Colin was a friend of my late Stepdad, they met whilst they were both serving in the Navy. After they had both retired from the Navy they continued their friendship through the RNA. I moved to my house in 2003, my garden backed on to Colin's. We often chatted over the fence..he would always have a joke or a funny story. He always spoke  very fondly of his Family. My Daughter used to call him the Grandad at the end of the Garden when she was small as he and her Grandad both had the Beards she considered every good Grandad should have. I miss him and his story's, I miss seeing him up the ladder seeing to his weather station... he spoilt all of the rescue Cats i had over the years. He was a kind, funny, sociable Man who was well liked by all his Neighbours I send my love to his Family who I know will miss him terribly ❤