Christopher Nigel Stone (26 May 1955 - 12 Sep 2018)

I only knew Chris for a couple of years through work, but a stand up guy

Thank you for our many years together in Devizes. It is so difficult now to believe you won't walk in with Darwin, your beloved dog, in tow. Or to see you sat in your chair with him on your lap, even though he was much too large to be there.
We had so many great times, exciting trips, working on the house, creating a beautiful garden together, enjoying your cooking even the experimenting, so many fun times and jokes.
You truly had such a kind heart and would help anyone. One in a million.  Dee xxx

We met in 1975 thanks to one of Dave's chat-up lines and had many good years together. I thank you for our two wonderful sons and know you will live on through them. I will remember the practical jokes and the constant sight of everything in bits. If it could be taken apart, it was! I will always remember the happy times. Ride wild and free. Love Mrs Chris x

I think it was 1967 when our paths crossed when we joined 146f squadron of the Air Training Corps and soon became family friends. We knocked about doing all the things you should and shouldn't do, we had a few beers, always worked on his bikes, did the doors for Status Quo (in their early days), we were invited backstage with the German rock band 'The Scorpions'. We travelled around going on holiday to Majorca, Hereford to see Barry, hitchhiked to London to see Led Zeppelin. It was in Hereford where (Ged - sorry I still can't say Chris') met Christine in 1975?, and I was his best man when they married.
When he moved to Wiltshire, the visits were few and far between, but we kept in touch. As respective families grew older, it was possible to visit more often, and even managed to get away to France, Crete and a few weekends in the Lakes or Peak District.
It's hard to decide what to say and a lot I can't.
Other than family, Ged is probably the only other person I would have trusted my life to. You don't get that type of opportunity very often. He was my mate! RIP Ged, you'll be missed.