Philip Stephen Croson (7 Jan 1963 - 15 Oct 2016)
- Location
- Great Northern 134 Derby Road Langley Mill Nottingham NG16 4AA
- Date
- 1st Nov 2016
- Time
- TBC
In loving memory of Philip Stephen Croson who sadly passed away on 15th October 2016.
Words By Simon Croson - its difficult to write and do justice to what was a very adventurous life - i only knew a small part of what was such a diverse and loving time, Phil liked most people.
Phil was born in the very cold winter month of January 1963 in Kirkby in Ashfield, he spent much of his childhood growing up on the Kingsway estate with a very close knit group of friends and neighbours, such was growing up in the 1960s and 70s. Friendships were formed that would last a lifetime and Eric Smith was such a person who was with Phil from being little boys together to the very lasts days. Phil was a practical type of person who could, over his lifetime, turn his hand to most practical tasks. He had a fascination for seeing and understanding how things worked and wasn't frightened of taking anything apart to see how it worked - he could also put things back together. He went to Morvan Park infants school, Kingsway School and Ashfield Comprehensive - to be honest Phil didn't like school that much but he did make some good friends.
He left school at 16 and worked for Birds Butchers on Kingsway, not a job that everyone could do but Phil loved it. He went on to follow in Dads footsteps as painter and decorator with Wheatley's of Kirkby.
Phil worked for Ropave for a few years again enjoying doing a hard job making and repairing roads, he married and was father to his only Child Samantha in 1986. During this time Phil kept fit by working out and also by taking part in many road running activities - The Great North Run and the Nottingham Marathon amongst a number of his "ticks" off road running took him to complete the "Tough Guy" challenge - a crazy cross country assault course in the depths of winter and through fire and ice cold water - Such was his passion for adventure. Phil also liked the Martial Arts and began to study the art of JIU JITSU.
Phil was married for a relatively short period as things didn't work out, he had moved on to working at Charcon Tunnels as a steel fixer and concrete structure fabricator - again another hard job but Phil was so proud to work for this company and met another chap who would become a solid freind - Greg.
This is a period in which me and Phil drifted apart for a short time but i know he went on to become a Black Belt in his Jiu Jitsu - another massive achievement.
Phil loved music and had a very wide choice, just listening to his iPod has shown what an appetite he had - from Kraftwerk, Bob Marley, Beatles, Genesis, Motown, Rock, Classics, Carpenters - the list and diversity goes on.
Phil loved fishing from being a very young boy visiting the Quarries with his fishing net to very recently pulling out 20lb plus carp with his fishing buddy Mick.
Almost 10 years ago Phil met Lisa who was to be his wife and life. Phil was working with a building company and happened to have breakfast in a cafe as a routine and this is where he met Lisa, Lisa worked in the cafe and they made a connection which would lead to their eventual marriage just two years ago.
Phil and Lisa had some great years together, they lived, loved and travelled. They set up home in Langley Mill a few years ago and made lots of friends and enjoyed being close to family.
An opportunity arose for Phil and Lisa to make a new start and open "Busy Bees Catering" a mobile food outlet which allowed them both to work together and work close to home, with business going very well Phil was very suddenly taken ill and the rest is clear for all to see.
Phil was only 53 and had so much more to give and live for, for those lucky people who were a part of Phil's life you will know that Phil was the sort of person who would move mountains to help and made so many friends were ever he went. He will be badly missed but has left so many happy memories, Rest in Peace Phil, we will never forget You. xxxx
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Hi Simon I am so sorry to hear about Philip, I don't know if you can remember me but we lived next door to you on Fairhaven. My parents were Nip and Gwen Toy. You were both young boy's when I lived at home. I do see your Auntie Jean sometimes and she says that she often see' s you. It was quite a shock when I read about Philip so I would like to send my condolences. Pat Allsop
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Thats what Phil loved - the Macabre but fun. x
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Idyllic childhood on Kingsway estate, great memories, sleep tight Phil, condolences to Lisa and all the family xx
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Such sadness at the loss of my dear cousin Phil, and all the comments and messages left by family and friends are a testimony to what a special guy he was and our love for him. Memories of when we were kids come flooding back and I remember when our Phil and Simon and the Fairhaven gang got a football team together and the lads came home to tell Auntie Pat. They'd given themselves the name Fairhaven Fliers and Auntie Pat laughing said 'it should be the Fairhaven Farts'. I thought our Phil was so gifted and creative and I'm glad I saw him at his wedding to Lisa and our aunt's 80th. I visited him in hospital, he was adamant to keep fighting and get home to Lisa. My heartfelt condolences are sent to you Lisa, to our Simon and to all who loved our Phil. It was a privilege to have him as my cousin xx
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Thanks for sharing these lovely photos so many happy memories. Our Phil was ' Simply the Best ' and will stay in our hearts forever. xxxxx
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A lovely memory shared with Phil and Lisa at my 50th birthday party also with Simon and family x x
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A lovely memory shared with Phil and Lisa at my 50th birthday party also with Simon and family x x
Phil. Uncle Eric. Aunty Pat. & Simon at our engagement party many years ago.
A Christmas get together. Our Phil is far left next to Aunty Joyce.
First time carp fishing and beats my personal best on his first fish lol
Phil and Lisa with Luke and Danielle a few years ago, we loved this session and now its even more precious.
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