My big brother, my friend and my daughter's uncle and godfather.
This has probably been the hardest thing I have ever written.
A part of me has died when Colin went to Heaven.
Having Colin for a brother brought its own interesting shenanigans. From our summers of fun in Ireland, our days at Hewitt Farm and how could I forget how no doll was allowed to survive in our house without being christened. That involved Colin either decapitating the dolls head or pinning one to the dart board with a large dart through her head. Colin would literally be rolling around the floor in fit's of laughter as i was screaming. Even though Colin took great pleasure in winding me up, he could be incredibly compassionate.
Mum used to say you were a great helper Colin. When we were all going to school, Colin would be the first one up and was downstairs making breakfast. Colin would be making us porridge and making sure we had everything we needed.
I have our memories of years of going to Youth Camp which gave me a much need freedom.
I thought Colin was the most amazing person on the planet. I had Colin so high up on a pedestal. I thought Colin was invincible. I know he hated me saying all the mushy stuff I love you so much Colin. Grace is devastated, to lose her Uncle at 6 years old. She said she wouldn't hear Uncle Colin laughing again or hear him being silly.
You an abundance of passion and strong opinions, some of which we often disagreed on. who will I debate things with now?
You did everything with commitment and dedication. But oh my goodness did you hate to lose...!
Words cannot describe the loss we feel. You were taken too soon from your beautiful boys and wife but I know you will be watching over us all.
I know you will be with mum. Please give her a kiss from me, one from dad and one from Grace.
God bless and know how much you are loved Colin. Until we meet again. Rest well. Your loving sister Colette.
Funeral Service
- Location
- St Marys Church Crown Lane Chislehurst BR7 5PL
- Date
- 22nd Apr 2021
- Time
- 12pm
- Funeral Director
- F.A. Albin & Sons

Burial Details
- Location
- Hither Green Cemetery Verdant Lane Catford SE6 1TP
- Date
- 22nd Apr 2021
- Time
- 1.30pm
In loving memory of Colin McAleavey-Dunne who sadly passed away on 15th March 2021.
Colin was my first and only love. We first met when we were 11 years old and the rest they say is history. He was the best father to Joshua and Jack ,taking them to golf, football, rugby and teaching them carpentry and building. He was so proud of his boys.
He was loud, loving, kind and gentle. Our hearts are broken.
God must have needed a carpenter. Rest now my love reunited with your Mum Mary.xxxx
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I first met Colin 50 years ago when we all joined St Joseph’s Primary school. Aged 4 all excited but scared too! This Sept will be our 50 years since we met! RIP Colin, we will raise a glass for you in Sept xxx
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Went to St. Joseph's College togeather then 35 years later we meet up at Wembley for a beer & a Lynyrd Skynyrd gig! Spent so much time just hugging each other & drinking beer we nearly missed the band! Rock on for ever my bright eyed dude XXX
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A family photo taken on my nans 80th birthday Colin will always be a missing piece to our family but will always be remembered R.I.P Uncle Colin xxxx
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My big brother. A piece of me has died.

Colin at the back on the left! Xx

I first met Colin 50 years ago when we all joined St Joseph’s Primary school. Aged 4 all excited but scared too! This Sept will be our 50 years since we met! RIP Colin, we will raise a glass for you in Sept xxx

Went to St. Joseph's College togeather then 35 years later we meet up at Wembley for a beer & a Lynyrd Skynyrd gig! Spent so much time just hugging each other & drinking beer we nearly missed the band! Rock on for ever my bright eyed dude XXX

Sourly missed by us all 2021

A family photo taken on my nans 80th birthday Colin will always be a missing piece to our family but will always be remembered R.I.P Uncle Colin xxxx

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