Gary Pugh 1971-2008
picture taken 9th March 2008 at Qatar round of MotoGP
Gary Pugh Tribute Page
We're sure that as customers and friends of Cambrian Tyres, it doesn't take you long to get to know all of us, as the whole CT operation really comes down to the professional effort of a very small group of dedicated, valued people. Its always jarring to lose a member of the team when they leave to explore new challenges but we cope and there is always a connection that remains.
Sadly, we are being tested at the moment and it's with a very heavy collective heart that we have to pass on the news that Gary Pugh tracically passed away on Sunday 6th April 2008.
We appreciate that this will be shattering news to anyone who knew or dealt with Gary. He has been central to the team work, organisation and success of CT over the last 12 years. He played a big part in the initiation of this very website, and has been a huge inspiration, joyful tonic and trusted friend to those who worked with him here at Cambrian Tyres.
Gary will be an immeasurable loss to us all, but his memory, like his smile will endure.
Donations can be made in lieu to LATCH (www.latchwales.org) or Bronglais Hospital Intensive Care Unit, and forwarded to Neville Evans at Cambrian Tyres Ltd, North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. SY23 2JR
Please feel free to leave your own personal message of condolences below.
Comments
- My deepest sympathy to all Gary's loved ones. "Keep your faces turned towards the sunshine and you won't see the shadows"
- 22:37 May 08
- What can you say in the face of such terrible news? My deepest sympathy's go out to all than knew him.
- 12:36 Apr 29
- I have just read on the Cambrian news online. Now i'm in Kent , I do try and keep an eye on whats happening in Aber. I am really shocked & saddened by this . PLEASE pass on my condolances to Verity.. Regards Fuzz.
- 23:30 Apr 28
- Still can't get over the shocking news lost a good friend and a very good school friend.Never known anyone to enjoy football as much as gary did.My sincerest sympathy to verity murry and imogen and gary mother father and sister Rip mate.
- 17:48 Apr 28
- I was devastated to hear about the loss of Gary. In my time working for Pirelli it was a real pleasure to work with Gary, who typified the Cambrian spirit. A friend more than a customer Gary was always a welcome face to see after a long drive over the the west coast. My deepest condolences to Gary's family and the Cambrian Team, I will always hold fond memories of a great guy.
- 09:44 Apr 24
- I was shocked when I found out. He was a top guy, always willing to help, very professional and a genuine tonic when you were having a bad day. He will be missed by all I am sure.
- 09:43 Apr 23
- Sorry for to hear the very sad news met Gary at one of the shows but the once was enough to leave a lasting impresion a great loss deepest condolences to Gary's family. Mike M9Performance
- 22:33 Apr 22
- Just heard the very sad news about Gary. He was part of the Conti Tyre support team for the KTM Super Duke Battle, always ready to lend a hand, offer advice or crack a joke or two. It was a privilege to know you Gary. Rest in peace mate.
- 12:04 Apr 22
- Gary. We are still trying to come to terms with what has happened.Over the past days so many people have stopped us,they may be connected with your work,sport or just someone who knew you and they all say what a special person you were,Gaz after reading your tributes and listening to people talk about you and your dedication to helping other people also your passion to help young footballers in Ceredigion we are very proud to say you were our son in law and will be missed by lots of people especially Verity Murray and Imogen two wonderful grandchildren you gave us.Although you may not be with us,your spirit thoughts and sayings (there you go) and everything else to do with Pugh will be with us for ever.You were simply the best until we all meet again Rest in Peace. Love from Alan and Linda xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- 11:33 Apr 20
- What can i say! still in shock at the moment and devastated to have lost my little bro he was and always will be a one in a million. It gives me great comfort to know how much he enjoyed life and was such a happy person and i know he had met the love of his life and his sole mate in verity and had two amazing children in murray and imogen something some people never get to have. Pugh i will miss you more than words can say thanks for being the best brother and the best uncle to finlay you will live on in all of us for ever and we will see you again one day so until then take it easy xxxxxxxx sharon nick and finlay xxxxxxxxx
- 11:49 Apr 16
- Gary I only wish I'd seen you in those leathers whilst you were still here mate! You'll be missed by so many more people than you with your modesty would ever have imagined. Deepest condolences to Gary's family.
- 15:21 Apr 14
- Gaz, I'm so saddened by the loss mate. I've got to say that you were one of the nicest guys I've met and I'm still struggling to believe you've gone. Still seems like its not real. It was a pleasure to know you and I'm so glad I had the chance to spend such great times on the fly-aways we had this year especially being on the beach in Qatar playing volleyball with you just a month ago. So glad we got you on the back of a bike too!! Why does it always happen to the nice guys. Gutted. Rest easy man Ads
- 14:39 Apr 14
- I had the privilege of working with gary and the boys from cambrian for four and a half years, in that time all of us seemed to gel,we all have a really strong bond with each other,now i might not see the boys for a month or two but we just pick up where we left off, thats what true freinds do,Sadly i cant do that again with Gaz,I have lots of memories of gaz but one that sticks out the most is when we were away doing a show, in the hotel he could not decide what pudding to have so he stuck his fingers in all three, little things like that only gaz could get away with! will miss you mate.
- 11:44 Apr 14
- I knew very little of Gary but he was very friendly and knowledgable about ATFC. He had a very welcoming persona and struck me as a truly decent fellow. My heart goes out to his family and close friends.
- 00:03 Apr 14
- Gary and I were school friends. I'll always remember his cheeky smile,dry wit and great sense of humour. You could always rely on Gary to lighten any situation. I've never since met a more laid back, genuinely good-hearted guy. I haven't really seen Gary since we were teenagers but from reading all the tributes to him,he hadn't changed one bit!! Although we didn't keep in touch,the shock and feeling of sadness is immense. Gary you had and always will have a huge place in my heart. My sincerest sympathy to Verity,their children and the rest of Gary's family.
- 21:02 Apr 13
- I was shattered to hear the news about Gary. In the job I do I have to deal with sadness, loss and grief regularly, but to lose someone you have known for over 20yrs is difficult to say the least. My thoughts go out to his family and all his close colleagues at CT at this difficult time. Words will not be enough to describe the loss they must be feeling. "The light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long". Only the good die young Gary, rest in peace my friend.
- 18:37 Apr 13
- "For Those About To Rock We Salute You" Thanks For All The Gigs, You Where The Best Friend I Ever Had You Will Never Leave My Heart And Never Forgotten.ROCK.IN.PEACE!!!
- 09:54 Apr 13
- No words I can say can better those of the people who paid generous and well deserved tribute to you today. You were one of those rare people – a genuinely good man. Oh, and more than a little mischievous as well ! Rest easy, Pugh
- 16:29 Apr 12
- What a genuine person, always made us laugh. Nothing seemed to phase him everything was taken in his stride. Gary will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him and meet him. Gary was an amazing person and during our football days he was an inspiration to all his team mates. Our thoughts are with all of Gary's family. God bless
- 14:38 Apr 12
- Well,it must be said! I had a text message from you 'hi its Gary here,would you tell Russell....'. I questioned myself 'who is Gary?'....I didnt know anyone called Gary! Was even abit worried at one point. Anyway, it turned out to be you 'Pugh',you had done what you always do...a favour for a mate! You were 'Pugh' and will always be 'Pugh' in our eyes! Once I found out your real name was 'Gary', it just didnt seem right somehow...you were 'Pugh'...simple as!!! Well what can I say...that you were a shining example to many people...your work colleagues, your football teams and most of all Murray and Imogen. You had time for anyone, anywhere, anytime, anyplace! You WILL be missed, but most certainly you will NOT be forgotten. God rest your soul and let your memory shine on but most importantly, rest in peace mate. Michelle and Russell xxx
- 23:59 Apr 11