Colin died peacefully in his sleep from a heart attack and his funeral has been arranged for Friday 7th September 2007 at 13.00 hours UK time at Skipton Crematorium. BD23 3BT

Departure from the Undertakers,( Hellewells Funeral Services, Burnley Road, Colne. BB8 8LA) is at 12.20pm
Because on street parking is scarce, suggested parking on the nearby ASDA car park, or alternatively go direct to the crematorium

Hopefully afterwards there will be a Jacob's Join in Colne Royal British Legion.
This venue has yet to be confirmed, but please bring food for yourself and one other

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LATE NEWS! Final sing off will now be at The New Palatine Club, 32 Norfolk Street, Nelson Lancs BB9 7FG which will be open 2pm onwards.

Colin's Mother Margery is absolutely overwhelmed by all the Mudcat messages and has willingly agreed that sympathy cards can be sent to her at 27 Hendon Road, Nelson, Lancs. BB9 9JL

Any donations in Colin's memory for the RNLI, may be sent to either Mrs Margery Kemp, the undertakers or direct to RNLI.. Cut & pasted from RNLI site:-

In memory giving :-
You can commemorate the life of a loved one by sending a donation to the RNLI in place of funeral flowers.

How it works :-
If you would like to remember a relative, friend or colleague in this special way simply telephone our Supporter Care Team on 0800 543210 or alternatively e-mail
pmiller@rnli.org.uk

Sorry I can't do blue clickies to road maps, but Eileen, Maurice and I, hope as many of you who can, will be there on Friday to give the big lad a last fitting send-off.
Theresa