Nick's Farewell could not, by any stretch of the imagination, be described as a conventional funeral, but instead a joyous and cheerful celebration of his very full and rich life.
Nick Redfern 1953 - 2023
Family and Friends gathered in a light, sunny, seaward facing room at a Torquay Hotel, where Nick's bright blue wicker coffin, ornamented with equally colourful floral tributes, was placed before a mixed assembly of brightly clad guests.
There were former colleagues; those from the sailing fraternity and of course, DSGC, the latter being represented by Tom Sides and the Faircloughs. The various facets of Nick's rich and active life were eloquently described by the Celebrant and friends; there were touching readings and a recital of John Gillespie Magee's "High Flight".
Guests then spilled out onto the terrace where we were treated to the lovely sea air, and beautiful marine view and a glass of champagne with which to toast Nick.
Finally we all repaired to the drive to bid our fond farewells to Nick, as in a nod to his love of fast cars, he was carried away, to the accompaniment of applause in a Mercedes Sports saloon. - Barbie Fairclough
