Tommy McMahon

Tommy you came into my life when I was ten years old and you married my sister Sheena. When I was 25 I moved to London and think that's when I got to know you and Sheena as friends rather than family. Oh my goodness we had some fun times, you introduced me to pubs in London I would never have found on my own! I was always welcome at your home for weekends and Christmas, I am remembering Cocktails good and bad......We have all slowed down over the years but you always had so much to talk about and there was always something to learn from you. You have left us all far too early and we will miss you so much. Rest in Peace.

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

12/01/26

He was my North, my South, my East my West. My working week and my Sunday rest. My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song. I thought that love would last forever, I was wrong. ( W.H. Auden )

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09/01/26

My lovely Tommy, my soulmate, I will miss you every single day forever. I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. (Henry Scott Holland )

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

09/01/26

One of Life's true gentlemen.....

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

27/12/25

What a man! How privileged we are to have known him. x

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

24/12/25

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

18/12/25

So sad you have left us Tommy. I will miss you so much. Your memory will live on .RIP❤️❤️

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

16/12/25

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16/12/25

An artist, a teacher, and a lasting influence in my life. Thank you for everything. With heartfelt sympathy.

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15/12/25

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13/12/25

In fond memory of Tommy, friend, mentor, artist and teacher who helped me become the artist I am today.

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Cancer Research UK

13/12/25

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

12/12/25

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

11/12/25

You were always so kind and will be missed! Peace be with you Always Tommy

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09/12/25

Although I haven't seen Tommy for a long time I have fond memories of our time in Carlisle and Exeter. In fact he had a strong influence in helping me gain a place at Exeter College of Art. He won't be forgotten.

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09/12/25

Tommy was a lovely guy,who persued Art with a passion all his life. He will be forever fondly remembered by myself and friends passed whose lives he undoubtedly enriched. You will be sadly missed.

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06/12/25

As a student of Tommy's from 1989-90, I've been reflecting on the significant impact he's had on my professional life. My foundation interview included an hour drawing wooden stools (imagine if this happened now). Tommy remembered the buttons I'd made when he offered me my place back after I'd declined it due to homelessness. He was a hard taskmaster & expected us to be as committed to work as he was. Some of his teaching practices would not be acceptable today. In one crit he took a student's painting, scrubbed it down in the sink, & declared it looked much better. Another time the life model didn't show, we were left drawing sticks in space for days. Each time we returned from break the sticks had been moved & we had to start again by rubbing our drawings out! But mostly, I remember his kindness, which was instinctive. He knew exactly how to help me when I struggled supporting myself & almost dropped out. Completing foundation undoubtedly changed the course of my life for the better

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

05/12/25

Tommy you are missed but I'll never forgot how you were my first art tutor and always encouraged my painting and for the last 4 years I shared a studio with you where we had art chats about synchronicity in art and paintings ❤️ take care

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05/12/25

Tommy, what a great guy, I first met you as an art teacher when you taught me after I left school & have been friends ever since. You will be sorely missed by all your loved one's. RIP Tommy.

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Sue Ryder Thames Valley

04/12/25