Tributes to former teacher and ‘one of life’s great human beings’ who died of brain tumour – North Wales Live

Tributes have been paid to an "inspirational" PE teacher and coach who died of a brain tumour.

Tim Harding, former head of PE at Eirias High School in Colwyn Bay died peacefully at St David's Hospice on Thursday.

Eirias High School took to social media to announce the sad news.

They posted: "It is with the heaviest of hearts we have to let you know of the passing of our dear friend, former head of PE and Eirias legend Tim Harding.

"Tim was such an inspiration to his colleagues, pupils and the wider community.

"Our thoughts are with Sally, Tom and Matt."

Eirias Hockey Club posted: "The club are deeply saddened to hear of Tim Hardings passing. A former player and a keen supporter who will be missed by all at the club. Our thoughts are with Sally, Tom and Matt. "

Colwyn Bay school, Rydal Penrhos announced on its website: "It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the passing of Mr Tim Harding, beloved husband of Mrs Sally Harding (Head of Senior School) and father of Matt and Tom (former pupils).

"After many years of fighting with a brain tumour, Tim passed away peacefully in St Davids Hospice on Thursday, 18 February 2021.

"Tim has been a much-loved and highly regarded member of the Rydal Penrhos community. He has always been an absolute inspiration to everyone who knows him with his motivation and positivity.

"The school offers our condolences to Sally and the Harding family."

Haus Coffee Shop in Colwyn Bay wrote on Facebook: "We are very saddened by the news to have lost our customer, Tim Harding. We are very grateful to have met him.

"Tim's smile and kindness will be dearly missed by all the staff from Haus.

"Our thoughts are with his family and dear friends at this most difficult time."

Former students also paid tribute.

One said: "I have so much to thank Mr Harding for - amazing teacher and even better mentor to me in school.

"Rest in Peace."

Another added: "Rest in peace sir, best teacher ever."

One said: "What sad news. Tim was a great teacher and person. I was lucky enough to be taught by him from Yr 7 through to Yr 13. My thoughts are with Tims family and his colleagues at the sad time."

Another said: "Very sad news.

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"Tim was a huge influence on me growing up through Eirias, as Im sure he was to the thousands of other kids fortunate to have been taught by him. Sending all my love to his family. One of lifes great human beings who will be missed by lots."

While one said: "Such sad news - Tim was always so supportive of my son (who wasnt the best behaved) - I will always be thankful for how he treated him - Nothing but respect for such an amazing person and truly inspirational teacher - my thoughts are with Tims family."

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