Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: RIP Film-Tech member Bernard Tonks

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Posted by Pete Naples (Member # 761) on 04-10-2010, 04:15 PM:

It is my sad duty to inform you that Film-Tech member Bernard Tonks passed away Sunday 4th April 2010.

RIP

[ 05-01-2010, 07:20 PM: Message edited by: Aaron Sisemore ]

Posted by Rick Raskin (Member # 1561) on 04-10-2010, 04:27 PM:

Sad news -- another of the old-timers gone. RIP

Posted by Sean McKinnon (Member # 612) on 04-10-2010, 04:38 PM:

That is very sad news. Bernard was a great member of this community and I am sure will be very missed.

Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 04-10-2010, 04:55 PM:

Sad news indeed. About a week or so ago I received a mysterious e-mail informing me that 'Bernard' (no other name) was in hospital; it seems to have been sent to everybody in his contacts.

I thought this must have been Bernard Tonks. I met Bernard a couple of times, most recently at Bradford a few years ago where we were invited to visit both Pictureville and IMAX projection rooms.

When I asked about the screen at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool which rises out of the floor at the start of 'Of Time and the City' it was Bernard who contacted me and advised me that the person to speak to about it would be Mike Taylor. I saw Mike at the Widescreen Weekend, and he did indeed know about it I told him that it was Bernard who had suggested I ask him, but of course had no Idea that he would be gone within just a few days.

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 04-10-2010, 08:23 PM:

I'm very sorry to hear that news. Any more info as to what happened?

My heartfelt condolences to all of his family and friends.

R.I.P. Bernie

Posted by Cameron Glendinning (Member # 3516) on 04-10-2010, 10:45 PM:

I too am saddened by the news. A truly amazing projectionist RIP

Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 04-11-2010, 02:04 PM:

That's sad news to hear.

My Condolences to his family and friends.

RIP

Bill

Posted by Ben Wales (Member # 92) on 04-11-2010, 04:26 PM:

I too was sad to hear the news about Bernard and reflect the occasion I had the pleasure to meet Bernard on several occasions over the years and did get to see his Fantastic Cinema "The Regal" in Cranleigh which was quite an experience and a "Real Showman"!.

My condolences to Bernard's family on this sad occasion.

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 04-11-2010, 07:27 PM:

This is sad news to loose another film done right person

Posted by John Wilson (Member # 269) on 04-11-2010, 07:31 PM:

A truly sad day for all Film-Tech members.

My condolences to Bernard's family.

R.I.P. Bernard.

Posted by Alan Plester (Member # 852) on 04-12-2010, 05:25 AM:

very sorry to read the news, R.I.P Bernard

Posted by Mark Lensenmayer (Member # 134) on 04-12-2010, 08:15 AM:

It's always sad to lose a talented internet friend.

My sincere condolences to his family.

Posted by Brian Guckian (Member # 1678) on 04-19-2010, 05:20 PM:

Very sorry to learn this sad news; a great loss.

Sincere condolences to Mr. Tonks' family and friends.