Colin Brian Phillip Chesters “Col”
"A million words won't bring you back, we know because we've tried. Neither will a million tears, we know because we've cried."
Date passed: 7th of March 2019
Funeral date: 21st of March 2019
“A million words won’t bring you back, we know because we’ve tried. Neither will a million tears, we know because we’ve cried.”
Colin sadly passed away at Leighton Hospital surrounded by the love and care of his family, aged just 43 years.
Dearest dad of Harrison. The beloved son of Geoff and the late Paula. Cherished brother of Julie, Mandy, Martin and Ruth. A loving partner to Sally, Col will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Colin was born in Crewe on 31st March, 1975. He attended Wistaston Green Infant and Junior school, where he was very popular with his peers, who called him ” The Milky Bar Kid”. After school he would play in the street, on his blue chopper bike, making ramps and doing bike stunts, with his friends. Later he attended Kings Grove High School where he became very popular with the girls. Colin enjoyed sports, including karate, hence his name “Ninj”. He loved music and would play his guitar and keyboard in his bedroom. When he left school he became an apprentice joiner , something he really enjoyed. The family later moved to Shavington where Colin, his dad and his friend Craig used to visit “The Vine” at the weekends. Colin started his own business with his friend Wayne and his younger brother. After a few years they went their separate ways.
At 25 or 26 years old Colin met a girl, and after a while, his son Harrision was born. Colin loved Harrison dearly but sadly the relationship with Harrison’s mother broke down. He later met Sally who loved and cared for him through his illness, until the end. He adored his neices and nephews and idolised his late mother, sadly, never really coming to terms with her loss. Colin was a kind, generous, creative and loving person who helped anyone in need.
His funeral will take place on Thursday 21st March at the Crematorium Chapel, Crewe at 12noon, followed by cremation.
For further information regarding Col’s funeral please contact our funeral home on 01270 584447.
The link is now broken and will never link again until we are together. Sleep well my brother, mum will look after u now. Forever in r hearts Col, fly high until we meet again, love u skid me n boys will miss u immensely xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Approved by oconnellFly high col, we will do you proud and we will all keep an eye on Sal. We love you and you never once let us kids down. I hope you will be out of pain. I love you endless and dreading the day I say my final goodbye Xxxxx Memories in my heart forever, like the nights we had Chinese, aha and you will be on you ice pops because what you ordered was too hot???? xx
- Approved by oconnellGod bless Col. Xxx
- Approved by oconnellTaken far too soon, rest easy my friend ❤❤????
- Approved by oconnellFond memories with you Col. Rest in Peace my friend. Xx
- Approved by oconnellFar too young to be taken. I have fond memories of us growing up on the Crescent R.I.P. Colin ????❤️ xxx
- Approved by oconnellGone too soon, I shall remember our school days and the laughs we had.
- Approved by oconnellRest peacefully Col xxxx
You were the Ying to my Yang
- Approved by oconnellWe were inseparable.
Through all good, bad and ugly. We had strength and love to face it together.
I feel a big part of me has gone. It hurts babe.
You were everything to me and my girls and we would still do anything for you.
I can’t say goodbye. Its so hard not to cry.
I love you baby, sleep tight, sweet dreams.
My big brother, my hero and my best friend. Just what can you say? We were together in the good times and stood by each other in the bad. The adventures we had, I will cherish forever. Safe journey our Kid. Until we meet again. Mum will look after you now. I love u ❤️❤️
- Approved by oconnellEven though it’s here. I can still hardly believe it. We had so many laughs over the years. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Sleep tight sweetheart xx
- Approved by oconnellMy heart goes out to all your family and friends, many good memories I have of our school days “Colin.” Love you always brother, you will be sadly missed. xX????????❤Xx
- Approved by oconnellGreat friend true gentleman always had time for anyone and always smiling loads n loads of good memories fella you will be sorely missed keep strumming that guitar and fly high mate
- Approved by oconnellJust cant believe it! One of my best friends has gone, far to soon. What can I say, that hasn’t already been said about you col! Such a great lad and proper friend at school. We had some Brill times.
- Approved by oconnellMy heart goes out to all your family, who at times when we were younger, looked after me, like one of the family. Miss you mate, big hugs to you all xx
Rest in peace Ninja. We shared some great times, growing up together at School. (And some time spent elsewhere when we should have been there !). Fly high bro x
- Approved by oconnellSo sorry to hear of your passing. We had some great times as kids, and were chased out of the park, by the parkie, more times than I can remember for fishing or riding our bikes.
- Approved by oconnellSo sorry to hear, all the fishing with you n Cap seems like yesterday, take care love xxx
- Approved by oconnellRIP Colin. What can we say, you always put a smile on everyone’s face, had a way of making everyone laugh. I will remember all those years of growing up with you. With the fondest of memories, always remembered. Sleep tight Colin. Xxxx
- Approved by oconnellA million smiles, A million laughs, A million eyes watch as you pass. A million memories of childhood dreams, which no one could ever redeem. A million hearts will now be broken, but no bad words will ever be spoken, ‘Col’ my little brother, sleep tight now with our mother . Love you forever xxx
- Approved by oconnellMy nephew Col, can’t believe i’m writing this. Life’s so cruel, we sat beside your bedside, our hearts were crushed and sore, we did our duty till the end, till we could do no more, in tears we watched you sinking we watched you fade away, and though our hearts were breaking, we knew you could not stay. Goodnight Col, sleep tight, love you loads. Maria, Jimmy and girls xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Approved by oconnellSo many wonderful memories of you growing up Col, you will be missed by everyone who knew you. Keep an eye on your Dad and our big Julie, Mandy, Martin and Ruth. Your Mum will look after you now. Lots of love Lindsay xxxxx
- Approved by oconnellThose special memories of you will always bring a smile, if only I could have you back just for a little while, then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do, you always meant so very much and always will do too, the fact that you are no longer here will always bring me pain, but you’re forever in my heart until we meet again. Lots of Love Irene, David, Debbie and Paul xxxxx
- Approved by oconnellThose we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Lots of Love from Pat xxxx
- Approved by oconnellTrue gentleman to me, from the first time we met, we were friends to the end.
- Approved by oconnellSo glad you got to meet Anwen, as she was glad to meet you.
We had great times together from start to now.
Off to see the angels who we truly miss, but I know for sure you will be one of the first on my list, that thought brings me happiness that they have the company of you.
God bless you my friend, Colin (ninja), peace to you. I’ll miss our jamming sessions.