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.
steviemo
nice guy had the pleasure of meeting colin at whytes great guy much respect for him sadly missed
Fighting with humour to the end.
RIP Colin
Paul Brown
Great guy will be sadly missed RIP Colin
steve-stennett46
RIP Colin