Colin  Dudt

In Loving Memory

Colin Dudt

Born
6 October 1933
Passed
26 October 2025
Lived In
Surrey
The family wishes to extend deep gratitude to all, for the prayers, support, comforting messages, calls, flowers, cards and gifts during this time of bereavement.

Colin's Life Story

Born
6 October 1933
Passed
26 October 2025
Lived In
Surrey
Colin Imrie Dudt died peacefully in his sleep on 26 th October 2025 at 3.15pm, having struggled with his health for several years.
Colin was born in Rangoon, Burma on 6 th October 1933 and spent many happy childhood/adult years in Burma.
Colin met his wife Daisy and married, aged 19 at St Mary's Cathedral, Rangoon.  At the age of 35, Colin emigrated with Daisy
 and his 3 children, Cornel, Ashley and June, together with his mother Lillian to the United Kingdom.
Colin and Daisy settled into their new way of life in the UK.
The birth of their first granddaughter Chantelle in 1991, followed by Monique in 1994 and youngest grandson Cameron in 1996, kept them active and busy and the grandchildren filled their lives with so much joy and happiness.
Losing his childhood sweetheart Daisy in 1997 was a huge void in his life.
Colin, aged 92, lived for another 28 years without Daisy, his beloved wife.  The joy and love Colin shared with his grandchildren gave him comfort in the loss of his dear wife Daisy.
Colin had great interest in the movie stars of the 50's, such as Rock Hudson. Marlon Brando, Kirk Douglas, Dean Martin, Cary Grant, Gregory Peck, James Stewart, Yul Bryner, Gary Cooper, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Clark Gable, John Wayne and actresses :  Jayne Mansfield, Ava Gardner, Sophia Loren, Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and of course Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca.   "As Time Goes By" from the movie "Casablanca" was one of Colin's favourite songs to sing.
Rest in Peace Dad/Grandad
Forever in our thoughts

Funeral Details

Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Streatham Hill, London

12th November 2025

12pm

Officiant: Father Valentine Erhahon

Condolences & Memories

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June Hooley24 Nov 2025

Colin Imrie Dudt died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, 26th October at 3.15pm.

June Hooley24 Nov 2025

Dad, We miss you so much. Not to be able to touch your hand or see your face is a big void in our lives. As difficult and hard as it is to accept that you are no longer here, you are at peace now and reunited with your childhood sweetheart Daisy(mum). Your lifelong journey, without a doubt, was filled with great courage, sadness, happiness and above all the gift of sharing your unconditional love with your three grandchildren, Chantelle, Monique and Cameron. They truly adored you. As a young boy, you had to trek the Burmese jungle, in fear of the Japanese soldiers. Along the trek you lost your brother Noel, Spencer and baby brother under unbelievable conditions, but dad, your brother Owen, you and your mum(Lily) survived and eventually made it back to Rangoon. At the age of 19, you married Daisy and by 25 years old you were a father to three children, the eldest Cornel only 6 years old, Ashley and June. I know how much you loved the simple, carefree life. You worked hard to support the family, we always had food on the table and you dressed us beautifully. You loved the support and friendship you shared with your friends, but you gave up this simple life you enjoyed for the family. It must have been hard to emigrate to the UK in order to give us a good education and a better life. This was a big sacrifice dad. I know how much you enjoyed the hot weather and the casual open way of life, but you never complained. I am truly grateful for all the love, care and sacrifice mum and you gave to us. I am sad that you struggled with bad health over the last 5 years, but you could not fight any longer and with your last breath you said goodbye. As hard as it is not to see you or touch you, I hope and pray that you are with Daisy(mum) reunited and at peace. The suffering is over. Dad you will always stay with me in my heart ❤️ and I will never forget the memories I hold close to me. God bless you Dad. Enternal rest grant unto Colin and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May dad’s soul rest in peace. Amen. Love you Dad always.

June Hooley25 Nov 2025

Special moments with the grandchildren

June Hooley3 Dec 2025

Dad crematorium service at 3.45pm on 12th November 2025.

June Hooley3 Dec 2025

Dad’s Church Service at St. Simon and Jude’s church at Streatham Hill at 12 noon on Wednesday, 12th November 2025.

June Hooley3 Dec 2025

Second Photo.

Cornel Dudt26 Jan 2026

Dad went to join his heavenly family 3 months ago today. RIP. We miss you Dad & Mum and our grandmother every day. Our daily prayers for all of them. Below is a photo of Dad with his hearbeats some years ago just after Mum had passed away. ❤️❤️

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Funeral Details

Location
Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Streatham Hill, London
Date
12th November 2025
Time
12pm
Officiant
Father Valentine Erhahon