Died in Queen Mary Hospital this morning. Clive's funeral is this Sunday, 12.30 pm at Cape Collinson Crematorium, followed by a wake in the Island Bar at 3 pm. RIP Clive

Obituary submitted by Sharon of The Island Bar, approved by Clive's son Ralph:

Clive Brook-Fox - 11.4.48 -29.1.09

Clive died at Queen Mary Hospital on Thursday morning 29th January, after an illness which was without doubt uncomfortable but well-borne in only the way that Clive could do.

Clive will be remembered by many Lammaites for both his innate Englishness and his pipe!

After almost a lifetime in Hong Kong, spent initially, whilst he was working in insurance at living at The Peak and later for about 20 years on Lamma, Clive made the lifestyle decision to move to the northern regions of China about 3 years or so ago. Here, he believed the air was cleaner and the scenery fascinating. Naturally enough, he was of course accompanied by his beloved dogs.

Clive has since made regular visits back to Lamma, where he retained a foothold in the form of a flat at Hung Shing Yeh Beach. At times, during these trips, we would see him either ambling along, or at Cath’s Banyan Tree or The Island Bar and barely remember that he was no longer a ‘permanent’ fixture on Lamma.

Clive will always be remembered for his dry sense of humour but more for his sense of precision of the English language, and his consistent presence as a ‘true English Gentleman.”

Clive influenced our lives in many ways as well as this. He was a great contributer over the years to activities such as the annual Treasure Hunt for Operation Santa Claus at the Island Bar and to many other charitable excercises.

Members of Clive’s family, including Ralph, his son, who was in attendance with Clive during his last days at the hospital, and Clive’s brother Julian, will be present at his cremation at Cape Collinson at 12.30 on Sunday and later at The Island Bar to share in a toast to Clive. Friends are welcome at The Island Bar from 3.00 pm onwards to raise a glass to celebrate Clive’s life and his contribution to the Lamma community.

Please forgive the writer for omitting the many facts and accolades which may seem more pertinent. Clive’s life has been sadly taken short and with little notice to prepare a more detailed obituary.

RIP Clive

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I'm not saying anything hypocritic but I just want to say I liked him so much. He was always one of the first people to take care of me and my dogs.

Did anyone contact Nicky?

Junko

Clive's son is in town. He lives not far from Nikki so he is dealing with that aspect. so don't worry.

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