Hi Mate very sorry to hear of your loss, it cant be easy, please accept my sincere condolences in this time of grieving Phil
Yes, please respect his privacy during this time. The bit-tech family (staff, mods, etc) are all standing by Tim and when he returns we shall all be here to offer him our support.
Posting condolences never seems like it is enough, the internet is a poor method for conveying things like this. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Really sorry to hear this Tim, I hope you receive the love and support you deserve and I'm glad she made you so happy for the time you were together.