Tim Skett (Passed away 30 Apr 2018)

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Location
Kingsdown Crematorium Kingsdown Lane Swindon SN25 6SG
Date
23rd May 2018
Time
12.45pm
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Art is Emotional - In loving memory of Tim Skett who sadly passed away on 30th April 2018

Tim had a passion for painting and drawing cars and all things fast since he was five years old. He studied graphic design and illustration at Swindon College of Art in the 70s, becoming a Member of the Society of Industrial Artists & Designers. Then followed a successful 30-year career in the advertising industry as a designer, illustrator, art director and award winning creative director.

Tim ran his own design studio and his clients included many large corporate companies that were active in the motor sports business including: Castrol, Intel and Vodafone. After selling his business several years ago he decided to pick up his paint brushes again and go back to what he loved doing best – painting fast cars and boats. He was painting up until his end, which brings a smile to us all. And in the words of Van Gogh "The only time I feel alive is when I'm painting."

Tim lived life to the full and was a man full of heart, often described as a "real gent". His infectious energy lit up every room he entered. Tim was generous, kind, spirited, creative and I think we all can agree - A real chatterbox!

Tim was taken from us too suddenly. He was a cherished son to Barbara, a much loved Dad to Ben, a loving brother of Rick and Paul, a former loving companion of Jo, a devoted partner of Pip and a dear friend to Billy. Tim will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.

Tim's funeral service to take place at Kingsdown Crematorium 12.45pm on Wednesday 23rd May. Family flowers only. Donations in the memory of Tim would be greatly appreciated by 'Mind - The Mental Health Charity' and the Skett family, as it is a charity very close to our hearts.

Nigel Barrett wrote

Thank you Tim for the time you took to share your advice with me about painting. It has all proved to be invaluable. We miss your beautiful art! RIP.

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Laura Lally donated £50 in memory of Tim

I will miss you forever Tim. Thank you for touching my life in the many ways you did...your love, support, encouragement. You were a special kind of man that will truest leave a hole. I’ll miss your energy, passion, crazy antics, even maybe (just a little bit) your ability to talk forever. I’ll love you forever mad Uncle Tim. You will live within me forever xxx

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Jeanette Eaglestone donated £21 in memory of Tim

Fond and funny memories of a lovely guy.

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Jeanette Eaglestone wrote

Fond and funny memories of a lovely person. R.i.p.Tim .

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Tim’s work in progress photos were a joy to receive.

Tim’s work in progress photos were a joy to receive.

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  • Worked for him for 2 years in the 1990s and loved every minute. He was a whirlwind, never to be forgotten, Neil Pym

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Dave Ashton donated £21 in memory of Tim

I have your art to remember you by. God bless you Tim.

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Dave Ashton wrote

You may be gone Tim but I still have ‘She’s Going’. God bless you my friend. Dave

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Pip Townsend donated in memory of Tim

I feel so privileged to have met this wonderful man ........missing u loads x x x

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Brenda McGuire wrote

I'm incredibly sad and can only imagine how your loved ones much be feeling at this time. I do know that life on earth is brief but our souls are eternal and we will meet again and have that pint we talked about. God speed Tim.

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Pip Townsend wrote

Its been a privilege to meet such a wonderful, talented character and gentleman .....I miss u loads .... as we said .. IN A FUN WAY.
I will always value our short time toether x x x

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Laura Parker donated £10.50 in memory of Tim

Grief is the price we pay for love.

Tim, I didn't know you personally but I love your family and know your nieces and nephew, and great nieces & great nephew and know how profoundly they all feel your loss, as all your family and friends do. Rest in Peace x

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Laura Parker donated £10.50 in memory of Tim

Grief is the price we pay for love.

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Anthony Stuchbury donated £20 in memory of Tim

Thank you for your wonderful artistic legacy. RIP Tim.

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Anthony Stuchbury wrote

Thank you for your wonderful legacy, RIP Tim.

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Arthur Benjamins donated £36.89 in memory of Tim

Tim, see you in the next world, where we can do it all over again - only better and longer!

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Kim Skett donated £10.50 in memory of Tim

Sleep well Tim x

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Kim Skett wrote

Sleep well Tim x

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Matt Dinnis donated £10.50 in memory of Tim

In memory of my good friends dad, Tim skett. I may not have known you like others but i have the pleasure of having a good friend, your son, Ben and I have to thank you for helping raise such a great son. Rest in peace

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Rick Skett donated £100 in memory of Tim

Heart-broken - miss you so much little bro x

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