Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: GEPP999 on July 23, 2012, 20:46:56 PM
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I'm not sure if this is the right place or indeed if it's really my place to post this, but Dennis ( Joans hubby ) has passed away.
I didn't know Dennis very well at all, but having met him a few times over the last couple of years, I was touched by his stories -He was a true gentleman and a thoroughly nice chap.
Although he had battled illness for some considerable time, he was never one to moan about it, and for sure Joan and family will miss his badly.
There will no doubt be a local service, I'm sorry but I dont have any details although I'm sure that some of you on here will know him and Joan much better than me - I'm sorry in that case to post such bad news.
My thought for sure, are with Joan and family
God Bless.
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He was a lovely lovely man. The first time we met him is when he was walking his dog on Calis front and told us how his family were not happy in the slughtest that they were emigrating to Calis at the ripe old age of 80. He was a great supporter of the the 3 Cs and gave dozens and dozens of donations to our shop and car boots.
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Hi Mercury,
For sure he was an inspiration to us all. I just hope Joan copes with everything now, I understand that family are on their way.
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OMG, hubby and I met Joan & Denis on out first ever holiday to Calis in 2009 during carnival week, walking along the prom. She was walking along the prom with the dog and she was sooooooooo stylish for a lady of her age and I couldn't help but stop her and tell her so. Joan was extremely flattered and asked if they could join us at our table for a coffee. We spent a couple of hours in their company and they insisted we came to their place for coffee to show us around their place in the sun. Denis would come to the Oykun for us if we didn't appear, so we did. What a beautiful apartment they had in the grounds of the Kaan hotel, extremely tastefully furnished. We had a lovely afternoon with them.
So sorry to hear about Denis's passing.
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Dennis was one of life's characters and a very dear friend and neighbour. After a long struggle with cancer is now at peace. Nearly everyday he gave me something for the 3C's Charity Shop. He had many stories to tell and was always such a happy man, never complaining. Him and Joan moved here 8yrs ago which was an extremely brave move considering their age. They both embraced Turkey and enjoyed the lifestyle. He wasnt averse to singing at my gate as he knewI loved the old London songs. I will be posting details of the serivce and funeral as soon as I know the final arrangements.
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We met them 4 years ago at a new years eve party at Palms, a really nice couple, by the ned of the night you felt you had known them for years.
RIP Dennis
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Very sad news indeed I met Dennis when he moved into Kaans and we became friends he always stopped at my apartment for a chat as he walked his dog and I always teased him about the quizzes at kaans because he always managed to sit with the winning team.
We got chatting one night about where our families came from most of mine from Middlesbrough and his from Uttoxeter then I said my grandfather came from there it turned out that he knew him and his family what a small world we live in
My wife and I will miss him greatly
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Lovely man with some wonderful stories he could always recall. He loved life in Calis and though he was almost 90 he certainly didnt look it or sound it. Such a sense of humour and yes he will be sadly missed especially by Joan . The funeral is this Friday probabaly at the Urnur where the church services are held but no time has been set yet . Joan has requested no flowers but donations for Animal Aid will be welcomed as Dennis so loved all animals.....except the little blighter that bit him when he was out walking his own dog .Rest in peace Dennis you have earned it . Joan has said anyone who wishes to pay their respects can attend the funeral and she will ring and let me know as soon as a time has been set.
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I never met him or joan, but, reading all this about him wish I had! Some people touch you in a way
you never imagined when you meet them, others were obviously so special they are abloe to do it second hand --Dennis was very obviously one of those!
My condolences to Joan.
Meldrew
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There will be a service for Dennis at 1pm on Friday 27th at the back of the Kaan Hotel before he is laid to rest at the Calis Cemetary (over the upside down bridge). Joan has requested no flowers but if anyone would like to make a donation, all proceeds will go to Animal Aid, as Dennis loved animals.
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we meet Dennis six years ago, he walked his dog, and later a cat that also followed him on his morning and evening outings past our house. He was a Gentleman and will be missed by many.
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Really very sad news, Margaret and myself new Dennis and Joan very well, really lovely couple.
Joan, we feel very deeply for you, and you have our very deepest sympathies.
Read one of the reply,s, that said Dennis liked to sing, boy did he, once he got on that mic you could'nt get him off, what a guy.
Dennis loved his gardening, and I remember a few years ago, he planted a lemon tree, and one of the guest's at the Kaan's, who became a good friend of Dennis and Joan, (Tom) went out and bought a plastic lemon, and during the night pinned the lemon on the tree, boy, did we laugh when Dennis found it, still laugh about it, he loved a joke.
God bless you Dennis, xx Steve and Maggie.
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So sad to hear the news about Dennis,Like everyone says he was one of lifes characters and what a gentleman i bet he is still singing somewhere. Our thoughts are with his wife Joan at this sad time.
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So sorry to hear this,as a member of the keep fit class at the kahn hotel ,the last time i saw Dennis was just after the class had finished we where leaving and he was at the gate and told us he had the all clear after battleing cancer,we where all so happy for him and he sung us a song,we all clapped and went on our way ,thats how i will remember him ,what a wonderfull man ,im sure Joan was very proud to have been his wife ,RIP Dennis xx
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Dennis was a smashing chap,he liked to come to the quiz on a friday at the Nil bar w ith us,he loved,his[ hot toddy],
He also liked his game of Dominos,and Crib and i bet hes got a game going in Heaven now,
so R.I.P Dennis , love Liz/Dave and the Gang
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Hello to everyone who as posted on this forum i am dennis grandaughter i would like to thank everyone for there kind messages about my grandad love rebecca xx
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How lovely of you Rebecca to take time to make a comment!
:)
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I'm not sure if we knew Dennis at all but Im sure I would remember him had I had a photograph especially as he had a dog.
I would just like to say on behalf of Animal Aid what a wonderful gesture he has made with a donation for us, it will make a difference to so many of our four legged friends lives, our condolences go out to Joan, Rebecca and the rest of the family and we look forward to meeting Joan soon to thank her personally.
Animal Aid
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This is really sad news. Dennis was a lovely man and our thoughts and love are with Joan and the family.
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A donation of 600 Lira was handed over to Animal Aid last night from the collection at the funeral of Dennis Gould, once again we would like to say a huge Thank You to Joan and the family for this extremely generous gift.
We hope to meet Joan very soon and pass on our Thanks personally.
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So sad, my thoughts are with the family .......the donation to Animal Aid is such a generous and lovely gesture....Thankyou so much. Xx