My sincere condolences to Christine and family, Chris will be missed by many friends and family.
He was a core member of the Pot Boys and we started to play together back in 1994 and I was fortunate to be one of the last to play with him. He will be remembered every year at Christmas as we play for a trophy in his name.
Rest in peace, Chris
John
Still can’t get my head round it that you’ve left us Chris , but I guess you always liked to tee off first , you can always judge the person by the hurt you feel when there gone , be seeing ya mate xx
So many great memories, you will be truly missed. You were a great friend and a perfect holiday and drinking partner. Your great friend Bill is waiting up there
to play a round of golf. Rest in peace. All our love Sue and Dan xxxx
Remembering Chris, such a lovely man and many memories and laughs shared. Much love to Chris, Shelley and Ian xxx
Our love goes out to Christine, Ian, Shelley, your gorgeous Grandchildren and your Sister Yvonne & family. You were and will always remain one of our very closest friends we loved you from the first day we met you over 30+ years ago and will miss you so much. Sleep tight Chris we will of course continue to raise a glass or two on Christmas Day although we know it will never be the same. Very fond memories of all the happy times we have shared both in this country and abroad. We will sincerely miss you xxx R.I.P
Chris, you always had a smile on your face, it was honour to now you. May you rest in peace. Sleep tight my friend Xxx
To Chris and family, please accept my
sincere condolences.
I know Brian will be waiting to have a round of golf with you. The conditions will be perfect for a hole in one.
The memories will never fade of you and our family holidays and dinner parties. You will be missed.
Thinking of all the family.
Rest in peace
Zoe & Eddie xxx
Chris was such a likeable chap who will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincere condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.
Top fella , had many laughs over dinner and my thoughts go to his lovely wife and family xxx RIP mate xx
Rest in peace mate you were a gent and a great laugh , I hope you par all the holes on the way to heaven
Love mick & family xx
Cris I met you and new you from being a member at ebgc you were and will remain a good friend you loved your golf and it was a pleasure to haveet you RIP bud
RIP Chris I will always remember when you gave me a massive hug at your cousin Paul’s funeral when I was in bits. Such a true gentleman on and off the golf course.
You will be sadly missed,
Love from Chris vowles and family. Xxx
We weren’t close mates, but I really enjoyed chatting with you Chris, both at EBGC and David Lloyd where we used to spur each other on and encourage one another to keep fighting. You never gave up mate, and you’ll be sadly missed. RIP fella.
Dear Chris,
So many memories of you over the years, you have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, so hard to believe you are no longer with us. You lived your life to the full and more than anything showed us all the importance of having fun and a laugh. I am sure Jim, Ruby, Maisie and Norman will be waiting with a drink for you once you get to the 19th hole in the sky.
I love you mate, was an honor to know you.
Truly a great geezer.
Rest in Peace,
Mark
R. I. P my old mate will see you on the 1st tee when we get there will miss picking you up Saturday mornings miss you all our love to chriss family Roy and pat
What a blow, hearing you were no longer with us Chris.
I am now the last one, of us boys standing, sad.
But your presence is still felt, like the wind, rustling in the trees, and the air we breath.
No more covid worries Chris.
Now your whole again, you can play golf till your hearts content, L.O.L
Memories of our youth, are plenty.
A child hood secret, Butchers in London Road, had a cold slab outside.
Mum gave me money, to buy a chicken.
One kept a look out, why the other grabbed the chicken, then we spent the money on rubbish, plenty of hail Mary's for that one Chris.
Back in the day, when we shared digs, I used to snore for Britain, you couldn't wake me, did your head in, so you had to sleep in the bath, Not a happy chap L.O.L
But one thing, you always made sure I got home after a heavy drinking session.
We did eventually get more responsible. L.O.L
You will be missed by us all, God bless, till we reunite again.
In our prayers
John , Teresa and Family xxxx
Rest up now mate, we’ve had some wonderful laughs on the Golf Course and on the poker table... You will be dearly missed by us Pot-Boys! Xx
Where do I begin you where like a second father to me when I was a little boy always happy to throw me in the pool I truly looked up to you and had so many laughs!
I will miss you loads. So until we meet again sleep tight mate.
Love you lots Ben and Louise xxxxxx
I'll never forget you're cheeky charm, how lucky I was to have you as an uncle! I'll light a candle but no flame will ever be bright enough to replace your amazing presence. I'll miss you a lot mate!
Chris,
I always remember meeting up with you and the boys in the Brunswick on a Friday night after work, talking about how many steel buildings we had put up lol.
When working away from home in stoke we were all erecting a steel tower in a cement works, my brother John and myself decided to put our feet in a set of chains hanging from a jib of a tower crane to take a quick way down for tea break, as the crane manoeuvred away from the steel you shouted, 'wait for me', then you lept off the edge of the building and wrapped yourself around us in mid air. It was only 375ft high, lol.
We were all mad steel erectors in those days especially you and John. So many memories Chris, you were a great bloke and there was never a dull moment when you were around.
You will be sadly missed mate.
God bless you you.
Cousin Tony.
Rest in peace Chris, you've been taken from us far too early, and my heart goes out to Christine, Ian, & Shelley.
I can still remember clearly the friday night drinking sessions and pub crawls we used to do. With many fond memories of the Brunswick Arms, and not forgetting you were the one who got me in to golf.
I hope you find the 19th hole in heaven, and if you do put a pint in the bin for me.
Fid & Chris
RIP Uncle Chris so sad to hear of your sudden passing. Sad we never saw more of each other but happy and fond memories dancing with you and spinning you around the dance floor on my wedding day. Your with Dad now and dear Nana & Popop and so many of the Carroll’s. Give Dad a kiss from me I still miss him so. Lots of love Donna xxx
To my dear Brother Chris,
Well you are gone now up with the angels Mum Dad Jimmy and family,
Christine gave you the best send off she could in these awful times,
But don't you worry as soon as we are allowed we will give you the send off you would have wanted and deserved.
I wrote a poem for you but you already know that don't you,
But didn't quite get it right today, you would have had a little giggle about that with me.
Goodbye dear Chris Love and miss you always will not be the same without you.
All our Love From Peter and Yvonne xxxx
So sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. I hadn't seen him in a long time but lots of memories of Sunday roast, Christmas's and meals out. He always made me laugh and feel at home when I would visit.
Rest now and shine bright x
