Col was a good friend to me, helped me through a difficult year, took me to Ireland, Verna & Ray's for a memorable New Year. I never heard him snore - but then my husband was said to snore and I heard the complaints when he and Col were in the same room to sleep at a festival. Some kind soul remarked on the harmonies.
In July we sat together on the edge of the stage at the Ebenizer Church Hall at Saddleworth facing the singers at the other end of the room for the Songs on Sunday. He would not miss that session even if the Shellbacks were singing elsewhere.
I last saw him finally remembering to eat late on in the day at Warwick,having spent all day sorting out problems. It could be a problem to talk to him for very long as people were always coming up for the famous hug, and with the kids - he would run out of arms.

Col, go and keep Bill and Nick company. We will all be up to join you sometime.

Gillian