it is with a sad heart that i have to inform the  friends of CHRIS GILBOY ( SOUTHPORT ) that he passed away last night .....he had just returned home after a soul night out in BLACKBURN with his wife CAROL and a coach full of friends ...CHRIS was in his early 50s.....my thoughts at this time go to his lovely wife CAROL and to his family and grandchildren....CHRIS and CAROL traveled to a lot of soul nights around the north west ...GREENLANDS PRESTON....PADIUM..THE MILL CROSTON...and lots more ...used to travel with CHRIS and CAROL to GREENLANDS every month.....not gonna be the same anymore , have lost a great friend ....CHRIS miss you already.......r.i.p. mate.... KEV FARLEY...GRAHAM HODGE...NICK CHANDLER...

Edited January 26, 201411 yr by staceys dad

Thanks Kev, Think you've said what I was going to say, only one thing to add, I was with Chris and Carol on the coach to Blackburn last night and can only say what a great time we had. Could not believe when I heard this morning that he had passed away. Chris will always be remembered as a true Soulie! He loved the music and was such a happy and friendly person. He worked so hard to provide for his family and Carol has lost her true soulmate. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and mate! Our thoughts are with Carol and her family at this sad time. Rod, Sue & Danny Clegg xxx

Keith Fletcher of BBC radio Lancashire was with us last night in Blackburn and will be dedicating a record to Chris Gilboy during his soul show this evening between 10 and midnight on 103.9 fm. Please listen if you can and remember a true friend.

Edited January 26, 201411 yr by Rodders22

was  a terrible shock hearing this news rip chris

so sad, cant believe it. what a great guy. all our love and thoughts are with Carol and family. r.i.p. Chris.....mike & kate..

Still in shock, i couldn't believe it when i answered the phone this morning to be told this devistating news. A good friend lost and a true gent. Many happy memories

RIP chris

Me and chris at Skipton

Danny Clegg

KTF

Truly sorry, he was a lovely bloke so sorry Carol & familyxx

Such sad news, he was a great bloke. Our thoughts are with Carol and family.

Tony & Lisa

such sad sad news   thoughts are with CAROL and FAMILY at this sad time....

 

                   Steve and Tracey Holgate......

Absolutely terrible news. Such a great guy, deepest thoughts and sympathy to Carol and the family.

 

Dave G

Totally shocked by this sad news. Lovely, friendly bloke and a true gent. Thoughts are with Carol and the family.

 

RIP Chris x

Really sad to hear the devastating news of a true gentleman. I'd only known Chris for the past 6/7 years & can honestly say he was a real friend to everyone who knew him. Never heard him say a bad word about anyone, he was the type of guy who just got on with life laughing & joking. Our thoughts go out to Carol & family. RIP Chris.

Bridgey & Linda.

Terrible news , shared a chalet with this superb guy many happy memories of Prestatyn thoughts are with Carol and famiy at this time

Terrible sad news ! Our thoughts go out to Carol and family ,

 

         Love from  Mick  ,Helen, Rob and Karen  x

Still in shock by this news.  Our thoughts are with Carol and her family.  Sleep well Chris x x Liz n Pete

Heard about this at Clitheroe on Sunday, really sad news....another soulie gets his wings!

Thoughts to Carol and the family.

Steve & Linda Lane

                                                     

R.I.P. Chris. Our thoughts are with Carol and family at this sad time. John & Helen.

I didn't know Chris but it appears he was highly thought of by all.

Our lifes problems are insignificant compared to a loss like this.

God bless him and his family.

Neil

Very sorry to hear this sad news.Our thoughts are with Carol and the family.

Pat and Peter.

Chris Gilboy's funeral will held on Thursday, 6th February at 3.20pm at Southport Crematorium, which is on the Southport to Ormskirk  road.  Then on to the Prince of Wales Hotel for a farewell gathering.  Carol wishes to thank all their friends on the Soul Scene for their kind words and thoughts x. Rod Clegg

Well what can I say that's not already been said about this tremendous person,Chris was a loving husband to Carol devoted father to Christopher & Nicky loving grandpa to Nathan Chloe & Oliver,loved by his many friends on & off the soul scene, all who met him never forgot him, loved his boxing in his younger days and hung up his gloves when he met the love of his life Carol(to keep his good looks I believe) and so you did Pal.

Chris played guitar and once played and sang in my life an old Beatles track In his living room and I couldn't believe the talent this guy had and kept it quiet,will always remember that day pal thank you,gladly he passed on his talents to his 2 sons who both play guitar.My heart goes out to Carol Christopher Nicky and all his grandchildren and family,until we meet again my Liverpudlian buddy..missing you loads..Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..Froggy .x 

Edited February 4, 201411 yr by Froggy

  I was at CHRIS GILBOYS Funeral on Thursday at Southport Crematorium. I was so proud to be part of The Soul Scene that showed so much RESPECT, PRIDE AND FRIENDSHIP to Carol and her Family. It was truly a fantastic send off and a day I'll aways remember. It was a privilege to have been called friends of Chris. Well done everyone.  Rod & Sue And Danny Clegg.

  I was at CHRIS GILBOYS Funeral on Thursday at Southport Crematorium. I was so proud to be part of The Soul Scene that showed so much RESPECT, PRIDE AND FRIENDSHIP to Carol and her Family. It was truly a fantastic send off and a day I'll aways remember. It was a privilege to have been called friends of Chris. Well done everyone.  Rod & Sue And Danny Clegg.

 

as you say fantastic send off for a GREAT FRIEND to all that knew him....we will all miss him lots...soul nights wont be the same ...who will we laugh,drink  and dance with now....kev farley....nick chandler....graham hodge...

Edited February 9, 201411 yr by staceys dad

Well what can I say that's not already been said about this tremendous person,Chris was a loving husband to Carol devoted father to Christopher & Nicky loving grandpa to Nathan Chloe & Oliver,loved by his many friends on & off the soul scene, all who met him never forgot him, loved his boxing in his younger days and hung up his gloves when he met the love of his life Carol(to keep his good looks I believe) and so you did Pal.

Chris played guitar and once played and sang in my life an old Beatles track In his living room and I couldn't believe the talent this guy had and kept it quiet,will always remember that day pal thank you,gladly he passed on his talents to his 2 sons who both play guitar.My heart goes out to Carol Christopher Nicky and all his grandchildren and family,until we meet again my Liverpudlian buddy..missing you loads..Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..Froggy .x 

Well said Froggy

Respect to a fellow soulie RIP

Mark Freeman