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Sad news

I just got word from his brother that Angus passed away early on Friday morning. He had been battling lymphoma for some time. I knew him both on and off Misplaced Pages, and am so sad that he is gone - Alison 12:35, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

Sad indeed. Look above. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:43, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

link - Alison 13:52, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

How sad. RIP, Angus. --Bill Reid | (talk) 17:40, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

A terrible loss, you will be remembered and missed. Rest in Peace, friend. Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 18:40, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

Urf. And cancer robs us of another one... Ealdgyth - Talk 18:56, 18 November 2019 (UTC)

I'm sorry to hear this. I never knew Angus personally, but I've seen him around many times over the years. He will be missed. Kurtis 04:17, 19 November 2019 (UTC)

Angus was kind and helpful and did a mountain a good work. We will remember him. Haukur (talk) 21:39, 19 November 2019 (UTC)

Really sorry to learn of this. Angus was a bit of a mentor for me when I started editing Misplaced Pages. Finn Rindahl (talk) 18:33, 20 November 2019 (UTC)

Funeral details here - Alison 03:06, 21 November 2019 (UTC)

I never knew Angus in real life, but I looked up to him as a Wikipedian. He was always kind and thoughtful. He contributed so much in content and discussion. I wish he were still here. Rest in peace Angus. --Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 02:23, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

I can't think of what at the moment, but it would be nice and fitting if we could find some way of honoring / institutionalising his memory in some way, perhaps via one of the WikiProjects most associated with his work (Middle Ages, Scotland, etc). Some sort of Angusmclellan (Memorial) award or barnstar? Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 18:15, 26 November 2019 (UTC)

An excellent idea. I never knew Angus personally, but what limited interaction I had with him on WP was always helpful and extremely positive. How about the "McLellan Quaich" for excellent contributions to Scottish coverage in Misplaced Pages? Just a thought. --Cactus.man ✍ 20:37, 26 November 2019 (UTC)

The 'McLellan Quaich' sounds great! Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 12:52, 27 November 2019 (UTC)

A very sad loss indeed. Angus was knowledgeable, able, kindly and disinclined to get involved in drama - I echo Brianann's comments above and support the 'McLellan Quaich' idea. Ben MacDui 16:42, 30 November 2019 (UTC)

PS Here's a start:

		The McLellan Quaich
		Awarded to 'User:xx' for outstanding contributions to Scottish coverage in Misplaced Pages.

Deacon's idea is very fitting and Cactus.man's proposal for a McLellan Quaich coupled with Ben MacDui's design of such an award are ideal. --Bill Reid | (talk) 19:34, 2 December 2019 (UTC)

Thanks to @Ben MacDui: for knocking up a prototype award. Can I suggest using the following image instead: File: Quaich.jpg. I think it's an improvement because it's a cleaner representation of the quality of siversmith work and celtic imagery typically crafted into the handles.

		The McLellan Quaich
		Awarded to 'User:xx' for outstanding contributions to Scottish coverage in Misplaced Pages.

Cactus.man ✍ 22:38, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

Brilliant! Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 16:19, 6 December 2019 (UTC)

@Cactus.man: Excellent. Ben MacDui 18:53, 6 December 2019 (UTC)

• Condolences to the family. Memory eternal! -Ad Orientem (talk) 05:28, 11 December 2019 (UTC)
• I just saw this in the Signpost; sad news indeed. Angus was an inspiration to me in my early days editing here, and a fine editor. He will be missed. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 13:16, 27 December 2019 (UTC)
• So sad to loose another great Wikipedian. All the best: Rich Farmbrough, 23:15, 5 January 2020 (UTC).
  
• Condolences to the family and the en.wiki community. --Camelia (talk) 11:47, 6 January 2020 (UTC)
• Angus was a fine man, a dedicated and insightful Wikipedian. He will be greatly missed. Guy (help!) 23:22, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

In memoriam

Speedy deletion nomination of Forth Wanderers

Hello Angusmclellan,

I wanted to let you know that I just tagged Forth Wanderers for deletion, because the article doesn't clearly indicate why the subject is important enough to be included in an encyclopedia.

If you feel that the article shouldn't be deleted and want more time to work on it, you can contest this deletion, but don't remove the speedy deletion tag from the top.

You can leave a note on my talk page if you have questions. Thanks!

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