Remembering Stephen

[Ian]

As many of you recall, Stephen Anstey, one of this sites biggest supporters and valued contributor and moderator almost from the very start, passed away at the end of May. I was able bring my family to visit Kathy, his wife, and sons James and Leo, yesterday at Kathy's home in Wakefield, Yorkshire.

Stephen and Kathy have visited our home quite a few times but this was my first time to visit their home. We were able have a good natter and reflect on Stephen's life and to enjoy piles of his superb photos that he had printed over the years.

Kathy also has a neat screen saver running a gallery of photos of Stephen from over the years and it was quite fun seeing Stephen as he was before I first knew him (which was almost ten years ago). But one of the photos that really amused me was this one taken in 2004:

http://dpnow.com/files/forum/img_5315_stephen.jpg

This certainly helps me to remember Stephen in very happy times!

Ian

PS If anyone was wondering, Stephen isn't the character on the right! :D

[Pops]

Lovely photograph that highlights Stephen's sense of humour.
That was a really nice heartfelt gesture to visit Kathy. I'm sure the visit meant a lot to her in confirming that Stephen was indeed a valued forum activist as well as a personal friend.

[Ian]

I normally avoid OTT sentiment, but Stephen was to me and many others a special person. It's hard to fill the void he has left here, for example, but with your help and the help of others we'll do as best we can!

Ian

[Pol]

Yo Yorkie! How lovely to see that sunny smile. :)

I still enjoy looking at Stephen's photos in his gallery. I drop in there regularly for a quiet browse and to reflect on Stephen's enormous contribution.

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That's a good likeness of Tim too (on the right). :D

Pol