howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#1
just had a call telling me that colin's send off will be next wednesday 23rd march at 10.15 a.m. at the crematorium, aerodrome road, hawkinge.
the family have requested that any mourners bring "no flowers" and wear "ordinary dress" rather than the customary black.
any donation to cancer research would seem appropriate.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 2,335
#2
Thank's very much for the information Howard.
#3
I hope the sunshine is out for him that day Rip Colin gone but not forgotten . x
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,037
#4
I like that 'send off', very appropriate for such a lovely man.
Howard or PaulB I am wondering if you could make this a sticky post to keep it at the top so no one misses it?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#5
good idea jeane maybe paulb can do that.
just for info there is ample parking at hawkinge, for those using public transport there are buses every 20 minutes from dover to folkestone, then change at the bus station to the 16a which stops close by.
buses leave at 9.35 and 9.55 a.m. for hawkinge, journey time approx 10 minutes.
it would be nice if a few members could get there but many people will not be able to get there, i am sure they will be thinking of colin at 10.15 am next wednesday.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
- Posts: 2,119
#6
Due to a hospital appointment at WHH that morning I cannot attend.
Could some one who is going please say a few private words for me please.
Ian...
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
#7
I will be going Ian - will do.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
#8
I also will be going if any of you would like alift please email me or phone 07758710889,or even tell me on the forum.I have two seats going .thank you.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
#9
So sorry I will not be able to go due to a previous commitment, I will certainly make a donation to charity. I am sure Colin would be happy with it going to Age UK, he gave us a great many very nice items that were very gratefully received.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#10
very well thought out jan, colin was always a very practical man, he would appreciate that.
i never found out what he did with a pile of railway magazines that he wanted to donate somewhere.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
#11
I do not remember seeing them with the items he gave to us but I did not see everything. A punch bag went within an hour of it going in the shop, we had a laugh about who might be using it and why.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,321
#12
I'll be going, with 3 seats to spare. 205411 if you'd like a lift.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
- Posts: 7,819
#13
Thanks for posting the info Howard. Well done as ever keeping us informed.
We will be going too ..all being well.
Made the announcement 'sticky' as suggested there so hopefully all will notice it.
#14
I will try to attend x
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 2,262
#15
Will be there for Colin, would be nice to have a sunny day for him.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,247
#16
I hope it all goes well. Best wishes to his family. I will be unable to attend.
Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
#17
Terry, I would like a lift please. Where would I meet you ?. Will phone you nearer the day, many thanks.
Terry Nunn- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,321
#18
Be great to meet you Alec, give me a bell and I'll pick you up at your abode.
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Alec Sheldon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
#19
Thanks Terry, will do.
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
- Posts: 2,095
#20
RIP Colin.
My thoughts are with you on your final journey and with your family at this sad time and for the future.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"