GUTTED when i got the news about the bear meet him years ago alongside pete now 2 great freinds are together last saw him at the mobo awards about 4 years ago always a gentleman my thoughts now go too his family

Goodnight,God Bless.

RIP THE BEAR.

Dain is and always will be alive in my heart. he was taken too soon ,he is the best uncle in the world you could ask for. I will miss him everyday. love you lots Dain.xxxx It will be hard without you. as he would call us not niece but niecees(pet)love you so much!! my heart is hurting.

Dear Dainton
Many souls in the world had been hurt this morning with your sudden departure...but we all know that you were a special person and will rest in many people's hearts.You are in a better place taking care of everything as you always did...Thank you!
Today there is a new shiny star in the sky and its name is "The Bear"
My condolences to his family and friends...I hope you can heal the pain and remember that he is up there in heaven and in many good memories.Be strong I'm sure that's how he wants you to be.
Dainton rest in peace.

Lorena from Argentina

God Bless you doll and your family. You will be missed.

no way..just cant believe it so so so sad to see a great man pass away...god look after him.psb 4ever..kip xx

ONE OF THE MOST SPECIAL PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET OR WORKED WITH. HAVING BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE KNOWN BEAR FOR 20 YEARS AND ONLY HAVING SPOKE TO HIM LAST WEEK, I CAN TRUELY SAY IM GUTTED..... ALL I CAN SAY ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND ROSS IS THAT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS YOU MATE RIP.
YOUR FAMOUS CATCHPHRASE THAT WILL BE ALWAYS BE SHOUTED LOUD IN YOUR HONOR .....................WOOORAAA WHATS APPENING!!!!!!
LOVE YOU BROTHER. SEE YOU ON THE OTHERSIDE..

I know you are in a better place, god bless your family now.

Respect from all of the Herd , you will be sorely missed and you WERE and STILL ARE an Arsenal LEGEND.

The bears in the house , ere they are.

RIP

God Bless Denton - Sleep tight . We're gonna miss ya loads !

You were great and you will be missed so much, thanks for all the great moments you give to all the psb fans, thanks to you we meet them and a nice and big bear who always was there to help annd listen to us.

I was shocked by the news.
Being a PSB fan for many years i was lucky to meet Dainton in 1998 - he was really charming, nice and kind to us, "small fans".
Thank you, dear Dainton, for all your work and kindness.
Rest in peace.
God, please, take care of his family, just as he took care of PSB throughout all theese years.
We will miss you, Dainton.

Helen.

My deepest sympathies are with Dainton's family and friends, including Neil and Chris. I never met The Bear, but his great reputation preceded him. A very sad loss and a tragic end, I am so sorry. Dainton, RIP. Clare.

Dainton - we will miss you terribly. You were a kind, gentle soul and you had a personality that everyone loved. Keep living on in heaven where you will no doubt continue to watch over your family and PSB too.

im a family friend of the big bear known him all my life so sad

Worked across the road from me on Oxford Street, saw him every time I was in.

One of the good guys, a sad loss.

My thoughts go out to his family.

Miss you lot
R.I.P

SPANNER
XXXX

No words can express the extreme sadness I feel for his family and friends.

Rest in peace, Dainton.

My condolences for the family and friends.
God bless Dainton and your family.

Dear Friend. No,I can`t believe,that you`re gone. I know you`re hearing us, and you should know, we never forget about You. We`ll be remember you. God blessed you.
Sleep peacefully.

Members of the PSB chilean forum "Integral" express its condolences to the family and friends of mr. Connell.
God bless you all...

God bless mate.
I know you will be making em laugh up there.
RIP

Love to Mandy, Tiff, lindsey & all your family.
X

D,
From the very first day we met outside the North bank 26 yrs ago, I knew you were special, and I am very proud to have known you. You have always been a great friend and I'm devestated by this loss.
God Bless Mandy, Derek, and girls.x
Ali, Michelle, Charlie and Girls

I was shocked when I heard these awful news... And still I am shocked...I never met Dainton but I have to say I always wanted to meet him one day...

Just want to send my warmest and deepest condolences to Dainton's family and friends, God Bless you all and Dainton! Dear Dainton, you and your smile will always be kept in my heart...

As I do live in Moscow today I will go and bring some flowers and candles to the place where the tragedy has happened...

also gonna be sadly missed at arsenal, some amazing comments here

http://www.wearetheherd.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5430

R.I.P Dear Dainton. I'll always remember you dancing at the Savoy.

I was so shocked by the news I had to shut down the pc and think for a while. I never had the chance to meet him, but as said on Pet Shop Boys' official site, he was known and loved by all Petheads who have heard how kind he was.

May he rest in peace and his family and friends remember him always and honour his memory.

My deep condolences;
Claudia Bastías (aka Margalit)
Chile.

Not sure what to say!!

A big character with a big heart and memorable laugh!
Never fogotten...
Love to all the family and thinking of you greatly at this time

Kelly

Dainton, you were a legend.

Condolences to your friends and family. May you rest in peace.

D
YOU WERE ONE IN MILLION I',M GLAD I WAS PART OF YOUR LIFE, DID WE HAVE SOME GREAT TIMES.
LUV TO MANDY, DERICK, PAT & THE GIRLS & ALL THE FAMILY.

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART

LEE MEAD

I think it's a sad loss and he will be remembered.

D
known you for near 20 years now and you will always be a legend in our eyes, you'll be sadly missed .
R.I.P "D"
"A" BLOCK BOYS

I knew Dainton from The Arsenal many moons ago. A fun guy.

RIP Big Man

We will you live forever in our hearts and mind, dear big Bear. We will never forget you.
I hope that your family and you friends can find strenght and consolation in this terrible circumstance.
RIP Dainton.

remember you for being you xxx

R.I.P. Dainton.
You will be missed by us all.
God Bless

XXXX

To my friend daiton when i meet you 30 years ago you where my hero and you are today my hero i've loved you all my life, the times we had in the eighties were the best days any friend could have, ill be there for mandy and your girls, see you in heaven god bless bryn the munster

"D"
You where the only one that called me by my old nick name "Buttons" (that you gave me, why?) when we used to all run together Highgate Wood, HNRS, Little Maffia and Gooners. We have all moved on since then and i hope you have moved on to a better place! God Bless Mr ARSENAL "The BEAR!

"E-I-E"

Buckers

Mandy, Del and family both myself and Anne are thinking of you at this sad time.

Dear Commenters,

Editors of the Russia Blog, who have enjoyed PSB music and videos for years just like you, are touched by your sincere and overwhelming response. We are going to send a sympathy card with all your caring comments and wishes to Dainton’s family. Our thoughts are with them.

Yuri Mamchur and Charles Ganske
Real Russia Project
Discovery Institute
Seattle, WA

Anton

My thoughts are with you my friend, the time we spent together was unforgettable and the club you built was amazing. You will always be in my heart and be my friend.

Sheriff

MET YOU JUST ONCEDAINTON AND YOU SPOKE VERY KIND WORDS TO MY FAMILY THE WORLD HAS LOST A GOOD GUY YESTERDAY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILYTHE HAZARDS

CONDOLENCES FROM THE HAZARD FAMILY

MET YOU JUST ONCE AND YOU MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION THE WORLD HAS LOST A GOOD GUY ARE THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DAINTON FROM THAT LOT FROM SUNDERLAND THE HAZARDS

Good grief... I work too much, I never heard of this gentleman... My condolences go out to his family.

But @ the Russia Blog they are posts and comments about police or government officials driving and creating accidents and killing people...

To this, I would say Western countries are no different than CIS. Their are so many tragedies in all countries, so many good people that are lost...

But, driving 100 miles an hour, this is too much... Thank goodness nobody no pedestrians were hurt.

I never heard of Mr. Connell but it looks like many people @ RB have been saddened by this loss.

Everyone in every country needs to drive carefully, and this is yet another example that Russia has become a member of the world as a place that has the same issues and problems as the west.

My condolences also go out to the driver and his family. But 100 miles per hour seems a little excessive, even if this was Diana in France.

RIP

what can i say D you are one of the greatest men i have ever met and i am honoured to have been your friend,legends live on and you will always have a special place in my heart,you are Mr ARSENAL, EIE THE BEARS IN THE BIG HOUSE NOW>

D was the best and most respected man that walked this earth, the world will be a very sad place without him. Love to Mandy and the girls

Jane the Gooner xxxx

D, what can I say. You will be so grestly missed. I am just so pleased that I saw you only a few months ago at Ade's party where we had a dance and a cuddle. Love you lots and my thoughts are with Mandy, Tiff and Linz. RIP. Love Selina Nagle x x x

One of the originals, larger than life. As Arsenal as Herbert Chapman. God bless ya D. Ralph

Rest in peace, Dainton.
Members of the PSB Italian forum express their condolences to his family and to his friends.

shocked to hear this, i have known you for twenty five years and had so many laughs in the eighties and beyond pleasure to have known you never forgotten.

You will be greatly missed, i remember those mad nights in Norfolk, you will always be on my mind, and in my heart, good bye D xxx

One of my best friends, gonna miss you loads, Norfolk won't ever be the same, LOL xxx

my dear cousin, you will be truely missed by many,many people.You where a great man,kind,loving,caring and very funny you never looked out for just yourself you always cared about others before you even if it was you telling my boyfriend, Aaron, that he has to look after me!!
you are truely missed my loads of dear close friends and family. this time we can say goodbye properly you'll have a great send off onbe that will carry above others.
R.I.P THE BEAR !!!!!
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXlove from your dear cousin Danielle xxxxx

Los que te disfrutamos en vida, no te olvidaran tras tu muerte. Descansa en paz.
Frank_Spain

My thoughts and condolences are with Daintons family in this time of sadness, hang in there - the momentum eases and the pendulumn of grief swings less, time heals all wounds. Dainton was much loved by all, he was a face recognised by many PSB fans and through them he was a part of all our families.

He was never bored, because he was never boring...

You were a one off, a true legend everyone at Arsenal will remember you.You were and always will be The Bear.

The Clarke Family

To the BEAR 'will'miss you - D - you were larger than life its-self GOD BLESS CHINA love YOUNGIE & CHERRY xx

Devastation is only a mere word, you had such an impact on my life, you made me feel proud to be a gooner. To have had you in my life was joyous and wonderful. I am gonna miss you but i've got some great memories. My sincere and deepest condolences go out to your family, long live your memory Dainton from Leroy Spence

Devastation is only a mere word, you had such an impact on my life, you made me feel proud to be a gooner. To have had you in my life was joyous and wonderful. I am gonna miss you but i've got some great memories. My sincere and deepest condolences go out to your family, long live your memory Dainton from Leroy Spence

So glad to have known you the gift you had to make poeple laugh and fill warm around you will NEVER be forgotten god bless you sir.
LOL west london gooner

R.I.P
God bless
xx

Just gutted at this sad news , we had some great times at the Arsenal and going to away grounds , just glad you got to meet my son and seeing his face when you came up to him, God bless, the Bear is dead long live the Bear. Andy Baldwin South London Gooner.

MY SYMPHTONYS GO OUT TO DAINTONS FAMILY I HAVE KNOWN THE BEAR FOR OVER 25 YEARS IT WAS A PLEASURE AND ALWAYS WILL BE A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN THE BEAR HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED FROM EVERYONE OVER THE ARSENAL

I found out today from Sylvia at the Woodberry Down Club, and may I say that I am totally shocked at the news, I am only now finding out just what a man he was and the impact he has had on all your lives. Me and the wife Kim express our deepest sympathies to Mandy and his loved ones, I will always remember him and miss him for his hijacking of the mic and his singing and mickey taking down at the club.

R.I.P Dainton I will dedicate one to you.

Howard
The DJ

thank you to everybody that has posted comment about my dad . It is with great regret and sadness that I tiffany connell the bears first born thats what he called me. My family and I are devestated by the loss of such a terrific man. Daddy i miss you so much we all do love you see you in heaven

MY HERO
Fatty
you walked into my life 29 years ago when our dad died and you have been there ever since you seem to always know what to say to me,you never took sides,even when me and mandy argued you just said "sort it it's your skin and" I love you D always have always will i,m proud to call you my brother my dad my best mate i miss you so much being with mandy and the girls without you seems wrong but i will always be there for them,it,s not fair i wanted to grow old with you, the world will not be the same without you ,i feel numb all over
god bless you D i will always worship the ground you walked on
love you Monty

DENTON R I P MATE A SAD LOSS MY LOVE GOES OUT TO MANDY TIFF AND LINDSEY LOVE FROM DANIEL AUCOTT AKA LITTLE DANIEL DANNYBOY

your on lifes last journey big man.
removed from all the hurt and pain.
one day i,ll take that road and then we,ll meet again.We love yer big man.
mark daina craig and the riddler

Truly larger than life. Met him over 30 years ago. I could say he was funny, intelligent, charismatic and brave, 'cos he was all of those. In short he was Arsenal and we'll all miss him. R.I.P D and best wishes to the family.

Good Night big lad, r.i.p
You will b missed x

D. I never said goodbye to you mate, But thanks for all the times you looked after me wheather it was at football or out clubbing, I always felt safe with you. Rest now mate, Sleep tight, I will see you at the gates and my name will be down. Bye D, love you man xxxxxxxxxxx STEINBURGER

Just couldn't believe it when we heard the news. My heart goes out to Mandy, Tiffany & Linsey. We hadn't seen each other for years but whenever we had a party Denton & family were always top of the invitation list. Such a lovely bloke; such a tragic waste

I am best friends with Dentons brother Derek(little bear)and have known the big man for 32 years and have so many great memories that make me smile whilst getting through this tragedy. Denton my friend you are a collosus with a big heart and the world has lost one of it's true giants.
I will think of you always and chuckle to myself as i recall you huge booming laugh. RIP Adam

What I'd give to hear one of those early morning knocks on my door I used to moan about, just one more time. To hear your bear roar and your laugh one more time....the laugh we all new & loved, the laugh that made everything better.

Good night mate & God bless ya. You know how much we love you. Loui, Lorraine & family

thoughts to your family
R.I.P
wanstead gooners

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Wos Apnin?
Well D,
Nuffin but Honour n Respect from da Flare!
U taught many a young boy how 2 be a Man & Stand for what they beleived in...
AFC/The Herd
Morals, Honour & Respect :O)

OneLove&Blessingz2Tha Family

never met the man but heard a lot of good things. my sympathy goes out to all the family. RIP. Robbie and family

you were and always will be an arsenal icon-a big part of arsenal history-a legend -what more can i say - RIP mate.
milton

Was many years since I last saw Dainton but he's one person I'll never forget. Was in bits when I heard the news of his untimely death late Sunday night. My thoughts are with him, his wife Mandy, his daughters, all his family and Chris & Neil. Rest in peace Big Man, A gentleman, a legend and a real life super hero. Love Mark, Sarah and the boys.

Our condolencen to Denton 's family for the loss of this wonderfull person we will never forget you GOD BLESS YOU.

sleep well big man will be in our hearts forever our thoughts with mandy and the family
love john and georgia in leicester e.i.e

I'm here to represent all Brazilian fans and say that we are VERY sad...
Condolences to Dainton's family, Neil and Chris.
Rest in peace, Bear.
God bless you all.

Da Real Bigg Brotha !

Only Juss Found Out Bout Denton aka Da Bear bka(Better Known As) EveryBodies Bigg Brotha, A True Stand Toe - Toe Ol-Skoo Terrace, Street, Club, On Da Train, In Da Park, On Ya Road, On Da Landin, On Da Yard, @Da Front, @Da Bar, Friend & Homie Who Always Stood 4SumThang & Never Fell 4AnyThang Or One !

"SALUTE"
"Ascend In Peace"
"She Wore, She Wore, She Wore Ah Yellow Ribbon"
Waz Alwayz Ya Theme Tune

Lil Ol-Skoo E.T Senior From Way Bak Wen Here Juss Passin Fru 2Sho Sum Luv & Respeck 4 Ah Legend!
"E I E"

[b]I only met dads mate the Bear a few times, but one of the times that really sticks out in my mind was when dad was talking to the Bear out side the Bailey, the bear asked dad who i was and inturn he told him, with this the Bear grabbed my hand and we both statred singing you fat bastard to my dad, i am so sad that i will not be able to see the cuddley Bear anymore, dad has said that he will take me with him to Cannons and he has said that he will even ask if i can go to The Bears funeral, below is my own little tribute to dads mate, [/b]

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Really miss you lots
R.I.P

Love
SPANNERS DAUGHTER
xxx

i grew up with D in north london & although i was a yid & big D was a gooner you could not dislike the man, he was funny, loyal & genuine & wont be forgotten ! the last time i saw D was a month ago ironically at another good friends funeral & now i'm going to his own, that saying 'only the good die young' is certainly true !

Dear Mandy, Tiffaney,Lindsey and Harley
What can anyone say! what a shock!! He will be sorely missed, what a legend, but to you he was just your husband,father and grandfather who you loved and will miss greatly, as we will miss his friendship.
If theres anything we can do please let us know.

love and condolences

Stevie.Fidelma,Anthony, James and Nicholas

it was sad to see him go he will be missed by all his arsenal friends and family . we all loved him . he called me the riddler and made me laugh and giggle all the time

love the riddler(AGE 11)XXXXX EIE

I have just returned from business in Dubai and was deeply shocked to learn of Daintons accident.I have many pictures of Dainton in happier times and have been looking at them and remembering his laugh and smile.Cant believe he has gone.Love to all his family and friends.xx

1 love miss u c u when i get there

"The Bear" A legend in his own rights. As has been said by many others on this site, you will be missed enormously friend. I have never come across an individual who has such a presence amongst his fellow peers and offered the same respect that he was always given. Dainton your spirit will live on forever more. These words are reitterated by all your friends from the Manor House area.

R.I.P My Big Bear friend. x
Always will remember your smiling face at our house parties at Coppetts Road.
Miss you, Always in my heart, Lea-Anne Copp. x

Whether on the terraces in pubs or in clubs
At parties in the streets, or at your door
Everyone recognised that great bear roar.
Great times sadly missed
Rest in peace dear friend
Nicky + Johny Petros

Met you over ten years ago from when I was a younger lad over Arsenal after that day you always went out of your way to chat and ask me 'Whats Appening son' A sad sad loss will be missed at The Arsenal. My thoughts are with you and your family

To Mandy, Tiffany and Linsey (if you are reading this)

I cannot imagine the impact to you and the girls. I hope that over time you can deal with this and find some comfort and solace . He was a unique, extra-ordinary warm man that we will all miss greatly and are glad to have shared time with. This gives us all some very small insight into your loss but to me your sense of grief is still unfathomable.

Take care

Dirk, Anne and Girls

The Bear we are all going to miss you, you didn’t realize how much you meant to all of us , how much we all respected you and just how many hearts you touched. We where all like one big happy family growing up together you being the dad. That has left some great memorys the highs and lows which some people could only dream about. I’m glad I met you the first black skin head ….. Its shock to us all leaveing us so soon, I hope we all do you proud, God Bless you!! RIP THE BEAR...................

The Black Millionaire....

My BIG BROTHER i will always be your little sis! when we were younger we did argue but i can't remeber a bad word you ever said to me in our older age. You will ALWAYS be missed by your MOTHER, DAUGHTERS, LITTLE SIS (Marcia), PAT,DEREK WIFE and the rest of the family

On behalf of the Murray family we would like to send our condolences to Mandy and the girls also to Pat Dentons sister. It filled my heart on Sunday at the Arsenal ground no words can express the gratitude and love I have to all who came to remenber him. That day will always be imprinted in my heart never in my wildest dream did I expect what I saw. I am so proud (MY) cousin was loved by so many people all over the world. Continue to bless all those in heaven as you did on earth. rest in peace D love always and forever Velma.

To The Bear,
I’ve countless memories of you from our time together at London Luggage. You were definitely the prankster of the shop, you always made me laugh. Whether it was getting me to go looking for jellied ell or skyhooks on my 1st day or doing your famous bear dance, you always had the ability to lighten the mood.
You always let your presence be known in the shop and it will never be the same now you’re not with us. You had an impact wherever you went and was the life of a party, that’s why you were so well liked and will be missed so much.
You were larger than life and your passing was a shock but I can guarantee you’re up there making a lot of other people laugh and I hope they enjoy your company as much as I know myself and so many people did.
My thoughts are with Mandy, Tiff, Harley and Lindsay and all that loved you. Rest is peace Dainton, we will not forget you (how could we!) you were true legend. Love Georgia (Ginge) xxxxx

Dear Dainton,
What can I say. I've only known you at work for one year but had heard so much about you over the years.I knew you would live up to my expectations of you from the minute I arrived at London Luggage .Who else could wind me up by telling me on my first minute there that I was being sent to another store and to wait by his stool.Who else could send me for a 35p stick of cheese to M&S which took all my lunch hour.Who else on my 2nd day could hide the shop keys in my bag whilst everyone was looking for them.Only you Dainton. I miss you already, even though everyday you use to turn the music over to radio and get me into all sorts of trouble with Des for the bad reception. Who's Gonna say 'Mavro Mavro','Argh Mate','Jump on the jack jacq','Give us a Chin','My first born','Flynnmaster & Riddler','Your From the saarf'. I am so glad to have known you and I will be proud to cover you on the door whenever I am asked. Your family will have so many memories of you cos you were larger than life itself. My heart goes out to Mandy,Lindsey,Tiff & Harley (Baby bear) And all your family who loved you so very much.
RIP Dainton All my love Jacqui x

dear mandy - the girls - monty,franny,gaps

its so hard to take when you learn that someone who you hold with the upmost respect for is tragically taken away in a breath.

knowing you all for years,i address this to you because having known the man - spent times with you all,through highs and lows Iknow its hit you the hardest.

well,wot can i say about the

"grroober"
he was not only a freind,he was a lesson for us all. you could think of him, and without any shadow of a doubt say "yes" "D" and nod and to understand him.
he is the only person in my life that i could say that he laughed everyday.anyone who was lucky to know D should be grateful for the freindship he gave us all.
I am honered to say i shared a great deal with him - from gypos flying through windows,to laughing our tits off on the gas & air.I saw the family man also - so true people who really knew him,can understand when i say geniune.

in his life he gave us all a lesson.

he lived his life to the full.I am proud to say DENTON - MY FRIEND

ALSO - derek,marcy my deepest thoughts go to you both.

greg kemble ( PECK )

Hi my name is mark and i meet denton once or twice in the city with my sister marryann and tiffany who is a very gd friend of my sister even tho i did not know denton in person the min we saw him he was smileing and he asked me if i wanted a drink and he gave his grandson tiffanys son a teddy off of the stall he was on he asked me "what team do u support" i said im not really into football but man u i gusee he said "you need to be like your sister and support arsenal" so i said ok i will. i hope tiffany and the rest of her family are ok i just want to say a pome this is not my pome it was a pome read for aaliyah and aaliyah read it for her grandmother when she passed away "like the sun you gave us sastenace abd warmth like the moon you will remain a light that will continue to shine down upon us" people say i miss u but i dont because i know your with us and you are safe your just waiting for your loved ones know your in heaven with god your free
r.i.p denton

Dainton god bless and RIP.
Our thoughts are with your family at this sad time.

Jimmy Lydon and family

WHAT A BIG SHOCK BEAR WAS A TRUE GOONER AND A REAL DOWN TO EARTH MAN.HE WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTON.HE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF ARSENALS HISTORY,RED AND WHITE THROUGH AND THROUGH. GOD BLESS D. MY SYMPATHY TO MANDY AND THE FAMILY. WILL & T HIGHBURY

GOD BLESS DAINTON R.I.P. MY SYMPATHY TO MANDY AND THE FAMILY xxxx PAT HIGHBURY

'The Bear','Big Brother','Uncle', you were known as many things, but you were always known to me as Uncle Denton. You were loving, kind and generous, and always looked out for me. Thank you for always being this kind. Out of everyonr you always had a big heart. Thankyou for being a good big brother to mummy and Derek, and a good younger bother to Pat. Gran raised a good bear, who will live on in our hearts for ever. Thank you.xxx Tayler

RIP Dainton you will be missed so much,i met you in my home town of Blackpool when you were there with Cicero years ago,and what you did for Neil & Chris ill never forget, you were the manager of all managers & you are loved so much, we will never forget you ,im sure i speak for pet shop boys fans worldwide you were a legend in your own right & you live in our hearts till the end of time. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

can,t believe it, The Bear larger than life,condolences to family and friends,truly shocked & deeply upset.
God Bless you "D",
RIP
Ann H

R I P dainton look after him lord

R.I.P dainton your the best i dont why they picked you to die frist he should of picked someone else like me your the best may god be with you all the way he sholud love you and be the the for you dont let no one down dainton you are a luky man and all way will be a luky man even if you not in this world i will not forget you never you arte not the only one who is gone my friend asma is up there in heven resting tell her i said hello and all myu friends are missing you you might see cortney soon she is going to pass a way soon but i hope she stays alive because she is a liky girl and god should give her a chance to live her life she is only 14 or 15 let herlive her live dainton speak to him for me please thank you so much i love you so much dainton i will never forget you never your in my heart and i will not forget you asma not one bit tell her that everyone loves her ecshelly miss murchent no one like her she is alexandra park school everyone think she is an old bag and a bitch we should rush her anyway let talk about dainton bye i will miss you so much

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Known Dainton for a while just never got to see him in ages....To Del,Marcia and Patsy and mum we all miss him ...he was a fun guy and is in a better place...Really sorry for your loss...From Scarborough and girls...Peace

Only heard the news yesterday...Don't want to believe .. The gap in seeing him was too long and will now remain a deep regret. Anyone who knows him - loves him, will empathise in the grief.
Dearest Mandy and family we send our love and deepest condolences.
Gary Kelly (Haaawkins) Cheryl, our boys Gary Jnr and Zak XXXX

Denton, we will miss you, you remain ever in our hearts xxxx

E.I.E
R.I.P DAINTON

Nearly every day we would argue about something at work - sometimes to the point where he wanted to kill me - but it would always end up in a hug,kiss and laugh.
The last time I spoke to u, u were surrounded but Spurs at Heathrow, telling me that they were giving u the eye, but this was 8.30am on my day off and I'm sure u only really rang to wake me up, knowing I'd still be asleep.
What I wouldn't give for a call now.
Now every day I open the shop and dont really know what to do, there is no one here to wind me up the way u do and I'm on autopilot most of the time, as are the rest of the staff.
It is only when u know that someone is not going to b there anymore that u really start to appreciate just how u miss him and the fun and happiness this man generated everyday.

You were a wonderful person and I am proud to have had the pleasure to know u and call u a true friend.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mandy, Tiffany, Linsey and his Mum, brothers and sisters and all his family

God bless you D

D, I want to thank you for all the great times you gave me in my life over the 17 years at all the PSB shows. You did so much for me and where so cool, I feel so said that you have passed, but I hope to see you soon.

God Bless you, your family, and the boys.

Debbie in Detroit (~,~)

I cant believe your gone, We always Loved you and found you So fuuny, Even when i meat you and you gave me that Big hug i would never forget this, We will miss you

Love u always

Had the pleasure to meet th9is wonderful man, out on tour, somewhere sometime ago. What a great guy. He was someone who I had great respect for. My thoughts are with his family during this sad time.

Steve Allen
Head of Oasis Security

D,LIKE THE ROYAL FAMILY YOU WASN'T ONE FOR CARRYING CASH AND YOU HAD AN AMAZING KNACK OF APPEARING AT THE BAR WHEN A ROUND WAS BEING BOUGHT.I KNOW EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU FOUND IT A PLEASURE TO BUY YOU A DRINK AND DID SO WITH A SMILE.YOU HAD THE GIFT OF LIGHTING UP A ROOM WHEN YOU ENTERED IT,AND WHEN THE THOUSANDS WHOM YOU TOUCHED REMEMBER YOU,I BET THEY DO SO WITH A SMILE! RECKON GOD,PETER AND GABRIEL HAVE ALREADY GOT THEM IN FOR YOU! R.I.P

Denton Connell.
Husband,
Dad,
Grandad,
Brother,
Son,
Uncle,
Nephew,
Cousin,
Friend,
Whatever your relationship, however you knew him, the man was a legend, an icon, a star.
Taken from us all far too early.
My thoughts are with, not just family, but with everybody who was lucky enough to have known "The Bear".
I was lucky enough to have known Denton, and I'm gutted that I will never see him again.
Gutted as I'm sure everybody is that I never got to say goodbye, but I'm sure he's looking down at us all now, just grinning, with immense pride realising how much he was loved.
R.I.P big man.
You are sadly missed

Love

Jon Golton & Family

SADLY MISSED. ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND MY THOUGHTS MATE,I'M GOING TO MISS YOU BEAR

I've had the absolute pleasure of knowing the big cuddly bear (as i called him) for 5 years.ive got so many stories to tell, but the one that i will always remember about him is,i always have my ipod on in the shop (london luggage). he always hated it when i had it on, despised is the word i would use actually. he always used to say "leigh's music again, its all girlie stuff" and would try to sneak behind the counter to turn it off, because he knew i would bite his fingers off, and i would tell him to go away, and he would stand there all serious- well try to cos i would get so annoyed at him, and he will try not to laugh at me and he would stand there and say to me "is it because im white" and i would say to him, yes it is, now go away. and he would walk away in stitches because he would always laugh at his own jokes. and i was going through my ipod the other week, and there is a song called "play that funky music white boy" and everytime i will listen to it, i will think of that big cuddly teddy bear.

sorry to have written an essay, but i could carry on, as there were so many stories to tell.

I wouldnt have it any other way, then to have known Denton for 5 years of my life, a friend or the best story teller in the world. i miss you big guy. say hello to everyone up there. And make them laugh, like you always made me laugh.

my thoughts and love to Mandy, Tiffany, Lindsey, Harley and the rest of the family.

lots of love always and forever
Leigh-Marie and the family.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

denton you were a true legend im gonna miss you like mad london luggage will never be the same without you here. ive been so emotional and devastated your gone, but your comedic and funny character will truly live on in my heart and will never forget u. miss you teddy bear.love leigh-marie.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

D
i am gutted to hear you have been taken from us so sudden may you rest in peace.
Scott and steve carpenter

R I P BIG MAN

SCOTT CARPENTER

NOT SEEN,BUT NEVER
FORGOTTEN. Camden palace,community,Top house,some crazy times,Have'nt seen D,mandy and girls for a least 10 years. The warmest family you could ever meet. Our thoughts are with mandy,girls and family.I'm Gutted. KEEP IT ROCKING ON THE OTHER SIDE 'D'.God bless, marisa and girls

Dearest Bear,

Fond memories will be carried forever and remembered daily.

All My Love Sally xxxxx

I met Dainton when working for PSB some years ago, he was a gentle giant who always wanted to keep poeple happy.My deepest sympathy to his closest.

always with love,monster club and more...E.i.E...

I met Dainton, The Bear at London Luggage. He was always the first smiley face that I saw when visiting Dessy and Paul. I didn't know him very well, but he always seemd like such a lovable gentle giant, with a big heart. My thoughts go out to him family and all his friends. He will be very sadly missed.

Big D! I remember standing in the North Bank with you many years ago and u had an argument with one of the ELDERS and you won. From that day you became a legend. Ive got lots of other fond memories of being out with you. We are all shocked........Mandy darling......chin up!!!! R.I.P friend and keep watch over us...RESPECT Mick Parrish, Ozzie and the crew.

What can I say? "The Bear" you'll be surely missed by all who knew you. DERRICK -hold your head high. We all wished we had a brother like yours. RIP.
Alister

dear Bear the last five years having you on the door of this shop have produced a million laughs,you lit up this corner of the west end with that cheeky grin and wonderful personality we all miss you terribly you will always be in are thoughts and prayers we love you Dxxxxx dessie and family

Dear Bear having on the the door of this shop for the last five years has produced a million laughs, you lit this corner of the west end up with that cheeky grin and wonderful personality,we all miss you terribly.You will always be in are thoughts and prayers,all the love in the world dessie and family xxxxx

Denton - you are as large as life. One of my fondest memories was back in the day at the clockend - EIE. My thoughts are with Mandy and the family.

RIP

i have know you and mandy for years when we was kids your going to be missed so much ,dainton your name will always live on the bear xxxxxxxxxxx

You`ll be in my thoughts tomorrow big man, there will be one serious turn out that's for sure! The first main man, the only main man.....legends never die.
'she wore, she wore, she wore a yellow ribbon, she wore a yellow ribbon in the merry month of may and when i asked on why she wore that ribbon she said it's for the arsenal and we're to wembley, wembley, wembley' but next year let's make it moscow to bring the european cup home in your memory d!
RIP never to be forgotten

D you'll alway's be remembered.
I remember when you would ring down my mums door bell and shout madness i would just laugh or you'd ring the door bell and run in your house.
i'll never forget you making me laugh.
my thought's are with Mandy,Tiff,Harls,Lindsey,
Pat and the rest of the family.
Love you loads Natalie,Jermaine and Tyrell

To the "only white man in the club". You will be missed so much. Lots of love, The Supermodels xxx

R.I.P. Dainton/ Denton

The Bear will reighn for ever in the hearts of the Arsenal !!! Players & Managers may swap clubs for toffee, but TRUE FANS like Denton always remain true to their team.

Hope you are chillin out having a chat with me old mucker Rocky Rocastle. !!

I knew i was a gooner when i was born. I new who the gooners were when I saw dainten. And yeah, I am.[The little brown boy].

i uesd to live on the noel park estate the man was a legend rip denton

My heart goes out to your family and friends. You will be deeply missed. I met you denton lots of time but I remember you most when I was 16yrs and with my brother donald on a boat party that we were on you were so funny, I have know your brother derek and sister marcia,since I was 14yrs old, Im now 41. When I first heard, my heart went out to your wife and chilren. Rest in peace, Love Maxine, Paige and Lacey Martin.xxxxxxxxxx

My heart goes out to your family and friends. You will be deeply missed. I met you denton lots of time but I remember you most when I was 16yrs and with my brother donald on a boat party that we were on you were so funny, I have know your brother derek and sister marcia,since I was 14yrs old, Im now 41. When I first heard, my heart went out to your wife and chilren. Rest in peace, Love Maxine, Paige and Lacey Martin.xxxxxxxxxx

Rest In Peace. The Bear. Lots of Love to Little Derek. Lisa (Pats ex)!

i am very sorry to here the news about dainton i new him in the 80s from arsenal

uncle denton i love u so much and i will miss u ... jade .r.robins xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Tiffany,

First of all i would just like to say to you how proud i am of you. you showed tremendous comfort and strength to your mum and lindsey on friday. it was absolutely jaw dropping and amazing how much people thought about your dad.
everytime i see a star in the sky, i will think about your dad, because i know he is shining down on us with a twinkle in his eye.

i love you lots
your friend always
leigh-marie.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To everyone who thought so much of my BIG BROTHER and SON to Angelina (Mrs C) Mrs C would like to thank everyone for their kind comments and compassion. You have ALL been so very kind in such a sad time, God Bless you all. Thank You x

R.I.P My Dear D
I cant believe that I have only just found out. I first meet you in The Gunners pub 26years ago and ever since then we had a special bond and very good friendship. It was only the other day that I was thinking about you and that I must ring you now its to late. I cant beleive that I am never going to see you again. I will miss you forever. Love Lorna MARGATE
The kids Jayzee Lawrie Ryan and the Grandchildren XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I was Denton's teacher at the Wood Green Youth centre 30 years ago. It was my first job as a young teacher and I was given this small group of 15/16 year old boys in a small unit outside the mainstream school, after school and Denton had gone their own ways. I remember him telling me about his early years in the North East. I had no idea that he was still local until I saw his huge funeral procession while I was on a bus down the Holloway Road, then picked up a copy of the Tribune. I really wish I had had the opportunity to reconnect with him, he really did achieve a lot in his life. I'm still a local teacher in Islington now. My best wishes and heartfelt sympathies to his family.

denton i dont know where to begin it was great knowing you see you one day lots of love ian nd mandy and dereck keep your head up xxxxxxxxx

denton i dont know where to begin it was great knowing you see you one day lots of love ian nd mandy and dereck keep your head up xxxxxxxxx

Sad news indeed, I only heard the other day,I remember D & Mandy drinking with us in the Woodberry Down Community Club in the late eighties,years later me and Mandy work at the same place at the ICH. My sincere condolences to Mandy and the family,
Lynn x

For All those people who want to know there is a bright star that has been named after Denton Connell, it is in the constellation of Ursa Major. It has been designated the name of THE BEAR the star co-ordinates: 10:15:48:00 - if you able to please view this star as it is in the region of the Great Bear which is know around the WORLD.

Such a sad loss no words to say except my thoughts are with mandy and the girls
their friend
jill

Denton wasa family friend, a true gentle giant! I only heard about his death recently, am gutted I didn't go to the funeral.
thoughts are with Mandy and the girls.

Respect to a Legend

RIP Big Boy

Jut
Bailey

god only takes the best, miss u bear, c u in heaven x

Guten Abend Dainton.You were the best friend we had over here and we will never ever forget how special you were.You were the first one to call after the big bomb in London..to see if we were alright.You made us laugh so often,and we never felt more loved,appreciated and safe as in your company.Our hearts been ripped out reading the news.You were our mentor..we never forget on our way home from Simon's..when we were in the cab and you asked us about if we like our fave food..for our tour in america :-D and afterwards getting us completely drunk as always ;-).How can it be you never call again..and say Gutteenn Abend.?Loosing you feels like loosing the world..but we will carry on..and we will do it..as you always believed we do.You are the most loving,funny dedicated person we have ever met..and we know..you will be on tour with us...in our heartsxxxx
Our love goes out to Mandy and your kids.We are sure you got the biggest most beautiful wings in heaven and already have a billion friends.We love and miss you xxxxThank you for every hour we spend togetherxxx we will meet again xxx

Pozdrawiam z Polski :):)

to every1 who has been reading this site since they found out the tragic news thank you for all of comments and just reading them it has made all of the family feel great because it show us that not only we loved every1 on here does 2. i am his neice and my name is sid i really loved this man and i no that wen here was here with me he would always b here 4 me. he was the kindests funniest and lovlest man i have ever meet an i will neva forget u uncle and you will always b in my heart and mind. i was listning to a song the other daqy and the chours goes like this "i miss you i miss your smile and i still shed a tear every once in a while and evern though its diffrent now your still here some how my heart will let you go but i need u 2 no i miss u yes i miss you" and when i herd it i just knew it was the truth love u uncle and bubi till i see u in the sky xxx

Looked after me that day in Cardiff when i had a bottle thrown at my head.Last saw you at Anfield 89.That special night we were both jumping around and i bumped into you , we were so happy at last we had won the big one I am so sad i have lost the big brother i never had.D God bless sort it out for us Gooner up there we will bump into each other one day.

Rest in peace

Little Bill

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Could not, and still cant grasp the fact that we will never see or hear denton again, could not get in touch mand and girls as didnt know what or how much to say, what is there to say, the tears and nods and glances say it all. Denton meant as you know a great deal to our family in a lot of ways, and when we lost a cousin a few years ago we found he had been one of dentons best friends from long way up until scott died,the rest is personal, but denton thankyou, you know what for. We will never forget you, you will always be in our hearts, and minds, there will never ever be a replacement of any sorts, they broke the mould as they say. Miss you, always will. and denton i took your advice, thankyou.P.x
see you again one day. xxxxxxx