RIP Ben Selfe

[keble]

Just heard that Ben Selfe has died. He was a very well-known and well-loved character in this (Gloucester) area.

At one time he had a rope business Knot Krazy, from the butty Lyra. He was also a BSS examiner.

www.knotkrazy.co.uk

 

A really great guy, always willing to help.

Edited August 25, 2014 by keble

[bottle]

A true gentleman, only met him a few times but always willing to chat.

 

Condolences to the family.

[Titan]

A big loss to boating especially those in Gloucestershire, he welcomed me and my broken boat, made me tea and made me smile. Told me quickly when I was going about things the incorrect way !!! Sad day.

[magpie patrick]

Sorry to hear this, I was thinking of Ben the other day as Lutine had her BSS, Ben used to do Ripple's at Saul Junction.

 

He had a good line in slightly contemptuous wit that could leave people wrong footed, and he had a generous heart. RIP Ben

[c c]

A cup of tea with Ben on his boat left your problems outside, and then success with a first ever attempt at ropework.

[keble]

A flotilla is being organised this Friday to take ashes to the mariner's chapel at Glos docks

[Janet S]

I've shamelessly pinched this from Facebook...I'm pretty sure the organisers won't mind.

 

[Rob@BSSOffice]

I've shamelessly pinched this from Facebook...I'm pretty sure the organisers won't mind.

 

 

Wishing everyone the best who is participating today.

 

Ben is greatly missed by the BSS Office team.

 

A true gentleman and very entertaining character.

 

I had many lovely conversations with Ben over the years and was very sorry when he announced his retirement on health reasons earlier in the year.

 

Regards

 

Rob

[keble]

It was a truly memorable day. Some photos and words here:

 

http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Flotilla-cruises-Gloucester-pay-final-respects/story-22916874-detail/story.html

Edited September 13, 2014 by keble

[craftycarper]

It was a truly memorable day. Some photos and words here:

 

http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Flotilla-cruises-Gloucester-pay-final-respects/story-22916874-detail/story.html

sorry to say I missed all this, nice bloke had the odd cuppa with him when I saw him round Saul. Rip