One of life's true gentlemen.
An absolute pleasure to have known him. RIP Colin
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Colin Frederick Ablitt (9 Jul 1931 - 16 Dec 2022)
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In loving memory of Colin Frederick Ablitt who sadly passed away on 16th December 2022. A true gentleman who had time and took an interest in everyone he met. He leaves behind his wife Marian who he loved dearly, and who he cared for selflessly and tirelessly at home when her Alzheimer's became more advanced. His three daughters, Teresa, Annette and Helen. Six grandchildren Emily, Harriet, Clare, Stuart, Jacob & Eve plus Harry his Great grandchild. His brother Ivor and sister Rita.
Colin was full of fascinating stories of his early life in Ipswich and Playford, which he always recounted with fondness and a smile. He spent his national service in Germany, which had a powerful and long lasting impact. Sport was always a prominent part of Colin's life, from setting up his beloved Murray Rangers FC through to being an active member of the Hockley Bowls club in his later years.
In 1958 he married Marian in Ipswich, and soon after they started their family together, moving briefly to Birmingham before settling in Billericay, Essex, where they stayed to raise their daughters. For many years Colin commuted into London for work as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer for Commercial Union Insurance company. Upon retiring, him and Marian took up golf and had many subsequent happy years playing at Warley Park and Ballard's Gore Golf Clubs, taking part in all aspects including competitions and social events.
When walking the fairways was becoming more challenging, they embraced other activities such as Bowls at Hockley Bowls club, again enjoying both the social and sporting aspects of the club, especially the quiz nights which Colin particularly enjoyed partaking in with his family. He was a strong follower of Ipswich Town football club throughout his life, and the news that they had moved to the top of the league brought a rye smile to his face on one of his last days.
Colin leaves behind a rich legacy of family values and kindness to all. There are many worthy charities which could've been chosen in Colin's memory, however he would always have wanted the Huntingdon's disease Association to be chosen because of its impact on one of his daughter's family.
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RIP Colin - see posted message.
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Mourning the loss of a wonderful brother. Celebrating a lifetime of happy memories and the positive influence Colin had on my life.
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In loving memory of my dear brother Colin, who I will miss greatly. X
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On behalf of all the Marsh family with love in honour of a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather X
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Ivor, Colin, Peter and Rita at Peter’s 90th Birthday, an event Dad really enjoyed.
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In memory of my Uncle Colin, who was a lovely kind man, so glad I got to spend some time with him last year. Every time Ipswich town win a match I will be thinking of him! X
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Remembering a very special Uncle who was always thoughtful and interested in others lives. He will be greatly missed and I will cherish a recent visit to him with Dad / Ivor to share lots of happy memories & stories from a life well lived.
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In loving memory of my dear Uncle Colin, such a kind and caring gentleman who will be greatly missed. Xx
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A wonderful neighbour for almost 20 years and a true gentleman. He always took an interest in our family. We will certainly miss those conversations over the garden fence. Blair remembers taking Colin up to see his beloved Ipswich Town at Millwall. Certainly a memorable day as Ipswich won 4-3. We will always remember Colin with fondness in our hearts.
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Knowing Helen since the age of 16, I have many memories of her lovely Dad. He was always so pleased to see me and any other of the girls that used to turn up at his house unannounced after school or any other time, Marian too. I remember Colin as a kind and caring man, and I always enjoyed a good chat with him. My condolences go to all the family at this sad time, sorry I cannot attend the funeral but will be thinking of you all.
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In memory of Colin, a very kind and caring man. A true gentle man. RIP
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Dad enjoying the view of his garden in Hockley.
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In memory of a kind and caring man. My thoughts and sympathy to his family.
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In loving memory of Colin. He will be missed.
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Colin was a lovely gentleman and it was a pleasure to visit and help him.
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In memory of a kind and caring man.
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With deepest sympathy from Angela, Leesa & Andy
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In memory of a gentleman xx
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In memory of a wonderfully supportive dad, who gave me the freedom, support and courage to be myself. He was always so kind and accommodating to both my friends and family. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
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It was a privilege and a pleasure for us to visit Colin. He was always a gentleman and was greatly respected by our Care Professionals. God Bless.
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It was an absolute pleasure to support Colin at home. He was very much interested in our lives as much as we were in his interesting past. My thoughts are with his family at this time. XX
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In fond memory of Colin Ablitt.
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I will always remember how kind Colin and Marian were to me when I first came back to Southend and was missing home and family. They were so welcoming to me. I was so sad to hear of Colin’s passing.
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Ivor, Colin, Peter and Rita at Peter’s 90th Birthday, an event Dad really enjoyed.
Dad enjoying the view of his garden in Hockley.
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