Passing of LanceM

Post by **xenopeek** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:21 pm

With a heavy heart I share I've learned that LanceM has passed last week. He loved Linux Mint, it was his passion. I think that stood out to any that had discussions with him. I've had that pleasure and got to know him a little bit over time. I'm told he introduced 15-20 people to the wonderful world of Linux.

My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.

It's a rarity that we learn why when active members stop visiting the forums so it felt appropriate to share this sad news. Thanks for everything you did here LanceM, you'll be missed.

ajgringo619 · Post by **ajgringo619** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:26 pm

This type of news is always hard to take. He was one of the few on my friend's list.

Website · Post by **Moem** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:28 pm

He will be missed here. LanceM was a Good Egg.

cliffcoggin · Post by **cliffcoggin** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:32 pm

Did he die of natural causes or something more sinister?

all41 · Post by **all41** » Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:50 pm

Moem wrote: ⤴Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:28 pm He will be missed here. LanceM was a Good Egg.

Yes--I have followed many of his topics/replies---a linux lover no doubt.
Sad to hear this news and hard to bear. rip LanceM
You are missed

tinca · Post by **tinca** » Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:41 am

I will remember him. A sad loss indeed.

my BEST wishes Keith

HaveaMint · Post by **HaveaMint** » Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:08 am

Post by **SMG** » Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:46 am

He was definitely a wealth of information and helped a lot on the forum. Thanks for letting us know, xenopeek.

Portreve · Post by **Portreve** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:39 pm

RIP LanceM.

AndyMH · Post by **AndyMH** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:23 am

Sad, we PMed more than once.

Firefly252 · Post by **Firefly252** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:51 am

cliffcoggin wrote: ⤴Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:32 pm Did he die of natural causes or something more sinister?

Lance had bravely fought a combination of Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes for about 20 years. He is sorely missed by family, friends, and neighbors.

AndyMH · Post by **AndyMH** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:37 am

Firefly252 wrote: ⤴Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:51 am Lance had bravely fought a combination of Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes for about 20 years. He is sorely missed by family, friends, and neighbors.

I wish we'd had more details, I would have liked to have sent a card/flowers. As a minimum to let his family know how he was appreciated by his friends here on the forum.

kc1di · Post by **kc1di** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:27 am

He will be missed, RIP

Firefly252 · Post by **Firefly252** » Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:22 am

AndyMH wrote: ⤴Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:37 am
Firefly252 wrote: ⤴Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:51 am Lance had bravely fought a combination of Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes for about 20 years. He is sorely missed by family, friends, and neighbors.
I wish we'd had more details, I would have liked to have sent a card/flowers. As a minimum to let his family know how he was appreciated by his friends here on the forum.

Thank you. His written wish was for people to make a donation to Linux Mint. His father, who is 96, is the only surviving close relative.

smurphos · Post by **smurphos** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:38 am

RIP LanceM..

AndyMH · Post by **AndyMH** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:47 am

Glad to see you back

mikeflan · Post by **mikeflan** » Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:54 am

I'm sorry to hear this.

rickNS · Post by **rickNS** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:20 pm

Too bad.
RIP Lance.

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