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Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Farewell Tribute to Noel Collins



Dear Etty Collins, Merle Leroux-Daughter, Trevor Collins-Nephew, 

Anita Olrog-Niece, and Linda Vecchiolla-Niece

 

To be Shared with Friends & Relatives, plus Musicians in attendance & Victory Club Members who knew Noel well.

 

Our heartfelt condolences to you and all your family members on hearing the sad news of Noel Collins which certainly came as a major shock.

 

As a token of remembrance, I have put together a special blogspot titled 

'Farewell Tribute to Noel Collins- blogspot name ..... 

https://noel-collins.blogspot.com hosting a few video clips & photographs.


I take this opportunity to thank 'The Victory Club' management for kindly Hosting Noel's farewell get-together with a wonderful spread of delicious food. Noel was well known at the Victory club entertaining for many years.


At The Wake held at Victory Club - Live band performed. 


Very Special thanks goes to Mike Dunn who organised LIVE Music performed by famous pro musicians.  Band Leader Kenny Peters on keyboards/vocals, Eddie Furtardo Bass Guitarist/vocals, Walter Carvew on Drums, Mariano Gonsalves Lead Guitarist/vocals, Clive DuPratt Lead Guitarist/vocals & Mike Dunn - Master of Ceremonies, Bass Guitarist/vocals. (This Musical Tribute is exactly what Noel's family would want knowing Noel's entire love for music).


Thanks to supporting musicians who performed well. I will name a few and sorry if I missed some.  John Hunt Vocals, Chris Rodrigues Lead Guitarist/vocals, Sumi - Singer/Vintage Retro, Randal Johnson Lead Guitarist/Vocals & Glenn.


This Blogspot tribute is a special gift from Benny, (Noel's backing musician, keyboard, & sax player). My wife Betty enjoyed preparing  Samosas for Noel when he attended band practices at our home. He loved her Samosas.


We bid Farewell to a Great friend Noel, and may his Soul Rest in Peace.

P.S. If anyone wish to send their personal condolence messages, feel free to do so via my Email:  Benny@BenitoDeSouza.com

 

Love to all family members,

 

Best wishes to all.

Benny & Betty


   






Video Clips can be viewed below.
Please CLICK on the Photo or Link below to view

Family Members sing Green Green Grass of Home



LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR


BENNY'S TRIBUTE - COUNTRY MEDLEY

CHRIS DUNN INTRODUCES BAND &
THANKS MUSICIANS FOR THEIR SUPPORT.
Sumi Sings CRAZY.

MERLE LEROUX - Noel's Daughter 
"Thank You" to All in attendance.
Eulogy read by Merle at the church.
(Hopefully I will post copy on this blogspot).


Randal Johnson, Chris Rodrigues, 
Chris Dunn, Mariano, Clive & 
Kenny keep the Music flowing


Randal Johnson, Chris Rodrigues, 
Chris Dunn, Mariano, Clive & 
Kenny keep the Music flowing


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FEW PHOTOGRAPHS BELOW.









Dear Relatives & Friends of Noel Collins.
If you have Video clips, photographs and music connected 
with Noel, please forward to me and I will add to this family blog.
Thanks - Benny De Souza

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Dear Etty Collins, Merle Leroux-Daughter, Trevor Collins-Nephew, 

Anita Olrog-Niece, and Linda Vecchiolla-Niece

 

To be Shared with Friends & Relatives, plus Musicians in attendance & Victory Club Members who knew Noel well.

 

Our heartfelt condolences to you and all your family members on hearing the sad news of Noel Collins which certainly came as a major shock.

 

As a token of remembrance, I have put together a special blogspot titled 

'Farewell Tribute to Noel Collins- blogspot name ..... 

https://noel-collins.blogspot.com hosting a few video clips & photographs.


I take this opportunity to thank 'The Victory Club' management for kindly Hosting Noel's farewell get-together with a wonderful spread of delicious food. Noel was well known at the Victory club entertaining for many years.


At The Wake held at Victory Club - Live band performed. 


Very Special thanks goes to Mike Dunn who organised LIVE Music performed by famous pro musicians.  Band Leader Kenny Peters on keyboards/vocals, Eddie Furtardo Bass Guitarist/vocals, Walter Carvew on Drums, Mariano Lead Guitarist/vocals, Clive DuPratt Lead Guitarist/vocals & Mike Dunn - Master of Ceremonies, Bass Guitarist/vocals. (This Musical Tribute is exactly what Noel's family would want knowing Noel's entire love for music).


Thanks to supporting musicians who performed well. I will name a few and sorry if I missed some.  John Hunt Vocals, Chris Rodrigues Lead Guitarist/vocals, Sumi - Singer/Vintage Retro, Randal Johnson Lead Guitarist/Vocals & Glenn.


This Blogspot tribute is a special gift from Benny, (Noel's backing musician, keyboard, & sax player). My wife Betty enjoyed preparing  Samosas for Noel when he attended band practices at our home. He loved her Samosas.


We bid Farewell to a Great friend Noel, and may his Soul Rest in Peace.

P.S. If anyone wish to send their personal condolence messages, feel free to do so via my Email:  Benny@BenitoDeSouza.com

 

Love to all family members,

 

Best wishes to all.

Benny & Betty


   







Video Clips can be viewed below.
Please CLICK on the Photo or Link below to view

Family Members sing Green Green Grass of Home



LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR


DDDDD

EEEEE

FFFFF

GGGGG

HHHHH














 



Dear Etty Collins, Merle Leroux-Daughter, Trevor Collins-Nephew, 

Anita Olrog-Niece, and Linda Vecchiolla-Niece

 

To be Shared with Friends & Relatives, plus Musicians in attendance & Victory Club Members who knew Noel well.

 

Our heartfelt condolences to you and all your family members on hearing the sad news of Noel Collins which certainly came as a major shock.

 

As a token of remembrance, I have put together a special blogspot titled 

'Farewell Tribute to Noel Collins- blogspot name ..... 

https://noel-collins.blogspot.com hosting a few video clips & photographs.


I take this opportunity to thank 'The Victory Club' management for kindly Hosting Noel's farewell get-together with a wonderful spread of delicious food. Noel was well known at the Victory club entertaining for many years.


At The Wake held at Victory Club - Live band performed. 


Very Special thanks goes to Mike Dunn who organised LIVE Music performed by famous pro musicians.  Band Leader Kenny Peters on keyboards/vocals, Eddie Furtardo Bass Guitarist/vocals, Walter Carvew on Drums, Mariano Lead Guitarist/vocals, Clive DuPratt Lead Guitarist/vocals & Mike Dunn - Master of Ceremonies, Bass Guitarist/vocals. (This Musical Tribute is exactly what Noel's family would want knowing Noel's entire love for music).


Thanks to supporting musicians who performed well. I will name a few and sorry if I missed some.  John Hunt Vocals, Chris Rodrigues Lead Guitarist/vocals, Sumi - Singer/Vintage Retro, Randal Johnson Lead Guitarist/Vocals & Glenn.


This Blogspot tribute is a special gift from Benny, (Noel's backing musician, keyboard, & sax player). My wife Betty enjoyed preparing  Samosas for Noel when he attended band practices at our home. He loved her Samosas.


We bid Farewell to a Great friend Noel, and may his Soul Rest in Peace.

P.S. If anyone wish to send their personal condolence messages, feel free to do so via my Email:  Benny@BenitoDeSouza.com

 

Love to all family members,

 

Best wishes to all.

Benny & Betty


   







Video Clips can be viewed below.
Please CLICK on the Photo or Link below to view

Family Members sing Green Green Grass of Home



LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR


DDDDD

EEEEE

FFFFF

GGGGG

HHHHH














 

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