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H Hayward

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Death and Funeral Arrangements - Colin Bedden.
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it is with great regret and the request from his wife Marilyn.that i have to inform the family of black and green at the passing of Colin Bedden(Bednobs) Colin was found at 10.00 am this morning sat in his favourite chair. more details as and when i get them .

Colins funeral will take place at Porchester Crematorium on Friday 22nd January at 12.30pm. From Junction 11 of the M27 for Fareham, (near Portsmouth), stay in ther left hand lane on the slip road and turn left at the traffic lights. Follow that road for about one mile and the Crematorium is sign posted.

Colins family have requested that berets and Association blazers should be worn if possible.



-- Edited by administrator on Tuesday 12th of January 2010 07:18:42 AM

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Lee Massey

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Marilyn mate what can I say, my best mate, my partener in crime I am gutted I will miss him greatly. I hope you are ok as well as can be expected at least.

Love and condolences from all of us in Warminster.



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marilyn bedden

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thanks sweetheart, it just hasn't sunk in yet, you know, when i have details i will let you know ok luv maza xx


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Phil VAUGHAN (EX2RGJ)

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Sleep tight Colin.
A good RIFLEMAN & a good friend.
You will be missed but not forgotten.
My condolences to Marylin & family.
Stand easy now mate your duty is done.
Stand tall HIGH ON THE HILL.
We will catch up in the FRV.

Good night Buddy

SWIFT & BOLD
no



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Steve Kinrade

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Bye bye Bednobs, a true stolid mate, rest in peace, to Marylin and the family I send my
sincere condlences.


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Lee Massey

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Marilyn love my e mail is glm1114@btinternet.com mobile phone 07835701043.
Call me anytime, Phil Ashby, Dave Moloney, Danny Hunt and Al McCoy all send their best wishes.
Take care my best to Vicky and Nathan.

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Alan Holbrough

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What sad news, I shall always remember bedknobs, a smile and a joke even in the worst conditions. My condolances to Marylin and family.

Alan (and Froggy) Holbrough

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MICK WORRALL

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MARILYN  i am so sorry COLIN was a vgood mate to me, when a was 2RGJ all i can say i am so sad my condolences to you.

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Dave Moloney

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Marilyn,


Colin was a really great mate he was one of the few that I regrarded as a friend. Loyal, helpful, honest and always up for a laugh, we had some cracking times together and he will be sorely missed by us all.

Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences for your loss. 

Dave and Chris Moloney


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kev parker 2 RGJ

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MARILYN, SO SORRY TO HERE OF COLINS PASSING,I WILL ALLWAYS REMEBER HIM ONE OF THE BEST BLOKES IN THE BATTLION ALWAYS APPROCHABLE, FAIR AND ALWAYS GOOD FOR A LAUGH.
HE WILL BE MISSED ANOTHER RIFLEMAN LEFT OUR GREAT FAMILY MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. 

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Billy Hughes

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Marylin please accept my sincere condolences, your loss surpasses anything that we know or feel. 

Colin Mucker,

You were always very very good to me, you knew where I was always coming from.  You, I always felt, weren't given the credit for being the good soldier you was and I know your section thought the world of you.  For me you were always honest truthful, said it the way it was and NEVER bowed and scraped and that is where I believe the 'head shed' never got the best from you 'cause you were a good leader and not a 'yes sir no sir' soldier.

However Mucker, you're in the FRV now and more than likely having a right good laugh with the fellas who are already there.  When it is my turn I hope I am good enough to stand beside you. please have a beer ready for me. 

Colin my friend, you will be greatly missed by me but even more, sadly missed by Mailyn.  God Bless Mucker.

Billy Hughes 

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DAVE PHILLIPS

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Marilyn

so very sorry to hear about colin. think the last time we met was at bingo's party.my sincere condolances to you and all the family.

dave phillips

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Tim Marsh

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Dear Marlyn
I send you my heart felt condolences to you and your family.
We have all lost a very good friend and fellow Rifleman.
Colin and i worked together on many occasions and he would make us all laugh when we felt down.

Goodby Colin ....

Tim and Lynn

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paul whisky haigh

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dear marlyn

so sad to hear about colins passing my thoughts are with u and the family
knew colin from my anti tank days and the mess , never sad just a big grin
on his face will be missed by all
paulno
ps keep me informed 01924 or0772412729


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Jack Heron

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So sad to hear about the death of a great friend who always had a smile and a joke. My sincere condolences to his family. A great loss of a great man.
Save a place next to you in the FRV mate, Jack



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BEGGERS 2/1

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IT IS WITH HEAVEY HART THAT WE START THIS YEAR WITHOUT ONE OF OUR GREAT FRENDS.  COLIN IT HAS MAD ME SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING AND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR WIFE MARLYN.

GOOD NIGHT OLD FREIND SLEEP WELL THE BUGLE CALLS YOU.

BEGGERS



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Mark Downard

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Dear Marilyn

I just heard today of the sad news of Colins passing,  I first met Colin when i joined the anti tank platoon back in tidworth.

He showed me by his example how to become a leader, he never asked anyone to do something he wasnt prepared to do himself.  My memories of him have always been of a man who was fair, funny and to the point.
In my eyes he was an outstanding person and will be missed greatly.

Regards

Mark





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Anonymous

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So sorry to hear Colin has died , he was a really nice Guy & I remember him well , I cannot be at the funeral, but my sincere condolences to his Wife, Family & close friends.

Jamie Humphrey


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Malcolm Donnison ex 3 rgj

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R.I.P Colin Mate Deepest sympathy to all your family and friends

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Larry Lamb

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Marilyn & family my heart goes out to you all at this very sad time, Colin was such a lovely bloke and a very good Rifleman, i will never forget the many times we all laughed and had such fun!!! You have both been very dear friends to me and my late wife June, I am here 24/7 just pick up the phone, i will be at the funeral and so will my daughters Susan & Margaret.
God bless take care Marilyn xxx  no  SWIFT & BOLD

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Lee Massey

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Marilyn I would be honoured to be Colin's pall bearer forget wot I said tother day.
I can get strapped up give us a shout to confirm. XXXXX.

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Dale Murphy

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Marilyn, I know we spoke the other day, I just wanted to reiterate a sad loss to the Regiment and to the larger family, I know that you will have a lot of support from the Old and Bold and some of the more Younger and Bold..  My thoughts are with you and your Family.  A larger than life character with a true sense of humour, I am still recovering from our Minden Days, Colin will be in his element at the FRV  C et A

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paul catton

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marilyn
as we talked about i will be there on friday and will be honoured to be a bearer for colin
he was a good friend for many years and will be missed by all who knew him



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George & Lindsey Walker 2RGJ

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So sorry to hear the sad news our thoughts are with you. George&Lindsey xx

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Anonymous

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Just like to say im going to make every effort to get to porchester on friday

Regards
Mark

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Mark Downard

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Just like to say im going to make every effort to get to porchester on friday

Regards
Mark

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I would just like to say a big thank you and well done to all those brother rifleman who made the effort to help give Colin Bedden (BEDKNOBS) a great send off to the final RV and all the support they gave to his lovely widow Marylyn (Mazza) best wishes to all who attended and those who wanted to but unfortunately couldn't make it. and once again our condolences to all his family.

John Housden

-- Edited by administrator on Monday 25th of January 2010 03:47:45 PM

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Froggy Holbrough

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Marilyn and Family

just heard the news from Carl Greatorex and Leo.
You would'nt believe how sorry i am.
A cracking bloke and a bloody laugh.
I never ever heard anyone say a bad word against Bedknobs and that speaks volumes.
Sorry i missed his send off but over in the "pit" so i hope you understand?
Take care and best wishes

Froggy  

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Pedler and June Palmer

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Sorry, Marilyn, deeply sorry.  And many apologies for the late condolences.  I have had a bit difficulty organising my interternet (Spain is miles behind).

I was in touch with Colin some time last year and then the conversations just ended and I did not know why.  I sent him a couple of E Mails to re-establish contact, but to no avail - now I know the reason there was no reply and I am deeply sorry.

As someone said above:

"Stand easy, Colin, you have done your bit for the Regiment and the country.
Hang up your boots and combats;  I know that in spirit you will always wear your beret displaying that badge which we were all proud to serve under".

"You were a good friend and will always be remembered as one of the characters in the Battalion and will never be forgotten"

June and I were very proud to know you, Colin.

Stand at ease, old soldier, stand at ease.

Love Pedler and June

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connor colin beddens grandson

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grandad i miss you but i cant say how much i miss you you where the most funniest person i ever meat i was so up set when i came down that morrning and saw you dead in your chear i head to go home miss yeah bye see you soon connor           
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