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Obituary

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There is an obituary for Twofingered Typist in The Picton Gazette. He will be missed. Cabayi (talk) 14:27, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

This is horrible news and a huge loss for the GOCE, and by extension, for the project as a whole. RIP. Vaticidalprophet 14:29, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Awful news. Twofingered Typist was a talented copyeditor and always cheerfully willing to be helpful even on tough articles. He did a wonderful job on Arthur de Gobineau, which I thought was mostly a hopeless case. He will be missed. Ganesha811 (talk) 14:46, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
A terrible shock. May he rest in peace. Miniapolis 15:24, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I'm certain it's too late to write an obit for The Signpost. We're about 3 hours from deadline. But please feel free to organize a jointly written obit for a month from now. Smallbones(smalltalk) 16:55, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Smallbones, what's the deadline for the next Signpost? Miniapolis 00:10, 1 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Gosh, what rotten news. My condolences to his family and friends, and all Wikipedians whose lives he touched. Thanks for posting, Cabayl. :( Best regards, Baffle☿gab 17:28, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
The pages where I've seen Twofingered Typist in the edit history are well written and have that extra touch of care and passion that makes Wikipedia, well, Wikipedia. He will be missed greatly. Sennecaster (Chat) 18:14, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • For those who would like to contribute to an obituary in The Signpost I'll suggest you start editing at Wikipedia:Deceased Wikipedians/2021. There are a few lines there already. The next Signpost issue is December 28. Just before Christmas I'll take the text from Deceased Wikipedians, put it in a proposed article, format it in our usual way, and do a bit of fact checking and copy editing. You can continue to work on it through the 26th.
I'll just let everybody know that I consider writing obits the most difficult task in journalism. Everybody is upset, and they have something that they just have to say. So please be kind to each other as you write and edit. Try to stay factual - not too flowery, but of course there may be an emotional side as well. All the best, Smallbones(smalltalk) 01:01, 1 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

() Just a note to say Twofingered Typist's obituary was published in The Signpost in late January. Thanks to all who contributed to it. Best regards, Baffle☿gab 03:28, 3 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Tributes and condolences

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The WP:GOCE will be much the poorer for your absence, TT. Miniapolis 21:07, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Seconded. --TheSandDoctor Talk 02:14, 29 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
How did he die? This all feels so very sudden. It was only a few months ago that we were discussing editing a page, and now he's gone. I will miss his insights and understanding feedback, although I have not had the privilege to know him as well as those close to him. He will be missed. Tyrone Madera (talk) 19:13, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
What sad news to hear about. He was a prolific and fastidious member of the Guild of Copy Editors, and will be sorely missed. Tdslk (talk) 20:37, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Rest in peace to a cornerstone of this community Dracophyllum 21:29, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Farewell to a real editor. jp×g 23:33, 28 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • I learned about this just now. He was by far a cornerstone of this community. I routinely looked to him for guidance on anything copyediting related and was always thrilled when he picked up a GOCE request of mine because I knew it would be top class. My condolences to all who knew him. This is a truly sad day for the project. Rest In Peace, Twofingered Typist. You will be greatly missed. --TheSandDoctor Talk 02:14, 29 November 2021 (UTC)[reply]
What the hell, he's only just copy edited a lot of my recent FAs. I can't believe it, I'm so sorry. Darkwarriorblake / SEXY ACTION TALK PAGE! 20:54, 4 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • Like others, I'm very sorry to hear this. Twofingered Typist was a really good copy editor, and he helped copyedit several of my current FAs before I nominated them. He made all of these articles much better and was one of the best GOCE coordinators out there. It was a pleasure working with him, and I have learned a lot from his edits. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • A Wikipedia copy edit legend. Grimes2 (talk) 21:05, 5 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • An involved, talented copy editor who seemed to enjoy his Wikipedia work immensely. May God rest his soul. And his family find peace after their loss. Cleveland Todd (talk) 15:45, 6 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • Wow. I am completely in shock; this came out of complete nowhere. He copyedited many of my articles and I could not have asked for a better collaborator. Peace be with him and his loved ones. He will be greatly missed. – zmbro (talk) 16:35, 6 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
R.I.P. TFT
R.I.P. Corinne
You are loved, known, and never alone! Shalom. {{u|WikiWikiWayne}} {Talk} 13:35, 3 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Special Barnstar
Where do I start? Tireless contributor, lifetime achievement, editor's barnstar...thank you for everything you've done for the project and for dedicating a decade to it. As Risker said, we are all richer for having known you, and the world is poorer for your loss. May you Rest in Peace knowing that your contributions are forever memorialized in Wikipedia and have a lasting legacy. Thank you for everything. TheSandDoctor Talk 17:50, 4 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Die Fliege

A barnstar for you!

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The Copyeditor's Barnstar
For your GOCE work. Rest in peace. CLYDEFRANKLIN 17:48, 23 July 2022 (UTC)[reply]

:-(

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I am shocked after opening Useepage today to find out what happened, and just deeply, deeply saddened !!! ౪ Santa ౪99° 17:45, 14 November 2022 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

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The Original Barnstar
I love your work. I don't know if I can inherit your dedication but just take it as an idea, ok? Twofingered Typist Grandchild (talk) 06:22, 18 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]