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Colin Pickering

7th Feb 1961 — 8th Apr 2025
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Dearly loved husband to Carol, loving dad to Simon & Andrew, father in law to Lianne & Gemma, devoted grandad to Evin, Lola, Khary & Jax.

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 8th April 2025 aged 64 years.

Always in our hearts.

Thanks to L.R.I. Oncology Department for all their care & kindness and to the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team for all their help and support.

Colin's funeral service will be held at Newbold Verdon Methodist Church on Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 2.30pm followed by committal at Newbold Verdon Cemetery.  

Family flowers only please.

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Funeral Service

Date:
Tuesday 6th May 2025

Time:
2:30pm

Location:
Newbold Verdon Methodist Church
Methodist Chapel,
Leicester, Newbold Verdon
Leicestershire, LE9

Committal Service

Location:
Newbold Verdon Cemetery

Leicester, Newbold Verdon
Leicestershire, LE9 9NL

Messages Of Condolence

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It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Colin who was a friend as well as a colleague. He was always very conscientious in his work, very kind and caring, always ready to help anyone and everyone. I feel very lucky to have worked alongside him.
My sincere condolences to Carol and all his family.
Di Tayor
Colin was an absolute treasure. He was one of the kindest, thoughtful and professional people to have worked with over the many years I have known him. Such a terribly sad loss. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Helen Chivers
Sincere condolences to all of Colin's family.
I only got to work with him for a short time, but he was always kind, helpful, patient and understanding. So sorry to you all for your loss.
Madeleine Twigg
A genuinely nice person, who I had the pleasure work with, always helpful, and professional. We enjoyed many Christmas meal celebrations over the years, you never had a bad word to say about anybody. You will be sadly missed, condolences to your family and many friends.
Phil York
A truly sad loss, Colin really was one of a kind. He was the most generous and kindest of souls I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. It was a joy to work alongside him for all those years and he will be fondly remembered. My heartfelt condolences to Colin’s family and dear ones x
Yogesh Chauhan
I feel very lucky to have worked with Colin. He had such a huge impact on all of us. A sad farewell to one of the best!
Pauline
My heartfelt condolences to Colin's loved ones. He was a star!
Jacqui
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Sending my heartfelt condolences to Colins Family & Friends.
Colin was such a kind and caring person who will be sorely missed.
We still treasure the blanket he gave to us when I had my little girl.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rachel Steele
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I am so very sad to hear of Colin’s passing. He was such a lovely man, always so kind and caring. He was a greatly respected colleague. My deepest sympathy and condolences to all his family and friends.

Mandy Thorpe
Mandy Thorpe
I feel honoured to have worked with such a real gentleman as Colin. He was very kind and considerate to all that came into contact with him.
My condolences to Carol and his family.
Susan Stott
Colin was truly one of the kindest souls I’ve had the pleasure of working with—always calm, thoughtful, and endlessly generous with his time and wisdom. A true gentleman in every sense, Colin left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. I feel fortunate to have worked alongside someone so respected and admired. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Jay Kavia
I was deeply saddened to hear about Colin’s passing. He was truly one of the kindest souls I’ve had the pleasure of working with—always calm, thoughtful, and endlessly generous with his time and wisdom. A true gentleman in every sense, Colin left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. I feel fortunate to have worked alongside someone so respected and admired. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Jay Kavia
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Memories of Colin Pickering

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