Lynx Founder Eric Tomlin Passes Away

We just found out from this website Eric is no more. We stayed there a couple of years ago in Panwa for nice relaxing vacation which we had. Then for the years following Eric was a big support for our company at the time to spread wings in Thailand.

We miss you, Hans, Ellen and Kim

As Eric's ex sister in/law I am very saddened that no mention has been made in any of the comments of Eric's first born children in the UK, Neil and Vivienne who are so saddened,as I am by his death. My heart goes out to them at this very sad time.

You will be missed Eric. My sincere condolences to his wife and daughters.

It was a pleasure to have known you.

Pierre Yves (Ton) Loriers

Ton Company Ltd.

Ao Nang, Krabi

I first met Eric about 4 years ago at the Jomchang estate where i was Project Manager, i was immediaetly impressed by his lovely personality, and we kept in touch untill recently. I am shoked at the news he will be missed very much and my heart goes out to his Family

Eric it was a pleasure to have known you. Michael

Very sorry to hear the news. I shared a house with Eric more years ago than I care to remember when we were both young pilots in BEA. A Great Guy.

My condolences to his family

We were all very saddened to hear of Eric's passing. I was only speaking to him a short time ago and though he said he was in hospital he gave no indication of the seriousness of his condition. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and staff. David Wade and everyone at Tropical Homes Real Estate.

What tragic news - such a decent guy; friendly and always ready to help. RIP my friend - you are missed by many. Sincere condolences to Kung and children - Eric is at peace.

The world has lost a lovely man. I’ve know Eric since I arrived in Phuket in 2005 and I’m proud to say we became close friends. With Eric’s sharp and dry sense of humour he constantly teased me about my Welsh heritage. I was fortunate to meet with Eric before I returned to the UK in April and over a cup of tea and cigarette we laughed and joked. I also spoke with Eric only a week or so ago while he received treatment in hospital and once again, although very sick, he teased me. I know his family, especially his two beautiful daughters, will be deeply saddened and I want to send my love and best wishes. Love James, Khun Su and Jeanna X

BB - please keep us all informed of any services or memorials in celebration of his life. I, for one, will be raising a glass of red in his honour tonight. Ben

I will always love and miss u my boss,,,,RIP

Anja and Natasha are with us this night. Their mother just called and told them the bad news. Both were crying a long time and we did too. We became friends through business and closer friends through our children. Our very sincere condolences and best wishes to all the lovely family. Phuket is loosing an important icon and a very nice man. So sorry about this.... Rose and Hajo

We heard from Skall and Bill newsletters that we lost Eric on 21st June. We at the OMT Groups are very sorry to hear that.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who loved him, and given the kind of person he was, there are many. Our thoughts are also especially with the condolences wishes to Khun Kung and family. We will miss his patience and his joke and laugh not any more at the future Skal dinners and other Phuket major events. RIP my friend .

Azuan Noordin, Dave Chang and James Yeow - OMT Groups

This is tragic news. Eric, we will miss you dearly. You have not only contributed so much to Phuket, but also lifted up the spirits of many souls with your personality. God bless you

You will missed Eric. My sincere condolences to Khun Koong and the two daughters.

There is so little I can say about such a tragic event andthe South of Phuket will not be the same without Eric.

His wisdom and guidance were always there to the benefits of all.

We all loved listening to his jokes and stories when he was a pilot.

He was my dear next door neighbour in Ao-Yon and I will deeply miss meeting him and our discussions about promoting Ao-Yon and Panwa, and his lovely family.

I am sure we will never forget him and his actions and beliefs in Phuket tourism and it should unite us.

My deepest condolences go to his family in the UK and his wife Koong and his two lovely daughters in Phuket.

Dear Eric, may you rest in peace.

what did he die of BB ? this is a heart breaking news and annie and my sincere & warm condolences goes out to Khun Koong and his 2 kids.


Bill Barnett responds:
He had an illness and was in hospital at the time.

I knew Eric well and had many dealings with him over the 13 years I knew him. He was a gentleman and family man and my thoughts are with his family today. One of the first professional business men on the Island.

RIP Eric, you will be missed.

Shocking news. Such a gentlemen and a real geniune person. He made a positive difference on the island. My sincere condolences to Khun Koong and the family. Kevin

What a tragic loss, saw him a couple of weeks ago. My sincere condolences to his wife and daughters.

R.I.P.

I still shock to heard that news! We just came back for Skal weekend in Kho Yao, and we was wondering why Eric didn't join us, as every year! all my regards to his familly!

Deeply saddened to hear of Eric's passing....a most likeable guy and always a pleasure to be in his company....thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

He will be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Bill Barnett responds:
Yes thats kind of you.