Funeral Notices

Condolence Messages

• 29/05/2024

  Barry Meek

  Dear Alan , we can't believe that we won't see you again. We have so many very happy memories of being on the back of your boat in "Al's Bar" , being on your naughty list , and generally putting the world to rights and having a right good laugh ! Your sense of humour was brilliant, maybe sarcastic at times,!! but you were always so kind and funny and you will be missed by many . Love from Carole and Barry xx

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  27/05/2024

  Sue and Steve x

  Alan we still can't believe you have gone. Every time we pass your lodge we want to wave and pop in for a brew (even though we always had to make it ourselves and you one as well). We loved spending time with you and you kept us up to date on all the gossip and goings-on. You were a real character and we will miss your quick witted humour (or should we say insults). You gave the best hugs and coming to the lodge will never be the same again. Goodnight, God Bless Alan, you will be greatly missed and always remembered fondly x x

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  22/05/2024

  Leanne Borwick

  Grandad, I cant actually believe that i will no longer be able to call you on the phone, hear your voice, hear your laugh, hear you call me a burk after I did anything silly or funny (what I thought was funny anyway) 'ya burk'. Give grandma a big snuggle for me and wait for me please I miss you both so terribly 😔 Our inside jokes that only me and you understand will end now, and that saddens me because no one else would ever understand the way you did. You showed me that life can be so full of fun, laughter and love if you don't let the darkness in. We share so many years of memories how do I just pick the one? I know... From the first day of my life you held me in your big hands and 'i was the smallest scrawny chicken looking thing l i have ever seen, and for some reason i loved you straight away' you told me and yes you regret telling me because I would use it all the time to get what I wanted)... i remember i followed you to the toilet from the ages of 2 to 8 because I didn't want to be away from you for a second. Of course I went in.. the amount of my life stood looking at the corner of the bathroom while you were trumping away, but I didn't move until you was done. And before I went for a shower or bath you would make sure you went in before me without me realising, 'Ewww grandad not again' I would hear the exact same chuckle every single time. Or the one when you and grandma was moving the bedroom round at Padstow close and I was sat on the bed near the headboard, you pulled it away and I fell backwards and ended up on the floor crying as silent as anything and you and grandma hadn't noticed and was searching the house for me. You found me and you both started laughing but I remember crying so you scoped me up stood me on the floor and said 'well we won't be doing that again' and everytime I would go and get in bed you would move the mattress to scare me.. Every morning you would make sure my shoes were polished for school. Because that's how thoughtful you was. The caravan, so so many memories there, You gave me such an amazing childhood which I will forever be grateful. I will just go on and on if i could so I will stop i can just hear you 'shut you you daft sod come here' You were, the bestest, kindest, person, you were my BFG because that you was a Big Friendly Giant, you was one of a kind and no one will ever come close to you. You have took a massive chunk of my heart with you, but I will heal I will fix because you are the person who taught me how to be brave, strong and that I can't get through anything and that gives me great comfort. Listen I was so lucky to have you in my life for 27 long years, not many get that with grandparents, or have a great-grandparent for your kids and you were just that GREAT.. Your not gone really you are living but through me now, so relax enjoy the ride 🙂 my shining angel you will never be forgotten, I won't let it happen!! I Love You So Much, Bye for now Grandad. Leanne X

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  22/05/2024

  Rachael Kendall

  Grandad, words cannot express the sadness we feel now that you're no longer here. Thank you for being in my life and always telling me how proud of me you were. You were so funny, you used to say "sniff up, can you smell fire" and then I realised you had farted, the kids found it hilarious and use that on me all the time now. I will miss your hugs and our FaceTime's. Rest in peace with the love of your life Grandma, and I hope your both watching down on all the love you both have, heaven has truly gained a special angel, Love you, Always xxx

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  22/05/2024

  Josie Bean

  Grandad. I don't want to believe you're really gone but I know it's true. Thank you for all your guidance through the years and being one of my biggest supporters whilst I was training to teach. I will miss you forever. I will miss sitting with you whilst you placed your bets. I will miss all our conversations. Most of all I will miss your humour. I love you Grandad and I am glad you've been reunited with Grandma❤️

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  22/05/2024

  Karen Bean

  Alan, I may not have called you dad, but you were. You will be deeply missed, for your humour, grumpiness, Love and support. We as a family will miss and love for the rest of our days. Thank you for the time we had with you. Karen, John, Josie and Johnny.