Streaming of Funeral Service
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It was a wonderful service, very appropriate to the intelligent, caring and always charming person that Chris was. I learnt a lot more during the service about what Chris had done during his later life in Australia and was impressed, although not surprised.
I think the last time I saw him in person was laying on the grassy riverbank on a sunny afternoon at Walford Bridge in Wimborne, when a large group of ex-Grammar schoolers and significant others managed to get together, more than just a few years ago now. That memory has a greater significance now.
Thank you for sharing a wonderful service. It brought back some childhood memories from before we emigrated to Canada and of the many times our paths crossed on his visits to Canada and mine to the UK. He will be missed. Our condolences to all.
Lyndon and Kimberleigh
Oh what memories have been stirred on this unusually sunny day in England from all the way over the seas in Australia. Thank you for enabling me to join Chris’s spirit and his beloved family and friends in such a wonderful celebration of his life. I met Chris at Ferndown Primary School where, during country dance lessons, it was clear that something had to be done about his feet! The teacher – pretty sure it was Mrs Giles – put us two together. We were 5 or 6 years old. So if you know Chris for his fancy dance moves, I’m proud to say it was largely due to me bullying him into learning how to skip! He clearly graduated spectacularly to those cartwheels and I wonder if summers with the gang on Studland naturist beach helped kick start his enthusiasm to fling off his clothes and do them naked – good on you Chris!!! Dave’s lovely words took me back to our school and those naval overcoats and underage beers and, although I saw him little after school and college days, I still feel Chris was a fundamental and precious part of my growing up and, like other Wimborne Grammar School friends, I’ll miss you Chris. Thank you Catherine and all for sharing stories and revelations. With much love and sadness, Penny
Oh what memories have been stirred on this unusually sunny day in England from all the way over the seas in Australia. Thank you for enabling me to join Chris’s spirit and his beloved family and friends in such a wonderful celebration of his life. I met Chris at Ferndown Primary School where, during country dance lessons, it was clear that something had to be done about his feet! The teacher – pretty sure it was Mrs Giles – put us two together. We were 5 or 6 years old. So if you know Chris for his fancy dance moves, I’m proud to say it was largely due to me bullying him into learning how to skip! He clearly graduated spectacularly to those cartwheels and I wonder if summers with the gang on Studland naturist beach helped kick start his enthusiasm to fling off his clothes and do them naked – good on you Chris!!! Dave’s lovely words took me back to our school and those naval overcoats and underage beers and, although I saw him little after school and college days, I still feel Chris was a fundamental and precious part of my growing up and, like other Wimborne Grammar School friends, I’ll miss you Chris. Thank you Catherine and all for sharing stories and revelations. With much love and sadness, Penny
We are grateful to have met Chris, such a kind and wonderful man. He touched us deeply and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Much love, Sandy and Becky
Chris you were and will remain an integral part of our Wimborne Grammar School friendship group. You were immensely talented, clever, sincere, kind and brave. We will never forget you and you will always be with us.
All our love
Heather Tim and family
Thank you for sharing the beautiful service in memory of Chris. Well done to you all, you all did so well. When reflecting I remembered times when we visited Ferndown and the many family gatherings at my mum and dad’s home. The photos and videos were beautiful. Sending much love to you all. Chris xxxx
Auntie Lin would send her love ( due to her dementia and condition I haven’t told her) xxx
Much love also from Howard, Vicky, Will and his family xxxx
Wonderful service. A fitting tribute to a remarkable man who lived a full life.
Thank for such a beautiful service.
Chris, you’re an amazing man who has lived an extraordinary life. You’ve impacted us all in so many unique and wonderful ways. I’m grateful to have met you.
Henry Leong
I will carry something of Chris with me always. I am so thankful that I knew him.
What a beautiful send off. A life well lived with so much love, laughter and humour ❤️
The best of men. A wonderful friend for over 40 years who I loved very much.
I will miss you, Chris.
What a magnificent tribute for a magnificent human!
Much love Duck, Zoe and Francis and families,
Amanda and Peter
Sorry I couldn’t be there in person – a beautiful service for a special person.
A beautiful tribute to a most beautiful man. xo
I am deeply sad that I did not know Uncle Chris better, but I was glad to see him whenever he came to the UK, and hearing all these stories of him has been moving to understand him more. I am sorry I was not able to make it in person. My condolences to all the family in Australia. Love, Tom.
Dear Chris’s family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. I worked with Chris at DACA Software in Melbourne in the 80’s and was always impressed by his wisdom and curiosity, kindness and smiley eyes. I am so glad he had a full and happy life surrounded by loved ones. My condolences to you all. Warmest regards, Julie Skinner (known as Julie French at that time).