Alan was a kind spirited gentleman with a great, dry sense of humour. He had a healthy, happy life and lived until he was 84, loved his French food & wine and was passionate about modern Jazz music. He was a professional musician from the age of 22 playing clarinet, alto saxophone and baritone saxophone in the late 1950s and 1960s, mainly in London and across the UK.

Alan's work career started in 1967 and spanned over 30 years having worked for the Home Office in London across many different departments including the Prison Service, Immigration, Police Department and Local Government boudary Commission.

Alan was also well known for his voluntary work during the 1980s restoring the Basingstoke Canal to its former glory in Surrey and Hampshire.

On the 27th July we are celebrating the life of Alan in Battersea, London, his spiritual home and where he grew up until the age of 16.

In the last few years Alan developed Parkinsons which impacted on many aspects of his life including mobility, speech and swallowing and this is why we are raising money in memory of our Dad, Alan for Parkinsons UK.

Rest in Peace Alan, you will never be forgotten. We love you.