Alain Philp (Passed away 9 Aug 2024)

In loving memory of Alain Philp who sadly passed away peacefully on 9th August 2024 after short illness.

We are totally devastated but so proud of the wonderful, courageous, intelligent and humble gentleman that Alain was, always smiling with his self-deprecating sense of humour, there to encourage and willing to help anyone.

Born in July 1973, Alain lived in the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe area all his life. He attended primary school locally and went on to Holy Trinity secondary school in Halifax. In his late teens and early twenties he played rugby for The Old Crossleyans RUFC.

Alain started his working life in the Courts Service as a bit of a stop gap and was where he met his future wife Sarah. Subsequently Alain and Sarah were married in July 1996 and went on to have two sons Harry and Freddie, who he adored and was so very proud of. Over the years they moved house a few times within the Lightcliffe area, modernising each one as they went along, with Alain doing a lot of DIY!

He began his career in earnest within the financial services sector at Skipton Dealwise which became TD Waterhouse and then TD Direct Investing, where he enjoyed working in the fast-paced stockbroking environment for around 17 years, rising to senior management level. Around 8 years ago he made the move to Yorkshire Building Society in his role of Senior Risk Assurance Manager, which again he very much enjoyed and made many friends along the way.

Alain was a keen golfer from an early age and loved to have a bit of banter after a round in the 19th with his many friends. He also loved to run and completed the Great North Run twice, and then the York marathon in 2013 when he was 40. He also walked a lot with the two family dogs. Family time was premium, especially travelling on holidays and exploring new places, so long as he wasn't away from the village too long!

Above all Alain was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle and 'in-law, and a very loyal, caring friend and colleague to many. He will always be very much missed.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday 5 September at 11.00am at St Matthew’s Church, Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TH, then afterwards at Lightcliffe Golf Club, Knowle Top Road, HX3 8SW