I’d like to say thank-you to everyone for all your kind words, gifts and
continuous support and most generous donations, which in total an amount of
£900 was raised. I have chosen a charity called Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
(www.nordoff-robbins.co.uk). I felt that this kind of charity was the most
fitting tribute to Chris.
I still cannot believe what I am doing or saying these days, but I do know that
I just wanted to say thank you to you all once again.

 
Angela Ashton

Chatted with Chris on Musofinder several times - sorry to hear about the sad
news and I am sure he will be missed dearly and sad that I never got to meet him
or hear him perform.
Best wishes to his family

I thought you might want to see the great comments on musofinder
where Chris often chatted with several members.
my thoughts are with you all

http://www.musofinder.co.uk/forums/topic/16265/chrisashton

Sonya

The story
Of life is quicker
Than the wink of an eye
The story of love
Is hello and goodbye
Until we meet again....    Jimi Hendrix

Love music and peace Chris,

Phil x

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Chris
You will be missed by many, many people, and none more than me.
God must of decided that he didn't have enough great guitarists in heaven and
needed you for his band.
You were a great friend and I will miss our daily conversations. I feel
privileged not only to of known you but to have played music with you.
God bless xx
Jon x

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Hi mate

Miss you big time

The noisy former drummer

Will be thinking of you when we go to see Bon Jovi
on the 24th at the Ricoh

Rich J x

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In true rock and roll style, he left us wanting more.
The Man will be sadly missed. A true friend, brother and soul mate.
God Rest Chris.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond!!!!
Great to hear Room 26 will rock on!!
Warren Byrne

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So shocked to hear the news.
Chris was a great guitarist and a true gent.
Rest in Peace mate.

Karen
Alter Ego x

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Totally shocked to hear the tragic news, sincere thoughts go out to Angela and
Chris's family, also to the rest of the band members, only Knew Chris for a couple
of years but we felt that we'd known him forever, he will be deeply missed, RIP
Chris GOD BLESS love dave, Julie, Alex xxx     AKA  ADOLF THE REAPER / DAVE THE
SHIRT

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It’s a sad loss to all who were close to Chris, you will be sadly missed by
myself and remembered for your cheerful look and happy smile you had for every
one. I had only known you for 2 years, but I feel I have known you longer as the
music you played with the band made everybody dance and jump for joy. I feel so
empty but I will remember Saturday 11th Aug 2007 when you made my 50th Birthday
party a special night.
God bless you Chris Sadly missed     
Clive

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Chris will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.  I will always have
fond memories of the love and passion for his music.  God bless to a dear
friend.  You will be missed.  Paul Fox.

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HE WAS A TRUE MAN ALWAYS SMILING WHEN THINGS WENT BAD HE WILL BE REALLY MISSED
BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN REST IN PEACE CHRIS

             LOVE AND PEACE
              ELAINA AARON LAUREN XXXX

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I am truly shocked to hear such devastating news. I didn't know you well Chris,
but I know you were a great guy, who I always looked forward to seeing at your
gigs!! Rest in peace Chris, you will be missed. My thoughts are with your family,
and friends. All my love, Teresa Collier xxx

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CHRIS
   WE ARE ALL SITTING  HERE IN DEEP DESPAIR
   WONDERING WHY ONE AS YOUNG AS YOU HAD TO DIE.
   THEN IT CAME TO US SLOW AND NOW WE ALL KNOW,
   ON THAT LAST SATURDAY GOD MUST OF HEARD YOU PLAY AND
   TOOK YOU FOR HIS BAND UP ON HIGH.
    SO ROCK ON UP THERE AND SHOW THEM YOUR FLAIR ANOTHER
   GREAT STAR IN THE SKY.
      WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU WITH A SMILE
  GOD BLESS CHRIS X
 ROSE AND JOHN
 (JONS MOM AND DAD)

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Sympathy and prayers to the family and friends on the sudden and tragically death

 of Chris during the week. Chris was part of a band that had been entertaining at a party in

Sacred Heart last Saturday night. Sadly while they were dismantling the equipment Chris

Collapsed. He was rushed to hospital and tragically died.

Our thoughts are with his wife, family and friends.

May Chris rest in peace.

Parish of St John the Baptist, Tamworth.

 

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Rest in music heaven where everyone can hear you play.
chiquita and family

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My thoughts are with all who were close to Chris as you begin to find the inner
strength needed to get through these difficult times. Although physical death is
inevitable in the human experience, those who are kept alive in the hearts of
others never truly die.
I hope you can all find some warmth and comfort in the memories made during the
time you shared together on this earth and in this lifetime. 
Love and Peace,
Elizabeth Manojlovic
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To Room 26 and Chris's family,
                               This is Emma (bar staff)  from the Elms in
Aldridge, Chris always had a smile on his face, when he turned up with the rest
of the gang and no matter how low i was, if they we're playing, I knew I was in
for a great night. you could always have a laugh with Chris. There is no words i
can find strong enough to express how much Chris will be missed, may god guide
those close to him and ease their pain. may god take pride in Chris's guitar
playing, as I know we did. rest in peace Chris and you'll be sadly missed. love
Emma xxxxxxx 
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Chris, a wonderful and dear friend.  The only thing that we can do stop the
tears and sadness, is to think of the many fantastic memories that we have
shared - live gigs, dead pigeons, The Rich Bitch, The Queens, Aston Cantlow and
the huge maroon 'Y' fronts pulled up as far as they could go without splitting
Chris in half!  Wonderful memories of a very special person.  Ange, you are in
our thoughts and we are here for you if you ever need us! 

Rest in peace Chris - we will miss you.

Ruth and Dave X X
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not a nicer man could I ever have wished to meet,
life is never to be taken for granted and you lived it well and always made
people smile. you will live on in many many peoples hearts forever more.
remembering you with fond memories, be strong Angela. god bless Tina xxxxx
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God bless you Chris, your passion and your enthusiasm will be missed, it was a
pleasure to work with you
Love and peace
Mark Bailey
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It is a tragedy what happened to a good man, I saw Chris play in a previous band
and thought he was a good guitarist.
you will be missed from all your old mates at Selfridges.
rest in peace, rock star.

Dylan Cupples

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My thoughts are with his Wife and Room 26.
It was a pleasure to work with Chris a gentleman through and through.
I hope that God appreciates Chris's fiddle playing as much as we did!
He was thoughtful, funny, dedicated, inspirational person.
If only I had told him this before he went to play the fiddle in the sky!

Jim

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You will be sadly missed, hope that you rest and play to your hearts content in
heaven

PM

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Dear Chris, Friend of more than 20 years, you, like my brothers taught me the
joy of picking up a guitar.

You were an inspiration to me teaching me my first few chords in the front room
of your dad's house in Brum.

It has taken me all these years to begin to play. You had it all along. Teacher,
mentor, superstar, mate!

Our lives are emptier without you.

We will now have to record the album we talked about doing (every time we met)
in the next life.

Love to Angela and Vicky

Gary & Jacey Mack

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Chris will be deeply missed, it was a pleasure to work with such a nice guy and
fantastic musician.

Steve (DJ at the Elms)

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So here I am once more in the playground of the broken hearts. One more
experience one more entry in a diary self-penned.....Remember the jester who
showed you tears.....(Marillion/Fish). Your music always made me smile - I love
you & I'll miss you Bro. ROCK ON FOREVER 

 Vicky xxx.

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Chris was a great neighbor in Falcon.  Always had a smile even when walking the
dog in the rain.  Our thoughts are with Ange and Doris at this sad time.  Love
from Stuart, Adam and Simon.

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I really don't know what to say. You couldn't wish to meet a nicer man, a true
professional. It is a real sad loss for his wife and family. Chris you will be
greatly missed by all who loved and knew you. Rock on up there in heaven. God
Bless.
Love
 Tracy, Conor, Liam. (Johns Sister)XXX

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With deep heart felt sadness for the loss of our friend and neighbour. Chris, we
will always have fabulous memories of Chris playing for us all for the
Queens' Golden Jubilee, June 2002,in Falcon.
Our thoughts are with Angela ,Doris and families.
         God Bless You Chris.
        Pete and Jane, House 26. x.
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Chris you will be sadly missed, you was our joker in the pack and made us all
smile. Our thoughts are with you Angela and you will never be forgotten. God bless
you Chris from your friend and manager Paul Lilly and all at NYK Logistics
Tamworth, our workplace has lost a true friend and colleague.

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Chris
I'll always remember the first time I saw you play at the gig in Bedworth with
Fallen Angel. I've never seen a guitar solo like it. You brought joy to many
over the years.
You are sadly missed.
The Murphy Family
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Still can't believe you've gone Chris! You were so full of life, always with a
smile on your face!
There's no doubt you and your talents will be greatly missed. I'm also going to
miss the crazy hairstyles!
My thoughts are with Angela & your family.
Rest in peace Chris!
With love Danielle xx 
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Forever in our thoughts sadly missed
Alan, Meryl, Joy from Wales
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Chris,
It was a privilege to officiate at your service. The Chapel was  overflowing,
not only with people but also with tears of sadness for your sudden departure
mixed with tears of warm memories as your wife, family and friends remembered
all the happy times they were privileged to share with you. Your memory and
music will clearly live on for a very long time! 
Rest in musical peace!
Rev Stuart Charrington

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We were so sad to hear of the sudden loss of Chris, He always had a smile on his
face and was such a lovely genuine person.  Our thoughts are with Angela and her
family at this sad time and if there is anything we can do you only need to ask.
 God Bless Chris.
Diane and Steve 3 Falcon.   
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Chris, I've watched you grow up, and even went on holiday with You, Vicky and
your Mom and Dad to Scarborough and still laugh with Vick at the time we spent
together that summer.

Be at peace now with your Mom and Dad.

Love and thoughts are with you Vick, Simon and Damian

Glenys
Pete & Matthew
xxx

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Rock N Roll Never Dies.... Neither Will Chris To Us!

Lefty to Lefty - Love - Carter!!

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To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness

I thank you for the love you have shown
But now it’s time I traveled alone
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It’s only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart
I won’t be far away.  For life goes on

So if you need me call and I will come
Though you can’t see or touch me I’ll be there
And if you listen with your heart you’ll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear
And then when you must come this way alone
I’ll greet you with a smile and welcome you home

(author unknown)

Glenys
Pete & Matthew
xxx