Chris Payne

Bill, the epitome of courage, good humour, friendship and sheer bloody mindedness. Taken far too soon. We will always raise a glass to you on our fabled curry nights which you graced with your presence on many occasions. Rest well mate.

£40.00

Rich

Bill. We will miss your humour, intelligence, sarcasm, and canaries stats. RIP mate.

£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)

Steve C

Bill was a fine man from a fine City, who took what life threw at him with courage. Best wishes to the Hipkiss family.

Paul

Bill was a great mate from school days whose lively and fun-loving character made a vital contribution to our close group of friends. So special as well that this close bond continued for well over 40 years. Happy memories of Bill will remain with us for the rest of our lives. An excellent friend who will be sorely missed.

£100.00 (+ £25.00 Gift Aid)

Mike Cropley

We must have spent three years sitting together at school and talking to you for the last time was just as easy as ever. Matter of fact, funny, strong. Best wishes to your family.

Mike Chatters

A great friend over many years who supported me when I was going through a very dark phase after the death of my mum. Great to have one final conversation with him about school, bands, football, travel, living in London & our summer jobs on the back of the milk bottle washer at Harford Bridge! A good man taken far too young but one who faced into it with great courage & dignity. Travel well Bill & it was a pleasure to be your friend. Much love to Fiona, Matthew & Daniel. Best wishes Mike

£100.00 (+ £25.00 Gift Aid)

Chris Gay

A great mate who will be sorely missed. Some years ago we met up having lost touch for many years and it was like there was no gap. He was just Bill. Brilliantly grumpy at times. Definitely funny. The way he dealt with this final journey was admirable and a lesson to us all. Rest well old mate.

£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)

Chris Matthews

Bill, a privilege to have been your pal. You will be sorely missed by all who knew you

£100.00

Nicola

Dear Bill. Thanks for staying a good friend with Warren over the years and distance. I must take some credit for that in keeping you updated on his whereabouts over past 15 years via Facebook…. From that connection grew our own friendship with your erudite, pithy and humorous replies to my posts! I’ll miss those interactions! Life sent challenges with illness which you admirably kicked back. Wishing Fiona, the boys and your family our love and condolences. May they find joy in the memories of you which may ease the pain of losing you. In the words of the Canaries On the Ball City ! “You will think of the time, the happy time, it’s memories fond recall…” And the Norfolk boyz will with a drink “fondly pledge your pride and toast”.

Michelle

Hey Bill It was a privilege to chat to you a week before you left. What an incredible life you had. You talked about family, friends, travel, jobs, funny stories and more. I said I'd never forget you talking to me although you were not bothered by that! Warren, Stephen, Emma and I in the late 80s in London. Funny times. Thinking of your much loved family at this sad time. Much Love Michelle xxx

£20.00

Warren

Bill was a true mate and battled his way through with so much humility, humour and bravery. His dry wit, intelligence and friendship will be sorely missed.

£100.00 (+ £25.00 Gift Aid)