Sad News: Ron Collins

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We have received some sad news from Brian Collins that his brother Ron has died:

Wednesday 25th October 2016
"It is with heavy heart that I have to tell you that brother Ron passed away this evening following his brave fight against stomach cancer.
Can I please leave it with you to let people at The Eds know and we will advise funeral arrangements shortly.
Thanks in advance,
Brian."

Ron played for the Eds in the 60s and was an RAF Navigator by profession at one time posted to the RAF bases in Cyprus. Ron was a contemporary of Pete Yeomans and Paul Webb.



Early 1960s; Ron is far left on the bench next to Gren. Ron's DOB 18-7-1943

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The date, time and location of Ron's funeral are as follows and as advised by his brother Brian:

"Just to let you know that Ron's funeral will take place at Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Bristol, BS37 8QP, on Thursday, November 10th at 1.15 pm."

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I received this message from Brian; Ron's brother:

"Dear Ged,
Thanks for your mail and condolences. We gave Ron a good send off on Thursday with approx. 150 to 170 attendees. The wake was at Chippenham Golf Club where Ron was a member for 37 years and since many of the members attended there was not much golf played that day!
Good to see all seems to be going so well at The Eds.
Cheers,
Brian."