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Title: RIP Smudger
Post by: concept on April 22, 2025, 07:49:48 pm
For all those that knew Daz/Smudger, raise a glass for him, and his family tonight.

He was a real good guy, and would do anything for anyone.

Rest in peace big guy, and much love to your lovely family.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Splash and dash on April 22, 2025, 08:10:10 pm
For all those that knew Daz/Smudger, raise a glass for him, and his family tonight.

He was a real good guy, and would do anything for anyone.

Rest in peace big guy, and much love to your lovely family.



Truly sorry to hear this he was a very knowledgeable guy didn’t always see eye to eye with him but he was a good honest person who offered good honest advice and would try and help all . A very sad day indeed, sending best wishes to his family he will be greatly missed RIP smudger 😰😰
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Soupy on April 22, 2025, 08:40:05 pm
Gutted to hear this.

Smudger seemed like a top bloke.

Best wishes to his family at this sad time, only 58 too, according to his profile.

A big loss for the forum, always top advice from Smudger.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: zesty on April 22, 2025, 08:53:24 pm
Oh that’s really sad.

When did he pass?

Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: AuRavelling79 on April 22, 2025, 08:57:31 pm
So very sorry to hear about Smudger. I remember back in January he posted about an awful leg infection and needing operations.

Very sad we have lost a top bloke and I hope our condolences and best wishes get passed to his loved ones. He really made a difference to the forum members with great help and advice.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: zesty on April 22, 2025, 09:01:41 pm
So very sorry to hear about Smudger. I remember back in January he posted about an awful leg infection and needing operations.

Very sad we have lost a top bloke and I hope our condolences and best wishes get passed to his loved ones. He really made a difference to the forum members with great help and advice.

He’s also been having dialysis for years, I had few texts back and forth over the years, but nothing this year.

I had no idea he was heading down hill so fast. I was hoping his foot would heal.

Thoughts with his family.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Mattymarske on April 22, 2025, 09:07:45 pm
Such sad news. Like you say that leg/foot infection photo he posted was a real shock but never thought it was life threatening the way he was sounding hopeful.

Rest in peace smudger. Always one of the regular names you'd see on nearly every thread when researching for help starting up. And always insightful, good value for money contributions.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: M.c.s on April 22, 2025, 09:25:40 pm
  ???    What a loss  so young too

Iam off the forum for a while iam sad and and ped off  ???
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Soupy on April 22, 2025, 09:39:59 pm
Oh that’s really sad.

When did he pass?

His profile says active today so I'm guessing very recently.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: NBwcs on April 22, 2025, 09:49:29 pm
Very sad news, hes been part of the furniture here for as long as i can remember. Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: KS Cleaning on April 22, 2025, 10:58:18 pm
RIP Smudger……without doubt one of the most knowledgeable and helpful guys on this forum.
Condolences to the family.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on April 23, 2025, 07:09:04 am
Such sad news.  I wasn't expecting that one.    Over the years Smudger was one of the best and always gave more to the forum than what he took.   
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Granny on April 23, 2025, 07:23:29 am
Diabetes is a terrible disease. I felt sorry for him when I saw the state of that infection.
Always ready to give advice he helped me a lot when I first started.
Smudger and NWH were memorable contributors to the forum
Both sadly lost.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: colin bird on April 23, 2025, 07:24:37 am
Such sad news to hear about smudgers passing.
I have gained a lot of help and advice from his posts over the years,and also had few laughs along  the way.
Thankyou smudger for supporting the forum and helping us all

Rip smudger
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: dazmond on April 23, 2025, 08:10:51 am
Yes I always found him very knowledgeable and friendly.....

Sounds like he was going through an awful time and had to sell/give away large chunks of his business over the last year or so as well as the terrible physical affects of his diabetes.

58? That sounds like a good age for a man from where I'm from as I know many guys who ve never lived longer than their late 30s/early 40s but I guess it's not the norm in less deprived areas.

RIP smudger
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Jay Le Huray on April 23, 2025, 08:14:32 am
So sorry to hear this sad news, my thoughts and prayers for his family.
RIP buddy
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Alex Gardiner on April 23, 2025, 08:32:58 am
So sorry to hear this - My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Jonny 87 on April 23, 2025, 11:31:57 am
Really terrible news.

Condolences to all family and friends.

Truly a sad day for the forum to say the least.

He will be missed.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Bungle on April 23, 2025, 01:16:05 pm
No way. I can't believe this.

RIP Darren
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Slacky on April 23, 2025, 04:18:13 pm
Shite! RIP Smudger.

Definitely one of those who I looked to and got good positive advice from. He gave more than he took.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Simon Trapani on April 23, 2025, 04:34:19 pm
Wow😳🤯
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Klean07 on April 23, 2025, 04:46:00 pm
What a shock this was to hear. Always gave sound advice R.I.P Darren
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Post by: Stoots on April 23, 2025, 04:54:23 pm
He said his body couldnt get rid of that infection, but you just assume things will work out.

Thats no age to go  :'(

R.I.P
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: windowswashed on April 23, 2025, 05:13:38 pm
Shocked to hear Darren has gone, shame he will be missed.  Condolences to his family and friends he knew him.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: CleanClear on April 23, 2025, 05:22:09 pm
RIP Smudger.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on April 23, 2025, 07:36:18 pm
 Long time and great contributor to this forum, good, level headed and humble guy! RIP Smudger, thoughts are with your family at this tragic time.😥
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Perfect Windows on April 23, 2025, 09:26:17 pm
Heavens. What a terribly young age to go for such a good bloke.

Vin
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: DM. on April 23, 2025, 11:01:16 pm
RIP, thoughts are with his family and friends, and everyone who knew him on here.

58 is no age at all

God Bless
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: britishwill on April 23, 2025, 11:10:32 pm
That has hit me for 6. WOW if ever there was a person that would respond to the questions we have heard a million times through the years from beginners with a passion and respect question regardless of the times asked. He helped me so many times with advice and selling equipment. I had no idea he was hurting and gutted to hear the news. TOP TOP bloke on this forum who I suggest cannot be replaced. Gunna miss you Darren/Smuger One of the very best and someone we should emulate. He always helped anyone, no matter.............
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: deeege on April 24, 2025, 05:53:39 am
Awful news. As said many times above, he always came across as one of the forums good guys giving out good solid advice gained from his own experience. Thoughts with his family  :'(
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Don Kee on April 24, 2025, 11:53:49 am
Wow, gutting to say the least.
Darren was always a helpful, likeable chap.
Thoughts are with his family…
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: robert mitchell on April 24, 2025, 06:58:55 pm
So sad to hear this , this forum wont be the same without him .
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Matt. on April 24, 2025, 09:12:48 pm
The very saddest news to read in this forum ever
Wow, am not sure how we have found this news out but if concept or others on here kept in touch with him u guys would know. For some one who gave this forum so much if u guys can find out if his family is struggling at all as lots on ere, am sure would be more than happy to contribute what they can to help them out.

Like everyone is saying he was always the first to pop up with free helpful advise so it would be fitting for urs to help out if needed.

I seen the pic of his foot but it must of got worse, So sorry for his family
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: DaveG on April 26, 2025, 07:32:18 am
I'm so sorry to hear this. As everyone else has said he was always ready to help people with his knowledge.

RIP Darren
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: Scrimble on April 28, 2025, 09:07:39 pm
very shocking, rip
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: simon w on April 28, 2025, 09:48:39 pm
Thanks for all the years of positive helpful input on this forum over the years Smudger!! CIU is going to be a worse place without you. RIP Smudger, gone far too soon.  :'(
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: the king on May 10, 2025, 07:17:54 pm
r.i.p smugger he gave me a lot of info and im very sad to see he has passed away
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Post by: SB Cleaning on May 10, 2025, 07:56:13 pm
Rip Smudger,  I learnt a lot from him about pressure washing,  sad to hear this.
Title: Re: RIP Smudger
Post by: lee_dewing on June 10, 2025, 08:53:02 pm
😢 saddening to hear
Such a nice bloke Smudger

Gave me lots of advice
Over the years

Remember reading the other month he’d gone to hospital
Shocked to see this.
Thoughts to his family
🙏🏻