This site has been created by Colin's family and friends to allow anyone who knew Colin to leave a personal message.
Those of us who were fortunate enough to have known Colin as a friend will feel his loss deeply but we are privileged to carry many great memories of such an extraordinary individual to help light the way ahead.
Colin, you will be sadly missed.
It is with Great sadness that I heard of the sudden and untimely death of Colin. He was lived beside me and was a friend and I will miss seeing all the activity around his home. I cant believe he is gone and will miss his lovely smiling face. Prayers and thoughts are with his Mum, Dad and family.
ReplyDeletecathy, Donaghadee, n. ireland
Couldnt believe it when i heard the news this morning. I've known Colin for 15 years, great guy. He will be missed by so many people. Deepest sympathy to his mum Dorothy, dad Ken and all his family circle. You are all in my thoughts at this very difficult time. Love to all.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, donaghadee, Northern Ireland
I have known Colin Angus for many years. He was a wonderful man - good natured and caring. In the cut and thrust of the business world he was one of the good guys. He will be sadly missed.
ReplyDeleteMichael Maguire, Belfast, Antrim
I first met Colin about 20 years . Even then he was vibrant , and ready to go places. He always had time for everyone and everyone , he was never happy till he AGAIN would move on to yet another venture whether it be large or small . It was the satisfaction that Colin wanted to see in life
ReplyDeleteRICHARD MORROW , Bangor, Northern Ireland
I woke yesterday morning and turned on the ni news and what a shock to hear the tragic news. I knew colin in bangor a few years ago and I still cannot believe the news. My sincere symapthy to his family circle. The Lord be with you
ReplyDeleteJim Kennedy, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland
Colin was teaching me dog grooming he was a really great caring guy that had time for everybody and will be missed so so much R.I.P Colin you will be solely missed
ReplyDeletePaul Josh Brennan, Belfast, N.Ireland
such an awsome guy for anyone to know!
ReplyDeletetaught me in my 2nd year at bangor tech, always made everything so much more fun and interesting.
R.I.P colin you will be missed by so many with two legs and four!
judith reid, bangor,
Such a nice guy-so sorry about this. I know didn't know tina had a pr company, perhaps Colin helped her set it up, he was that type of guy
ReplyDeletegary walls, belfast, uk
I last saw Colin two weeks ago when I took my dog for his haircut. He gave me a huge hug and a kiss and asked me how things were with me - he always made time for everyone despite being the busiest man. He was so excited by his new project - The Red Door Cafe, and was looking forward to Christmas. I am so shocked and saddened by his sudden death and my thoughts are with his family and friends. What a wonderful man and what a great loss.
ReplyDeletePosted by Rachel
There isnt enough words to describe colin. I met him 3 years ago when I went to him to be trainned as a dog groomer. I have never laughed as much in my live as i did when trainning with him. There were a few low points and colin was the one who pulled me through it and gave me the confidence to do the job i love so much. Its thanks to him that I now have my own business in dog grooming. We went to crufts 3years ago and it was colin that made the trip so eventful!!! We nearly missed the plane as we were propping up the bar. Can't believe he is gone, my thoughts and prayers are with him mum and dad and whole family circle.
ReplyDeletePosted by Jane
am shocked and saddened by Colin's death. He taught alongside me every Tuesday night at South Eastern Regional College in Bangor. He told me last Tuesday night that his 40th birthday was coming up soon. He is a huge loss to SERC: all the students loved him and he got such fantastic work from them. He was very inspirational.
ReplyDeletePosted by Liam Lynch
Devastated, Colin was such a gentle kind and caring person.
ReplyDeleteI have known him for over 10 years and cannot believe that he is dead!
Such a loss to everyone.
Posted by Mark Boy
I also meant to catch up with Colin but he was there and I was over here in the London, now I never will. I am the richer for having met him. He was funny and warm, the only agent I have met that I really liked. We hit it off straight away when I booked one of his Celebrity clients for a job and we laughed so hard on the phone for a year before we actually met face to face, Many drinks were had that night and we giggled like children at the proposterousness of the ultra society venue we were in and made fun of it all.
ReplyDeleteWe laughed about everything everytime we spoke, and he would always finish by saying, "look after those wee beautiful babies for me.
I will try to be more like him in future in his honour and I would be a better person for it.
Posted by Stieve
I have known Colin for a few years, such a larger than life, energetic person. I met with him at his home a couple of months ago to discuss the setting up of Red Door, he was so excited about his new project, and I am so very glad he got to see it open. A tremendous loss for so many different people, organisations and businesses he infulenced. A true one off!
ReplyDeleteDave x
My mum and I knew Colin from our days at Meadowvale. Colin kept donkeys and a pony (Blossom + Benji) out in the fields and as a child I loved watching him with them. Colin had a heart of gold and I only recently got back in touch with him on facebook. Colin wilbe sorely missed and my mumand myself wouldlike to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family circle. Colin will never be forgotten Eleanor and Moira Millen xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI knew Colin for about 10 years...going back to his involvement with Donaghadee Festival and indeed, more recently, in his other ventures. We regularly bumped into each other in Donaghadee. My deepest sympathies to his mum and dad -and wider family circle.
ReplyDeleteOf all the stars in the sky there are some that shine brighter-Colin's will shine brightest of all. Colin was a true friend to me, through good times and bad. His energy was infectious, always smiling, always there. I will miss him so much but have so many happy memories that make me smile every time I think of him, just what he would have wanted. Thanks for all the good times, laughter, love and support Colin. Thinking of Dorothy, Ken and the Angus family circle at this time.
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Suzie Ferguson
xoxox
john mcblain...
ReplyDeletei had the pleasure of knowing colin for around 10 years, he was a wonderful happy go lucky person and you just couldnt fail to like him... he was always smiling theres just not enough of that anymore he will be sadly missed he was an honest hard working guy and you dont get too many of those around... you were a good guy colin. my deepest sympathy to your family...
such great times we had my friend colin .
ReplyDeletei remember the night we listen to this beautiful song over and over .just a line from it.
the light of God was shinin on your countenance divine and you were a violet colour as you sat beside your father and mother
in the garden (van morrison)
stephen and lisa jeffers
we will miss you
Still can't beleive it! Colin was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friend.
ReplyDeleteRIP
I have been taking my dog to Canine Design for the last few years. Colin was such a charming and lovely man - he always made you feel welcome and showed an interest in your life. The world is a darker place without him.
ReplyDeleteJudith Craig, Donaghadee
I have known Colin for the last eight years, within that time we have had so many fun times, never a dull moment. He was a true friend in every way, always there for the people that mattered most to him. He had such an impact on my life as he did with anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Colin, thank you so much for the good times, for always being there and for being you. I was shocked and saddened by the loss of such a great friend, you will remain in my thoughts forever. We were supposed to meet up for coffee this week, I can only wish we did that a week ago. Rest in peace my friend, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteDeepest sympanthy to Dorothy, Ken and the Angus family circle.
Love you forever buddy!
Posted by Paul Jamison
Absolutely gutted!
ReplyDeleteOne of the nicest people i`ve ever had the pleasure of meeting!
Will be sorely missed and i`ll not forget Colin, Rip x
This was such a shock to me and everyone I've spoken to.
ReplyDeleteColin will be sorely missed, he had a zest for life and did a lot of great work for charity.
I haven't known him as long as some others but I am sure there will be both plenty who knew him and plenty who hadn't in attendance paying their respects at the funeral service as he was so popular and appreciated in Bangor/Donaghadee and beyond.
Our thoughts are with the Angus family at this very sad time, and also his closest friends.
RIP Colin.
Stuart Millar
Colin, You were my very special friend. We shared so much throughout the years.We worked together,laughed together & cried together.Rode horses along beaches & forests, rode bikes through Lusty Begg & made Capaccinos at The Red Door.
ReplyDeleteThe memories are mine to keep.
Forever in my heart.It was an honour to have you in my life.
Gwyneth x
Colin, I was so honoured to have known you and to have considered you a friend. I cant believe this has happened and the world has lost out.
ReplyDeleteI will remember you always, and keep with me the memories of happy times with you at your home, and at the parties including the red ribbon balls.
You and your family are in my thoughts at this very sad time.
Thank you for inspiring me to follow my dreams, without your encouragment I would never have travelled so far.
You are missed
Richard McCabe, Sydney Australia.
Colin, You will be missed greatly, it was a privilege to have been taught by you and in time to have become a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and close friends.
ReplyDeleteIn our hearts forever
Bev xoxo
hey uncle, well you sure knew how to cause a stir, this being no different. i always found it hard to tell you i loved you (mostly because you were so easy to wind up. you were and are still my Hero. you always told me i didn't need stupid grades to get places, you were a prime example of that (cuz lets face it you were never the sharpest tool in the shed) but that’s what i loved about you. you always had drive and ambition and faith in everything you set your hand to, even when everyone else was telling you to wise up and more often than not you proved us all wrong. i love you so much, your stupid Fro and blinding teeth! moaning about a spot on your nose, your funny looking shirts that i so wanted to burn manys a time! all the silly memories and how proud we all were of you. you were always my drive and inspiration and i promise i won't let all your relentless work go in vain. have a good sleep, God knows you needed it. and look after us all - keep them all organised up there chum!
ReplyDeletemuchas love,
your niece Adele xxx
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I just wanted to send a note to say how sad I was at Colin’s tragic passing. I got to know Colin through his good work with The Prince’s Trust but we had grown to become friends. He even helped me get a band for our wedding. Such was the measure of the man. Even when Red Door opened he wanted to make sure that some Prince's Trust Young businesses were able to sell some products through the shop there. He had boundless enthusiasm, immense energy and a huge heart. I will greatly miss him.
ReplyDeleteAodhán Connolly
We just can't believe that such a true character who was involved in great things, not only in the entertainment scene, but beyond - has passed away. Colin will be sadly missed by all his friends at Big Buzz where he always helped us when it came to the awards, a great guy. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family circle.
ReplyDeleteBarry & Jenny O'Kane
I have had the honour and pleasure of knowing Colin for atleast thirteen years when I think of him I can see his lovely, smiling face who was never too busy to stop and have a chat, who always wanted to involve you in all his adventures. He will be missed by all who knew him - my heartfelt smypathy to Dorothy, Ken, Craig and famiy circle.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Colin... a dear friend!!!! Can't believe this has happened! I just found out as I visited His Bebo page! You will be sadly missed. I was just texting you on Friday & you where telling me that you where on the front page of the Sunday World, and to hurry out and buy a copy! I feel so empty inside now.
ReplyDeleteBe at peace my good friend!!!! Meet you on the other side. =)
Kind Regards ..
Glenn Edwards.
Colin, I can't believe you're gone. You will be missed by everyone who has had the privilege to know you.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with family and friends
RIP Colin
Love, Gina xxx
a true inspiration and a man that no matter what the situation had you in stitches. never once heard him complain about anything, apart from the odd spot on his face, ( that was a major dilema!!) he always said what will be will be and things happen for a reason, cant think of a reason for this, but there are a lot of people on the other side that have just met the funniest and talanted person. he really was a star. thoughts are with his mum and dad and family circle, and not to forget his babies with the 4 legs.
ReplyDeleteColin. I dont know where to start. What a kind man. Infact words cant truly tell people how kind and happy you always were. You will be sadly missed and your legacy will live on. We will make sure of that.
ReplyDeleteI am singing at your funeral which will be tough. You have got some good gigs in your time but this one will be the hardest I have ever had to do. Always the pr man. You are no longer here but still getting me work. Gwyneth is a special lady and we will look after her and your parents.
Always your friend.
James Huish.
Only met you about a year ago when we took our dog to you and you had us laughing like we had known you for years, we arrived early to collect him and you covered the wee dogs eyes so he did'nt see us walking down miss you, Big Mo
ReplyDeleteWe were all so shocked and saddened when we heard of your untimely death. You were a great guy and have many funny memories from us riding our horses together when we were 15 years old. RIP my friend
ReplyDeleteTracey
I am so saddened by your death. I will never forget the briliant times we shared and the many great laughs. Thanks Colin and thinking of your family - RIP.
ReplyDeleteRachaelx
I have known Colin for over 30 years for our days in Kilcooley, hadnt spoken to him in a while but always read about his achievements in the papers. He will be saddly missed, my thoughts are with your Mum Dorothy, Dad Ken , Mark and Karen and all the family circle.
ReplyDeleteI met Colin about 11 years ago. He was the only other person in Northern Ireland that I had ever met who was interested in helping people with HIV and AIDS. I spent the next couple of years as Secretary of AIDS 2000 - and during that time found myself with one of the funniest, sweetest, most lovable friends a girl could wish for. I can't begin to recount the nights out together - not to mention the early mornings, lunchtimes, coffee dates... But despite all the amazing things we did, all the events we attended and places we went - and all the photos he had taken, I will remember Colin for those less high profile times. For the chats in the grooming parlour, the 2 am texts, the tears, the tantrums, the late nights we spent looking out his window at the sea and solving all the world's problems! Most of all Angus I will miss your smile. Your cheeky snigger and twinkling eyes. Your big, genuine hugs - and to think there can never be any more is too difficult to comprehend. To me Colin you're not gone. You have just moved on and will continue to shine on us as we continue what you started. When I think of you I will smile, knowing that you are at peace and seeing just how much you are loved. Look after us slapper. I miss you and I love you. Always. God Bless and thank you for such treasured memories.
ReplyDeletePauline xxx
I have known Colin for 25 years and still remember the first time I met him - sitting in my sisters house on the Rathgael Road one Christmas eve. You were a true friend to my sister and even in her death you remained a true friend to me and my family. You and Lynda were so close and you always still remembered her on those special occasions. Your love of life always inspired me and my son talks about you often -- 'Colin the dog groomer who came to our house and stayed over. Mummy I like him cos he likes us'. You always had time for people no better how big or how small. I felt sick to the pit of my stomach when I heard the news on Saturday. We talked only two weeks ago and we were so looking forward to seeing you soon. That is not to be and I will miss you little chats. I will raise a glass to you, Lynda and Dad on Christmas Day. My sympathies also extend to your Mum and Dad and I know how much they will miss you. As it says in the song - Goodbye my friend, it's hard to die, when all the birds are singing in the sky - we had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun. I loved you as a true friend and will miss you loads.
ReplyDeleteTracy, Simon and Jordan - Coleraine
Still hard to write about this Colin, except to say it was a privilege to know you. Very rarely do you come across a person who lifts up your spirit and makes you smile when you think of them. The taste in clothes, well, thats another story.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to your Mum and Dad.
Gordon Magee, Philadelphia, PA
we only met once, Colin, but i count you as a friend. i felt i had known u for years! u were that warm, lovely, geniuine, and fun!! Rest In Peace, friend. I won't forget my night out with you.
ReplyDeletethinking about all the family, and those who had the unbelievable privledge of knowing Colin - a real homest, lovely person.
Lauren xxx
We were so sorry to hear the news about colin. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time.
ReplyDeleteThe Irish Professional Dog Groomers Association
I was so deeply saddened to hear the tragic news on Saturday morning. Colin was such a warm, generous man and would do anything for anybody. He was always such a support to me during the run up to The Fate Awards and we'd arranged to meet up this week for Christmas drinks - a huge, huge loss. Colin, thanks for always being there, you'll never be forgotten. Love Michael, Fate Magazine.
ReplyDeletesincere sympathy to colins parents and family , gweneth and craig, i trained as a dog groomer at colins dog grooming salon canine design jan 08, the fun and laughter i had there will stay with me forever, colin was the king off dog groomers his advice and skills have lead me to a happy life in my new bussiness, thank you god for sending colin into this world, he touched many lifes his work on earth is done now take good care of him in glory. fond memories from anna astbury
ReplyDeleteAll my love and condolences go out to Colin's family and close friends who I know he saw as family. Colin has been a very good friend and was supportive when I disclosed my HIV status to him and I was very honoured when he asked me to become ambassador to his charity AIDS2000. Let's hope that something good can come from his untimely loss, even though I can't see any at the moment, but will try to help keep his legacy of fun, zest for life and unselfish help for others, alive.
ReplyDeleteYou will be missed
Terry xxx
i was so shocked and saddened to hear of Colins tragic death. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to the Angus family circle and many friends. Sharon x
ReplyDeleteColin. Cant believe you have gone when i was only talking to you last Friday in your lovely busy cafe. You will be sadly missed by all the people that have had the pleasure of knowing you.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with your friends and family
RIP colin
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I was terribly shocked when I heard of Colin’s sudden death in ghastly circumstances early on Saturday morning, and dreaded having to tell our two boys the awful news. It’s been a horrible year with too much sadness and grief, and so losing a friend like Colin was very painful for us all. We as a family first came to know him 12 years ago, when our two Airedales were puppies and needed to be both trained and groomed. Colin was the right man for the job, but he was so much more besides.
ReplyDeleteEvery project, whether it was fundraising or PR or whatever, Colin embraced with great enthusiasm and energy. His zest for life and the sheer warmth of his personality were amongst his most endearing qualities, and are ones for which he will long be remembered. Even now, I can still visualise his broad smile and ‘hear’ the excited tone of his voice as he chatted – and he certainly liked to chat – about some new project he had undertaken.
It just feels very cruel indeed that death has snatched Colin away far too soon from his devoted and loving family, and from his many friends. The sad reality is that we will not see his like again, and I’m profoundly sorry he wasn’t spared to us for much, much longer.
You believed in everything you did and gave everthing 100%. You were a star and will keep on shining in everyones heart that knew you.
ReplyDeleteRIP
Michelle xxxxx
Colin, I have purposely left my comment until today - the day of your funeral which I am unable to attend due to work over in West Yorkshire.
ReplyDeleteThe last time I saw you was over in LA at the Mr Gay International Final last February - I was so proud to have you in the crowd. You were their with your friend (a lovely female who lived over their - her name escapes me at this time) - you sat right at the front clutching your union jack flag. By god did you make some noise! We shared drinks afterwards and celebrated my 3rd place for the UK.
I did never think that would be the last time I saw you. I heard the sad terrible news from Terry and when I got his message I felt sick, I was so shocked. Colin, you were taken far too early, you are a legend and an inspiration. I will never forget you.
My thoughts are with your parents and family, your friends (Guineth - my thoughts are with you) and all those people who cared for you.
Rest in Peace Colin.
Mark Carter
Bradford, England.
I have just attended Colin's funeral, words just escape me, as although I only met Colin on a couple of occasions he was someone who touched so many peoples lives, which proved it in the church today. What a wonderful, caring thoughtful person he was, who was taken far too soon. I wish to extend my most sincere sympathy to to his parents, brother and sister and extended family. A bright light has been taken from this life which now shines down from heaven.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking of contacting Colin as he had accepted to put up one of my collages on his wall in Groomsport. What a shock to receive such awful news. I didn't know him very well but he was so optimistic and full of life. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts go to his family and friends. RIP
ReplyDeleteI was very shocked and saddened to hear about Colin's tragic accident very early on Saturday morning. What an absolute untimely event for such a vibrant character with such a huge heart. Someone who never went past you without a friendly smiling word to say. It is such a terrible loss to all those who knew him. My prayers and thoughts are with Gwyneth, Craig, his mum and dad and family. A sad loss, but a gain in heaven! RIP Colin.
ReplyDeleteSusan Bangor
So sorry to hear of Colin's untimely death. Met him through work some years ago and always looked forward to our wee reviews. Lovely guy, always had a smile, a kind word and there was nothing he didn't know about grooming!! His enthusiam shone through no matter what the project. Hard to believe we'll never meet up again. I'm quite sure he'll be setting something up right now in heaven. Thoughts to all the family circle and close friends.
ReplyDeleteVALERIE FOSTER
Deepest sympathy to Ken,Dorothy and the family circle.
ReplyDeleteThe smile that would light up any room has gone to light up Heaven.
Colin,Doreen and family
We all woke to the dreadful news on saturday about colin we still cannot believe your gone. we met colin ten years ago when we took our yorkie sophie to colin for grooming and later one of her pups. Colin was one of those people who brightened your day he was funny with a great sense of humour and a twinkle in his eye but most of all he was a people person who loved life and lived it to the full. We supported colins charity and will continue ti do so in his absence our condolences are extended to Dorothy Ken his brother Mark sister Karen and to all whos life had been touched by Colin he is and will always be missed.
ReplyDeleteLove from Betty Garry and all at essentialhomecare in Newtownards
Colin
ReplyDeletewhat can i say? You gave me the opportunity to work in your new venue- red door cafe. I went to work as normal on saturday morning,gave meself a paper cut before hand and said to mum "colin will have plasters" When i got to work mark (his brother) came walking up the hill,his head down. My mum asked what had happened and mark just said "colin is dead" Something was taking from underneath me and i didnt know what to say.
I just keep saying to myself why colin,why him? He would come into the cafe with his beaming smile and twinkle to his eye no matter what day he was having,when the cafe was busy he was there to give a helping hand. When the ladies came into the cafe he would say "you look fabulous today".
People die and then they are forgotten but colin will live on in so many peoples lives.
It will be hard going back to work knowing that he wont be there but he will be,he'll be there in spirit and although it will be hard we cant stop everything because thats not what he would have wanted.
Colin you will be missed but never forgotten.
RIP and hope your touching peoples lives up there as much as you did down there.
Miss you Colin
Love your wee chloe xxx
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal...
ReplyDeleteYou were an inspiration to everyone Colin - everyone that met you just loved you within the first second. A bright shining star is what you were and is what you are now wee darling. Rest in peace.
Caroline McLean
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Colin, you will always be an inspiration to me - your boundless energy and zest for life were second to none. You made time for absolutely everybody and always with that cheeky grin and the brightest of smiles. I will never forget the times we spent both out on the town, in your place or mine just having a laugh - you always made us laugh -
ReplyDeletethose are cherished memories.
There is no doubt that if everybody took a leaf out of your book, the world would be a much much better place.
YOU MADE A VERY BIG DIFFERENCE
Diane Michelle and Suzanne
I had only known Colin a short while he was teaching me dog grooming, I remember the first time I spoke with Colin on the phone it was as if we had known each other for years we arranged to meet up at his new restaurant The Red Door that following Saturday for a chat and I took along my wee dog Polar to have Colin groom him while we were there and ever since then we spoke with each other once sometimes twice a week and every time we did it was great to hear from him and what he was getting up to, I knew when I first met Colin I had met a real great caring guy and I will always remember him with the fondest memories. A poem that brought me great comfort when my mum passed I hope will do the same for Colin's family, Rest In Peace Colin xx....
ReplyDeleteLove From Paul, John & Polar
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way you always used
Put no difference into your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed
At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Without the ghost of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute unbroken continuity
What is death but a negligible accident?
Why should I be out of mind
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner
All is well.
Nothing is past; nothing is lost
One brief moment and all will be as it was before
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
You were beautiful.............. and will never be forgotten. With much love x o x o
ReplyDeletewas at colins funeral today, and I have never seen so many people before. It just goes to show how many lives he touched and how many friends he had. Mark you did him proud and every word that was spoken about him was true. when I think of colin I laugh and smile, as thats the way he made everyone feel. I remember ringing him one day as I was due to have a standard poodle in and I was worried sick about doing it as had never done one before and colin talked me through it. without him and the skills he taught me I wouldnt be running my own grooming business in ballymoney now, I owe him alot. Didn't get a wee card to fill in so just wanted to leave another comment to let the family that you are very much in my thoughts and prayers. Colin you really were a star and I am going to miss you so much. will be having a wee drink down the Bush for you( only u and craig know the wee joke behind that, and we had some laughs bout it) Rest in peace, love u lots jelly tots!! Jane Moore Canine Creations
ReplyDeleteheaven will be shining right now and the stars will always shine brighter.Known Colin for many years working in the 'Dee and taking our dog to him and more recently seeing him most weeks as I took my daughter Chloe to work in the cafe.Always a friendly word a smile, a love for life but most of all caring for those who most people wouldn't have passed the time of day with.He always saw great potential in people .I thank God for the knowledge of knowing him and give my sympathies to those closest to him and especially his family,Dorothy,Ken Mark,Arlene and family and his sister and family. Shine your light for all to see, Will miss you loads and yes, I'll make sure Chloe keeps that fire well lit!
ReplyDeleteHeartbroken with the sad sad news of Colin,s untimely death last weekend.
ReplyDeleteColin had been a great friend over the last number of years and it was our pleasure to know him and have plenty of fond memories to remember.
Sympathies to all his family and close friends he had throughout the world he will be missed.
Pamela and Adrian Smyth, Bangor. Co Down
There are very few words left to add that have not been said already, Colin & I met many years ago via a business venture and although we didnt see a lot of each other he was the only person I thought about as I passed through Donaghadee.
ReplyDeleteHe as you all know was a special guy and much loved by all his friends and family, perhaps we should all learn a lesson from this tragic event, I know I have !
My deepest and sincerest thoughts are with your family,partner and friends.
Something Colin said to me has never left me
"The darkest hour only lasts 60mins"
Dispite our paths drifting apart and life taking us on differnt journeys, you will be sadly misssed and will always have a place in my heart, this well known poem says it so well -
ReplyDeleteDo not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
My dear friend Colin. . I will never forget the
ReplyDeleteevenings in your flat, drinking wine and catching up with all the gossip, or the 2am phone calls from you, 'just ringing for a wee chat' !!! Visiting Ireland will never be the same for me again. Rest in peace, I will never forget you.
He was such a lovely man, he was my teacher in tech - i couldnt belive it when i heard he was dead :(, he did so much in his life.
ReplyDeletei will miss him teaching us the silly chats we use to have and all his stories abouthis weekends. R.I.P Colin
reading all these mesgages and i still cant believe my wee brother wont be at the table 2moro eatin xmas dinner and sleeping on my settee.i miss him so much it hurts..love u forever colin.your big sister karen xx
ReplyDeletejust to say my thoughts and prayers were with you all today and as you faced today and every day without Colin. Life with never be the same again..........
ReplyDeleteDearest Colin -Always a shining star ' and a true inspiration to so many who loved you.
ReplyDeleteLoads of Love and Comfort to Colins Family and close Friends.Love and Hugs to Gwyneth.
Brenda . Cheshire xx
Colin, I was so devastated to hear that you were taken so suddenly from us. I'll never forget our fun nights out in Dublin and Belfast with Alex. I'll really miss our long phone chats and your infectious smile. Your 40th birthday party was the best fun ever and I'm so glad I made it up to Donaghdee that night. Sadly I was in the Canaries the day of your funeral and couldn't come to say good-bye personally but you were very much in my thoughts and still are. My heart goes out to your wonderful warm family who have always been so friendly to me. I am sure we'll meet again some day but in the meantime take care, look after us and I love you loads, Marisa Mackle, Dublin. xxx
ReplyDeleteJust a poem i found:
ReplyDeleteDon't grieve for me now Iam free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when i heard him call,
i turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,to laugh,to love or work or play,
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these too I will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow.
My life has been full,i savoured sorrow.
My life has been full,i savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now, He was set me free.
Hi Colin, sorry it has taken me until now to say hello, haven't forgotten you, just couldn't find the strength to read this page, makes it too real. Can't really believe you are gone, called a couple of times over the holidays, knew everywhere would be closed but didn't imagine that it would so very lonely and empty.
ReplyDeleteWill be over on Wednesday 3.30 as I have been every 6 weeks for the last 9 years or so, not looking forward to it. Paul used to wonder how it could take me so long to collect a dog, well we had to catch up, have a wee chat, you would bring me up to date with your latest venture, Craig couldn't get a word in when we started, but I really looked forward to seeing you, you were special, so full of life, always made me laugh.You told me off the last day because I was late, I was only talking to your mum in the carpark, she was so proud of you. Well I will be there on Wednesday all being well, not looking forwrad to it, will never be the same again.
Sleep well, miss you, take care Edith xxoo
Colin was the most down to earth lovable caring person i knew he was special because he took time for everyone he helped my daughter with her art and even took the time to come to her evening wedding do he was a real character there will never be another Colin Angus heavens gain is our loss he may have only been here a short time but he really made it count not many can say that can they im sure his mum although heartbroken is so proud of her son. night night colin the worlds a better place for having known you sleep well my friend xxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI just found out about Colin's death on a grooming website today, am in total shock. Colin helped train my sister and I before we set up our little grooming parlour in stable outbuildings beside the vet clinic where i worked. He joked that we should call the business "Away In A Manger" and we had such a laugh about it.
ReplyDeleteI only had 4 or 5 days in Canine Design in 2005 and they have never left me. Colin was the friendliest, loveliest person ever, there was no "boss" about him, they were great days and he and Craig taught me loads. Like one girl who posted about the poodle which made her panic, I did the same with a Bichon, I was really nervous about the scissoring so I rang him in a right old state. He brought me back down to earth in a second with his pithy comment about Bichons, what a darling. I meant to ring him loads of times to catch up and this very month intended to ask if he could spare me some time to talk about our business, no better man to discuss wild ventures. I just cannot believe it, that man was beautiful inside and out and he touched so many lives. I'm honoured to have met him. Our sympathies go to his family who must miss him so much. Aine and Edel Whelan
Colin I didn't know you that long but I felt I new you all my life.You were one of the best guys I ever met.When I first met you to talk about my dog grooming course I said to my husband he seems a sharp wee boy.I was nervous about going for my course and after the first couple of hours I just wish I had of done it years ago.I came out the first evening and rang and texted all my family and friends to tell them it was brilliant.But you and Craig made the course a treat to do and made me feel so welcome.It was such great crack and the crack we had was great.You were so funny and always so busy rushing around. I miss your wee texts you send me ever now and again to see how I was behaving.Will I'm now doing my dog grooming and I love it you were a great teacher Everyday when I'm standing grooming I be thinking of you all the time.It was a pleasure knowing you and thanks for all your help.Till we meet again Love your friend Hazel.Clogher.
ReplyDeletemissing u.
ReplyDeletexxx
I Didnt Know Him , But He Looks A Lovelely Man , And So Im Sorry For Your Loss.
ReplyDeletemiss u colin
ReplyDeletewas just driving through your home town,good old donaghadee,everytime i drive through there i always think of you!
hope your making everyone smile up there as much as you did down here!
A song on the radio, a face in a paper, a sunny afternoon - you seem to be popping into my head al the time at the moment Colin. Missing your smile and hugs and your friendship. You were something special. xxx
ReplyDeletei love you so much it hurts
ReplyDeletethe tears burn my cheeks
and worse
the pain in their eyes
match the warm sunny skies
that somehow still, seem grey.
i wake up in a cold sweat at three
im angry that your not here for me
i try to be strong for everyone but in reality all i want is to run.
these sheets still smell like you do
too much aftershave and teatree, knowing you
as i curl up and cry, i whisper "i'm fine"
you know its just a white lie.
the lessons you taught me i use to laugh
i'd contanstly make jokes, and call you daft
i miss them now, the phone calls (even ironing your damn sheets)
never thought they'd be the reason i'd weep
theres so much i wanted to say
too much to fit in today
i know your here with me, i can hear your voice so clearly
guide me, help me find the right path
i'll try to keep smiling and have a laugh.
happy birthday by the way
nanny let a baloon of yesterday,
i hope it reaches you in heaven.
i miss you. x x x
hope u had a gud birthday,miss u more every day xxx
ReplyDeletemiss ya colin :( place aint the same down here without you with us all :(
ReplyDeleteYou were takin away from all of us too quickly :(
When i drive through donaghadee i think of you and it somehow brings a smile 2 my face cuz you were once there but you still are!
Hope you celebrated your birthday in style up there cuz you sure did when you were down here and every1 missed you around this year :(
It just seems 2 get harder not easier as the year seems 2 go on!
I miss you so much. I never realised you were such a huge influence on my life. I hope you had a really good birthday and you got that MJ signed up. I know your with me now, guiding me and I am so grateful. Love you forever xx
ReplyDeleteColin, So sad to hear the news today..........I guess it was time for you to leave. You have left a gap that cant be filled. thinking of your Mum and Dad and family. x
ReplyDeleteMade me sad to read the newspaper today for the inquest but i guess God had your place waiting for you in heaven and it was time to leave us all,and its been a loss in all the peoples lives that you touched and also whos lives you were apart of.
ReplyDeleteThinkin about your family at this time.
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so sad 2 see paper colin, just makes it so sad.still hear ur voice when im groomin, telling me 2 let blade go slow through hair, count to 10 and calm down!! wish u cld see they way i can do the poodles now, i think ud b chuffed ( i made up my own poodle clip, and everyone loves it, ive called it the angus clip!)thank u 4 everything u did 4 me, again witout ur words i wldnt have had the confidence 2 b running my own salon now. have put all my tips in jar since december for ur charity, am goin 2 c craig someday soon and will give it 2 him so he can get it 2 ur charity. love u lots jelly tots xxxx thoughts and prayers wit ur mum dad and rest family.xx c u again someday xxxxxx
ReplyDeletetrying not to cry because i know you think i'm being silly. but the tears are burning up my sleep deprived eyes - i have so much i wanna tell you and ask for your advice and it kills me that i can't. i'm half looking forward to tomorrow night but as always its gonna be so weird with you not there. your signs have been following me for months now - when i'm sad your there at my feet guiding me. i love that your still here with me - but hate that your not. xxx
ReplyDeletemost days i cry thinking about you which i know you'd b cross about because u always said life goes on..bt my life seemed to stop when u left and no matter how hard i try i cant move it on..sometimes i get cross when i think about u driving home that night u wuda shouted at anybody else 4 doing that.miss u more and more every day xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteColin, the last year has flown by-its hard to believe your gone a year. I was driving along Ashbury road on saturday and suddenly released it was exactly a year since your funeral-i have never been on that road since. I am sure you Mum, dad and family had a difficult day. thinking of you and them all at this time. x
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas Colin, missing you down here. I bet you're chattin' up a storm wherever you are.
ReplyDeleteGordon
its days like these i miss you more than ever...
ReplyDeletexxx
"...to think i might not see those eyes
ReplyDeletemakes it so hard not to cry
and as we say our long goodbye
i nearly do
light up light up
as if you have a choice
even if you can not hear my voice...
i'll be right beside you dear"
sometimes i forget and then it hurts more.
i just miss you
Happy birthday from everyone
ReplyDeleteso many things remind me of you, so many things that really shouldn't do. memories so many, but then memories so few. memories are all i have to keep me close to you.
ReplyDeletememories of christmas' with unwrapped presents "just close your eyes and put your hand out"
memories of holidays with suncream pasted across your nose
memories of lapland... (oh wait no scrach that)
memories too many to count, although too many a daze
memories of a too few amount, feels like a dark haze
memories keep me sane, but i hate how much i cry i hate the nightmares, and that i never said goodbye
i hate the thought of forgetting you
so for them both im glad
and for the many memories that i had.
i hate the ackward coversations with people who pretend they care
i have the thought of you, just there
i hate that theres nothing i can do to take their pain away
i hate that i feel like this each and every day.
i hate that you've left us here without a word
i hate how i look for your signs, of those studid birds
i hate that i still talk about you using "is" not "was"
i hate that i'm fighting a lost cause
i hate how you never took me out for my eighteenth more than anything,
i hate how i never got to do you proud.
so many things remind me of you, so many things that really shouldn't do. memories so many, but then memories so few. memories are all i have to keep me close to you.
wish u were here colin right now...i need to talk 2 u and im so cross i cant..missin u so much xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteThinking about you today mate, this just seemed like the right place to come to. Reading the messages again has me laughing and crying at the same time. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI miss you so much it still hurts so much xx
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