manxman1980 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Lewin. Charles Stanley (Buster), died suddenly at his home on 6th April aged 64, with Christina, his best pal and partner for many years at his side. He will be greatly missed by his sister Marion and all those who knew him. Due to current circumstances a private funeral will be for immediate family only. There will be a chance to celebrate Buster's interesting life at a later date to be announced. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Friends of Noble's Hospital c/o Mrs Jayne Gelling, 53 Ard Reayrt, Ramsey Road, Laxey, IM4 7QP. Further enquiries to Eric Faragher Ltd tel no 673109 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/iomtoday-uk/obituary.aspx?n=charles-stanley-lewin-buster&pid=195984350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 'Interesting Life' - good expression. I know from a third party that he was suffering, maybe he's better off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulJ Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 There'll be a few happy to see the obnoxious buffoon gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of the blue Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 RIP Buster, an interesting and colourful life for sure. I hope you left a final note giving a full account of your later life and dealings. It would make interesting reading and be embarrassing for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 In true Manx style there are a few unanswered questions that'll be buried with Buster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yootalkin2me Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I doubt he'll be missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 30 minutes ago, Shake me up Judy said: In true Manx style there are a few unanswered questions that'll be buried with Buster. May be one or two who'd be relieved at his passing. If he hadn't lost his credibility he might have been an embarrassment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecobob Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I once considered applying for the job of deputy clerk at Braddan and rang up to get more details. It was Buster who took my call. Two hours later and I knew more about the dirty dealings that went on all over the Island and who did them than ever could have dreamed. It was an interesting conversation to say the least but let’s just say professionalism didn’t seem to be one of his finest attributes. I decided there and then that it probably wasn’t the job for me. What a man though. Truly a legend in his own lunchbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 A sad day when anyone passes for someone close to them irrespective of misdeeds. I did however find this paragraph amusing : Chairman Andrew Jessopp, speaking purely in a personal capacity, said Mr Lewin’s death offered a moment to reflect on a ’very sorry and damaging chapter in our parish history’. He said: ’Buster may have been seen in certain quarters as some kind of folk hero. However, in reality, his various misdeeds, over an extended period of time, amounted to a really serious abuse of power. ’The lessons to be learned from this extended sorry saga must surely include the importance of speaking truth to power, and of ensuring that our systems of government - national or local- are truly accountable.’ Perhaps Mr Jessop would like to tell us how he proposes to make anyone in government, local or otherwise "accountable" as that would be a first ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojomonkey Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Ah yes Jessop, the man who stood for mhk on the abolition of local authorities ticket and is now a local authority commissioner. Hypocritical much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushen Spy Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I always liked Buster. He didn't take any nonsense from anybody, including any of you lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Just now, Rushen Spy said: I always liked Buster. He didn't take any nonsense from anybody, including any of you lot. What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, asitis said: He said: ’Buster may have been seen in certain quarters as some kind of folk hero. However, in reality, his various misdeeds, over an extended period of time, amounted to a really serious abuse of power. Highly qualified as a Town or Authority Clerk then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 34 minutes ago, Rushen Spy said: I always liked Buster. He didn't take any nonsense from anybody, including any of you lot. Well you're wrong, and he certainly did not like Manx Forums latterly. He dropped out during the relating of some of the scenes in the Douglas East By-election court trial. I suppose it pricked his conscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yootalkin2me Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, asitis said: A sad day when anyone passes for someone close to them irrespective of misdeeds. I disagree, if say, the deceased is a paedophile or rapist (or a Catholic Priest :-) ) then I very much doubt it is a sad day when they die or that they'd be missed by anyone at all other than fellow paedophiles and rapists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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