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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, donations may be made in memory of  Colin to the Brain Tumour Charity and can be made by pressing the make donation button.

 

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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

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
To me, Colin was a perfect gent. He war warm, patient, always available to help and I am so sad to hear the news that he has passed away. My sincere condolences to all of Colin's family.
Jayne Gilbert
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I am so sad to hear of Colins passing. He was so kind and supportive when I first came to work in EMSS, he was patient and genuinely cared if you were having a good or bad day. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. My thoughts are with his family and close friends.
Beverley Alderton
Colin was the loveliest man and a hugely respected colleague. He has been often in all our thoughts since we heard he was ill. His passing is a sad loss to us all but especially for his family. My deepest and sincerest condolences.
Jill Turner
I am so saddened to hear of Colins' passing, he was one of the kindest, helpful, and most genuine people I have ever worked with, and I feel so honoured to have known him. My thoughts and sympathies are with all the family who I'm sure will be feeling a huge loss.
Elaine
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Carol, Simon and Andrew
We are heartbroken to hear of Colin's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies during this incredibly difficult time. Colin was a truly remarkable person, and we feel lucky to have known him.
May you find comfort in the love of family and the support of friends, and may his memory bring you peace and strength.

With heartfelt condolences,
Yogini and Jatin Thanki
Yogini Thanki
Carol, Simon and Andrew, So sorry and saddened to hear of Colin’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences to you all and your family, thinking of you all during this difficult time. Ann, Stewart, Katherine and David Swanson
David Swanson

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Memories of Colin Pickering

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