Chris Foren .. Chris F

[88C]

Thanks for the suggestions about the hessian bag, it was not in his car but there were a few CDs. I have found a photo of the bag which was on his computer, so here it is.

 

I will be at Doncaster on Saturday if anyone wants a chat, I'm not so easily recognised as Chris but if I remember I'll wear my RMWeb badge, if I can find it.

 

Brian

[strettonbilldavies]

Chris's funeral is on Monday 20th February at 11.30 Bedford Crematorium Norse Road.

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1 minute ago, strettonbilldavies said:

Chris's funeral is on Monday 20th February at 11.30 Bedford Crematorium Norse Road.

 

 

[jcm@gwr]

I will not be able to attend, unfortunately, but I will be thinking of him.

I was introduced to Chris by Alan West, on one of his regular visits to Alan's

place, where he worked on his fine scale layout (co-owned with Timara Easter)

and housed in Alan's shed. 

It was always a pleasure to meet Chris at various events, where we we would

catch up on various subjects, I'll miss his knowledge and his outlook on life.

 

[Barry O]

I hope it all goes well.

Chris was aware that I am on walkabout.. I am sure all of the drivellers will raise a glass to him later today.

 

A very noticeably missed "absent" friend.

 

Baz

Edited February 20, 2023 by Barry O

[Gwiwer]

6 minutes ago, Barry O said:

I hope it all goes well.

Cheis was aware that I am on walkabout.. I am sure all of thecdrivellers will raiseva glass to him later today.

 

A very noticeably missed "absent" friend.

 

Baz

I shall raise a glass after completing my shift at the House of Fun. 
 

For those able to be present and for all of Chris’s family and friends my thoughts will be with you all. 
 

 

[br2975]

My thoughts today will be with Chris, his family and friends - of which the latter I am pleased to be considered myself as one.

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Chris and I were in occasional  contact, and met up many times over the years.

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I remember a long personal discussion with Chris at Taunton, and how it appeared a weight had been taken from his shoulders; the result being a far more 'at ease' Chris.

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His railway knowledge was boundless, and I still smile recalling an incident during a South Wales RCTS 'Alan Jarvis Slide Show' where Chris' added information left us all open mouthed.

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I have a  bottle of BrAIns 'Reverend James' set aside for this evening, when my toast will be 'Chris'

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So long Chris !

Edited February 20, 2023 by br2975

[jamie92208]

Although I'm even further away than normal, I will be thinking of Chris today. A lovely man who I was also pleased to have called a friend. Thoughts will also be with his family at this time.

 

Jamie

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Thoughts are with Chris' family and friends today. It's just popped up on my Facebook feed that it would be his birthday today.

[Brinkly]

Thoughts are with you today, Chris. Very much missed. 

[JonL]

My thoughts and condolences  are with his family and friends today at this sad time, he will be sorely missed at this years Sidmouth festival.

[New Haven Neil]

I have just realised it would have been Chris's birthday today.  Sheesh....

[NHY 581]

I'll raise a glass to Chris this evening. A lovely chap and always a pleasure to see and talk to. 

 

Finally, he will be able to rest in peace..

 

Rob. 

[45156]

Glass of Scottish falling down water was partaken in Chris's memory after I got home, as I was driving before that, at the time that Chris's life was being celebrated,

[tanatvalley]

Around 24 of us said goodbye to our dear friend Chris yesterday at the Bedford Crematorium. Along with Chris’ relatives, members of the Bedford  branch of LCGB, RCTS Hitchin branch, Bletchley Area Group of the HMRS and Chilterns EMGS/S4 Group attended the celebration of his life. We entered the building to the sound of Eva Cassidy singing ‘Somewhere over the rainbow 🌈’. Brian had constructed a wonderful eulogy of which the highlight, for me, was a quotation from Chris’ P E school report where little if any progress was made. This raised a chuckle with those assembled. To the sound of Granny's Attic’s ‘Considerate Birds’ we reflected on our various memories of our friendships with him. There were tributes from members of the RMWeb community and the closing music was ‘Be the man’ by the Young’Uns.

 

Outside we talked over our memories of Chris and all felt the sad loss. A small group adjourned to the local Harvester where we continued reminiscing over what a wonderful friend and supporter of our hobbies Chris had been.

 

Chris you are sorely missed and thank you for your friendship and support.

Alan

 

[NHY 581]

Many thanks, Alan,  for that summary of what seems to have been  a most appropriate farewell. 

 

Rob. 

[jamie92208]

8 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Many thanks, Alan,  for that summary of what seems to have been  a most appropriate farewell. 

 

Rob. 

I hope that the RCTS was called by his usual description of " The Royal Corps of Trainspotters".  Thanks very much for the summary. The music all seems to have been most appropriate.

 

Jamie

Edited February 21, 2023 by jamie92208

[Not Jeremy]

Thank you very much Alan for reporting upon Chris's funeral.

 

After the sad way in which he ended, and the transient nature of online "friendships", it is very heartening to hear of so many people actually turning up at his funeral.

 

I would like to have gone but in the end distance and "stuff" got in the way, as it so often does.

 

Which is no excuse really.

 

RIP Chris - you are missed.

 

Simon Castens

 

 

Edited February 22, 2023 by Not Jeremy