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Keith 'Taff' ThomasOur thoughts and prayers are with the wife & family of Taff Thomas, who is very ill at this time. Only a liver transplant is likely to save him.
More info can be found on Dickie Valentine's website and I will post any other news here.
Sad, sad news.... 
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admin
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I'll ask them to say a prayer for him at St Anne's Church in the dockyard...
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Hornblower
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Very sad news indeed Billy. 
My thoughts are with him and hopes for a succesful match for a liver.
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townsergeant
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| Hornblower wrote: | Very sad news indeed Billy.
My thoughts are with him and hopes for a succesful match for a liver. |
Sad to say that he is not keen to have a liver transplant, as he feels his predicament is 'self-imposed'
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Hornblower
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V sad
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townsergeant
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The latest from Taff Higgins:
''No good news I'm afraid, I visited today and sat with him for nearly 2 hours, he was unconscious for all the time I was there so I just talked at him about the old days, his body is closing down as the medics say and his face was very bloated,he is on a drip but did manage a couple of spoons of porridge during the morning, according to Andi he hates porridge!
It was very sad to see him like that but as I was explaining his past to a nurse she said "he's had a full life then" which made me feel better as it's true we've been very fortunate with our choice of careers and I wouldn't really have changed anything other than having taken a bit more interest in the music when I had the chance.
Speaking to Andi I don't think Keith would have changed anything either .
I've spoken to Huw Morris today and he will tell Shiner. I don't have contact numbers for anyone else.
Will catch you in soon''
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bootybandy
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Make sure you keep in touch Bill.
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townsergeant
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It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Keith 'Taff' Thomas.
'Taff' passed away this morning. (20/11/06)
The funeral is on Saturday (25/11/06) and details of the arrangements can be obtained from Taff Higgins, via his e-mail address on Dickie Valentine's ex-RMB website.
RIP Chum........
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bootybandy
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So sorry to hear of the sad news Bill. Nice to have spoken to you earlier. See you on Saturday.....Bri.
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admin
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Sad news... at least he led a life that was full of laughter and good friends. Deepest sympathy to all who knew Taff.
If someone can send an email to work with his service details: Name rank and number I'll make sure it is put in the Blue Band Winter edition. That or PM will suffice.
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townsergeant
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Here's a photo that Phil Gilbert (Gilly) sent me. I'm sure it will conjure up a few memories!
Click to see full size image
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Hornblower
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Rest in Peace Taff.
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geushky
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Was fortunate to serve with Keith onboard Britannia and in Portsmouth Band for many years. Always entertaining, a sad loss for us all, my thoughts are with his family at this time...
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admin
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Huw Morris is urgently seeking a lift from anyone going to the funeral from the Pompey area. If anyone can offer him a lift please call him on 07904 429551. Huw is desperate to go to the funeral and would appreciate any help anyone can give him. He could meet you en route if needs be.
Many thanks!
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bootybandy
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Just gave Huw a ring......Sorted.
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admin
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Many thanks mate... the network works!
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eastney hooker
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Like many of you I am deeply saddened by the death of my old chum Keith.
I have many fond memories of Taff. When my wife and I lived on the patch at Eastney it wasn't uncommon for Taff to arrive on our door step with the makings for a dinner and drinks. He would get himself comfy and kick off his shoes, at this point we would make up the spare bed.
Another wee dit is, whilst gigging in the RMA in Eastney, Keith was on trumpet and coming to the end of In The Mood he started the last wee solo, we all had our fingers X'd that he would get the top note but alas the wee welshman dropped the last note down the 8va. I thought Simmonds was going to need a change of underwear.
During my EVT, which was in Wales Dec 2000, Keith drove a round trip of approx 80 miles just to have something to eat and a blether. What a Chum. He will be missed by eveyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
Slainte, Chum.
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townsergeant
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Excellent gathering for 'Taff's' funeral yesterday. Nice to see: Taff Higgins, George Tate, Gaz Davies, Huw Morris, Bootybandy, Taff Ingram, Dave Boorer, John Griffiths, Phil 'Gilly' Gilbert, Steve Swann, Dik Grainger & last but not least, Taff Morgans WNB.
It was nice to see his wife Andy, who I had met for the first time back in August this year. It was also especially nice to meet up again with Keith's Mum & Dad, whom most of us had met at one time or another during his time with the RMBS. His son Mark was also there, along with other members of his family and many friends and neighbours from Llansteffan.
Being in Wales, the singing at the service was awesome, except for one chap, who's voice was like all of the Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir put together! It was a case of...''bugger the organ, follow me!''
A special mention must go to the two Bulgers from CTCRM Band who played the Last Post.
A sad day for all of us, but we have so many fond memories of our time shared with Keith...
RIP
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Dom Demolder
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Sad newsI was very sorry to hear the news about Keith. I did time with him in Pompey where he was a founder member of the SCC along with Bob Simmonds, Huw, and Shiner.
Best wishes to his family and friends
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