It is with deep sadness that BME announces the death of longtime member and friend Patrick Bartholomew, founder of London Piercing Clinic. Our most heartfelt condolences to all of his friends and family.
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21 responses to “Patrick Bartholomew 1947-2015”
i’m going to miss you so much, Patrick.
youre an inspiration to everyone, and there will never be another like you!!!
your next journey has begun xxx
i’m going to miss you so much, Patrick.
youre an inspiration to everyone, and there will never be another like you!!!
your next journey has begun xxx
i’m going to miss you so much, Patrick.
youre an inspiration to everyone, and there will never be another like you!!!
your next journey has begun xxx
Gone but never forgotten. You touched the lives of many, im proud to say i was one of them. You gave me my wings and i will always be in your debt for that. Sleep well friend. Xxx
Gone but never forgotten. You touched the lives of many, im proud to say i was one of them. You gave me my wings and i will always be in your debt for that. Sleep well friend. Xxx
Gone but never forgotten. You touched the lives of many, im proud to say i was one of them. You gave me my wings and i will always be in your debt for that. Sleep well friend. Xxx
My condolences to Patrick’s friends and loved ones.
Meeting and spending time with him was one of the highlights for me of the ModCon events and the late night messages when neither of us could sleep will be missed.
My condolences to Patrick’s friends and loved ones.
Meeting and spending time with him was one of the highlights for me of the ModCon events and the late night messages when neither of us could sleep will be missed.
My condolences to Patrick’s friends and loved ones.
Meeting and spending time with him was one of the highlights for me of the ModCon events and the late night messages when neither of us could sleep will be missed.
For those who it may concern:
The arrangements for Patrick’s funeral are as follows:
Friday 30th January 2015 at 14:40
Nab Wood Crematorium
283 Bingley Rd,
Shipley,
West Yorkshire,
BD18 4BG
Patrick had requested the following:
Black to be worn along with a bright colour
No flowers but instead donations to Macmillan Cancer via collection box on the day or via just giving link here
https://www.justgiving.com/Patrickbartholomew
For those who it may concern:
The arrangements for Patrick’s funeral are as follows:
Friday 30th January 2015 at 14:40
Nab Wood Crematorium
283 Bingley Rd,
Shipley,
West Yorkshire,
BD18 4BG
Patrick had requested the following:
Black to be worn along with a bright colour
No flowers but instead donations to Macmillan Cancer via collection box on the day or via just giving link here
https://www.justgiving.com/Patrickbartholomew
For those who it may concern:
The arrangements for Patrick’s funeral are as follows:
Friday 30th January 2015 at 14:40
Nab Wood Crematorium
283 Bingley Rd,
Shipley,
West Yorkshire,
BD18 4BG
Patrick had requested the following:
Black to be worn along with a bright colour
No flowers but instead donations to Macmillan Cancer via collection box on the day or via just giving link here
https://www.justgiving.com/Patrickbartholomew
A great man, I remember that original London Piercing Clinic in South Norwood and I have the Tshirt from when he hosted a suspension in his backyard. He brought so much to so many.
A great man, I remember that original London Piercing Clinic in South Norwood and I have the Tshirt from when he hosted a suspension in his backyard. He brought so much to so many.
A great man, I remember that original London Piercing Clinic in South Norwood and I have the Tshirt from when he hosted a suspension in his backyard. He brought so much to so many.
Such sadness in me to search an old friend from time ago … To see he passed just months ago . A man who’s words influenced my life greatly . One day you will rise like a phoenix have patience little one
Such sadness in me to search an old friend from time ago … To see he passed just months ago . A man who’s words influenced my life greatly . One day you will rise like a phoenix have patience little one
Such sadness in me to search an old friend from time ago … To see he passed just months ago . A man who’s words influenced my life greatly . One day you will rise like a phoenix have patience little one
A lover
A drunk
A human
He told me that the internet is bullpucky.
A lover
A drunk
A human
He told me that the internet is bullpucky.
A lover
A drunk
A human
He told me that the internet is bullpucky.