Colin Willis's Favorites

In memory of

Colin Willis

St. Julian's, Malta

September 4, 1944 - April 11, 2026

Sep 4, 1944 - Apr 11, 2026

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What were Colin's favorite games to play?

Nanette Brimmer

Cricket - Golf - Cryptic Crosswords - Sudoku - Trivia Nights and, of course - Theatre Acting Cricket - Golf - Cryptic Crosswords - Sudoku - Trivia Nights and, of course - Theatre Acting Cricket - Golf - Cryptic Crosswords - Sudoku - Trivia... Read more

What were Colin's favorite performances to watch?

Nanette Brimmer

Comedies : Noises Off being a firm favourite Comedies : Noises Off being a firm favourite Comedies : Noises Off being a firm favourite

What were Colin's favorite local spots?

Nanette Brimmer

Cricket ground - Golf course - Theatres..... and Pubs! Cricket ground - Golf course - Theatres..... and Pubs! Cricket ground - Golf course - Theatres..... and Pubs!... Read more

What causes did Colin care about most?

Nanette Brimmer

Various philanthropic associations and NGOs Various philanthropic associations and NGOs Various philanthropic associations and NGOs

What were Colin's favorite drinks?

Nanette Brimmer

Easy : G & T - Wine - Beer Easy : G & T - Wine - Beer Easy : G & T - Wine - Beer

What were Colin's favorite books?

Nanette Brimmer

Far, far, far too many to choose from.... John Le Carre - Bill Bryson - James Joyce - Tom Clancy - Patricia... Read more Far, far, far too many to choose from.... John Le Carre - Bill Bryson - James Joyce - Tom Clancy - Patricia Cornwell to name but... Read more Far, far, far too many to choose from.... John Le Carre... Read more

What were Colin's favorite tv shows?

Nanette Brimmer

Any British sitcom, definitely starting with Fawlty Towers, followed closely by Dad's Army, The Two Ronnies,... Read more Any British sitcom, definitely starting with Fawlty Towers, followed closely by Dad's Army, The Two Ronnies, Open All Hours, etc.... Read more Any British sitcom, definitely starting with Fawlty... Read more

What was Colin's favorite color?

Nanette Brimmer

Definitely Blue Definitely Blue Definitely Blue

What were Colin's favorite artists or styles of art?

Nanette Brimmer

Not sure he had a preference. Not sure he had a preference. Not sure he had a preference.

What were Colin's favorite ways to exercise?

Nanette Brimmer

Playing cricket - golf - lifting beer mugs.... Playing cricket - golf - lifting beer mugs.... Playing cricket - golf - lifting beer mugs....

What were Colin's favorite songs or musical artists?

Nanette Brimmer

Tom Petty and Bob Dylan first come to mind. Dire Straits and Johnny Cash also. But then his taste in music... Read more Tom Petty and Bob Dylan first come to mind. Dire Straits and Johnny Cash also. But then his taste in music often took rapid dives.... Read more Tom Petty and Bob Dylan first come to mind. Dire Straits... Read more

What were Colin's favorite vacation spots?

Nanette Brimmer

Anywhere. We both were very passionate travellers and visited many countries, often travelling many times... Read more Anywhere. We both were very passionate travellers and visited many countries, often travelling many times a year. Anywhere. We both were very passionate travellers and... Read more

What were Colin's favorite sports teams?

Nanette Brimmer

If memory serves me well, Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed the Magpies or simply the Pies - a professional... Read more If memory serves me well, Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed the Magpies or simply the Pies - a professional Australian rules... Read more If memory serves me well, Collingwood Football Club,... Read more

What were Colin's favorite ways to spend free time?

Nanette Brimmer

Reading - Swimming -Watching TV - Cryptic Crosswords - Sudoku - Sharing anecdotes down at the pub Reading - Swimming -Watching TV - Cryptic Crosswords - Sudoku - Sharing anecdotes down at the pub Reading - Swimming -Watching TV - Cryptic Crosswords... Read more

What were Colin's favorite foods?

Nanette Brimmer

He was an Aussie through and through.... meat and 3 veg. Lamb/Pork chops among his favourites. And rissoles...... Read more He was an Aussie through and through.... meat and 3 veg. Lamb/Pork chops among his favourites. And rissoles... otherwise known... Read more He was an Aussie through and through.... meat and 3... Read more

What were Colin's favorite movies?

Nanette Brimmer

He didn't really have a favourite genre.... and let's leave out the bawdy, camp humour of the British Carry... Read more He didn't really have a favourite genre.... and let's leave out the bawdy, camp humour of the British Carry On farces.... He didn't really have a favourite genre.... and let's... Read more