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Colin Kramer

(29th January 1939 - 25th January 2021)

Colin was born in Gillingham, Kent the eldest of five children.  He worked hard at school and secured a place at the Grammar School.  He spent two years doing National Service in the RAF. He then joined Barclays Bank in Abingdon, Oxon, after a short spell in an accounting company in London he joined Glyn Mills Bank, which later became Royal Bank of Scotland.  He spent much of his time in the bank either travelling to Edinburgh or Boston USA where he helped set up Citizens Bank.  He retired at 60 from Head of Group Risk management.  He and Penny enjoyed very many cruises and explored many different parts of the world.  Colin was involved with Horsell community and was the Treasurer to the Scouts for the first May Fayre, he had previously been a Scout Master in Forest Gate, London. He was also Secretary to Horsell Residents Association.  He unfortunately suffered poor health in the past three years, after a fall required him to be looked after at Bernard Sunley Nursing Home.

Colin was a loving and caring Gentleman, and will be sorely missed by his wife Penny, children Helen and Peter.  His Grandchildren Oli, Lauren and Toby, also Great-grandson Sonny.  May you rest in peace.

Donations if desired in memory of Colin are made payable to Rotary Club of Woking and sent with a covering letter to Alan Greenwood and Sons Ltd, 1, Anchor Hill, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. GU21 2HL

Alternatively please follow this link to donate http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/RotaryClubOfWoking

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“Thank you for all your kind attention during the funeral of my husband John on the 24th May. The arrangements were so efficiently and sympathetically handled that it lifted a huge burden from my shoulders. I enclose a cheque in favour of the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of my beloved John.”

Catherine Waterman

“We would like to thank you very much for looking after Mum and for all the arrangements you made for her funeral last Thursday. Your professionalism, help and ready advice together with your sensitivity at such a difficult time was much appreciated by us all. Our best regards.”

Nigel, Colin Ian & Coraine Ferguson

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Mark Hadaway & family

“I would like to say a huge thank you to both Carina at Alan Greenwood and Sons in Frimley and the Celebrant. When my mother-in-law passed, we had absolutely no idea what we were doing other than needing to contact a funeral directors. After calling, Carina invited us into the Frimley branch for an informal chat and made us feel at ease straight away. She talked us through every step whilst being compassionate, caring and professional during the whole process. It was a difficult time that was made so much easier by the way Carina and Maria handled everything. When the Celebrant contacted us we were unsure of what we wanted for the service, with his knowledge and understanding he helped us to put together a service that was both relaxed, professional and perfectly suited to us. Thank you to the whole team!”

Sarah

“I would like to say a big thank you for everything. I had nothing to worry about, it all went so smoothly from the day of his death to the end of the funeral and in the circumstances could not have been better. Thank you so much.

I don’t have a great deal of experience in these matters, but compared to the other funeral directors I had to deal with, Greenwoods are the tops and you personally were a pleasure to deal with, you hit absolutely the right note.”

Ann Bishop

“The family would like to thank you and the whole team at Greenwood’s for your warm and professional service. We were delighted with your attention to detail and the relaxed but respectful manner of the Attendant and Bearers on the day itself. Many of our friends commented on the ‘dignity with lightness of touch’ and said it was one of the best-organised funerals they had attended. It was certainly a very different experience from my father’s funeral twelve years ago, and we shall recommend you wholeheartedly to others.”

Carole Day and Family

“Thank you so much for the care you took of mum and help and kindness you showed us making a very sad time so much easier to bear. With very best wishes and a very big thank you.”

Claire, David & Pia Stevens

To Lisa and all at Greenwood’s
Thank you for all the care and professionalism you have shown whilst caring for my Dad.
Thanks also for being so wonderful whilst looking after Diane and me, we are so grateful,
you took the pressure away from us during a very stressful time.

Sally and Diane

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Wendy Dennis & Brenda

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Your warm and practical attitude, as well as highly professional advice, immediately instils confidence. Every detail of the proceedings is meticulously explained and I felt completely relaxed. Thank you Jess for making everything work so well. You are a remarkable lady with a definite vocation and I wish you all the very best for the future. I felt I found a real, new friend, just when I needed it most.”

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