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2005/11/30 9:07

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Colin Fleming (1938-2003)
After a brief struggle with cancer, our dear friend Colin died in the early hours of 24th April 2003. Our team went to visit and dance for him on St Georges Day and we were only too pleased to perform "Loveless" at his request. Also at Colin's request, he was carried to his grave by six Westminster men in costume and we danced "Loveless" for him one last time.

People came from far and wide to attend Colin's funeral on Mayday. From Padstow to Edinburgh, no journey was too far to make. The weather that day was filthy with lashing wind and near horizontal rain. Somehow though, there seemed to be a little bubble of clear sky over Wrabness and we stood in sunshine as the Vicar led us in prayers, Colin's daughters sang for him and spoke about him we all sang Lord of the Dance, Westminster danced for him and we all said our last farewell.

Colin's contribution to the Morris world in general was great and his impact on Westminster Morris in particular immeasurable. There is a gap which will not be filled. This picture was taken in July 2002 just as the team set off on our annual tour of the Cotswolds. This is how I will remember Colin.

We all had our chance to remember Colin together later that year. There was a Memorial Service in Thaxted Church on 20th September 2003 at 2pm. Morris Men attended in costume and there was some informal dancing after the service. It was a very fitting celebration of Colin's life.

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2005/11/30 9:06

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Spot the Morris Dancer
Who is this fresh faced boy? Take a guess and let us know by using the "Post Comment" button below.

Just in case you're not sure, The Morris Man is the one on the right without the hat.

Someone's bound to ask.... The picture was taken at Fort St George, Cambridge in 1971