William Arthur (Bill) Collings (14 Aug 1930 - 14 Jul 2017)

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Location
St Werburghs Church Church Street Spondon DE21 7LL
Date
7th Aug 2017
Time
12.45pm
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Location
Markeaton Crematorium Markeaton Lane Derby DE22 4NH
Date
7th Aug 2017
Time
2pm

Location
The Malt Shovel Potter Street Spondon, Derby DE21 7LH
Date
7th Aug 2017
Time
1.30pm

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In loving memory of William Arthur (Bill) Collings who passed away peacefully on 14th July 2017 at the Royal Derby Hospital, aged 86 years.
Much loved husband of the late Yvonne, loving father of Richard and John, father in law to Valerie and Helen and beloved grandfather to Lauren, Rebecca and Christopher.
He will be sadly missed by all that knew him and remains forever in our hearts.

Offline donation: Richard & Valerie Collings donated in memory of William
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Tracy & Steve Dodds wrote

Bill you will be very sadly missed. Loved our chats about all sorts of subjects plus your support most recently. Thank you

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Bill at his Ruby Wedding celebration, delighting in his first grandchild, Lauren aged three.

Bill at his Ruby Wedding celebration, delighting in his first grandchild, Lauren aged three.

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Photo taken at Easter 2017 after lunch ♥ so much love for my grandad

Photo taken at Easter 2017 after lunch ♥ so much love for my grandad

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Enjoying lunch at the Malt Shovel, Spondon September 2016 with Richard and Valerie

Enjoying lunch at the Malt Shovel, Spondon September 2016 with Richard and Valerie

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Lunch at the Malt Shovel, Spondon with Richard and Valerie September 2016.

Lunch at the Malt Shovel, Spondon with Richard and Valerie September 2016.

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Bill exploring churchyard with ancestral connections at Bunny, south of Nottingham, after attending Victor's 70th Birthday Party 10th May 2015 at the Rancliffe Arms pub opposite the church.

Bill exploring churchyard with ancestral connections at Bunny, south of Nottingham, after attending Victor's 70th Birthday Party 10th May 2015 at the Rancliffe Arms pub opposite the church.

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Bill & Yvonne's wedding with Best Man and Bridesmaid.  3rd August 1957

Bill & Yvonne's wedding with Best Man and Bridesmaid. 3rd August 1957

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  • Lovely to see a photo of Bill & Yvonne in their younger days.

    Posted by Penny on 4/08/2017 Report abuse
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Bill & Yvonne's wedding. 3rd August 1957

Bill & Yvonne's wedding. 3rd August 1957

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Bill & Yvonne on their Ruby wedding, 3rd August 1997, Nottingham.

Bill & Yvonne on their Ruby wedding, 3rd August 1997, Nottingham.

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Richard & Valerie Collings wrote

Psalm 139
7. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
8. If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

We shall miss your beautiful birthday, Christmas and Wedding Anniversary cards. Rest in Peace dear Dad. Love from Richard and Valerie xxx

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Penny Flowers wrote

Rest in peace Bill. Thank you for your support and kindness over the years. You will be sadly missed by our family.
I have fond memories of you calling my daughter "waltzing Matilda" and I know the 2 of you shared a special bond. xx

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Yvonne & Bill together again.

Yvonne & Bill together again.

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Olivia Burk wrote

The funniest moment I had with bill was when he got the hose and sprayed an ant with water and said I am Teaching him how to swim❤️ Grandad Bill will always be in my heart. Love Olivia xx

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  • He adored you, Liv xx

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Kelvin Burk wrote

I shall remain forever grateful to Bill for opening his home to us during our stay in the uk. I particularly enjoyed our morning banter in the sun room, before the girls woke. I found his humour surrounding a reference to my home country and me being "a convict" entertaining. RIP old fella. Kelvin .

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