Alan Frederick Launchbury 'Big Al' (10 Apr 1940 - 12 Dec 2023)

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Location
Bretby Crematorium - Cedar Chapel Geary Lane Burton upon Trent DE15 0QE
Date
11th Jan 2023
Time
1.30pm
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Alan 'Big Al' passed away after an illness bravely borne at Royal Derby Hospital on 12th December 2023, aged 83 years. Devoted husband to Jane, adored dad of Mark, Stuart, Gemma, Carly, Matthew and Kate, treasured grandad, great grandad, father in law, brother and a special friend to many.

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David Hawley donated £20 in memory of Alan

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George Hanley donated £5 in memory of Alan
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Jill Gagie donated £20 in memory of Alan

Thinking of you all

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Rachael Gaskin wrote

Thinking of you all at this sad time. He will certainly be missed and you have some fabulous memories to keep with you.

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Catherine Boyle wrote

Thinking of you and your family Mark. Have some nice memories of your Dad when we were younger. xx

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Ray Debar wrote

From one Villa fan to another RIP Alan,

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Julie Fenn donated £20 in memory of Alan

One of the best ! X

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Alison Barker donated £10 in memory of Alan
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Alison Barker wrote

Rest in peace Alan, a lovely man looking down on your lovely family. From Alison & Kev

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PETER NORMAN donated £10 in memory of Alan

A great man that I'll never forget.

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Amelia Street posted a picture
Your great grandbabies are missing you so much xxx

Your great grandbabies are missing you so much xxx

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Sally Jacobs donated £30 in memory of Alan
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Sally Jacobs wrote

RIP my beloved brother in law ❤️

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The best Dad and Grandad in the world 💛

The best Dad and Grandad in the world 💛

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My hero. If I end up even half the man you were it would be my greatest achievement. Up the Villa. Love you x

My hero. If I end up even half the man you were it would be my greatest achievement. Up the Villa. Love you x

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Matt McGibbon wrote

RIP my mate… we’re all going to miss you in heaps.. such a charismatic, well respected and hilarious friend who painted such a huge and indelible presence on my formative years. We shared the best of times… top man x

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Watching the Villa with my beautiful dad a Holte Ender in the Sky. Will always miss you massive xx

Watching the Villa with my beautiful dad a Holte Ender in the Sky. Will always miss you massive xx

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Daz Bray donated £10 in memory of Alan

Rest in Peace Alan - We won’t be at the funeral as we’ll be looking after one of his grandchildren, but wanted to make a donation to the family’s chosen charity. Daz, Danni and family x

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Simon Causer wrote

RIP Al, a great man and always a good story to tell during a catch up. HEITS, UTV

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My Grandad and my best friend ❤️ love you so much xxx

My Grandad and my best friend ❤️ love you so much xxx

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Shirley Fowers wrote

You were a big part of the community Alan and such a wonderful person. Rest easy my friend your work is done

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