| Rich & Chris - Forest
24 |
June
was one of the great unsung heroes behind the scenes in motorsport. A
true professional
in our
sport. Auntie June as many of us knew her will be deeply missed.
condolences to all of Junes family
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| John
Bird |
More
than fond memories of a lovely lady, will never be forgotten will miss
your phone calls
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| Brain
(Badger) |
I met "Aunty" a few times at the RAF
Wittering rescue/recovery training weekends some years back
a character indeed, and an extremely
nice person who will be sorely missed, I'm sure. So sorry to hear
the news, my thoughts go out to the
family at this time.
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| Chris
Gibson - Marches 8 |
tribute can be
found at:-
www.fodmc.co.uk/june |
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Tim Thomas
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If you never met, or
heard, June (Forest 2)she has been in motorsport for many many years.
She is best known for her radio work but was also the secretary of
SAFETY a group set up in the 70's to promote motorsport safety and that
also lobbied the then RACMSA to introduce first a list of kit for Rescue
Units and then the licensing of Rescue Units.
Farewell to June a true lady of motorsport. |
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Clive Chinnick - Forest 11 |
My sincere
condolences go to June’s family, but I hope they get some comfort from
knowing that she was a respected and admired person, but also a friend
to us all, certainly within the rallying fraternity, and was always
willing to let someone ‘have a go’.
June
introduced me to Rally safety radio about eighteen years ago and allowed
me to become one of her loyal Forest radios. June was ‘Old School’ when
it came to radio operation, and if you made a mistake, or got something
wrong, a phone call later that evening was all it took to make sure you
did not make that mistake again. June was my mentor and I spent many
happy days working with her, either as one of her team, when she was
Forest Control, or latterly as my assistant when I was Forest Control
and she said that she couldn’t manage to run control anymore, but I
always knew who was really the boss! Everyone will miss June, and I am
no exception, and next time I am ‘doing radio’ I will try even harder to
get it right, as I know she will be ‘up there’ keeping an eye on us all.
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Arrowe Recovery
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Very sorry to hear the sad news about June, she
was an inspiration to many. She will be sadly missed.
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Chrys Worboys
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Rallying has lost a hardworking,
enthusiastic supporter. Although not
in the best of health latterly June still managed attend events when she
was able to ensuring also that she brought along a Forest of radios in
support. Our sport has lost yet one
more character.
Condolences to June's family and friends.
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| Viper
Recovery |
Barbara and I would like to
express our deep sadness on hearing about June.
When we first started in Motor Sport many years ago, June instructed us
both
in the correct way to use a MSA radio, following June's instructions we
passed
our exam, how could we fail. Like so many in Motor Sport June was a
friend
to us all and her extensive knowledge was always freely given.
She will be sadly missed. Mick / Barbara Shepard |
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John Blake - Mewla 7
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On behalf of all of the Mewla
Radios who have over the years been fortunate to have worked with and
known June we send our deepest sympathies and condolences to her family
and to all of the Forest Radios who have lost their leading light |
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David Taunt (Taun-Tea)
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So
sad... the 'network' will not be the same without June's voice. Our
deepest condolences to her family and close friends |
| Adrian
Deane Emcos |
All at EMCOS motor club extend
their deepest sympathies, June was a real treasure and a joy to see
every year at Down Ampney, a real ambassador for clubman motor-sport,
and she will be greatly missed |
| Paul
Turvey |
It is with deep sadness that I
heard of Junes passing today. She was part of my life from a very early
age, having set up the Forest Radio Group with my old man (Forest 1).I
have some very fond memories from over the years, including of the nice
cars she always had, which she could certainly drive! More than that
though she was a dear friend to my mother and I will always be indebted
to her for the kindness and support she gave Joyce through some very
difficult times. My Condolences to Dave and his family, and to everyone
who's life she was part of. Rest In Peace and thank you |
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Acornprime |
From all the Acorns. June Aslin the voice and soul of Rally
Sport We will miss you dreadfully
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Pam and
Ray Stoke 3
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Even though we had a Stoke
callsign she made sure she guided us along the right path. She became a
dear friend and was probably the best radio op the MSA has had. We'll
miss you, June
Condolences to your family. I've never met them but I reckon they must
be lovely people, just like yourself.
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Andrea Wren MSA |
It was a pleasure and an
honour knowing such a lovely lady. God bless June and thank you.
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Dave King - Forest 5
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My sincere condolences go to
June’s family. The Rallying scene will certainly miss one of it's
unsung heroes. It was always a privilege to work for her, & without
her I wouldn't have been involved in the Rally Radio network. Subaru
have lost their greatest test driver.
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John G Morgan - AMMAN 3 |
Very saddened to hear the news. A
true enthusiast. Many thanks for the support you gave Amman & DMC over
many years. RIP and condolences to June's family at this sad time.
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John Smales
Tetleyone
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I first met June when I was a
ROOKIE working with the MERCURY Founded Dick Taylor. Many years of
meeting in very strange places with shared sites doing Links and
controls, not always on the same net. My wife Met June only a few times
and always asked after her when I had been out on events with the
Forests. June will be sadly missed, but on a personal note, June Queen
of the Forests is how I will remember her.
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| Bill
Martindale |
I'd like to pass on my condolences to June's
family. The last time that I had the pleasure of speaking to June was
back in 1984 on the RAC. I have very fond memories of working with her
on many rallies. One of the first times I marshalled, I was thrown in
at the deep end or so I thought. That is when I met June for the first
time. She soon had me sorted out.
Being driven over Epynt to the end of the New
Road in her RS2000 is a memory that will stay with me.
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Roger Whitehouse – ZSAR 1 |
JUNE
ASLIN
June was an inspiration for so
many people showing very strongly until fairly recent months that age
should not get in the way of activities that you enjoy. She went from
what would be considered a normal parent of grown up children to being a
very committed rally stalwart along with her late husband and ended up
operating as organiser, stage commander, safety radio pioneer, radio
marshalling group leader, “Safety” committee member, radio controller,
etc etc. And that all started just about 40 years ago – so half
her lifetime was dedicated to our beloved sport. Better still, she had
similar views to mine in that if she was going to do something then by
god it was going to be done properly, and as such set a fabulous
standard and example to the many people she inspired and nurtured into
the sport. I always used to enjoy watching peoples faces as they saw a
smart fast Subaru P1 speeding down the lanes and pulling into the forest
and then for a grey haired “old lady” to climb out along with Betsy, her
faithful companion who will have spent the journey sliding from one side
of the back seat to the other as June will have thrown the P1 round the
bends. I will miss the quick phone calls that would take an hour or two
or more to get through the natter and gossip of the rally world. I will
miss ribbing her about her embarrassing moments such as her having to
apologise to the event radio network when the trapped mic wiping the
comms out was found to be her own radio control mic after Betsy had
stood between the seats and had put her paw on the mic. And I will miss
June constantly berating and blaming me for getting her, and her family,
involved in this rallying sport which had since become such a time
consuming passion for her over the last 40 years.
To her family, most of whom I
have never met except for Keith but have heard so much of over the
years, I can only pass my deepest sympathies on your loss of such a
wonderful matriarch.
Take care June, and get all
that mob up there organised and working in the right way ready for when
the rest of us arrive.
Love as always from Roger and
all “the ZSARs”
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Dave &
Carla Penycate, Farnborough 2
on
behalf of Farnborough District Motor Club
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Compared to most we are new to the rally world,
only 9 years in total.
June was a great help to us when we started out
in rally radio. It was through June that we spend so much time in
Wales.
Many years ago June was control on an event at the Royal Welsh
Showground. She was looking for somebody to share a cottage with her,
we did, and have been there many times since. Sometimes back at
Tylegarw Farm, but the last few years in our caravan. Many a meal was
had with June in the Tanners Arms at Defynnog.
June will be sadly missed by us and many others in the 'rally family'.
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Chris Evans
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June was such a fantastic and enthusiastic lady
and it was always a pleasure to see / hear her on events. The first time
I saw her I was stunned at the arrival of a Subaru Impreza at the stage
start to see this marvellous lady step out of it. Over the years of
knowing June it always put a smile on my face when she said “Well that
was a fun drive over, I did see a Police car in my rear view mirror, but
I soon lost them!” She was an ambassador for the MSA Radio Safety &
Medical frequency and will never be forgotten. My condolences go out to
first and foremost her beloved family and secondly to all at Forest
Radios who had lost a great leader. Forest 2 from Summit Control “ Now
Colin McRae, Michael ‘Beefy’ Park, Richard Burns et al have somebody to
make sure their ‘Rally of the Gods’ will run smoothly and safely”
June – RIP xx
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Steve,Yvonne,Rachael Burnham 3 |
RIP
Auntie June |
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As one of the original
members of the Forest Radio Group & a Scooby owner I can only express my
sadness in losing the “Boss” & who ever takes on this role will have a
hard act to follow.
June was a wonderful person &
greatly assisted with improving the safety of rallying which was her
passion. She will be greatly missed by all who knew & worked with her on
rallies.
My condolences go to her
family.
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Steven Tibbetts - Severn Valley National Rally
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The organising committee of the Severn Valley
National Rally, wish to send their condolences to the family of June.
We were so sad to hear of her passing. She organised the radio network
for this event (and its predecessors) over many, many years and was
always a valued member of the organising team. She will be missed by
not only the SVN Team but by so many in the world of rallying. May she
rest in peace.
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Nigel &
Nicky - Forest 8 |
With great condolences to Junes family at this
sad time. She was a wonderful woman and we shared many a cream tea!!
She will be sorely missed. With love from Nigel & Nicky Winkworth and
family
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Brian Commons - Clip Rescue
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Sorry to hear about June she was a
good person to work with my condolences |
| Jean,
Eric and the crew of Hawk |
You taught
us how to use our radios, and welcome each new member of our team. We
have missed you since you took a back seat and now that we know we will
not be hearing you again will be hard. You will live on in our memories
and hearts, farewell Auntie June. RIP
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| Jacqui
Henness |
Ever since I have know her she has
always been "Auntie June" to me. One of the first controllers that I
worked for all thoses years ago, I like many others owe a lot to her. I
will always remember the stick she gave me when I didn't make her my
start radio on the Wyedean! We will all miss you June, Heaven has just
gained another one of my heros!
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Jimmy & Heather
Goldcrest 1
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June was a wonderful lady to work with on
events. June will be sadly missed in rallying
Condolences to the family
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| Keith
Pashley - Forest 13 |
My sincerest condolences to
Junes family. She was a marvellous woman who I had the privilege to know
for many years. I am sure she will be fondly remembered for many years
within the rallying community. June RIP xx
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| Geoff &
Sandra - Forest 6 |
Our deepest sympathy to June's family. June will
be sorely missed in the rally world. She was not only the ' Boss' but
'Auntie June' the friend who you could have a chat to on the phone. My
memories go way back to when Forest Radios started and those real RAC
Rally's when we did something like 8 stages in 5 days, if my memory
serves me right! Real rallies, real camaraderie and really good
leadership. Farewell June and thank you.
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Jon Cordery - Forest 15
Chair British Rally Marshals
Club
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When I started marshalling
back in the late 1970’s June was one of the group that I started with.
She taught me a lot and guided me in the art of marshalling. She was a
founder member of the British Rally Marshals Club and with Colin Turvey
started the Forest Radio group. She was an inspiration to everyone she
met. She will be sadly missed. Farewell and thank you June. My
condolences go to her family.
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| Richard
Tapp - Forest 3
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I am so saddened to hear of June's
passing. I had the privilege of working with June for many years from
the late 1980s, sharing the Forest 3 callsign with Mick Higham. I was
honoured to work on Forest Control with her and see at first hand the
dedication and perfectionism which she brought to the role. I was also
allowed to co-drive some of her machinery - she was certain she was
doing Vauxhall's testing on a Calibra turbo, the last of her line of
Astras and Calibras before her iconic Subaru. June's talents went
beyond her rallying - many will know of her quiet kindness and support
for others at difficult times, and she was also keen artist, and at one
time author of many columns for one of the rallying mags. The rallying
world is much the poorer for her passing, but we are enriched by having
known her and by her memory. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. |
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Richard Elms - Forest 26
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Although I was only a late recruit to the Forest
family June was patient with me and always took time to chat when we
could. I think the remarks that have already been made sum up all of
my thoughts now that June is helping run that great stage in the sky
with all the other motor sport greats we have lost. She is in very
good and very appropriate company.
God bless her.
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Andrew Mansfield (ex Rover 2) |
The late June Aslin. I used to marshall with June in the 70's with
the Rovercovery team and the One Nighters. Happy days (and cold
nights) what a lovely lady and true sport . R I P .
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Alan
Page, RAF Motorsports Association |
Auntie June, who aided the
RAF Motorsports Association at many a training weekend at RAF Wittering.
You will be greatly missed by all involved in the Motorsport Safety
Community. Rest In Peace.
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John
Riseley
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I was saddened to hear this
morning of the passing of June.Having been involved in the racing side
of the sport for many years I was introduced to rallying in the late
70’s as a member of Andy Large’s Clip Rescue Unit. From the outset it
was obvious to me that Forest 2 was an integral part of any rally and
that June (and her ‘navigator’) was someone who was universally looked
up to and respected. She was the calming voice that every rescue unit
wanted to hear on the other end of a radio. If ever an example was
needed, to explain to someone how to operate a radio, June was that
example. Rest in Peace June, the world and rallying were better places
with your involvement.
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June Aslin R.I.P
