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Tribute to Ian Colling

Dedicated to the memory of Ian Colling

Ian Colling (Whickham) Peacefully in hospital on 31st March 2026 aged 85 years Ian. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Andrew and Alison, dear father-in-law of Sharon and Jason and loving grandad of Sam, Emily, Louis and Jack. Funeral Service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 16th April at 3.15pm. Would friends please meet at crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations to Sir Bobby Robson Foundation may be left in the donation box at the service. All welcome afterwards at The Gibside Hotel, Whickham.

Funeral Service of Ian Colling

Service

16 April 2026

3:15 pm

Saltwell Crematorium

Saltwell Road South Saltwell Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE9 6DT

Reception

16 April 2026

4:00 pm

The Gibside Hotel Front Street Whickham NE16 4JG

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I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland