TRAGIC EuroMillions winner Colin Weir has been laid to rest after making a final visit to his beloved football team. Colin, who scooped a £161million jackpot, passed away from kidney failure and sepsis aged 72 last month. His staggering EuroMillions win in July 2011 with ex-wife Chris made them the 22nd richest people in Scotland […]
TRAGIC EuroMillions winner Colin Weir has been laid to rest after making a final visit to his beloved football team.
Colin, who scooped a £161million jackpot, passed away from kidney failure and sepsis aged 72 last month.
His staggering EuroMillions win in July 2011 with ex-wife Chris made them the 22nd richest people in Scotland and propelled them onto the Sunday Times Rich List.
Mourners lined the streets today to pay tribute to the dad-of-two ahead of the funeral service in Partick Burgh Hall, Glasgow, and a private cremation.
Footie-mad Colin also made a final visit to his beloved Partick Thistle’s ground, Firhill Stadium, as his procession made its way through the city.
Former cameraman Colin invested in the club after his win – leading to a section of the stadium being renamed the Colin Weir Stand.
The Lotto winner also secured a majority shareholding at the club and promised to give his 55 per cent share directly to a fan group by March 2020.
The club recently dedicated a win to Colin – with players wearing black armbands and a minute’s applause held before kick-off.
Colin said previously: “I have been a Thistle fan since I was a boy and spent many hours at Firhill — some more enjoyable than others.
“Chris and I are delighted to be part of the effort to help the club achieve financial security — no mean feat for any Scottish club today.
“We also support the establishment of Partick Thistle Football Club Trust to give fans a greater say and were pleased to help get it off the ground.”
Colin and Chris bagged £161,653,000 on the Euromillions but shunned an expensive holiday to go to Brighton where they decided how to spend their cash.
The dad-of-two revealed one of the first items they bought was a checked sports jacket like one worn by Scotsport legend Arthur Montford.
They also snapped up £850,000 Knock House, a four-bedroom detached home in 23 acres of gardens and woodland on the outskirts of Largs.
Colin said at the time: “We didn’t want to go away and live on a small island with no contact with the people who are important to us.”
The couple divorced in May last year after 38 years of marriage.
They have two grown-up children, Carly and Jamie.
His family have asked mourners to make donations to the Partick Thistle Charitable Trust.
