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I have just had a phone call from Geoff Lovell's wife to say that Geoff died peacefully on Saturday evening. He was a great character in the hobby over many years, with his beautiful and well grown plants, supporting many local shows. RIP Geoff, you will be greatly missed.
Croydon Branch member, growing mainly cacti and Echeverias
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Tony R
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Very sad to hear of the passing of one of our local stalwarts. RIP Geoff.
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Diane
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Oh, very sad news indeed! Geoff was a lovely character, and I always enjoyed our chats at various shows. He grew wonderful plants (and had bought some from me in the past). He had had many health issues over the years, but always supported local shows, and he will be much missed.

Condolences to his family.
Diane - member of Kingston branch

Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
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How very sad, Geoff was a nice chap and as Diane mentioned a great grower,
condolences to the family
Tina

varied collection of succulents and cacti but I especially like Euphorbia's, Ariocarpus and variegated agaves.

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Sorry to hear this condolences to his family and friends
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