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26.05.2014

Colin Burnett 1951-2014

We have received the news that UK crane industry veteran Colin Burnett has died after a long illness, he was 62.

He died on Friday at the Bodelwyddan hospital in North Wales having finally succumbed to esophageal cancer, following a two year struggle.

He was a well-known and well respected individual having started his career with Coles Cranes in Sunderland before moving on to G. MacKenzie, P&H, R.I.D, Sparrows Offshore and most recently Cranes UK (now Tadano UK).
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Colin Burnett


He leaves two children - Gary and Julie - from first marriage, his current wife Trish and daughter Lydia.

Once we have more details we will post them here.

Comments

steviemo
nice guy had the pleasure of meeting colin at whytes great guy much respect for him sadly missed

Oct 5, 2014

Fighting with humour to the end.
RIP Colin
Paul Brown

May 27, 2014

Great guy will be sadly missed RIP Colin

May 26, 2014

steve-stennett46
RIP Colin

May 26, 2014