Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P

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!

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.

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

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

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!!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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...

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

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Tig
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 04:53 PM

I get the 100!

His mum is really overwhelmed with all the cards and good wishes. She was insistant tonight that I should thank you all on her behalf as she is unable to do it herself.

She's holding up well.

Hugs
Tig
xxxxx

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: treaties1
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 04:02 PM

For all those not coming we will be singing "Whats the life of a man any more than a leaf" "Amazing Grace" "The Farewell Shanty) and Wild Mountain Tyme/Braes of Balquidder"
Some of Colins own words posted on Mudcat are included in the booklet, thankyou whoever put them on, and also Nutty, your very apt sentiments have been included as the the final entry, Thankyou for the thoughts expressed.
Thanks again to everybody it is going to be an absolutely terrific send off
Theresa, Eilleen and Maurice.

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 03:27 PM

I shall be with you Col and say goodbye properly tomorrow

I miss you mate
Bill

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: GUEST,maurice&eileen
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 02:06 PM

latest news.
anyone who wants to stay at ours overnight if you have animal allergies bring your antihistamine!!dogs and cats in house.
we can have a snoring competion in memory of col


safe journey to all
elmo

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 02:04 PM

My head today said 'who cares about rules you need to be ther' and then hugged me. Thank goodness for understanding bosses. I still have to work until 11.30 but should just make it to the crem on time. See you all there.

There are sorrows enough for the whole worlds end
There are no guarentees but the grave
But the lives that we live and the times we have spent
Are a treasure too precious to save

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: GUEST,rock chick
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 01:33 PM

Cannot be there in person as with clients i cant let down at this late stage, but I will be there in thoughts.

Shelagh

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 12:34 PM

I spoke to Margery today and she is overwelmeb with all the cards and regards she is getting.



Scooby.

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 12:05 PM

Send him off well, you lot.

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: cosmic kate folkie
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 10:56 AM

colin i met and new from chippenham festival and warwick festival colin actually asked me to work as a steward at warwick this year and i did i cant believe hes gone but at least hes at peace now

hes was a great person and will be sorely missed hes up there singing in the sky now

kate

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Tig
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 10:41 AM

Message from Eileen,

Anybody wanting to stay overnight at the campsite mentioned on this thread, can get a reduced rate of £3.50 per person on the camping field or there will be some floor spaces if you bring a sleeping bag.

Tig.

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 10:32 AM

A very special friend of mine
is in myheart all of the time
to see you with a happy smile
makes my life all more worthwhile.


Warm and caring
your feelings true,
I feel so lucky Colin
That i knew you.


R.I.P Colin


Yasmin alias Scooby.

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: GUEST,bavis
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 09:24 AM

Wanted to come but also have clients I can't let down. Sent a card and donated.
Sing for me please.

Sarer

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: Splott Man
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 08:31 AM

Apologies from me and her Dameship.

We'll be thinking of you all and of Col tomorrow.

Splott man

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From:
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 08:23 AM

Just posting this again for info

I will also be there.

I shall be taking the car into Leeds to work, and will be planning on leaving city centre at 11am (ish), so if anyone would like a ride to Skipton, please call.

As part of my contribution to Colin, I am opening up my place for people who are coming a long way. There are a couple of beds for those who have bad backs, but it will mainly be floor space, but there is plenty of that.

The thing is, I have to know you first!

Marie

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:46 AM

Can't you just imagine the look on Colin's face if he's listening in to all this up on his cloud?

Smile from ear to ear :0)

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: mouldy
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 07:20 AM

I won't be able to get, but I will be there in spirit, and saying a prayer.

Sing him proud!

Andrea

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Sep 07 - 04:10 AM

Though I wish I could be at Col's funeral to say my Goodbyes, as for many others my day job has got in the way. I'll be able to get home for 1pm, so I'll spend some quiet time with Richard while the service is on. We'll also try to get along to a Sing or Club during the evening to sing in Col's memory, and will certainly be making a donation to the RNLI.

While looking for a card to send to Col's Mum yesterday, one almost jumped out of the rack and will be posted today. It simply says:

A life that touched so many will never be forgotten. Many thoughts are with you today

Wishing safe journey to all travelling to Col's Leave-taking and thanks are due to all who are helping to make it possible for so many of Col's friends to join together for this day, either with arrangements, lifts, floor space, information or blue clickies.

Noreen: many thanks for putting up those photos, my copies are still on the matrimonial PC so I haven't seen them for some years, a lovely memory!

Subject: RE: Obit: Funeral Arrangements for Col K. R.I.P
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