Celebrating the life of

Eric Wilkin

25 Sep 1931 - 26 Sep 2015

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🕯 Glenn Wilkin lit a candle These are my best remembrances of Dad, the things I think of and smile most about. It’s a bit of a jumble and not at all eloquent but that is not what memories usually are. When I was less than ten I often waited at the window in the lounge for him to come home from work, guessing if it was his car by the headlights ...

Glenn Wilkin2 Oct 2015

🕯 Glenn Wilkin lit a candle Just a thank you to Dad, for all you taught me and did for me. I'll post something a bit more soon. Glenn.

Glenn Wilkin2 Oct 2015

4 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. At Glenn and Ro's wedding in 2002

4 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

4 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. Dad

Glenn W. September 2002

A few thoughts and memories I would like to share . Dad was always a straightforward man with a simple approach to life. When I was a young child growing up in South London there wasn't much money to spare for luxuries but me and sister Lynn didn't feel that we went without. I remember Sunday trips into Kent for picnics, riding side by side with ...

Robert wilkin5 Oct 2015

🕯 Great Yarmouth Funeral Service lit a candle

Great Yarmouth Funeral Service5 Oct 2015

Laying under a Ford V8 helping to undo the cover on the rear Differential, at just 8 years old I was small enough to wriggle under the car. I enjoyed four and two wheeled driving for the rest of my life, thank you Eric ! You are Deeply missed, and always will be !

rod -6 Oct 2015

🕯 Revd Mandy lit a candle I only knew you for a short while Eric, but you were a delight whenever I spent time with you. God bless you and keep you safe. Revd Mandy

Revd Mandy6 Oct 2015

🕯 rod lit a candle Fly a straight and true course now your long fight is over, its a big blue sky, so enjoy it !

rod -6 Oct 2015

🕯 Joan Covington lit a candle A true gentleman and a great loss to all. Thinking and praying for you Pat for your loss. It was a pleasure knowing you. Joan and Stuart.xxx

Joan Covington7 Oct 2015

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. On a late Meriden Bonnie

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. About 1990 with Mum

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. On holiday at Beer in the early sixties

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. At the Ocean Rooms, Gorleston with Mum in the 80's

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. One of his charges from Lee Lighting.

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. Z750 twin

sheran b. Dear uncle Eric, one of the very best. Always a twinkle in your eye & as Mum said,one of my Dad's best pals. Together again. Thanks for all ...

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. Writing a letter home from the RAF days.

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. Lee truck body Dad built.

8 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. Dad's Oldsmobile Omega

🕯 rod lit a candle In memory of my brother in law, the family will miss you forever ! from Sister in law :- Freda and her Family

rod -9 Oct 2015

10 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. In the Cotswolds a couple of years ago.

10 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. At work with Ron.

10 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

10 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. At Swanton Morely

10 Oct 2015

Glenn Wilkin

Glenn W. With a Stearman

🕯 Robert wilkin lit a candle Thankyou for being there for us and the family. Will always miss you and remember you in our thoughts.

Robert wilkin11 Oct 2015

How will I remember Uncle Eric...... With a knowing wink and a smile on your face. You always had a joke or funny story to entertain. You were a joy to be with. Lots of Love Janice x

Janice Warner13 Oct 2015