Passing of fellow XMarker

**Mael Coluim** · 19th April 16, 03:36 PM

Rabble,

It is with sadness that we share the passing of XMarker, "McClef"; Trefor John Heyward.

Colleague and friend, Trefor served with distinction on this Forum.

He will be missed.

Rest in Peace, friend.

**Father Bill** · 19th April 16, 03:49 PM

A fine man and now a major loss to us all. Rest in peace, friend.

**Steve Ashton** · 19th April 16, 04:01 PM

For those who may not know, Trefor (McClef), was one of "The Old Guard". Joining the forum on 26th of August 2006 and served as the very first staff member. This was back in the days when we called staff members "Forum Advocates".

Trefor continued to serve faithfully and honorably, in one position or another, finally retiring on the 8th of May 2015. An amazing 105 months of continuous service to X Marks. In his time here he amassed a total of 10,891 posts. A lot of those helping and advising other members.

I have altered Trefors' profile to reflect that he was not only a member of our "Honor Roll" but is now "In Rememberance".

He will be missed. He will be remembered.

**John_Carrick** · 19th April 16, 04:05 PM

Sad news tonight. I did not meet him, but he seemed to be "part of the furniture" on the forum and such a regular poster. RIP

**McMurdo** · 19th April 16, 04:19 PM

Sad news indeed, when I first joined XMarks Trefor was here and was one of the first to welcome me. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, nonetheless he was a friend and will be missed.

**Peter Crowe** · 20th April 16, 05:23 AM

I just heard this news and although Trefor and I had never actually met in person we shared some interests in common and were friends on Facebook and X Marks the Scot. I am actually quite shocked and will miss his insightful conversation on many topics we had a mutual interest in, Freemasonry (he joined the Craft about a year before I did), History, Politics, Culture, my native Scotland, and a little friendly rivalry between our respective Ancient Universities (St. Andrews and Glasgow). My deepest condolences to his nearest and dearest, I am glad of the all too brief friendship I shared with Trefor, albeit virtual and am genuinely saddened and feel a little diminished at learning of his passing to the Celestial Lodge above.

**cessna152towser** · 20th April 16, 05:36 AM

If I recall correctly I first met Trefor around ten years ago at a Burns Supper at Ferintosh Guest House in Dumfries.
We had much in common, besides a shared interest in kilts, we also had an interest in trains and Trefor had been educated at St. Andrews University which my daughter had also attended.
Over the years I met Trefor again on a number of occasions, in Dumfries at subsequent kilted gatherings, and in Jedburgh when he holidayed in Scotland with his mother, and at the Harpenden Gathering, and at the Pontypool and Blaenavon heritage railway in Wales where Trefor was an active volunteer. Trefor had a great ability to accurately mimic the Scottish accent, and one of his skills was his ability to perform Burns' address to the Haggis in Lallan' Scots. Trefor will be sorely missed.

**IsaacW** · 20th April 16, 06:49 AM

RIP. I will raise a parting glass tonight for you!!

**Tarheel** · 19th April 16, 06:28 PM

Mr. McClef (as I knew him) greeted me as a new member. Soon after, as moderator, he issued me a simple infraction for an inappropriate post of mine. He had grace, patience and kindness during that period without making me feel inferior or stupid. Later he supported a few of my views if they seemed controversial but reasonable as an alternative to a topic. I could not have had a better guide to the world of kilts as this beloved elder of the Rabble. I will miss his input and impact on my world.