of gratitude for enabling the smooth running of this forum along with the other dedicated volunteers behind the scenes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 So sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family and friends, and also to the other founders and admins and moderators of this forum, who have lost a good friend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Thank you, Melody (and everyone else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Very sad news, sending love, prayers and strength to all John’s family and friends, may he rest in peace xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Very sad to hear this my sincere condolences x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Very sad news, my condolences to his family and friends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glissade Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Very sad news. Sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Oh gosh - this had taken me aback - not having been on the forum recently. Such sad news and my condolences to his family and friends. As Sim says, he was a wonderful behind-the-scenes moderator and I'm pleased to have served as one with him. RIP John x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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