[Pres] Geoff Howard

[Hannah Scott-Joynt]

Very sad to hear of Geoff’s death. He was such a lovely Pres presence - reassuring, hugely professional and great fun to be around. Even all these years on, I can still conjure up his voice and his smile.
It sounds like, despite his health issues, he properly lived these last years... on his own, rather wonderful, terms and with a characteristic sense of enjoyment.
Remembering him with great fondness…and also, as Peter J has just commented, what really does feel like something of a golden age in Pres. Fortunate indeed…..
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Hannah Scott-Joynt
Voiceover, Announcer, Presenter
Producer, BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought
http://www.hannahscottjoynt.com/














> On 10 Aug 2020, at 12:05, peterjako via Pres <pres at tech-ops.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> A thought has crossed my mind - which is a rare occurrence I know! Geoffs passing underlines what a very happy family we were in Pres. The 80s and 90s were a golden age no doubt, a never will be repeated. We were all so fortunate to have been part of it. Peter J.
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>> On 10 Aug 2020, at 11:50, Sally Lawrence via Pres <pres at tech-ops.co.uk> wrote:
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>> 
>> Hi Warwick, 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you for sharing this very sad news. 
>> Geoff had a good sense of humour and was always great to work with, whatever shift you were on with him he was always fun.
>> Condolences and best wishes to Sue at this very sad time.
>> 
>> 
>> Sally 
>> 
>> Sent from Sally Lawrence 
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>>> On 7 Aug 2020, at 09:40, Warwick Cross via Pres <pres at tech-ops.co.uk> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Good morning all.
>>> 
>>> I write bearing sad news.
>>> 
>>> Sue Howard (neé Bird) has been in touch to let us know that Geoff Howard passed away yesterday morning at 11.30 am (Sydney time).  Geoff had been on a complicated medical journey over the past few years and died in his relatively new home at the Belrose Country Club from a stroke whilst waiting for a taxi to take him to dialysis.  No funeral date has yet been set.
>>> 
>>> We have lost a good friend and one of the best voices to ever grace BBC output.  A true loss.
>>> 
>>> Sue is a member of this email group.
>>> 
>>> I hope and trust you are all keeping safe and well.
>>> 
>>> Warwick
>>> 
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