1 March 2006

denniskirklandRobert attended the joyous funeral service of Dennis Kirkland at St. James’ Church, Hampton Hill.  Den’s last performance was, suitably enough, to a packed audience.  It was standing room only at the church and the friends and family that attended were all invited to wear something pink in Den’s memory.  Jon Jon Keefe, one of Benny Hill’s beloved stooges, provided happy memories of the Thames years, while Chas ‘n’ Dave sang Den’s favourite song, Ain’t No Pleasing You.  But, it was Den’s wife, Mary, and daughter, Jo, that gave the bravest tributes.  A suitably upbeat, hilarious and moving farewell to a lovely chap.

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