Funeral services for Eric Tomlin

The late Mr Tomlin, with his wife Suchada Chaloemtoem. File photo.

PHUKET: -- Eric Tomlin, founder of Phuket-Villas and Lynx Management Group, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63 last week.

A former Cathay Pacific pilot, Mr Tomlin was a pioneer in the development of the upscale villa market on the island.

The native of Leicestershire, England is survived by his wife Suchada Chaloemtoem and two young daughters.

Cremation services are planned for Saturday, June 26, at 12:15pm at Wat Kosit Viharn, on Thepkrasattri Road southbound in Phuket Town, opposite the Shell service station.

The hard-copy Phuket Gazette due out tomorrow afternoon contains a full obituary.

-- Phuket Gazette 2010-06-24

I have meet this Guy a few times in Phuket, this is the first news i have heard that he passed away

RIP Eric

My condolences to his friends, family and colleagues.

OMG - Such a healthy man ... what happened? Sincere wishes to family and friends

He was a nice man the times I Met him.. however he was overweight and I would not call that healthy..

Condolences to his family.