Andy Pressland R.I.P.

E46CSL · 11-03-2011, 10:57 AM

Dear CSL fans, dear BMW fans

With profound regret, I bring you news that Andy Pressland passed away yesterday. Andy was 39.

As many of you will know from this thread http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...andy+pressland Andy had been suffering from cancer for a while. He put up a valiant fight, but he finally succumbed to this terrible illness.

To the last day he remained cheerful. Shimmy & DuncanR were with him last Saturday and observed how positive he remained.

Andy was an incredibly kind and considerate person. His dedication and enthusiasm were truly awesome – his passion for cars involved his ownership of an E30 M3 and a Mercedes 280S – such great taste.

In the 8 years I have known him, I got to know him reasonably well and say with a heavy heart that we have lost a true gentleman. I know my feelings are echoed by BMW fans near and far. Everyone at Murketts is touched by this immense loss. So many have selflessly provided support for Andy. In particular his colleagues at Murketts, both present and past, have been solid anchors for Andy throughout this difficult phase. Contact details for 2 of them, if you wish to contact them, are as follows:

Adrian.gibbins@murkett.bmw-net.co.uk
pbb@murketts.com (Paul Bellamy)

01480 459551

The cremation service will take place at 1:30 pm on Tuesday March 22 in the West chapel at the
Cambridge City Crematorium. Family flowers only, and any donations to the Arthur Rank Car Home where he spent a fortnight prior to his death.
http://www.arthurrankhouse.nhs.uk/

This link provides an address & a facility to plan out your route if you wish to attend. There is plenty of car parking space.
http://www.yell.com/b/Cambridge+City...483/index.html

As soon as I have more information, I will update.

Our thoughts are very much with his father, Trevor.

Pradip

DuncanR · 11-03-2011, 11:08 AM

A sad loss indeed Pradip .... rest easy Andy ...gone but not forgotten..

karbonkid · 11-03-2011, 11:18 AM

Life is cruel!!!
I didn't realise Andy was so young having never met him. Im saddened to have never had the opportunity to meet such a much talked about Gentleman across many forums as I did with Andy. My thoughts are with his father, family & friends.

**shimmy** · 11-03-2011, 11:20 AM

As bad a disease as it is and as poorly as Andy looked on Saturday, it still comes as a big shock.

I will choose to remember him laughing as i walk in to the Service Reception at Murketts with a large 'bill' in his hand!

RIP Andy................a good man!

mattCSLnut · 11-03-2011, 11:24 AM

Incredibly SAD, SAD News

Andy was indeed "One of a Kind" and I shall always remember him fondly as a true Gent and a fellow Car Nut

As Duncan said, he may no longer be with us but he'll remain forever in our minds.
May he now R.I.P.

rstoughy · 11-03-2011, 11:35 AM

Very very sad news.

Never knew or met Andy but have heard so much about him on the forum to know that he was a topper of a guy.

Cruel cruel disease.

R.I.P

**DazBlackCSL** · 11-03-2011, 11:37 AM

RIP, never had the pleasure to meet Andy, terrible news and makes you realise life is too short sometimes, thoughts go out to his family and friends at this sad time.

phoenixcsl · 11-03-2011, 11:38 AM

Really sorry to hear this, awful news, it's a real shame, my thoughts are with his family and friends.

DoctorD · 11-03-2011, 11:41 AM

Andy has been one of my best friends for well over a decade, so I've found these past few months very difficult - I wanted to visit him, but struggled with the thought of seeing him in these final days.

Those of you who know me will be aware that Andy was instrumental in setting up the support infrastructure for CSL's at Murketts. Andy was tireless in logging PUMA requests with BMW and embraced all the upgrades and improvements we made to the CSL over the years.

But more than this Andy was a 'true' gentleman and a passionate enthusiast - everyone who met him always came away with good things to say about him and I was proud to call him a friend.

His last text to me said simply, "Thank you Steve, good to hear from you. Miss our chats, hope to catch up soon. Take care Andy."

Rest in peace Andy.

/Steve

**mole** · 11-03-2011, 11:43 AM

Very sad news, thoughts are with his friends and family.

11-03-2011, 10:57 AM	#1
E46CSL S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: May 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 670 Casino cash: $9716	Andy Pressland R.I.P. Dear CSL fans, dear BMW fans With profound regret, I bring you news that Andy Pressland passed away yesterday. Andy was 39. As many of you will know from this thread http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...andy+pressland Andy had been suffering from cancer for a while. He put up a valiant fight, but he finally succumbed to this terrible illness. To the last day he remained cheerful. Shimmy & DuncanR were with him last Saturday and observed how positive he remained. Andy was an incredibly kind and considerate person. His dedication and enthusiasm were truly awesome – his passion for cars involved his ownership of an E30 M3 and a Mercedes 280S – such great taste. In the 8 years I have known him, I got to know him reasonably well and say with a heavy heart that we have lost a true gentleman. I know my feelings are echoed by BMW fans near and far. Everyone at Murketts is touched by this immense loss. So many have selflessly provided support for Andy. In particular his colleagues at Murketts, both present and past, have been solid anchors for Andy throughout this difficult phase. Contact details for 2 of them, if you wish to contact them, are as follows: Adrian.gibbins@murkett.bmw-net.co.uk pbb@murketts.com (Paul Bellamy) 01480 459551 The cremation service will take place at 1:30 pm on Tuesday March 22 in the West chapel at the Cambridge City Crematorium. Family flowers only, and any donations to the Arthur Rank Car Home where he spent a fortnight prior to his death. http://www.arthurrankhouse.nhs.uk/ This link provides an address & a facility to plan out your route if you wish to attend. There is plenty of car parking space. http://www.yell.com/b/Cambridge+City...483/index.html As soon as I have more information, I will update. Our thoughts are very much with his father, Trevor. Pradip Last edited by E46CSL; 14-03-2011 at 10:49 AM. Reason: Funeral & other details

11-03-2011, 11:08 AM	#2
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9994	A sad loss indeed Pradip .... rest easy Andy ...gone but not forgotten.. __________________ " I use Gleaming Kleen.... for that new car look " I wish I had used - Race Data Systems - Motorsport Data Loggers forgive me Nathan !

11-03-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Life is cruel!!! I didn't realise Andy was so young having never met him. Im saddened to have never had the opportunity to meet such a much talked about Gentleman across many forums as I did with Andy. My thoughts are with his father, family & friends. __________________ Last edited by karbonkid; 11-03-2011 at 11:20 AM.

11-03-2011, 11:20 AM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	As bad a disease as it is and as poorly as Andy looked on Saturday, it still comes as a big shock. I will choose to remember him laughing as i walk in to the Service Reception at Murketts with a large 'bill' in his hand! RIP Andy................a good man! __________________ .

11-03-2011, 11:24 AM	#5
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	Incredibly SAD, SAD News Andy was indeed "One of a Kind" and I shall always remember him fondly as a true Gent and a fellow Car Nut As Duncan said, he may no longer be with us but he'll remain forever in our minds. May he now R.I.P. __________________ UK CSL No.020 ... after 7 years of ownership I've now SOLD it !!!

11-03-2011, 11:35 AM	#6
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25407	Very very sad news. Never knew or met Andy but have heard so much about him on the forum to know that he was a topper of a guy. Cruel cruel disease. R.I.P __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 16yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

11-03-2011, 11:37 AM	#7
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	RIP, never had the pleasure to meet Andy, terrible news and makes you realise life is too short sometimes, thoughts go out to his family and friends at this sad time. __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

11-03-2011, 11:38 AM	#8
phoenixcsl S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 634 Casino cash: $4900	Really sorry to hear this, awful news, it's a real shame, my thoughts are with his family and friends.

11-03-2011, 11:41 AM	#9
DoctorD Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Casino cash: $261	Andy has been one of my best friends for well over a decade, so I've found these past few months very difficult - I wanted to visit him, but struggled with the thought of seeing him in these final days. Those of you who know me will be aware that Andy was instrumental in setting up the support infrastructure for CSL's at Murketts. Andy was tireless in logging PUMA requests with BMW and embraced all the upgrades and improvements we made to the CSL over the years. But more than this Andy was a 'true' gentleman and a passionate enthusiast - everyone who met him always came away with good things to say about him and I was proud to call him a friend. His last text to me said simply, "Thank you Steve, good to hear from you. Miss our chats, hope to catch up soon. Take care Andy." Rest in peace Andy. /Steve

11-03-2011, 11:43 AM	#10
mole S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brentwood, Essex Posts: 1,060 Casino cash: $6209	Very sad news, thoughts are with his friends and family. __________________ CSL Solutions