Peter 'Pete' Colson (6 Feb 1950 - 18 Oct 2025)

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Location
Southend Crematorium 654 Sutton Road Southend on Sea SS2 5PX
Date
24th Nov 2025
Time
11.30am
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Southend Cemetery Sutton Road Southend-on-sea SS2 5PX
Date
24th Nov 2025
Time
12.15pm

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The Cobham Hotel 2 Cobham Road Westcliff on Sea SS0 8EEA
Date
24th Nov 2025
Time
12.30pm

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In Loving Memory of Peter Colson
Who sadly passed away on 18th October 2025

Known to his friends as Pete, and to his family as a beloved Dad, Grandad, Uncle, and Brother.

My dad was taken from us far too soon, and my heart feels broken without him here. He brought endless laughter, joy, and happiness to my life — without him, I feel completely lost. Our children, Charlotte and Rupert, feel his absence deeply. Their “silly Grandad” filled their world with excitement, love, and warmth. They adored each other completely; the moment they caught a glimpse of him, everything else stopped as they ran into his arms.

We are finding it hard to navigate life without him. There is an emptiness now — a sense that life doesn’t quite feel real.

We are deeply grateful for your kindness, sympathy, and support during this profoundly difficult time. Your care and compassion are sincerely cherished.

Please feel free to share any photos, light a candle, or leave a message on this page in Pete’s memory.

Donations, if desired, can be made to Cancer Research UK or Cats Protection — two causes close to his heart.

Anita Jarvis Colson wrote

Dad, how has it’s been over three months since she passed away and tomorrow will be two months since your funeral. It doesn’t feel real. Today I’ve gone through your donation box and I’ve donated the money that people left. I remember your sendoff like it was yesterday. I remember going to the circus like it was yesterday or seeing you at the gym, Or are you meeting us at the airport or you going on a rollercoaster with Charlotte. All of that in the three months prior to your passing. This will never feel real. I feel so alone without you, I constantly feel sick and sad and distraught and I really can’t see a way to go on. I love you forever, Dad. Wait for me and make sure you greet me. In the meantime, come and visit. I saw a Robin a few weeks ago sitting on my path, we don’t have Robins around here, let alone outside my house, on my path, and I know that was you and the way you looked at me and then flew off. I love you Dad forever ever and ever. Night Dad, Love you millions, billions, trillions, dillions, villions, all that, dollar, love heart and a kiss xxxx

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Anita Jarvis donated £15 in memory of Peter

Money in box unknown, for you Dad x

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Maggie Colson donated £15 in memory of Peter

For you Pete x

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Maggie Colson donated £15 in memory of Peter

For you Pete x

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Katie Eyre lit a candle
Katie Eyre donated in memory of Peter

Thinking of you all x

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Sally Connolly lit a candle
Lisa Salkeld donated £50 in memory of Peter

♡ Lisa & Chris

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Lisa Salkeld donated £30 in memory of Peter

We love you Uncle Peter ♡

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Lisa Salkeld posted a picture
Special family on our wedding day. This was the last time my Uncle Peter saw his brother David. What a special day ♡

Special family on our wedding day. This was the last time my Uncle Peter saw his brother David. What a special day ♡

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Chris qas talking this and Uncle Peter kept making us laugh. This was at Anita and Scotts wedding ♡

Chris qas talking this and Uncle Peter kept making us laugh. This was at Anita and Scotts wedding ♡

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Me and Uncle Peter at Anita and Scotts wedding. We had the best day ♡

Me and Uncle Peter at Anita and Scotts wedding. We had the best day ♡

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When my dad David, Uncle Peters brother passed. Uncle Peter looked out for my mum. We are forever thankful ♡

When my dad David, Uncle Peters brother passed. Uncle Peter looked out for my mum. We are forever thankful ♡

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Uncle Peter and my mum Maggie at our house in her 80th. He wouldnt stop mucking about. This photo took many takes ♡

Uncle Peter and my mum Maggie at our house in her 80th. He wouldnt stop mucking about. This photo took many takes ♡

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Chris, me and Uncle Peter at Anita and Scotts Wedding. He so proud that day, it was a beautiful day.

Chris, me and Uncle Peter at Anita and Scotts Wedding. He so proud that day, it was a beautiful day.

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Christmas at Uncle Peters ♡. My dad David, Grandad Fred, Uncle Peter ♡ and Uncle John.

Christmas at Uncle Peters ♡. My dad David, Grandad Fred, Uncle Peter ♡ and Uncle John.

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My dad David, Uncle Peter, always mucking sbout!  me and mum Maggie.

My dad David, Uncle Peter, always mucking sbout! me and mum Maggie.

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Rosemary Garrett wrote

We worked together in the 1970’s at Corona, it was a great place to work. Pete was a lovely guy, he got on with every one. We often played darts together when he had finished his round. He will be sadly missed and I will miss sending jokes to him and he sending me photos of what was happening in Southend. Rest in Peace Pete you will be sadly missed .

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  • This is lovely. Thank you Rosemary x

    Posted by Anita on 19/11/2025 Report abuse
  • I just read this out to Dad x

    Posted by Anita on 19/11/2025 Report abuse
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Sharon Ballard lit a candle
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Sally Connolly donated £20 in memory of Peter

To a most wonderful man,Father, Grandfather and friend to all who met him. Pete I always loved how dedicated you were to Anita, and then to Charlotte and Rupert as they came along. One thing I said to my own dad when I learned of your sad passing is " i'm heartbroken for her, but I'm so glad when he left this world he got to see Anita married to scott the love of her life, Anita as a mother and Anita achieving so much and living her best life"

I truly believe thats something to be cherished in a time of such sadness.

Anita - I know pete left this world so immensely proud of you, of Scott and of course of Charlotte and Rupert.

Pete will be remembered as a true gentleman and somebody who could always make you smile. All who met him will remember him dearly.

Rest in peace Pete.

We will all look after Anita ❤️

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  • Thank you Sally, and thank you for your donation too. I just read this out to Dad, I am in tears, thank you x

    Posted by Anita on 19/11/2025 Report abuse
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Sally Connolly lit a candle
Sally Connolly is attending the funeral and the reception
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Caroline Grange donated £20 in memory of Peter

To a gentleman who adored cats 🐈

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  • Thank you Caroline, he really did ♥️

    Posted by Anita on 4/11/2025 Report abuse
  • Sending heartfelt regards to petes family, pete made us all laugh on every visit at south church mcdonalds such a funny caring man. We wi miss him 😢 xx

    Posted by Michelle on 16/11/2025 Report abuse
  • I just read your message Caroline and Michelle out to my Dad. Thank you xx

    Posted by Anita on 19/11/2025 Report abuse
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Caroline Grange is attending the funeral
Caroline Grange lit a candle
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Chris Salkeld lit a candle