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Professor Tope Omoniyi

Published on 07/06/2017

OMONIYI Professor Tope Known to his friends as "Sky" of Stroud. Very sadly passed away on 27th May, 2017 after a short illness. A renowned Scholar and passionate Poet. Sky moved with his family to Stroud in recent years but continued teaching at The University of Roehampton, London. Beloved husband of Karen and devoted father to daughters Tanisha, Tamara and son Feranmi. Sky also leaves behind his Mother, siblings and many nieces and nephews, in laws and friends and colleagues. Sky touched the lives of many people in different places around the world through his teachings, publications and research. As a respected teacher, mentor and friend his parting will be deeply felt far and wide. He was dearly loved and cherished and will be missed very much. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, 12th June 2017 at Gloucester Crematorium at 2.30 pm. Donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 26 High Street, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. GL10 2NA Tel; 01453 791770 also via www.gofundme.com/ prof-tope-omoniyi-memorial-fund


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