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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Amazing! Date: 06 Sep 07 - 06:01 PM Richard (TF2) and I will be there. See you there, we will give him a good send off. Grace |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Bill D Date: 06 Sep 07 - 06:31 PM Sending songs and good wishes from the 'colin'ies...where he was much enjoyed and appreciated on two different trips. I am glad I got to know him. Many voices will be raised, even though they will have to travel a lot further... It is lovely to see all the tributes from those who saw him reguarly... |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Pistachio Date: 06 Sep 07 - 06:35 PM Jane I'm so glad you've got a 'Headteacher who understands'. I'll be there too. Hazel. x |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Linda Kelly Date: 06 Sep 07 - 06:39 PM yes Hazel will be representing Hissyfit -I am sorry I won't be there. I am under the weather and tied with work commitments. Sing one for me guys. Linda |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST,Admiral & Mrs Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:05 PM So sorry to be late contributing to this thread, unfortunately with the events of last week we have not been on mudcat. Devastated to hear the news, Colin was such a wonderful person and looked after Mrs Admiral on many an occasion. We are unable to get to the funeral or sing, so please sing a song for us. Love to all we will be thinking of you and the big fellah Tony & Pearl x |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Pistachio Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:06 PM I know it's late to post but I'll have space in my car and will stop at the Station (if I'm early enough) to help anyone get to the Crematorium. Space for 3 onward to Nelson. Hazel x. (from Hissyfit) |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Richard Atkins Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:45 PM Hils will leave work and be at the cottage with me for the service. We will raise a glass to a wonderful man and sing The Farewell Shanty together. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Micca Date: 06 Sep 07 - 09:14 PM I have put some pix up on a link on the obit thread, they are here at The late Colin Kemp (ColK) if you want to look |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST,RWJ Date: 07 Sep 07 - 01:41 AM I have not been able to get time off to be there in person but in my heart i will be. I will sing for him at the Black Diamond tonight. Goodby mate Ron |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST Date: 07 Sep 07 - 02:36 AM Sadly, having only found out the news today, I can't make it. I will, however, be raising a glass and having a sing at 1pm in Colin's memory. Raise the roof at that singoff guys, I know you'll do Col proud. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST,Geordiecarole Date: 07 Sep 07 - 02:48 AM I only came to know Colin in the last year or so - his calmness under pressure at Warwick this year, faced with irate campers who were not allowed to take vehicles onto the field, was amazing. I had to walk away to keep my temper. It was legendary. I will remember Colin and his big voice - when speaking and singing - with great fondness. A big man-mountain. Sorry I can't be at the funeral or the sing. Sleep well big fella. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Barb'ry Date: 07 Sep 07 - 03:22 AM Micca, I can't get your link to work - it keeps asking me to make a flikr account! Would love to see the pics and memorial and thanks for getting it all together, Barb'ry |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST,micca at work Date: 07 Sep 07 - 03:42 AM They should be OK now |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: SylviaN Date: 07 Sep 07 - 03:51 AM I'm afraid I'm another one can't make it. Sing a song for me. I'll be there in spirit. Hugs to everyone Sylvia |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Herga Kitty Date: 07 Sep 07 - 04:26 AM It's advisable to have a box of tissues handy when you open Micca's pictures. Please sing a loud goodbye to Colin from me. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: CannieShieldsLaddie Date: 07 Sep 07 - 04:55 AM Our thoughts will be be with you today Colin. Thanks for so many happy times. Always remembered. Were sure the throng will give you the send off you deserve. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Sep 07 - 06:43 AM Can't make the funeral, but there'll be a tot and candle for him on the sideboard. LTS |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Sue the Borderer Date: 07 Sep 07 - 07:35 AM Haven't put anything on the thread before, cos I was lost for words - something Colin never was! Been thinking of 'the big man' today - and all those hugs - and of all the people who will be remembering him this afternoon, either at the crem or all over the world. What a memorial. I shall be adding my voice to the Farewell Shanty before I set off for Swanage in a little while. Sue |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST,Broadside Man Date: 07 Sep 07 - 07:55 AM Just thinking of you today Col. The songs the humour the fun. Geoff, Lin and Emma |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Scooby Doo Date: 07 Sep 07 - 10:14 AM I went to Barry Island and throw 12 red roses into the sea and stood for a few minutes to think about the happy memories we all share. Goodbye Col K. Scooby. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: sapper82 Date: 07 Sep 07 - 10:46 AM Wasn't able to make it, but Colin was in my thoughts. Still unable to really accept what has happened. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Gillie Date: 07 Sep 07 - 10:56 AM I light a candle just before 1.00, looked at the picture of Col and Duckling and joined the collective thoughts. Rest well big man. Love & hugs all round Gillie |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Clair Date: 07 Sep 07 - 11:29 AM God Bless Col!! Will miss you so much. Thanks for everything Love and best wishes Clair |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: treaties1 Date: 08 Sep 07 - 07:49 PM The Big lad had a terrific send off. Over 200 people made it to the crematorium, The Shellbacks and nearly everybody raised the roof. The Jacobs Join meant everyone had plenty to eat and the cash collection in Colin's memory raised £215 for the RNLI. Shellbacks scheduled to sing at Great Yarmouth had to leave the New Palatine Club early. Colins Mother joined us at 3.00pm and stayed for over two hours. By mobile phone Albuwood liased with others and provided two verses and a chorus a play on the Keith Marsden song "She wheeled the coffin down the aisle with two verses completed two more versespenned whilst still on route were too late to be sung by Theresa who with a little help, quickly taught the chorus which was sung lustily to the enjoyment of Col's Mum "They came from near they came from far,they filled up every pew, Because he was a steward and his mother never knew_ How much this Yorkshire Lad was loved, from Brighton to Dundee. And they brought a lot of food with them so they could have some tea" Thanks to the wonders of Mudcat, the speed of spreading the news meant that a sad day ended in a tremendous send off. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: MBSLynne Date: 09 Sep 07 - 07:10 AM This has all given me goosepimples and a lump in my throat. The funeral itself sounds wonderful, but the number of people who were adding their thoughts from all over the place too....I'm so glad it comforted his Mum. I know people say this sort of thing when anyone dies, but I think that in this case it's really true. He was a very special person. Must have been to have called forth this amount of grief and love with his passing. I've only known him about three years but it seems as though he's always been there....... Lost for words once again.... Goodbye Col Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Abuwood Date: 09 Sep 07 - 11:18 AM I am not known for my song writing ability, nor posting my thoughts so publicly but Colin was special. We left straight from the crematorium but I was texting Mitch, Elizabeth and Theresa as Steve drove along to see how it went. You know Theresa - when she got a few words she said that's it I am going to sing it! Mitch had some ideas too and Elizabeth helped fit some of the words in a verse but here is what came out. Elizabeth called us on Steve's mobile so we could hear it on the car speakers as therea sang - it was great! Colin's Funeral Song We set off early morning on a clear and sunny day We 'ad to go to Yarmouth, so we knew we could not stay. So driving down I wrote this for a very special gent, So if you couldn't be there you could 'ear just 'ow it went. They came from near they came from far, They filled up every pew, She knew 'e was a steward, But 'is mother never knew how much this Yorkshire lad was loved, From Brighton to Dundee. And they took a lot of food with them so they could 'ave their tea. Some they came by train or plane, Some they came by car, Some met up at the Rhubarb, so they could 'ave a jar. Then shared lifts together, so they would not be late But the car park was so full they 'ad to park outside the gate! The funeral directors came close to stand and stare, The vicar said he's never heard such singing like that there, They sang so loud, they sang so clear they, made the rafters ring! And 'e asked us were we free on Sunday – at his church to sing? There was a bit of crying, but the tissues they was shared, And lots and lots of hugging, as we all showed we cared. We loved 'im and we'll miss 'im, but life it still goes on. And we will all remember 'im when we join in this song. So there it is - apologies to Keith Marsden! Ali |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: treaties1 Date: 09 Sep 07 - 01:03 PM Thanks Ali, it was a pleasure to sing the first short draft version but the full extended one is brilliant and will be sung often I think. love Theresa |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Linda Kelly Date: 09 Sep 07 - 01:23 PM Brilliant Ali! Colin would have roared!!! |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST,Harry (Muldoon's Picnic) Date: 10 Sep 07 - 11:46 AM I remember singing shapenote songs with Colin at one of our workshops at Four Fools. His mighty bass was just the job for that gutsy American folk hymn tradition. This weekend at the annual UK Sacred Harp Convention in Witney we added his name to the list of absent friends remembered in the memorial lesson and singing. He will be sorely missed. Harry Campbell Muldoon's Picnic |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: Tig Date: 11 Sep 07 - 08:46 AM His mum was saying how much she appreciated us all being there - it meant she could remember just how much he had been loved and 'special' to people she'd never know about. Hope the Colin Funeral Song has been transferred into the Tradition. I can see it being sung a fair bit over the next few years. Hugs Tig xxx |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: George Papavgeris Date: 11 Sep 07 - 09:00 AM Wonderful lyrics Abuwood, to a very apt tune. You "done Col proud" and gave the rest of us a great song to remember him by. Disappointed as I was not to have been there, like Lynne and others I feel very gratified that Colin had such a send-off, because he certainly deserved it. What an example of a man. Unassuming and asking for little, giving so much all the while. May we all be remembered/loved one tenth as much as he surely was/will be. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P From: GUEST,waterdragon Date: 11 Sep 07 - 05:39 PM My computer has forgotten me and I have only just found this thread.I'll miss Col and his never bettered Hugs.Thanks to Tig for keeping me up to date with the news. Rest In Peace Col. The party in the sky just gathered another singer! |
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