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Barry Tomlin died after a motorcycle accident
Barry Tomlin died after a motorcycle accident

A 30-YEAR-OLD man who died in a motorcycle accident was looking forward to becoming a father for the first time.

Barry Tomlin, of Sprucedale Close, Swanley, died on July 20 after losing control of his 600cc Honda sports bike in Warnham, West Sussex.

Mr Tomlin was out riding with a group of friends when he overtook a vehicle, hit a grass verge and lost control. He then hit a post.

His 19-year-old girlfriend of two years, Kerrie Orsler, is seven-and-a-half months pregnant with his child.

Mr Tomlin's sister Angela, of Maiden Lane, Crayford, says he was a "loving" baby brother.

She said: "I am going to miss the entire person. He was loving, caring and very popular. The funeral will show that.

"He loved his girlfriend to bits. He was a motorbike instructor. It was his life, his passion."

The 35-year-old mum-of-three added: "He always spoke his mind.

"Everyone he touched loved him. With Barry you had a friend for life."

She said: "He couldn't wait to become a dad.

"The closer it was getting, the more proud he became.

"He was working really hard to give the baby the best he could."

Mr Tomlin also leaves behind two other sisters, 38-year-old Tracy Thornton from Manchester and Jane Burton, 40, of Heath Lane, Dartford. He had five nephews and three nieces.

Miss Tomlin, who is a PA, says her brother had been a motorcycle instructor in Lee Green for three years and also enjoyed fishing.

She says for his funeral Mr Tomlin will be taken in a Triumph motorbike sidecar, which will be blue and silver - the same colours as his motorbike.

Between 50 and 60 of his friends will be following on their motorbikes.

Miss Tomlin says people should not wear black, but his favourite colour of blue.

The funeral will take place at Eltham Crematorium, in Crown Woods Way, Greenwich, at 3.30pm on August 1. All are welcome.

Anyone who wants to get in touch with Miss Tomlin can call News Shopper on 01689 885705 and details will be passed on.

A date for an inquest into Mr Tomlin's death has yet to be decided.

3:10pm Thursday 24th July 2008

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Posted by: angi, dartford on 5:23pm Thu 24 Jul 08
may you rest in peace now bro, love ya till the end of time an we meet again, look after dad for me, will miss you loads like every one else in your life, you did us proud so now we'll do you proud
xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Jane, Dartford on 5:29pm Thu 24 Jul 08
You were such a cheeky little sod, the little brother I always wanted and was lucky enough to have. We all love you and will take care of Kerrie and the baby. I expect your already causing havoc up there ! Your big big big sis ****
Posted by: Gill on 5:42pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Someone so special....can never be forgotten....R.I.P.
Gill & Mo.xxx
Posted by: lorraine, crayford on 5:50pm Thu 24 Jul 08
you will be sadly missed you will never be forgotten R.I.P
lorraine and family ****
Posted by: Rachel Tarran, Welling on 5:51pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Such a tragic end for someone who had so much to live for. I remember you growing up and will grow old remembering you. Bless your girlfriend and baby. ****
Posted by: carol, Crayford on 6:01pm Thu 24 Jul 08
I will never forget you. Rest in peace Barry . X X X X
Posted by: Kerrie on 6:07pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Love you loads chicken, you are my world, you would have been a fantastic daddy and your baby is going to know that...
Rest well my darling, I will be with you again one day ****
Posted by: Frankie kelly, orpington on 6:09pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Easy ****,more than mates for years,you helped me out on so many occations,you was there when no one else cared. Ill never forget you and will always be there for kerry dont worrie f. x
Posted by: Jovita aka Yogi, Swanley on 6:20pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Hi Barry, you will be so much missed, i miss you already... thanks for everything you done for me. Sorry for calling you Ian Beale, i know how much you hated it.
I will ride your old bike with honour and i will see you again one day but not just yet:) R.I.P. Bazza xxx
Posted by: mark, Swanley on 6:56pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Rest In Peace Barry... Knowing that you will live on in kerrie is all that matters, I hope that your little one will grow up to be as special as you was... Thinking of you now and ever M...
Posted by: Paul Taylor, essex on 6:57pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Barry rest in peace, i will always remember the fella i met whilst hanging around in dartford. He always had a smile and a laugh for everyone. Rest in peace Bowser.

Paul
Posted by: pauline, rochester kent on 8:48pm Thu 24 Jul 08
someone so special
you will never forget.RIP barry.
Posted by: Sandra Johnson, USA on 9:03pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Angie. So sorry for your loss. & my codolences to the rest of your family.
Posted by: Sarah, Erith on 9:05pm Thu 24 Jul 08
You'll never be forgotten Barry, but you will be sorely missed. Your baby is probably going to have the most Aunts and Uncles ever! Kerrie will always have someone there when she needs anything.
R.I.P. Barry.
****
Posted by: Martyn Cope, Erith, Kent on 9:06pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Terrible News at such a young age, you will be missed dearly.

Rest in Peace Barry
Mart.
Posted by: Vilma, Ashford on 9:10pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Dear Barry,you will always be in our hearts especialy in Karrie`s and your new baby.I will always remember you with a big smile and a loud laugh... Was a plesure to know you as a friend who always made me feel welcom. R.I.P. Vilma
Posted by: angie (kerris mum), bexleyheath on 9:21pm Thu 24 Jul 08
barry , you made my daughter so happy , she and bump will never forget you , r.i.p angie
Posted by: Karl (kerri bro), BexleyHeath on 9:42pm Thu 24 Jul 08
barry you made my sis so happy and we will never forget you R.I.P (BARRY) we going to miss you :(
Posted by: Mick, Huntingdon on 10:22pm Thu 24 Jul 08
Sorry to hear the terrible news. Ride the Big Highway in the sky. RIP. Mick
Posted by: peter (kerries dad ), bexleyheath on 10:59pm Thu 24 Jul 08
i'm fishing to find the words what i can say about this wonderful man but can't find words good enough .Proberbly the best son in law could of ever wished for and never had . I'll always regard him as my son in law anyway R.I.P Barry you were 1 in a million .keep it BLUE
Posted by: amanda and paul, erith on 11:16pm Thu 24 Jul 08
r.i.p barry you will be sadley missed and fondly remembered xxx
Posted by: emma,anthony,hayley, dartford on 11:27pm Thu 24 Jul 08
we will never forget you bal , you was always there if we needed you , you will always be in our hearts, your baby will be very special to everyone like you was to us all , we will never forget you you will always be with us , i will be there for kerri and bump till the end ..
we will love you always , em ,ant, hayley xxx
R.I.P BARRY XX
Posted by: kate, bexleyheath on 1:40am Fri 25 Jul 08
i never had the chance to meet you, but i know how much you meant to my dear friend kerri. you sounded like a wonderful person who didnt deserve this. we are all thinking of you, R.I.P Barry.

xxx
Posted by: Jessie ( your little **** Cat ), crayford on 12:16pm Fri 25 Jul 08
Hi Uncle Barry
you are the best uncle any little girl would want you know how to make me laught and smile. we will all miss you expesually kerri and your little bump . LoveFrom Lil Jessie ( Neice ) Love u so much
R.I.P BARRY XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Posted by: louise, sidcup on 1:37pm Fri 25 Jul 08
Oh my god Barry cant believe ur gone..must of spent everyday with u till i was.. what 18..u was like another brother to me, we had a crazy childhood and lived it to the max. loads of fun and we certainly did laugh.
R.I.P Bal
gone but never forgotten.
xx mwah xx
Posted by: amanda and victoria morris, lewisham on 5:54pm Fri 25 Jul 08
you will always be loved baby cus. don't cause too much havoc up there (well maybe just a little bit). see you one day xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: ya nephew ben, crayford on 6:41pm Fri 25 Jul 08
barry i miss you, you was a frend to all, i will miss you dearly and some people say you will never be forgoten but to me you where the best friend i could always rely on, like when they say the best things come and go so u had to go look after grandad for me love u loads i will look after kerri for you r.i.p bazz love u
Posted by: tim,evie, peter, alex & thomas, lewisham on 6:46pm Fri 25 Jul 08
Barry you will be sorely missed by all who knew you a great cousin and freind you ment so much to so many people r.i.p. love tim, evie & boys xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: peter (kerries dad ), here on 12:16am Sat 26 Jul 08
kerrie i love you dearly and always will never be afraid of staying here coz i would gladly give up my bed for you don't be thinking **** in the past matters as long as i can try to help you through this tragedy . dont make me keep you away coz i will always love you baby
Posted by: angi, crayford on 8:22am Sat 26 Jul 08
i just wanted to say a huge thank you to every one for their kind words at this time, kerrie girl never worry, never fear, your loved by many, especially me, you made my brother so happy, i loved the smile he always wore around u, and i know hes smiling down on you now, we'll never forget him he'll always be with us, especially in bump,
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: ollie on 5:42pm Sat 26 Jul 08
Bal, you were one of my closest friends, a friend who i could always rely on.No matter what life threw at you, you always bounced back, and continued smiling.
I will never forget u mate, your memory will live on... may u rest in peace my friend......
Posted by: Mark Green, Maidstone on 5:44pm Sat 26 Jul 08
Such a tragic incident and the loss of a lovely person. A Father to be, a Kind and loving Brother and a perfect honest,hard working family friend to me. RIP Barry.
Posted by: Emma, Welling on 7:42pm Sat 26 Jul 08
It was a pleasure knowing you and you will be deeply missed by all. Rest assure Kerrie and Baby will always be in safe hands. RIP xxx
Posted by: Andy, Erith on 9:40pm Sat 26 Jul 08
Thank you for all the laughs, drinks and smokes we shared. your one of the best and I'll keep you in my heart and thoughts always.
Posted by: Pete, Iwade on 12:46pm Sun 27 Jul 08
remembering all those scrapes and trouble we got into in berwick.look after my mum and your dad.
R.I.P Bazza
Posted by: justine & crissey, dartford on 3:45pm Sun 27 Jul 08
i will always miss u dad u will be my king of fishing as i went with.i remember all times we left maggots for fishing r.i.p daddy. r.i.p bal u was the 1st guy i truly loved & still cant believe how u much this hurts even though we had been split 2 yrs on 14 august this yr love u 4ever
Posted by: justine, dartford on 4:09pm Sun 27 Jul 08
bal u always had a special place & memorys in my heart. & u always said u wouldnt be here 2 me when i 1st got with u which wouldve been 5 yrs next month & was my 1stnite in snooker hall u was with ur m8 ollie, kept being mouthy 2 u both & my heart, feelings going out 2 angie, the kids, tracey, family, rest of ur family @ this sad time as crissey & me will never forget u & my love 2 kerry & ur baby be a mini u like crissey ur stepdaughter was xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: lisa kahn, dartford on 4:39pm Sun 27 Jul 08
r.i.p.barry,my heart goes out to those you have left behind,especially your baby, krystal im thinking of you to,he is still your dad babe and always will be,xxx lisa
Posted by: Paul k, bexleyheath on 11:16am Mon 28 Jul 08
Hi bal can't beleave when i heard the news its a sad loss, i have alot of good memories of you in the old days at berwick and at school RIP BARRY you will never be forgotton
Posted by: justine, dartford on 4:46pm Mon 28 Jul 08
just leaving another post as some of u proberly think i was being sarky & nasty by wot ive put in my messages in his memory but im not soz if it seems i was & didnt mean 2 offend any1 by it. r.i.p bal always remember the gd, bd times had with u & will always hold a special place in my heart, mind & bet u getting nagged up their & u doing ur famous sulks, igorance like u did @ times, stubborn, igorant @ times but always told peeps wot u thought xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: crissey, dartford on 4:49pm Mon 28 Jul 08
thanku for everything u done for me i couldnt ask for a better dad & kerrie my hearts with u from crissey & justine. r.i.p daddy xxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: nicci, slade green on 3:52pm Tue 29 Jul 08
I had the pleasure of meeting you briefly, i know you made kerri happy as she was always smiling when your name was mentioned and she always had a glow in her cheeks when we spoke about the pair of you, god rest your soul and know that there is alot of people out there that will take care of your lovely kerri and your baby r.i.p barry **** thoughts and prayers to kerri and all of your family at this very sad time xxx
Posted by: josie chrystals friend, dartford on 6:56pm Tue 29 Jul 08
i diddnt realy know you but but i know i know u would have been a great daddy u were always laughing and joking with your mates and i understand all the pain evrey one is going through it is a hard time kerry im so so sorry my heart is with you and all the family and friends with sypathy josie
Posted by: pete (kerries dad ), bexleyheath on 12:12am Wed 30 Jul 08
justine i'm not going too comment on youre remarks this is supposed too be a site for leaving respectful messeges (ive said enough ) r i p bazza
Posted by: justine, kent on 2:25am Wed 30 Jul 08
pete look its not meant 2 be like im being nasty or sarky. 2 ur daughter, barry, or any1 who thought alot of him & held fond memorys of him i was paying my respects like my daughter & m8 was thats why i said i wasnt & my heart goes out 2 all of u @ this sad time r.i.p bal
Posted by: rebecca hughes, dartford on 2:30pm Wed 30 Jul 08
my heart is with you all, r.i.p. keep ur chin up crystal he was in your life for 5 years,your dad will be looking down on you and will be proud,no-one can take your memorys,
Posted by: Rob Blackheath, london on 9:51pm Thu 31 Jul 08
We would like to say sorry for the loss of Barry to his family and friends,all of us had real good times and fun together, thanks for all you taught us, we'll never forget you "baz" your a true friend, riding wont be the same without you, we will be amonst your many outriding escorts on the day, our last ride together mate, till we meet again, God bless R.I.P
Posted by: jeff, new cross on 10:07pm Thu 31 Jul 08
hi bAzz.
you will reAly be missed because you were such A good man And you hAd a hArt of gold and you wood do Anything for Anyone thanks for everything
MAY YOU R.I.P XX
Posted by: Miriam, Bexley on 4:16am Fri 1 Aug 08
Whenever I picture you Barry you are always smiling. Kerrie, Angie, I hope this for you. Barry will live on in our hearts and minds.
And the sunset this night was for you

Posted by: Emma & Simon, Erith on 8:47am Fri 1 Aug 08
We only met you a few times, but thought you were a really nice bloke - I hope it all goes ok today and my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends on this sad day. Rest In Peace Barry.
Posted by: sarah, eltham on 9:33am Fri 1 Aug 08
Barry we grew up over berrick fields and local areas not seen you in a few yrs,my heart goes out to all close to you ride the sky line knowing that your girl and bump will be well cared for, angie words cant say how you feel today, love you all x may the sun shine bright for your souls delight r.i.p barry
Posted by: Nicola Carter and Tracy Hall, Dartford on 12:16pm Fri 1 Aug 08
Just heard the news and our thoughts are with you all today. Such a tragedy for a young family, God Bless xxx
Posted by: angi barry's sis, crayford on 9:29pm Sat 2 Aug 08
words will never express how i am feeling right now, but all i can say is to those of you who were with me yesterday when we said good bye to barry, it meant so much to myself an kerrie, THANK-YOU, to all of you especially my 6 boys who did me that one honour, also to all the bikers that closed off every god damned road we went through, we all had a giggle at jumping the lights, barry will always live on in our memories, so thank you to every one xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxx
Posted by: Kerrie, Swanley on 2:32pm Sun 3 Aug 08
I would also like to say a massive thank you to everyone for everything, espcially those who have been there for a shoulder to cry on and keeping me strong,
I know Barry will be thanking you all also,
Friday was fantastic and I really like to think we gave him the send of he deserved and he would have been proud of everyone!
He is my life and always will be until we meet again, hes already playing cheeky games with us and I hope he carrys on until we meet again!
Barry I love you so much chicken! I know your by my side day by day and you will be watching over baby bazza,
Angie - my moment from friday that bal would have been laughing at, the policeman on the bike pedalling really quick to close the road,

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE, WITHOUT YOU I COUOLD NOT GO THROUGH THIS!
XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx
Xx
Posted by: emma,anthony, dartford on 9:52pm Sun 3 Aug 08
barry would of been so proud of friday , kerri u saying that about the policeman on his bike that did make me chukle
R.I.P BAL you will always be with us in our hearts
em xx
Posted by: daniel bowater, sidcup on 10:18pm Sun 3 Aug 08
I received the news from grahame nunn, i went to hurstmere school with barry, i am really sorry for you're loss. R.I.P-Barry.
Posted by: Leoni, Eltham on 11:19pm Sun 3 Aug 08
R.I.P Bal... a good bloke n will be missed by all.... xx
Posted by: jay murfitt, swanley on 5:20pm Mon 4 Aug 08
what a tragic loss i had the pleasure of knowing bal sice the dartford days.would have been very proud on friday boyz on the bikes did an awsome job from the front all the way to the last car thanks for letting me be part of this r.i.p bal
Posted by: Tracy (Barry's big sister), Bolton on 1:26pm Wed 6 Aug 08
Today is the first day that I have felt able to read these comments. I miss you Barry, little Sean keeps giving me a hug and saying that he misses you too.. Life is not fair to have taken you so young and with all that was to come. Give Dad a big hug from me cos I miss him too. Kerri, you know we are going to be the biggest pain in arse aunties ever. Thanks to all the lads for everything you've done - you did him proud on Friday. T xxx
Posted by: anoymous, kent on 8:14pm Sat 9 Aug 08
still find it hard 2 believe that bal has gone seems like im dreaming it some1 gonna wake me from this nasty dream, my heart goes out 2 his little baby, g/f, family those who knew him as he was a guy u never forget has that lasting effect sure did on many. r.i.p. bal xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
x
Posted by: crissey, london on 9:32pm Mon 11 Aug 08
dad you were in my life for nine yrs.u & grandad trevor are fighting over the biggest star.aunt angie,aunt tracy hope thomas is ok & jess ben,jorden.i love you guys always hope u feel the same & soon get in touch.love u all {dad say hello to grandad trevor grandad look after my dad for me}i cant stop tninking about you dad.by the way kerri i havent seen you but i am pretty much sure the babys gonna be beautiful.r.i.p dad.
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