Following his tragic death, Sunderland and Newcastle United have led memorials for local photographer Colin Lock.
For more than ten years, the well-liked father of current Sunderland employee and former player Courtney Lock had been battling cancer.
In an effort to promote football in the area, Colin had been kindly supplying newspapers with images of the women’s teams from his hometown for some time. This was a sign of his love for the game.
Over the years, Colin also worked for the women’s teams at Sunderland and Newcastle United. He was a tremendous hit with the staff, players, and supporters at both clubs.
A statement from Colin’s family announcing his passing read: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Colin on Saturday night, after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer. He peacefully left us surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
“As a family we would like to thank everyone for their well wishes and support throughout his treatment, as it got him through some of his toughest times. Colin captured the memories and hearts of everyone in the North East, lighting up every room he walked in. The most positive, kind, funny, loving Dad, husband and friend. He will be loved and deeply missed forever.”
Sunderland Women added: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Colin Lock. Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with Colin’s family and friends at this time. A wonderful person loved by all. Rest in peace, Colin.”
Newcastle United Women stated: “Everybody at the club is incredibly saddened by the passing of Newcastle United Women’s photographer Colin Lock. Colin was a hugely popular member of our family who was loved by all staff, players and supporters. Our thoughts are with all of Colin’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time. Rest in Peace Colin.”
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of photographer Colin Lock,” Middlesbrough Women continued. Everyone at Middlesbrough FC will miss Colin, who over the years was a fervent supporter of women’s football. We are thinking of Colin’s friends and family. RIP, Colin.
The Lock family, as well as all of Colin’s friends at Sunderland, Newcastle United, and throughout the North East women’s football community, have our deepest sympathies.
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