The funeral of Sussex AA President, Mandy Collison, will take place at Worthing Crematorium, Kingswood Chapel, on Thursday 11th November at 2 PM. It will be family flowers only, but donations can be sent to Cancer United via Ian Hart Funeral Services at amandacollison.muchloved.com
Mandy's favourite colour was lilac, and it was her wish for you to wear this colour somewhere on the day.
Below are some of the many tributes paid to Mandy Collison on our social media:
So sad, Mandy was a tireless worker for athletics. It was a pleasure to hand over my presidency to her. RIP Mandy, you will be missed. Ron Penfold
Mandy was the kindest, most supportive, generous athletics official I’ve ever met - helping me settle into my new county athletics home and sharing her knowledge with all of us. Her support of local athletes was vital to county and club athletics alike. Now in peace.
Cherie D'Silva
Mandy was a truly lovely person. She was very warm, friendly and fun to be with. She was an extremely experienced official and generously shared her knowledge and wisdom with others. She relished being Sussex AA President and despite her deteriorating health supported the county as much as she could this year, including at the Under 13 & Quadkids Championships. Condolences to Mandy's family, many friends and clubmates at Worthing Harriers. RIP Mandy, we'll miss you. Melanie Anning
Very sad to read this. Mandy was a wonderful woman and battled so hard. RIP Mandy.
Chris Stuart
Mandy's commitment to Sussex Athletics will be sorely missed. On a personal level, I will miss Mandy cheerily stopping me for chats when out shopping in our home village of Lancing.
RIP Mandy. Dawn Cobbett
Such a nice funny lady, Sussex athletics have lost a goodun and will be missed RIP.
Terry Skelton
On behalf of East Grinstead athletics club, I would like to pass on our condolences to Mandy's family and friends. RIP.
Phil Rogers
Even though I know Mandy had been ill for some time fighting this wicked illness with great determination, it still comes as a deep shock and sadness to read this. Thank you, Mandy. Dave Buckett
So sad to read this. Mandy was so helpful to me when I was a new track judge. The stand will be empty without you. You fought so hard and never complained although it was clear you were in pain, RIP. Naomi Jones
Condolences to Mandy's family and friends. An absolute stalwart of Sussex athletics.
Andy Mitchelson
Very sad news and shocking although I knew Mandy was ill. RIP lovely lady. Judith Carder
So sorry to hear this, it was always lovely to meet Mandy at events. Our condolences to her family and friends. Sussex Sports Photography
Very sad to hear this. She was a wonderfully wise presence at every meeting I saw her at. Caroline Waterworth
Very sad news. My thoughts to all friends and family. Mandy was such an influence to my entry into athletics as a junior. Matthew Furber
Such sad news, a wonderfully happy and positive woman. Thoughts are with her family
and friends. Leanne Buxton