Arrangements for the funeral of Stanley Kirtley
6th November 1921 – 19th February 2016
You are invited to attend a service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the life of Stanley Kirtley; Officer Commanding 611 Squadron and WW2 Spitfire and Hurricane pilot.
At South Lincolnshire Crematorium, Surfleet on Monday 29th February at 10am.
Stan was keen that his funeral should not be a sad affair so there will be music and refreshments after the funeral service at the Mill Pub in Boston from 11.30am onwards.
There are a number of family members and friends who either live in far flung places, or who are simply unable to make the journey to Lincolnshire for the funeral. As a result the service at the crematorium will be available by webcast for anyone who would like to attend, but is unable to do so.
The link is available now – you can find it below in the “webcast” tab. All you will need to do is click the link 10 minutes before the funeral is due to start and you will be able see and hear the service. Click on the link to the right for the words to the hymns so you might sing along at home.
Leave a message
Stan’s family welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and anecdotes about him so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage – they will be shared with everyone in the pub later in the day.
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I really took a shine to your lovely Dad, felt like I had known him for years, can’t explain it. Maybe he was my Grandad in a previous life, I would have been honoured If he was.
Sarah, Pilgrim Hospital
Stan taught my elder two children Maths and Music at The Roseland school. He also taught my eldest daughter Rachael to play the piano, she still regards a piece he taught her to play “Nola” I think it was called, as sort of Stan’s signature tune, and also a little ragtime. He also taught Christopher my eldest son to play, “Fleur de lis” being a favourite.
Stan was so well regarded in our choir (Mevagissey Male Voice Choir) as a very gifted member and so it will be a good, albeit dwindling, number will be very sad at his passing.
Jenny and I have very many happy memories of the times we have been in Norma and Stan’s company. Stan was a very kind and thoughtful person and we shall always remember him.
I have so many happy memories of times with Stan and Norma. Ingrid, my late wife used to meet with Norma every time Stan and I went off to Mevagissey Male Choir practice, this gave us an excuse to go to the pub with the lads.
We visited Stan and Norma in Spain and shared a great holiday with them in Brittany.
Stan was a gentleman, a really nice man, he will be missed but has given many good memories to those of us who are left.
When Stan joins God’s heavenly choir no doubt St Peter will say ‘Too much bass’.
Our thoughts are with Norma and Stan’s family at this sad time.