Comments on: Brixton solicitor and civic hero dies suddenly

By: Con O'Brien

Con O'Brien — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:37:50 +0000

great words by many people, i also remember phil fondly. has anyone put up a plaque for him in Brixton as i think this would be a good idea. i remember him put on some great events at the famous dog star.

By: Jeff Holt

Jeff Holt — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:57:33 +0000

I went to school with Phil in Birmingham back in the 60′s and he was a good friend although we haven’t been in touch for 30 years.
Happy memories of metting in the City Centre on our way to our workplaces and avidly reading bits of Private Eye and Melody Maker.Always good honest fun was Phil. Long time ago but happy memories. Very sad to read this news.

By: Elkin Gordon Atwell

Elkin Gordon Atwell — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:19:57 +0000

Philip Cremin R.I.P. 2009

Phil was a dear friend whom, I very much respected. He was also a great commentator on social affairs, his dedication and support for the local area is very much missed as is his friendship to myself and my family. Phil it was nice to meet you, It was nice to drink with you, It was nice to eat with you, It was nice to talk with you, It was a pleasure to know you.

Elkin, Hongye & Ara

By: Rampaul Chamba

Rampaul Chamba — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:59:18 +0000

I was saddended to hear about Phil’s death through my friend Amarjit Chanion, also posted here. It was through Amarjit that I also met Phil in 2004 while they were living together. I always enjoyed my times at Phil’s house. Phil was welcoming, warm, funny, sharp, but it was his erudition and anecdotes that intrigued me most. I did not get to know Phil personally but I had met him many times at his house and spent so many evenings putting the world right and having a damn good laugh at the same time. More recently, I hadn’t seen Phil for some time and I thought of him often; I wish I had got in touch with him or visited him in Brixton as I thought of doing, on so many occasions, but did not. Phil, thanks for the memories and happy times. I’ll miss you.

Rampaul Chamba

By: marc foss

marc foss — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:40:02 +0000

Having known Phil for the past 20 years initially through work and then as a family friend to my wife Nan and Son Felix, we willsorely miss him.
His humour, support and never ending belief that there was a wonderful life for all (or just a fun evening and a good pint)just around the corner will be an ongoing memory.
Over the years he has supported, befriended and given opportunity to many. He never asked for repayment; but he had a belief (never stated and only in small acts of kindness) that everyone should have a chance, and given that chance they should help someone else (not a bad way to live your life). He would often arrive at my work with gifts of pick and mix or Ice creams for all the staff, he was fondly regarded by all and always raised a smile. His humour, kindness and genorosity of spirit will always be remembered. We will all miss you mate, my staff, my Barristers, my family and all your friends.
Marc, Nan & Felix

By: Jasmine Kindness

Jasmine Kindness — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:16:53 +0000

I have known Phil Cremin since childhood and I will always remember him fondly. I will remember the seemingly bottomless coffee mugs full of change that he would give us whenever me and my brother went round to see him. Then going to sainsbury’s and pouring them into machines that as far as I was concerned performed no less than magic when I was merely seven years old then Uncle Phil’s complete horror at the realization that each coffee mug was worth at least twenty-five pounds each and immediate demand that we both contribute five pounds each toward the cost of dinner.
The loss of my Uncle Phil to this ever increasingly challenging society is a tragic one and I can only hope that he will never be forgotten may he rest in peace and for his sake I hope Birmingham City football club win the next game.
From Jasmine (underaged voter) x

By: Amarjit Chanion

Amarjit Chanion — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:35:05 +0000

I met Phil about fifteen years ago and lived with him for over five years.
Phil was a wonderful kind and generous man and he had a wicked sense of humour. We spent many a night sitting in the kitchen cooking, eating and having a laugh together.
Nearly every other Sunday we’d walk from Brixton to Spitalfields having amazing conversations along the way.He was a very interesting and dynamic man and its so sad that he had an untimely death.
Brixton has lost one of its greatest citizens and the massive void he’s left behind will be difficult to fill.
God bless his soul and may he rest in peace

By: Mark Baber

Mark Baber — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:50:38 +0000

Phil was such a good friend.

I met Phil through football and he became a major supporter of the Association of Football Statisticians and represented the Association on a charity trip to Basra, distributing football equipment to local schools and helping raise mine-awareness amongst the local children. Despite the heat and danger, Phil was a great ambassador, remaining his affable self and keeping everyone amused with his anecdotes.

Phil was a genius for finding an appropriate kindness at the most unexpected of occasions and he was quiet and unassuming about his many good works for people from all sections of the community.

I will so miss going to his house, watching the football and enjoying his company.

Phil was a unique person who was a great credit to Brixton, Birmingham (City!) and everyone whose lives he touched. Long may the ‘Great Phil Cremin’ live on in our hearts and memories.

By: robert beckford

robert beckford — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:01:41 +0000

Phil was a dear friend who received everyone, black and white, with a big heart and open arms.
A true Brommie who never forgot his roots. If it was not for him many people would not be walking the streets of Brixton today.
Brixton has lost one of its sons too early.

By: Sue Tate

Sue Tate — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:22:01 +0000

I was Phil’s secretary and friend for 18 years. I will always remember him with laughter and fun, he was wonderful to work for, and we never had a cross word. I’ll always remember the twinkle in his eye and the silly presents he used to bring me, like a plastic bird that laid chocolate eggs (supplied by Phil)!!!

Phil rest in peace you will always be remembered for the man you were, the great fun you gave me and the kindness you always showed us xxxxx