This tribute page is to honour the memory of our dear Chris Side, who has sadly passed away peacefully at home.
He was a very much loved Husband, Father, devoted Grandfather, Uncle and friend to many. We will miss him for his wisdom always and feel blessed to have had him in our lives. Chris was a dedicated and much respected family doctor in Tring for many years, a listener who would always make time for his patients whenever they needed him.
We will remember Chris for his superb intellect: retirement saw him adding a doctorate in History to his achievements. An avid reader he had a quiet sense of humour and a kind and gentle nature. He was actively interested in politics to the end of his life, able to express his point of view clearly and with conviction but never imposing his views on others. He would champion the underdog and those less fortunate than himself. Though to his regret not a practical musician, Chris loved music in particular classical music and jazz. His garden and everything about the natural world, in particularly birds and butterflies were lifelong passions. He was a very practical man and would almost always always find a solution ("a bodge") to mend something that had broken or malfunctioned. And there is so much more. He was a gem and will leave such a void in our lives.
Chris had always wished to die at home, and it is the Hospice of St Francis that enabled this to happen. We can never thank them enough.
Although we miss you every day, we are forever grateful for all the time we had with you xxx
Happy birthday, Dad. Miss you and love you always xxxxx
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